Roobarb was an animated television show for children, shown on BBC ONE just before the evening news. Each cartoon, created by Grange Calveley and animated by Bob Godfrey, was about 5 minutes long. Thirty episodes were made, and were first shown in 1974. 12 frames per second is the typical rate for an animated cartoon. ... Viewing Figure History BBC One (or BBC1 as it was formerly styled) is the oldest television station in the world. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1974 calendar). ...

Roobarb is a green dog (though most now accept that he is, in fact, yellow), Custard is a pink cat. Roobarb is always up to some misadventure or other, which he approaches with unbounded enthusiasm. Custard is cynical, and is always trying to stop him, but usually Custard comes off the worse in the end. Other characters in the series are The Birds, who watch the antics of the other two from the safety of a nearby tree, often making snide remarks. Trinomial name Canis lupus familiaris (Linnaeus, 1758) This article is about the domestic dog. ... It has been suggested that Cat breed be merged into this article or section. ... Orders Many - see section below. ...

The series features a deliberately rough style, drawn using marker pens and a very sketchy drawing technique, so that the pictures are constantly jiggling around. This effect gives a great energetic character to the show, and was a welcome contrast to the slick smooth colouring of the imported Hanna-Barbera shows that were being widely shown. The jiggly effect was new, and any similar effect in animation is called the "Roobarb and Custard effect" to this day. The series was voiced by actor Richard Briers. The series was an enormous success, greatly loved by children and adults alike, and winning numerous awards. It is now viewed as "must watch" cult TV. Contrary to popular belief, the show was not called Roobarb and Custard. Cartoon Network Studios, formerly known as Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc. ... Richard Briers CBE (born on January 14, 1934 in Raynes Park, London), is an English actor whose career encompasses the theatre, television, film and radio. ...

Roobarb and Custard Too

After years of rumours, a new series titled Roobarb and Custard Too (sic) debuted on Five on 8 August 2005. Like the original, it is written by Grange Calveley and narrated by Richard Briers. The series introduces a large number of other animal characters who also get involved in Roobarb's schemes. It is produced by A&B TV and distributed by Celador International. The animation is by the Irish company Monster Animation & Design. The new series uses computer animation, but retains the "wobbly" look and plain white backgrounds of the original series. Five, formerly known as Channel 5, is the United Kingdoms fifth national terrestrial TV Channel. ... August 8 is the 220th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (221st in leap years), with 145 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Celador is an independent production company formed in 1983. ...

Roobarb episode list

• When Roobarb Made a Spike
• When Roobarb Didn't See the Sun Come Up
• When Roobarb Was Being Bored Then Not Being Bored
• When the Tree Fell to Pieces
• When Roobarb Found Sauce
• When It Was Night
• When It Was Christmas
• When The Sun Was Just Right
• When The Opera Wasn't A Phantom
• When There Wasn't Treasure
• When It Wasn't Thursday
• When Roobarb Was Cheating
• When Custard Was Sorry
• When Roobarb Mixed the Paint
• When Roobarb's Heart Ruled His Head
• When You're Going To Fly-Fly High
• When The Day Didn't Arrive
• When Roobarb Did The Lion's Share
• When Roobarb Was at the End of His Tether
• When Custard Stole the Show
• When There Was A Dance At Foxes Dale
• When Roobarb Wasn't As Pleased As Punch
• When Roobarb Turned Over A New Leaf
• When There Was Someone Else
• When The Day Wouldn't Keep Still
• When Roobarb Got A Long Break
• When The Pipes Call The Tune
• When A Knight Lost His Day
• When Custard Got Too Near The Bone
• When There Was A Big Mix Up

External links

• BBC Cult TV website on Roobarb
• Official web site
• A heated debate regarding Roobarb