The Perishers (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Perishers |
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| Genre | Cartoon series Children's television |
| Created by | Maurice Dodd |
| Directed by | Dick Horn |
| Voices of |
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| Narrated by | Peter Hawkins |
| Composer(s) | Trevor Evan Jones |
| Country of origin | England |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Graham Clutterbuck |
| Producer(s) | Graeme Spurway |
| Editor(s) | John Farrow |
| Camera setup | Gary Knowelden Nick Boisson |
| Running time | 5 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Bill Melendez Productions and FilmFair |
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| Release | |
| Original network | BBC1 |
| Picture format | PAL (576i) |
| Audio format | Monaural |
| Original release | 21 March – 4 May 1979 |
The Perishers is a fun cartoon show that first aired in 1979. It was made by Bill Melendez Productions and FilmFair. The show was broadcast on BBC1 in the UK and was repeated until 1988. It's based on a very popular comic strip called The Perishers, created by Maurice Dodd.
Meet the Voices Behind the Characters
Many talented actors brought the characters of The Perishers to life. Sheila Steafel voiced two characters: Maisie and Baby Grumpling. Leonard Rossiter was the voice of Boot. Judy Bennett played Wellington. Finally, Peter Hawkins was not only the narrator, but also voiced Marlon and BH.
Watching The Perishers at Home
You could also watch The Perishers at home! The first home video versions were released by Castle Vision. They put out two VHS videocassettes, each with 10 episodes.
Later, Abbey Home Media released the show on DVD. The first 10 episodes came out on a Region 2 DVD called The Perishers: Magic Mirror in 2006. The last 10 episodes were released on a second DVD, The Perishers: The Skateboard Champion, in 2007.
Episode Guide
The first season of The Perishers had 20 exciting episodes. Here is a list of all the episodes and when they first aired.
| No. in series |
Title | Original air date |
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| 1 | "Magic Mirror" | 21 March 1979 |
| 2 | "In the Cart" | 22 March 1979 |
| 3 | "A Life from the Ocean Wave" | 23 March 1979 |
| 4 | "A-Camping We Will Go" | 28 March 1979 |
| 5 | "A Fool and his Money Aren't as Easily Parted as You Think" | 29 March 1979 |
| 6 | "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Bath?" | 30 March 1979 |
| 7 | "How to Train the Family Dog" | 2 April 1979 |
| 8 | "The Ugly Duckling" | 4 April 1979 |
| 9 | "Look Before it Leaps" | 6 April 1979 |
| 10 | "Spring Fever" | 9 April 1979 |
| 11 | "The Skateboard Champion" | 11 April 1979 |
| 12 | "The Wheeling and Dealing" | 18 April 1979 |
| 13 | "She May or She May Not" | 20 April 1979 |
| 14 | "Noblesse Oblige" | 23 April 1979 |
| 15 | "The War Games" | 24 April 1979 |
| 16 | "Well Blow Me Down" | 25 April 1979 |
| 17 | "Bone Champions" | 27 April 1979 |
| 18 | "The Rehabilitation of BH (Calcutta) Failed" | 1 May 1979 |
| 19 | "The Eye Balls in the Sky" | 2 May 1979 |
| 20 | "The Inch-thick Ketchup Sandwich" | 4 May 1979 |
