The WotWots facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The WotWots |
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| Genre | Children's television series Comedy Live action Animation CGI |
| Created by | Martin Baynton Richard Taylor |
| Written by | Terri Baynton Martin Baynton Theo Baynton John Carr Janice Marriott Peter Salmon |
| Directed by | Theo Baynton |
| Creative director(s) | James McKnight |
| Voices of | Nathalie Boltt Martin Baynton Janet Roddick |
| Narrated by | Martin Baynton Nicholas Parsons (UK) |
| Theme music composer | David Long |
| Composer(s) | David Long |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
| Original language(s) | English US English UK |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 78 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Martin Baynton Richard Taylor Tania Rodger |
| Producer(s) | Andrew Smith Jan Haynes |
| Production location(s) | New Zealand |
| Editor(s) | Greg Daniels James McKnight |
| Running time | 10 minutes (television series) |
| Production company(s) | Pukeko Pictures Weta Workshop |
| Release | |
| Original network | TVNZ Kidzone 24 |
| First shown in | New Zealand |
| Original release | 5 September 2005 – 10 December 2007 |
The WotWots is a fun New Zealand children's television show. It first aired in 2005 and has been shown in many countries around the world. The show was created by Martin Baynton and Richard Taylor.
It mixes real-life filming with computer animation. The story follows two curious alien siblings as they explore Earth. They want to learn all about life here. The series has two seasons with a total of 78 episodes, each lasting ten minutes. A related show called Kiddets started in 2018.
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Exploring Earth with the WotWots
The show is about two small, young alien twins. They spend their days exploring the places where their steam-powered spaceship has landed. They want to learn about Earth's fauna (animals). They also try to figure out what they will look like when they grow up.
DottyWot is the smart and careful captain of the ship. She often looks after her brother, SpottyWot. SpottyWot is more playful and loves art. He is also the ship's engineer. Episodes take place in a zoo, on a farm, or at a beach. The twins often discover something about an animal. This discovery then connects to their own adventures.
Adventures in Every Episode
The WotWots have many exciting adventures. They learn new things about Earth and its creatures in each episode.
Season One (2005)
The first season of The WotWots started in 2005. It has 52 episodes. Here are a few examples of their discoveries:
| Episode no. | Episode title | Summary | Animal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Scary Sucky Nose | The WotWots learn about elephants and their trunks. SpottyWot is surprised that trunks are not floppy ears! | Elephant |
| 02 | Fruity Loopies | The WotWots make smoothies. They see how giraffes use their long necks like drinking straws. | Giraffe |
| 03 | Lanky Landing Legs | While fixing their ship, the WotWots find long, pink legs at the zoo. They learn about beautiful flamingos. | Flamingo |
| 05 | Stripe a Lotty Wotty | The WotWots explore shadows and learn about a zebra's stripes. SpottyWot tries to "paint" himself with shadows. | Zebra |
| 14 | Skip-a-Lotty Wotty | SpottyWot is bored with skipping rope. At the zoo, they learn how kangaroos have fun bouncing. | Kangaroo |
| 23 | HotWots | It's a cold day, and the WotWots turn up the heat. They learn about sheep shearing and how it helps sheep stay cool. | Sheep |
| 31 | Scary Beak | The WotWots test their night vision. They learn that kiwi birds hunt best in the dark. | Kiwi |
| 42 | Secret Music Wots | The WotWots have a dance-off. They discover that ostriches are also great dancers. | Ostrich |
| 52 | Ready or Notty | SpottyWot sees a red panda. He accidentally startles a boy, letting go of a red balloon. The WotWots save the day! | Red panda |
Season Two (2007)
The second season of The WotWots came out in 2007. It has 26 episodes. In this season, the WotWots visit a farm and a beach.
| Episode no. | Episode title | Summary | Animal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | Wotties of Steel | DottyWot finds ants on the farm. SpottyWot learns how strong these tiny creatures can be. | Ant |
| 54 | Nibble Notty | Someone eats SpottyWot's painting. The WotWots search for the animal that did it. | Goat |
| 57 | The Horse | DottyWot sees a girl riding a pony. DottyWot wishes she had her own pony to ride. | Pony |
| 61 | Milky Moo | The WotWots see a cow being milked. They wonder if milk would be a good breakfast drink. | Cow |
| 66 | Fronds Like These | DottyWot explores a rock pool on the beach. She finds sea anemones and wants to learn about them. | Anemone |
| 68 | Crabby WotWot | The spaceship runs out of bananas! SpottyWot searches for a giant yellow banana and finds a paddle crab. | Paddle crab |
| 73 | Tinkle Winkle | The WotWots find a starfish on the sand. They want to send it home but first need to know where it lives. | Starfish |
| 75 | Wot a Grommet | The WotWots watch surfers ride waves. SpottyWot wants to surf but is worried about big waves. | Surfing |
| 78 | Girls Girls Girls | The WotWots see a seagull diving for fish. SpottyWot wants to take their spaceship on an underwater adventure. | Seagull |
Where to Watch The WotWots
The WotWots has been shown on TV channels all over the world. Here are some of the countries and channels where it has aired:
| Country | Broadcaster | First Screen Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | TVNZ Kidzone24 | September 5, 2005 |
| Australia | ABC1, ABC2 | January 16, 2006 |
| United Kingdom | Channel 5 | June 8, 2009 |
| Canada | Treehouse TV | February 22, 2010 |
| United States | The Hub | October 11, 2010 |
| Singapore | Okto | March 17, 2010 |
| Italy | Planet Kids | October 15, 2012 |
You can also find some episodes on streaming services like Netflix in the United States. Also, some episodes are available online on Pluto TV's Kids TV channel (channel 989).
WotWots Toys and Products
The toy company Playskool, which is part of Hasbro, makes WotWots toys. These toys first came out on September 2, 2009.
In 2011, a company called American Greetings Corporation bought the rights to make and sell WotWots products. This means they help bring WotWots toys and other items to fans around the world. They work with Pukeko Pictures, the company that makes the show.
