Roobarb
Roobarb is a British animated children's television programme, originally shown on BBC1 just before the evening news. Each cartoon, written by Grange Calveley and animated by Bob Godfrey, was about five minutes long. Thirty episodes were made, and the show was first shown on 21 October 1974. The theme is that of the friendly rivalry between Roobarb the green dog and Custard the pink cat from next door. The narration of the series was provided by the actor Richard Briers. On 18 February 2013, Briers died, followed four days later by animator Godfrey.
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Season 1
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1
E1
When Roobarb Made A Spike
Roobarb wants to eat worms so he makes a spike, some wings and some springs so that he is like a bird.
Oct 21, 1974 -
2
E2
When Roobarb Didn't See the Sun Come Up
Roobarb tries to ice-skate.
Oct 22, 1974 -
3
E3
When Roobarb Was Being Bored Then Not Being Bored
Roobarb is bored, so he puts on a show.
Oct 23, 1974 -
4
E4
When The Tree Fell To Pieces
It is a windy day and all of the leaves get blown off of the tree.
Oct 24, 1974 -
5
E5
When Roobarb Found The Sauce Of The Pond
All of the water in the pond has evaporated so Roobarb goes to find some and comes back with chocolate sauce.
Oct 28, 1974 -
6
E6
When It Was Night
Roobarb has a dream in which he is a general fighting against crow indians.
Oct 29, 1974 -
7
E7
When The Sun Was Just Right
Roobarb makes a film.
Oct 30, 1974 -
8
E8
When The Opera Wasn't A Phantom
Roobarb makes some extra-fizzy lemonade.
Oct 31, 1974 -
9
E9
When There Wasn't Treasure
Roobarb attempts to find some treasure.
Nov 4, 1974 -
10
E10
When It Wasn't Thorsday
Roobarb angers the Viking Gods.
Nov 5, 1974 -
11
E11
When Roobarb Was Cheating
Roobarb organises a sports day.
Nov 6, 1974 -
12
E12
When Custard Was Sorry
Custard joins a gang of criminals.
Nov 7, 1974 -
13
E13
When Roobarb Mixed the Paint
Roobarb redecorates his house with help from Custard and the other animals.
Nov 11, 1974 -
14
E14
When Roobarb's Heart Ruled His Head
Tramp dogs take over Roobarbs house.
Nov 12, 1974 -
15
E15
When The Day Didn't Arrive
The garden is covered in fog.
Nov 13, 1974 -
16
E16
When You're Going To Fly-Fly High
Roobarb starts a travel agency.
Nov 14, 1974 -
17
E17
When Roobarb Did The Lion's Share
Roobarb meets a lion.
Nov 18, 1974 -
18
E18
When Roobarb Was at the End of His Tether
Roobarb joins the scouts.
Nov 19, 1974 -
19
E19
When Custard Stole the Show
Custard goes on a deep pond diving expedition.
Nov 20, 1974 -
20
E20
When There Was A Dance At Foxes Dale
There is a dance at foxes dale.
Nov 21, 1974 -
21
E21
When Roobarb Wasn't As Pleased As Punch
Roobarb puts on a puppet show.
Nov 25, 1974 -
22
E22
When Roobarb Turned Over A New Leaf
Roobarb plants some seeds.
Nov 26, 1974 -
23
E23
When The Day Wouldn't Keep Still
Roobarb has hiccups.
Nov 27, 1974 -
24
E24
When There Was Someone Else
Roobarb is followed by a shadow.
Nov 28, 1974 -
25
E25
When Roobarb Got A long Break
Roobarb wants some peace and quiet.
Dec 2, 1974 -
26
E26
When The Pipes Call The Tune
Roobarb gets some bagpipes.
Dec 3, 1974 -
27
E27
When A Knight Lost His Day
Roobarb pretends to be a knight.
Dec 4, 1974 -
28
E28
When Custard Got Too Near The Bone
Roobarb hides some rubber bones in the garden.
Dec 5, 1974 -
29
E29
When It Was Christmas
Roobarb organises a christmas party.
Dec 24, 1974 -
30
E30
When There Was A Big Mix Up
Roobarb pretends to be a hypnotist.
Mar 29, 1976