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My Best Friends Too is a UK VHS release by National Children's Home on 1st August 1994.

Episodes that are featured on the Tape[]

  1. Old Bear and Friends: Little Bear's Big Race
  2. Fireman Sam: Lost in the Fog
  3. Tots TV: Hedgehog
  4. Pingu the Icicle Musician
  5. Bump and the Talking Tree
  6. Teddy Trucks: Rosie's Day Out
  7. Noddy's New Friend (Just like on the previous My Best Friends video)
  8. SuperTed's Dream
  9. Rosie and Jim: Painting
  10. Spot Goes to the Fair
  11. Postman Pat's Rainy Day

Copyrights[]

  • Jane Hissey's Old Bear and Friends: Stories and Artwork © Jane Hissey.
    Licensed by Random House, UK, Ltd. Produced by Optomen Television. © Carlton Television. 1993
  • Fireman Sam: Film by Bumper Films Ltd. for S4C and Prism Art and Design Ltd.
    with Thanks to the Fire Service. © S4C MCMXC.
  • Tots TV: © 1993 A Ragdoll Production for Central Independent Television Plc.
  • Pingu: © 1993 Editory/SRG.
  • Bump: © Bump Enterprises Ltd. 1994 © Abbey Broadcast Communications Plc.
    © Videal Productions GMBH. 1994
  • Teddy Trucks: © Abbey Broadcast Communications/Michelle Cartridge 1994.
  • Noddy: © BBC Enterprises 1992. Based on the Noddy books by Enid Blyton.
  • SuperTed: Films © MCMLXXXIV S4C. SuperTed (TM) © MCMLXXXIV Mike Young and
    © Petalcraft Demonstrations Ltd.
  • Rosie and Jim: Film by Ragdoll Productions (UK) Ltd.
    © 1992 Central Independent Television Plc.
  • Spot: From the Spot books by Eric Hill. © 1993 King Rollo Films Ltd.
  • Postman Pat: © Woodland Animations 1988.

Programme Credits[]

Here are the credits to the programmes on this children's compilation video whereas the Pingu episode on this video contains no credits at all.

Old Bear Stories[]

("Little Bear's Big Race")[]
  • Narrated by Anton Rogers.
  • Written by Jane Hissey.
  • Animation by Humphrey and Fin Leadbetter.
  • Music by Paul Castle.
  • Video Editing by Nick Follows.
  • Dubbing Mixer: Nigel Glynn-Davies.
  • Puppet Makers: Val Jones, Monique Brown and Alix Harrwood.
  • Sets by Colin Armitage.
  • Props by Pippa Randolph and Sue Phillips.
  • Executive Producer: Peter Gillbe.
  • Produced by Richard Randolph.
  • Directed by Kevin Griffiths.
  • Characters © Jane Hissey.
  • Licensed by Random House (UK) Ltd.
  • An Optomen Television Production in association with Ealing Animation for Carlton Television.
  • © Carlton Television 1993.

Fireman Sam[]

("Lost in the Fog")[]
  • Voices by John Alderton.
  • Characters and Storylines created by Rob Lee.
  • Original idea by Dave Gingell and Dave Jones.
  • Assisted by Mike Young.
  • Written by Nia Ceidiog.
  • Sets by Beverley Knowlden, Linda Thodesen, Janice Shakespeare, Barrie Zafar and James Nevill.
  • Vehicles by Brian Anderson and Alun Jones.
  • Puppets by Ian Frampton and Allison Hall.
  • Engineering consultant: Mel Grigg.
  • Assistant animator: Timon Dowdeswell.
  • Director of animation: Brian Anderson.
  • Edited by William Oswald and Elen Lewis.
  • Sound by John Cross.
  • Music by Ben Heneghan and Ian Lawson.
  • Lyrics by Robin Lyons.
  • Sung by Maldwyn Pope.
  • Executive Producers: Christopher Grace and Theresa Plummer-Andrews.
  • Produced and Directed by Ian Frampton and John Walker.
  • Production by Bumper Films Ltd for S4C and Prism Art and Design Limited with thanks to the Fire Service.
  • © S4C 1990.

Tots TV[]

("Hedgehog")[]
  • Tilly's Puppeteer: Véronique Déroulède.
  • Tom's Puppeteer: Robin Stevens.
  • Tiny's Puppeteer: Andrew Davenport.
  • Donkey - from the Blue Cross Animal Welfare Society.
  • Jane Pardoe: from Whipsnade Wild Animal Park.
  • With thanks to Penny Boyd at Burstow Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Written by Robin Stevens, Andrew Davenport and Jack Ousbey.
  • Educational Advisors: Jack Ousbey and Joan Conway.
  • Graphics by Bob Cosford.
  • Mr Noah Animation by Semafor Studios. Coordinated by Rory Fellowes.
  • Camera by Mike Callan.
  • Sound by Patrick Morris.
  • Technical Assistants: Daryl Kibblewhite and Brett Davis.
  • Lighting Director: Howard Evason.
  • Electricians: Jack Coggins and Robin Johnson.
  • Site Manager: Adrian Small.
  • Unit Managers: Nigel P Harris.
  • Edited by Jonathan Bravo and Paul Hodgson.
  • Dubbing Mixer: Harry Jacobs.
  • Associate Producer: Paul Mathew.
  • PA/Continuity: Annie Gibbs.
  • Design Assistants: Sahron Nash and Frances Duncan.
  • Art Director: Penny Lane.
  • Assistant Director: Robin Toyne.
  • Production Manager: Susan James.
  • Music by Andrew McCrorie-Shand.
  • Production Designer: Bob Berk.
  • Directed by Martin Goodsmith.
  • Devised and Produced by Anne Wood.
  • A Ragdoll Production for Central.
  • © Central Independent Television plc 1993.

Bump[]

("Bump and the Talking Tree")[]
  • Stories by Christopher James.
  • Narrated by Simon Cadell.
  • Animated by CMTB Animation.
  • Edited by Nick Upton.
  • Art and Music by Steve Augarde.
  • Art Director: Peter Corri.
  • Executive Producer for the BBC: Theresa Plummer-Andrews.
  • Executive Producer for Abbey Communications: Anne Miles.
  • Directed by Terry Brian.
  • Produced by Dennis Hooper.
  • © Bump Enterprises Ltd 1993.
  • An Abbey Broadcast Communications plc./Videal Producktions - GMBH Production.
  • © Abbey Broadcast Communications plc. Videal Producktions GMBH 1993.

Teddy Trucks[]

("Rosie's Day Out")[]
  • Written by Chris Allen.
  • Voices by Carole Boyd and Jonathan Kydd.
  • Based on the Teddy Trucks books by Michelle Cartlidge.
  • Storyboards by Mark Mason.
  • Backgrounds by Michelle Graney.
  • Animation Director: Simon Turner.
  • Animated by Nick Love-Gittins and Rob Newman.
  • Rostrum Camera by Jim Davey.
  • Paint and Trace by Whizzline Trace & Paint.
  • Music by Kick Production.
  • Directed by Derek Mogford.
  • Produced by Jo Pullen.
  • Executive Producer for Abbey Broadcast Communications: Anne Milles.
  • BBC Executive Producer: Theresa Plummer-Andrews.
  • BBC Producer: Joan Lofts.
  • © Abbey Broadcast Communications/Michelle Cartlidge 1993.

Noddy's Toyland Adventures[]

("Noddy's New Friend")[]
  • Based on the stories by Enid Blyton.
  • Story written by Julia and Chris Allen.
  • Voices by Susan Sheridan and Jimmy Hibbert.
  • Music Composed and Performed by Paul K. Joyce.
  • Animated by Paul Berry, Sue Pugh and Lloyd Price.
  • Puppet Makers: Noel Baker, Marcia Pidgeon, Colin Batty, Peter Saunders, Peter Bentley, Bridget Smith, Ian MacKinnon and Stuart Sutcliffe.
  • Sets and Props by Rick Kent, Chris Keogh, Jeff Spain, Paul Simpson, Richard Sykes and Pippa Greenwood.
  • Costumes Made by Helen Plaumer, Clare Elliott and Geraldine Corrigan.
  • Art Director: Bridget Appleby.
  • Assistant Designer: Graham Maiden.
  • Production Supervisor: Christine Walker.
  • Model Camera and Lighting by Jerry Andrews and Joe Dembinski.
  • Edited by Nibs Senior.
  • Assistant Editor: Bob Ashton.
  • Dubbing Mixer: John Wood.
  • Directed by Brian Little.
  • Executive Producer: Theresa Plummer-Andrews.
  • Produced by Brian Cosgrove and Mark Hall with thanks to Sylvia Rosen.
  • Produced for BBC Enterprises by Cosgrove Hall Productions Limited.
  • Based on the 'NODDY' books by Enid Blyton.
  • © BBC Enterprises 1992.

SuperTed[]

("SuperTed's Dream")[]
  • Produced by Mike Young.
  • Designed and Directed by Dave Edwards.
  • Written by Robin Lyons.
  • Based on the Characters Created by Mike Young.
  • Film Producer: Roger Fickling.
  • With the voices of (in alphabetical order) Derek Griffiths, Peter Hawkins, Melvyn Hayes, Roy Kinnear,
    Jon Pertwee, Victor Spinetti and Sheila Steafel.
  • Key Animator: Les Orton, Chris Fenna, Chris Caunter and Lloyd Sutton.
  • Assistant Animator: Gary Hurst.
  • Inbetweeners: Steve John, Mike Price, Tony Ardolino and Christine Fotheringham.
  • Background Artists: Mike Wall and Ian Henderson.
  • Storyboard and Layouts by Wayne Thomas and Andrew Offiler.
  • Editing and Sound Effects by Stuart Murray and Ivan Naisbitt.
  • Dubbing Studio by Mag Masters.
  • Music Composed by Chris Stuart and Mike Townend.
  • Music Arranged and Conducted by Mike Towend.
  • Music Produced by Ambarel.
  • Personal Assistance by Andrea Tudor.
  • Paint Design and Colour Mixing by Wendy Keay-Bright.
  • Checkers: Sara Markham and Sue Rider.
  • Special Effects by Graham Bebbington.
  • Assistant: Geral Emanuel.
  • Infotec Operator: Christopher Plummer.
  • Trace and Paint Supervisor: Philip Watkins.
  • Trace and Paint by Ron Erickson, Fiona Fenna, Melanie Hill, Lisa-Ann James, Frank Koller, Carol Leslie, Ceri Matthews, Hazel Guy, Jacqui Miller, Sue Paton, Samantha Reynolds, Philip Simmonds, Mick Stubbs, Rosemary Thorburn, Martyn Yates, Matthew Gut and Anna-Louise Roberts.
  • Siriol Line-Test Camera by Peter Jessett.
  • Rostrum Camera by Graham Orrin Rostrums.
  • Film Laboratories by Studio Film and Video Laboratories.
  • Made in Wales by Siriol Animation Ltd.
  • Films © 1984 S4C.
  • SuperTed © 1984 Mike Young and Petalcraft Demonstrations Ltd.

Rosie and Jim[]

("Painting")[]
  • Written and Presented by John Cunliffe.
  • Jim's Puppeteer: Robin Stevens.
  • Rosie's Puppeteer: Rebecca Nagan.
  • With thanks to Jack Holloway's Hardware Store.
  • Graphics by Roger Berry.
  • Animation by Peter Lang and Alan Rogers.
  • Facilities by Optical Image Broadcast.
  • Lighting Cameraman: Derek Gruszeckyj.
  • Camera Assistant: Nigel P Harris.
  • Sound by Dave Lowe.
  • Runners: Paul Lewis and Adrian Small.
  • Sound Dubbing by Paul Luxford.
  • Edited by Rob Ollerton.
  • Continuity by Pauline Pearson.
  • Production Manager: Susan James.
  • Assistant Production Co-ordinator: Grant Williams.
  • Design Assistant: Penny Lane.
  • Boatman: Geoff Loader.
  • Associate Producer: Robin Stevens.
  • Music by Andrew McCrorie-Shand.
  • Devised by Anne Wood and Doug Wilcox.
  • Designed by Bob Berk.
  • Produced by Anne Wood.
  • Directed by Doug Wilcox.
  • A Ragdoll Production for Central.
  • © Central Independent Television 1990.

The Adventures of Spot[]

("Spot Goes to the Fair")[]
  • Based on the books by Eric Hill.
  • Produced by King Rollo Films Ltd.
  • Voiced by Paul Nicholas.
  • Music by Duncan Lamont.
  • © 1993 King Rollo Films Ltd.

Postman Pat[]

("Pat's Rainy Day")[]
  • Written by John Cunliffe.
  • Designed and Directed by Ivor Wood.
  • Music by Bryan Daly.
  • Narration and Vocals by Ken Barrie.
  • Edited by Martin Bohan.
  • Produced by Woodland Animations Ltd.

Opening (Original 1994 release) (with no trailer)[]

  • Fox Video Warning Screen
  • Video Working for Children Ident (silent)
  • NSPCC Ident (silent)
  • BBFC U card (1985-1997)
  • My Best Friends Too Intro (Short Version) - My Best Friends Too Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Old Bear Children - (announced by Shantel Boothe)
  • Old Bear Stories intro
  • Start of Little Bear's Big Race (1993)

Middle (Original 1994 release) (with no trailer)[]

  • End of Little Bear's Big Race (1993) - Old Bear Stories closing credits
  • My Best Friends Too Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Fireman Sam Children - (announced by Alex Henry)
  • Fireman Sam Opening Titles (Long Version)
  • Start of Lost in the Fog (1990)

Middle (Original 1994 release) (with no trailer)[]

  • End of Lost in the Fog (1990)
  • Fireman Sam Closing Credits (Short Version)
  • Bumper Films Ident With 1990 Copyright Stamp
  • My Best Friends Too Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Tots TV Children - (announced by Katie Hunter)
  • Tots TV intro
  • Start of Hedgehog (1993)

Middle (Original 1994 release) (with no trailer)[]

  • End of Hedgehog (1993)
  • Tots TV closing credits (Long Version)
  • Ragdoll Productions logo for Central (Tots TV variant) (silent)
  • My Best Friends Too Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Pingu Children - (announced by Rebecca Herod)
  • Pingu Opening Titles
  • Start of Pingu the Icicle Musician (1992)

Middle (Original 1994 release) (with no trailer)[]

  • End of Pingu the Icicle Musician (1992)
  • Pingu Closing Credits
  • My Best Friends Too Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Bump Children - (announced by Dayle Hodge)
  • Bump the Elephant intro
  • Start of Bump and the Talking Tree (1994)

Middle (Original 1994 release) (with no trailer)[]

  • End of Bump and the Talking Tree (1994)
  • Bump the Elephant closing credits
  • My Best Friends Too Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Teddy Trucks Children - (announced by Katie Lewis)
  • Teddy Trucks intro
  • Start of Rosie's Day Out (1994)

Middle (Original 1994 release) (with no trailer)[]

  • End of Rosie's Day Out (1994)
  • Teddy Trucks closing credits
  • My Best Friends Too Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Noddy Children - (announced by Shantel Boothe)
  • Noddy's Toyland Adventures Opening Titles (Short Version)
  • Start of Noddy's New Friend (1992)

Middle (Original 1994 release) (with no trailer)[]

  • End of Noddy's New Friend (1992)
  • Noddy's Toyland Adventures Closing Credits (Long Version)
  • Produced for BBC Enterprises by Cosgrove Hall
  • My Best Friends Too Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Superted Children - (announced by Alex Henry)
  • Superted intro
  • Start of SuperTed's Dream (1984)

Middle (Original 1994 release) (with no trailer)[]

  • End of SuperTed's Dream (1984)
  • Superted closing credits
  • My Best Friends Too Rosie & Jim Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Rosie & Jim Children - (announced by Katie Hunter)
  • Rosie and Jim Intro (Season 1)
  • Start of Painting (1990)

Middle (Original 1994 release) (with no trailer)[]

  • End of Painting (1990)
  • Rosie and Jim Closing Credits (Season 1)
  • A Ragdoll Production for Central (silent)
  • My Best Friends Too Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Spot The Dog Children - (announced by Rebecca Herod)
  • Spot the Dog Season 2 intro
  • Start of Spot Goes to the Fair (1993)

Middle (Original 1994 release) (with no trailer)[]

  • End of Spot Goes to the Fair (1993)
  • Spot the Dog closing credits (Short Version) (silent)
  • My Best Friends Too Postman Pat Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Postman Pat Children - (announced by Dayle Hodge)
  • Postman Pat Opening Titles
  • Start of Pat's Rainy Day (1981)

Closing (Original 1994 release) (with no trailer)[]

  • End of Pat's Rainy Day (1981)
  • Postman Pat Closing Credits
  • My Best Friends Too Intro (Short Version)
  • My Best Friends Too closing credits - I like Noddy (announced by Shantel Boothe), I like Bump (announced by Alex Henry), I like Tots TV (announced by Katie Hunter) and I like Spot (announced by Rebecca Herod)
  • Produced by Immedia Television Communications and The Television House - I like Pingu (announced by Dayle Hodge), My Best Friends (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod and Dayle Hodge) and Too Children (announced by Katie Lewis)
  • Fox Video Warning Screen

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