Toucan Tecs facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Toucan 'Tecs |
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| Created by | Peter Lawson Elizabeth Laird |
| Starring | Kate Lee Tony Robinson Philip Whitchurch Peter Hawkins |
| Opening theme | Toucan 'Tecs Theme (Instrumental) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 10 minutes (per episode) |
| Production company(s) | Cartwyn Cymru, Catalyst Pictures |
| Release | |
| Original network | CITV |
| Original release | 1990 – 1993 |
Toucan 'Tecs: The Adventures of Zippi & Zac is a fun British TV show for kids. It's about two clever toucans, Zippi and Zac, who are also private detectives. They live in the jungle but fly all over the world to solve mysteries and catch bad guys.
These two bird detectives have special flying machines. Their biggest rivals are a group of ducks called "The Mad Ducks." These ducks are always causing trouble! The show first aired in 1990 and has 26 episodes, each about ten minutes long.
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Meet the Toucan 'Tecs Team
Let's get to know the cool characters who make up the Toucan 'Tecs team and their enemies.
The Detective Duo
- Zippi - Zippi is the smart one of the pair. He's always thinking up clever plans to solve cases. No matter where they go, Zippi wears a special hat that matches the country they are visiting! He is voiced by Philip Whitchurch.
- Zac - Zac is Zippi's loyal partner. He's the one who helps put Zippi's plans into action. Zac is easy to spot because he always wears blue glasses. Tony Robinson provides his voice.
Their Helpful Friends
- Samson - Samson is a snail who is super important to the team. He's their agent and provides all the cool gadgets and equipment the toucans need for their missions. Samson has a Scottish accent and wears a fancy polka-dot bow tie. Peter Hawkins and later Philip Whitchurch voiced him.
- Fifi - Fifi is a friendly duck who helps Zippi and Zac get around. She's their pilot and provides transport. Fifi speaks with a German accent and is voiced by Kate Lee.
The Mad Ducks: Their Tricky Enemies
- The Mad Ducks - These ducks are the main villains of the show. They love to cause mischief and play pranks, often at other animals' expense. They wear pilot helmets and goggles. Tony Robinson, Philip Whitchurch, and Kate Lee voice these tricky ducks.
- The Red Leader - She is the boss of The Mad Ducks. Red Leader is always giving orders and wears a brown jacket, a pale pink scarf, and a red pilot helmet with goggles. Kate Lee voices this mischievous leader.
Adventures Around the World: Episode Highlights
Zippi and Zac travel to many different places to solve crimes. Here are some of their exciting adventures:
| # | Episode Title | What Happens | First Aired |
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| 1 | Gopher Gold | Zippi and Zac go to Mexico to help a gopher whose home is being messed up by the Mad Ducks! | 21 October 1990 |
| 2 | Swiss Roll | The toucan detectives visit Switzerland to figure out why all the cuckoo clocks have stopped working. | 22 October 1990 |
| 3 | Highland Fling | In Scotland, a bat named Willy can't sleep at Invergargle Castle. Zippi and Zac need to find out why! | 23 October 1990 |
| 4 | High Flyers | A rich pigeon in New York needs help getting the Mad Ducks off his penthouse. Zippi and Zac are on the case! | 24 October 1990 |
| 5 | The Peacock Palace Scoop | A magic carpet takes the toucans to a mysterious place in the East to solve a new mystery. | 25 October 1990 |
| 6 | The Big Drip | In Canada, a family of beavers is in trouble because their dam has no water. Zippi and Zac rush to help! | 26 October 1990 |
| 7 | Desert Island Ducks | The brave toucans find a way to save baby turtles on a beautiful island in the South Seas. | 27 October 1990 |
| 8 | The Snail's Tale | This episode tells the story of how Zippi and Zac first met Samson the snail and the Mad Ducks. | 28 October 1990 |
| 9 | Pandamonium | Zippi and Zac head to China to help Giant Pandas whose playground is being used by the Mad Ducks. | 29 October 1990 |
| 11 | Down-Under the Weather | Zippi has a cold while Zac visits Australia. The Mad Ducks also have colds and are stealing leaves! | 2 November 1990 |
| 12 | Dolly Rockers | Zippi and Zac travel to Siberia, Russia, to help Boris, but the Mad Ducks steal a lot of dolls. | 3 November 1990 |
| 15 | Mad Ducks Olympics | The Mad Ducks hold their own Olympic Games, but there's a lot of cheating going on! | 9 November 1990 |
| 18 | Up in the Air | Zippi and Zac go to a forest in Finland to help flying squirrels who are scared by the Mad Ducks using hang gliders. | 12 November 1990 |
| 21 | The Ice Cream Scream | Tiki the snow leopard hears a loud noise, and then the snow starts to disappear! | 15 November 1990 |
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