The Numtums facts for kids
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| Created by | Barry Quinn |
| Directed by | Mark Taylor (series 2–3) |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 77 (list of episodes) |
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| Production company(s) | CBeebies Production |
| Distributor | BBC Worldwide |
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| Original network | CBeebies |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080i |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 28 February 2011 – 17 December 2013 |
The Numtums is a fun British computer-animated TV show. It was created by Barry Quinn for CBeebies. The show is all about 10 special creatures called the Numtums. Each Numtum has a number on its tummy!
The show first started in the United Kingdom on CBeebies on February 28, 2011. It finished on December 17, 2013. In the United States, the show began on Qubo on January 1, 2015. There are a total of 3 series of The Numtums.
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What are The Numtums About?
The Numtums tells the story of 10 colorful creatures. They are called Numtums and live in a place called Gumnut Gorge. These characters are based on numbats, which are small animals from Australia. That's why they love to eat termites at their cafe, the Tasty Termite!
Each Numtum has a number on its tummy. Most of them are named after towns in Australia. Even though they are based on Australian animals, their home, Gumnut Gorge, looks more like deserts in the southwestern United States. It has big cacti and rocky arches.
Meet the Characters
The Numtums
There are 10 main Numtums, each with a special number and personality.
- Bendy Go (Number 1 in series 1) is the tallest Numtum.
- Dar Dar (Number 2 in series 1) loves to skateboard.
- Champer (Number 3 in series 1) is the best at jumping high.
- Gladdy (Number 4 in series 1) is like a parent to the younger Numtums. She likes things to be tidy.
- Little Sandy (Number 5 in series 1) is the smartest Numtum. She is a scientist.
- Flinders (Number 6 in series 1) is an older Numtum. He helps the younger ones have adventures.
- Humpty Doo (Number 7 in series 1, also called Humpty) is the hungriest Numtum.
- Coogee (Number 8 in series 1) is the baby of the group.
- Hobart (Number 9 in series 1) is a very talented dancer.
- Nimbin (Number 10 in series 1) loves to paint.
There are also other important Numtum characters:
- Super Numtum is a superhero who appears in all three series.
- Billy is an indigo-colored Numtum-like hedgehog. He is a cool character in Gumnut Gorge and appears in series 2 and 3.
Other Animals in Gumnut Gorge
The Numtums share their world with other interesting animals.
- Larry is a lyrebird.
- The Flamingos live in Gumnut Gorge. They often need to be put in the correct order in the show.
- Fluffy McTuffy is Super Numtum's main enemy. She is a koala who wants to take over the world.
- Frilly Lizzy is McTuffy's helper. She is a smart, quiet, and calm frilled lizard.
How The Numtums Were Made
The Numtums was animated by different companies. Beakus animated the first series. A Productions took over for series 2 and 3.
The first series was made for very young children. But for series 2 and 3, the show was changed for an older audience. It started teaching more complex ideas. These included subtraction, recognizing shapes, and numbers from 11 to 20. The animation also became more detailed.
Barry Quinn, the creator, explained why he chose numbats. He said that experts suggested bright, cute characters to help kids learn numbers. Many animal names were thought of, but he liked "numbats" because it had "num" in its name.
Episodes
To see a full list of all the episodes, check out the List of The Numtums episodes.
Where The Numtums Aired
The Numtums first aired in the United Kingdom on CBeebies. It was part of their "Love to Learn" block on February 27, 2012. The show also aired in Australia and New Zealand on ABC3KIDS.
- The Numtums on Beakus
- The Numtums on A Production
