Tweenies facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tweenies |
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| Created by | Will Brenton Iain Lauchlan |
| Developed by | Tell-Tale Productions for BBC Worldwide |
| Starring | Sally Preisig Justin Fletcher Bob Golding Colleen Daley Emma Weaver |
| Opening theme | "Are You Ready to Play?" |
| Ending theme | "Are You Ready to Play?" (instrumental) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 390 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Judy Whitfield Clare Elstow |
| Producer(s) | Kay Benbow Robin Carr Iain Lauchlan Will Brenton Karl Woolley |
| Camera setup | Davy Johnson |
| Running time | 18-20 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Tell-Tale Productions Nick Jr. Productions |
| Distributor | Nickelodeon BBC |
| Release | |
| Original network | Nickelodeon (U.S.) BBC (UK) |
| Picture format | 16:9 |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | July 14, 2003 – May 1, 2006 |
The Tweenies is a fun British TV show for young children. It was shown on Nickelodeon in the United States and BBC in the United Kingdom. The show takes place in a preschool, where four main characters, known as the Tweenies, learn and play.
The main characters are Milo, Jake, Bella, and Fizz. They are joined by two friendly adults, Max and Judy. Two playful dogs, Doodles and Izzles, are also part of the group. The show's catchy theme song is "Hey, hey, are you ready to play." The very first episode aired on July 14, 2003. The show was created by Tell-Tale Productions and Nick Jr. Productions.
Music and Games from the Tweenies
The Tweenies were not just popular on TV. They also released many hit songs! Some of their well-known songs include "I Believe In Christmas" and "Best Friends Forever." Their song "Number 1" even made it into the Top 10 music charts. Other popular tunes were "Do The Lollipop" and "Have Fun, Go Mad!", which reached the Top 20.
The show also had success with music albums. They released an album that reached number 56 on the charts. They also had a Christmas album that became a number 34 hit.
Tweenies Video Games
Fans of the Tweenies could also play video games based on the show.
- Tweenies: Doodles' Bones: This was an action game released in 2005. It was made by BBC Multimedia and Tell-Tale.
- Tweenies: Game Time: This game was a collection of different activities. It was released in 2003 by BBC Multimedia and Various.
Awards and Recognition
The Tweenies TV show was recognized for its quality and entertainment. It received awards for being a great show for young children.
| Year | Award | Category | Outcome |
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| 2004 | BAFTA Children's Awards | "Best Pre-School Live Action" | Won |
| 2006 | BAFTA Children's Awards | "Best Pre-School Live Action" | Nominated |
