Philbert Frog
| Philbert the Frog | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Children |
| Written by | Phil Jackson |
| Directed by | Vincent James |
| Narrated by | Rob Rackstraw |
| Opening theme | Philbert, Philbert the Frog! |
| Composer(s) | Paul K. Joyce |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Heather Pedley |
| Producer(s) | Vincent James |
| Location(s) | UK |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBBC and TCC |
| Picture format | Colour |
| Original release | November, 1993 – 1994 |
Philbert Frog is a British animated television series made by Fat City Films and produced by Heather Pedley & Philbert Frog Ltd. Created by Vincent James, it was first shown on the BBC in November 1993.
Philbert Frog is a forgetful, enthusiastic and silly frog who lives in the fictional Noggit Wood. Each episode sees him implicate himself and his pals in adventures of varying lunacy. His friends include Herbert Hedgehog, Melvin Mouse, Willie Worm (who once tried to tunnel to Mars), Monty Mole, Oscar Owl, Bertie Bird, and Tiffany Tortoise (who is quite sensible).
The series ran for 13, 5-minute episodes. Philbert Frog [C] Fat City Films / BBC TV / Heather Pedley And Philbert Frog Ltd.
Episode list
- Philbert Frog Super Hero
- Philbert and the Sleepless Night
- Philbert and the Dinosaur
- Philbert Builds a House
- Philbert Goes to the Moon
- Philbert the Artist
- Philbert and the Race
- Philbert Frog vs. the Giant Ape
- Exotic Frog
- Philbert and the Swimming Adventure
- Philbert the Detective
- Philbert Frog Forgets to Hop
- Philbert and the Snowy Day
Credits
- Animation
- Mark Mason Tony Garth Animation Ltd
- Storyboards and Layouts
- Jez Hall, Vincent James, Paul Salmon
- Backgrounds
- Michelle Graney, Aileen Raistrick
Other Adaptations
Five spin-off books by Vincent James were published by Hazar Publishing in the same year.
- Philbert Frog — The Naughty Cousin
- Philbert Frog — The Wishing Wand
- Philbert Frog Loses his Memory
- Philbert Frog — The Sunny Day