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[]
- Old Bear and Friends: Little Bear's Big Race
- Fireman Sam: Lost in the Fog
- Tots TV: Hedgehog
- Pingu the Icicle Musician
- Bump and the Talking Tree
- Teddy Trucks: Rosie's Day Out
- Noddy's New Friend (Just like on the previous My Best Friends video)
- SuperTed's Dream
- Rosie and Jim: Painting
- Spot Goes to the Fair
- 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)
- The Following Feature Has Been Categorised by The British Board of Film Classification as with 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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