My Children's BBC (mainly 80s to 90s)
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1. Crackerjack! (1955–2021)
45 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
The shows were broadcast live in front of an audience largely of children, originally at the King's Theatre on Hammersmith Road until 1963, then at the BBC Television Theatre (now the ... See full summary »
Stars: Bert Hayes, Peter Glaze, Jillian Comber, Leslie Crowther
Votes: 116
2. Felix the Cat (1958–1961)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Felix the cat carried a magic bag that could not only produce items inside but change shape, form, and function. The most common plot was the Professor would attempt to steal Felix's magic bag with wacky ideas of his own.
Star: Jack Mercer
Votes: 944
3. Blue Peter (1958– )
25 min | Family
The British children's magazine program, which has been running since the late 1950s, targets children between the ages of 6 and 14.
Stars: John Noakes, Peter Purves, Valerie Singleton, Simon Groom
Votes: 617
4. The Deputy Dawg Show (1959–1972)
6 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A canine sheriff's deputy in a backwoods Southern town always manages to catch the bad guy, despite his own ineptitude.
Star: Dayton Allen
Votes: 301
5. Quick Draw McGraw (1959–1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Quick Draw Mcgraw was a dimwitted and lanky mustang (horse) who caused much chaos in the Old West. If he could get his own six shooter out of his holster at all, he would usually shoot the ... See full summary »
Stars: Daws Butler, Doug Young, Don Messick, Jean Vander Pyl
Votes: 2,200
6. The Flintstones (1960–1966)
TV-G | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The misadventures of two modern-day Stone Age families, the Flintstones and the Rubbles.
Stars: Alan Reed, Mel Blanc, Jean Vander Pyl, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 41,004
7. Popeye the Sailor (1960–1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The continuing animated adventures of Olive Oyl, Wimpy, Swee'pea and Popeye.
Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Jackson Beck
Votes: 13,912
8. The Bullwinkle Show (1959–1963)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Rocky, a plucky flying squirrel and Bullwinkle, a bumbling but lovable moose, have a series of ongoing adventures.
Stars: Bill Scott, June Foray, Paul Frees, Edward Everett Horton
Votes: 4,591
9. Top Cat (1961–1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Crime
Top Cat is the leader of a group of alley cats, always trying to cheat someone.
Stars: Arnold Stang, Maurice Gosfield, Marvin Kaplan, Allen Jenkins
Votes: 8,045
10. The Yogi Bear Show (1961–1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Yogi, a smooth, talkative forest bear looks to raid park goers' picnic baskets, while Park Ranger Smith tries to stop him.
Stars: Daws Butler, Don Messick, Jimmy Weldon, Renzo Palmer
Votes: 11,149
11. Treasure in Malta (1963)
93 min | Adventure
Tom and Sukie arrive in Malta to spend the holidays with their father, an archaeologist digging for a legendary golden statue of Calypso on the island of Gozo. He fails to meet the children... See full summary »
Directors: Lothar Michael Schmitt, Derek Williams | Stars: Mario Debono, Aidan Mompalao de Piro, Marylu Coppini, Guido Saliba
Votes: 37
12. Play School (1964–1988)
20 min | Family
Stories, fun, and things to make and do for pre-school children.
Stars: Carol Chell, Brian Cant, Julie Stevens, Johnny Ball
Votes: 111
13. Stingray (1964–1965)
30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Follows the adventures of the World Aquanaut Security Patrol, particularly the crew of its most advanced combat submarine called Stingray.
Stars: Ray Barrett, David Graham, Robert Easton, Don Mason
Votes: 1,426
14. The Magic Roundabout (1964–1995)
5 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Cult classic children's animated series about a group of human and animal characters that gather at the roundabout / carousel in the park. Although the original series is French there are multiple dubbed versions from other countries.
Stars: Eric Thompson, Patricia Danot, Micheline Dax, Bernard Haller
Votes: 433
15. Jackanory (1965–1996)
15 min | Family, Fantasy
A celebrity reads a story, enhancing it in ways that will entice the most restless of children.
Stars: Bernard Cribbins, Kenneth Williams, Martin Jarvis, John Grant
Votes: 423
16. Thunderbirds (1965–1966)
TV-G | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Family
In the year 2065, the Tracy family run International Rescue - a top-secret organization whose ongoing mission is to rescue people trapped in extraordinarily dangerous situations using their advanced Thunderbirds machines.
Stars: Sylvia Anderson, Peter Dyneley, David Graham, Shane Rimmer
Votes: 5,112
17. Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967–1968)
TV-PG | 25 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In 2068, the indestructible Captain Scarlet leads the agents of Spectrum in a war of nerves against the Mysterons from Mars.
Stars: Ed Bishop, Donald Gray, Francis Matthews, Sylvia Anderson
Votes: 1,900
18. Gentle Ben (1967–1969)
30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The adventures in the Florida Everglades of game warden Tom Wedloe, his wife Ellen, their son Mark, and Mark's tame bear Ben.
Stars: Dennis Weaver, Clint Howard, Beth Brickell, Bruno the Bear
Votes: 702
19. Batfink on the Rocks (1967 TV Short)
5 min | Animation, Short
Director: Hal Seeger | Stars: Frank Buxton, Len Maxwell
Votes: 51
20. Joe 90 (1968–1969)
TV-PG | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The adventures of nine-year-old Joe McClaine, who can have the expert skills, knowledge, and experiences of top experts downloaded into his brain by his scientist father, enabling him to become a secret agent code-named "Joe 90".
Stars: Keith Alexander, Sylvia Anderson, Rupert Davies, Len Jones
Votes: 665
21. Wacky Races (1968–1970)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The participants of an unusual car race compete around America.
Stars: Paul Winchell, John Stephenson, Daws Butler, Janet Waldo
Votes: 7,806
22. Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines (1965–1970)
30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Dick Dastardly leads a fighter plane group to try ineffectualy to stop a carrier pigeon.
Stars: Don Messick, Paul Winchell
Votes: 3,924
23. The Pink Panther Show (1969–1970)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A classy, resourceful panther has plenty of hilarious misadventures, outwitting those who annoy him with his clever tricks.
Stars: Rich Little, Paul Frees, Dave Barry, Larry Storch
Votes: 21,496
24. The Adventures of Parsley (1970– )
5 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
FilmFair's stop motion animated follow-up to _"Herbs, The" (1968)_, featuring the adventures of Parsley the Lion, Dill the Dog, and other characters in the herb garden.
Star: Gordon Rollings
Votes: 50
25. Mr Benn (1971–2005)
15 min | Animation, Short, Family
Mr Benn enters a magical costume shop where he travels to places dictated by his costume, and solves problems . The shopkeeper aids Mr Benn escape to the dressing room at moments of peril. Quantum Leap without Gooshie.
Star: Ray Brooks
Votes: 955
26. Newsround (1972– )
10 min | Family, News
John Craven (and latterly other presenters) introduce news stories and other articles of interest to its young audience.
Stars: Ricky Boleto, Leah Gooding, Joe Tidy, Martin Dougan
Votes: 226
27. Crystal Tipps and Alistair (1971– )
5 min | Animation, Family
British cartoon series about the adventures of a frizzy haired girl and her dog, Alistair. They also meet up with their friends Birdie and Butterfly. The stories are told without dialogue but have a musical score and Pop-Art design.
Votes: 47
28. Record Breakers (1972–2001)
25 min | Documentary, Family
Contestants attempt to break records for various feats listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
Stars: Roy Castle, Norris McWhirter, Cheryl Baker, Fiona Kennedy
Votes: 95
29. Fingerbobs (1972)
15 min | Animation, Family
Charming finger puppet series with Yoffy (Jones) telling stories featuring Fingermouse, Scampi, Gulliver the Seagull, and other animal characters.
Star: Rick Jones
Votes: 141
30. Why Don't You Just Switch Off Your Television Set and Go and Do Something Less Boring Instead? (1973–1995)
15 min | Family
The TV show "Why Don't You" encouraged kids to turn off the TV and do something more enjoyable and productive.
Stars: Delima Begum, Venesha Browne, Nathan Davies, Leonard Davis
Votes: 90
31. The Wombles (1973–1975)
5 min | Animation, Family
The misadventures of a fantasy folk community dedicated to cleaning up litter and putting it to their own use.
Stars: Bernard Cribbins, Dieter Hallervorden
Votes: 986
32. We Are the Champions (1973–1987)
Family, Game-Show
Stars: Ron Pickering, Judy Simpson, Gary Lineker, Linford Christie
Votes: 23
33. Bagpuss (1974)
15 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Bagpuss and his friends are toys in a turn of the century shop for 'found things'. When young Emily brings them a new object, the toys come to life to work out what the strange new thing could possibly be.
Stars: Oliver Postgate, Sandra Kerr, John Faulkner, Emily Firmin
Votes: 1,096
34. Little Miss (1983)
Unrated | 8 min | Animation, Short, Family
The adventures of the Little Miss characters created by Roger Hargreaves as female counterparts to the original Mr Men. The personality and appearance of each character matches their name such as Little Miss Chatterbox.
Stars: Pauline Collins, John Alderton
Votes: 80
35. Roobarb (1974)
5 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Roobarb the green dog's enthusiasm for inventions and harebrained schemes to liven up life in the garden know no bounds. It's up to Custard the indolent, grinning purple cat, and the rest ... See full summary »
Star: Richard Briers
Votes: 277
36. Bod (1975)
TV-Y | 15 min | Animation, Family, Music
The adventures of a little boy called Bod, who lives in a town with his friends Aunt Flo, P.C. Copper, Frank the Postman and Farmer Barleymow. Each episode also featured Alberto Frog and his Amazing Animal Band.
Stars: John Le Mesurier, Maggie Henderson
Votes: 155
37. Ivor the Engine (1976–1977)
5 min | Animation, Family
In the 'top, left hand corner of Wales' runs an archaic railway line staffed by such characters as Jones the Steam and Dai Station. Their pride is Ivor, the steam engine with a will of his ... See full summary »
Stars: Olwen Griffiths, Anthony Jackson, Oliver Postgate, David Edwards
Votes: 397
38. Paddington Bear (1976–1993)
30 min | Animation, Family
The misadventures of a little Peruvian bear living in London, England.
Stars: Michael Hordern, Joel Grey
Votes: 1,429
39. The Flumps (1976)
Animation, Family
The adventures of a family of cute, furry creatures - The Flumps. Grandpa Flump, Ma and Pa Flump, their eldest son Perkin, daughter Posie and youngest son Pootle. Each episode contains fun songs and a story from the 'Big Book'.
Star: Gay Soper
Votes: 238
40. Rentaghost (1976–1984)
25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
After his death, Fred Mumford wants a second chance at achieving the success that eluded him in life. Coming back to Earth as a spirit, he recruits a Victorian gent and a medieval jester to set up "Rentaghost".
Stars: Michael Staniforth, Edward Brayshaw, Ann Emery, William Perrie
Votes: 666
41. Take Hart (1977–1983)
30 min | Family
Host Tony Hart demonstrates various art projects along with cartoon sequences.
Stars: Tony Hart, Colin Bennett, Patricia Dodwell, Wilf Lunn
Votes: 116
42. Hunter's Gold (1977)
30 min | Action, Adventure, Family
A 13 year old boy goes in search of his missing father in New Zealand during the gold rush of 1860.
Stars: Andrew Hawthorn, Roger Oakley, Donald Snook, Robert Pratt
Votes: 21
43. Moomins (1977–1982)
9 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A stop-motion animated children's television series, often referred to as the Fuzzy Felt Moomins, based on the stories and illustrations by the Finnish author Tove Jansson.
Stars: Hans Clarin, Stanislaw Kwasniak, Stanislaw Wyszynski, Richard Murdoch
Votes: 580
44. Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels (1977–1980)
TV-G | 11 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The adventures of a superhero caveman and a trio of female amateur detectives.
Stars: Mel Blanc, Gary Owens, Laurel Page, Marilyn Schreffler
Votes: 4,019
45. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The long running television series of the Grange Hill Comprehensive School, and the children's everyday lives.
Stars: Stuart Organ, Gwyneth Powell, Lee Cornes, Sally Geoghegan
Votes: 1,659
46. Think of a Number (1977–1984)
30 min | Documentary, Family
Science series presented by Johnny Ball.
Stars: Johnny Ball, William Blezard
Votes: 25
47. Battle of the Planets (1978–1980)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A five-member superhero team called G-Force fights to defend Earth and its space colonies from the threat of the planet Spectra.
Stars: Alan Young, Keye Luke, Ronnie Schell, Janet Waldo
Votes: 2,235
48. The Perishers (1978–1979)
5 min | Animation, Family
Television adaptation of a popular British newspaper cartoon strip. The series follows the adventures of a group of four children, Wellington, Marlon, Maisie and Baby Grumpling. Plus their intellectual dog, Boot.
Stars: Judy Bennett, Sheila Steafel, Peter Hawkins, Leonard Rossiter
Votes: 32
49. The All-New Popeye Hour (1978–1984)
TV-G | 60 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The new adventures of Popeye the Sailor Man and his friends.
Stars: Marilyn Schreffler, Jack Mercer, Hal Smith, Jo Anne Worley
Votes: 3,557
51. Noggin the Nog (1979–1980)
10 min | Animation, Family
"In the Lands of the North, where the black rocks stand guard against the cold sea, in the dark night that is very long, the men of the North Lands sit by their great log fires, and they tell a tale..."
Stars: Ronnie Stevens, Oliver Postgate, Sandra Kerr
Votes: 44
52. Bric-A-Brac (1980– )
Family
A children's TV series in which each episode is centred around a different letter of the alphabet.The old bloke who owns the shop rummages around to find things in the junk that start with that letter.
Star: Brian Cant
Votes: 23
53. King Rollo (1980)
5 min | Animation, Family
Animated series produced by the BBC in the 80s following the exploits of the titular character and various advice-giving aquaintances.
Star: Ray Brooks
Votes: 68
54. Heathcliff (1980–1984)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
Scruffy Alley cat rules his neighborhood. Rejected monsters drive about doing odd jobs. Clumsy, lovable great dane gets into mischief without meaning to.
Stars: Mel Blanc, Henry Corden, Don Messick, Marilyn Schreffler
Votes: 2,600
55. Postman Pat (1981–2017)
TV-Y | 15 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
This classic children's series follows the adventures of everyone's favourite postman as he carries out his mail rounds in the village of Greendale.
Stars: Ken Barrie, Carole Boyd, Melissa Sinden, Kulvinder Ghir
Votes: 3,223
56. Willo the Wisp (1981)
5 min | Animation, Family
A series of 5 minute cartoons about a group of inhabitants of a forest. Willo the Wisp is a sprite formed from gas who narrates each story. Other characters included Evil Edna (a witch ... See full summary »
Star: Kenneth Williams
Votes: 497
57. Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981–1986)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
Spider-Man battles crime in New York City with the help of Iceman and Firestar.
Stars: Hans Conried, Sally Julian, Jerry Dexter, Anne Lockhart
Votes: 4,041
58. Pigeon Street (1981)
15 min | Animation, Family
Much loved British animated series telling the stories of a recurring cast of characters such as a trucker called Long Distance Clara and Mr Baskerville the Detective who all live on Pigeon Street in an unnamed British city.
Stars: George Layton, John Telfer
Votes: 113
59. Danger Mouse (1981–1992)
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Danger Mouse, the greatest secret agent in the world, must follow Colonel K's orders (and try not to break Professor Squawkencluck's inventions) to foil Baron Greenback's and his henchman Stiletto's plans.
Stars: David Jason, Terry Scott, Edward Kelsey, Victor Knight
Votes: 3,912
60. Around the World with Willy Fog (1983)
TV-G | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
A furry version of Jules Verne's classic adventure story of a British gentleman's challenge to circumnavigate the world in 80 days.
Stars: Tom Wyner, Gregory Snegoff, Ken'ichi Ogata, Banjô Ginga
Votes: 3,510
61. D'Artacan y los tres mosqueperros (1981–1982)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
In 17th century France, young Dogtanian travels to Paris to fulfill his ambition to become one of the King's Musketeers. He befriends Athos, Porthos and Aramis and falls in love with Juliette. A doggy version of the tale.
Stars: Eduardo Jover, Gloria Cámara, Manuel Peiró, Jesús Nieto
Votes: 2,805
62. Ulysse 31 (1981–1982)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
To return home and restore his cursed crew, a great hero of space and his child companions must find the Kingdom of Hades against all evil opposition.
Stars: Mayumi Tanaka, Matt Birman, Sumi Shimamoto, Masane Tsukayama
Votes: 2,379
63. Belle and Sebastian (1981–1982)
TV-G | 24 min | Animation, Adventure
The adventures of a boy searching for his mother with his only companion being a large Pyrenean mountain dog falsely accused of being dangerous.
Stars: Tôru Furuya, Ichirô Nagai, Keiko Yokozawa, Adrian Knight
Votes: 968
65. Chockablock (1981)
15 min | Family, Music
Series for very young children as Chockabloke (Fred Harris) and Chockagirl (Carol Leader) take turns to feed games, rhymes and songs into supercomputer Chock-A-Block.
Stars: Fred Harris, Carol Leader
Votes: 39
66. Saturday SuperStore (1982–1987)
Family
Children's Saturday morning magazine show.
Stars: Mike Read, Keith Chegwin, Sarah Greene, John Craven
Votes: 66
67. The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1982–1983)
TV-Y7 | 28 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A trio of kids must search throughout 16th Century South America for personal answers linked to the legendary El Dorado.
Stars: Janice Chaikelson, Adrian Knight, Michael Rudder, Terrence Labrosse
Votes: 4,275
68. Thunderbirds 2086 (1982)
TV-Y7 | Adventure, Animation
In the year 2086, a new generation of Thunderbirds braves earth and space to answer distress calls, resolve crises and disasters, and save lives.
Stars: John Bellucci, Ryûsei Nakao, Earl Hammond, Takeshi Aono
Votes: 104
69. Dungeons & Dragons (1983–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A group of kids are thrown into a fantasy world where they must search for a way home, armed with magic weapons that an evil tyrant wants.
Stars: Willie Aames, Don Most, Adam Rich, Peter Cullen
Votes: 6,154
70. SuperTed (1983–1986)
TV-Y7-FV | 10 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
An ordinary teddy bear comes to life and becomes a superhero.
Stars: Derek Griffiths, Peter Hawkins, Jon Pertwee, Melvyn Hayes
Votes: 1,592
71. Bananaman (1983–1986)
5 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Bananaman, a young boy named Eric, transforms into a super-strong hero by eating bananas. His crow friend provides bananas. As Bananaman, he battles villains while keeping his alter-ego secret from others.
Stars: Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jill Shilling
Votes: 1,791
72. Terrahawks (1983–1986)
TV-G | 23 min | Action, Adventure, Family
The missions of a planetary defense organization dedicated to protecting Earth from a Martian menace.
Stars: Jeremy Hitchen, Denise Bryer, Anne Ridler, Robbie Stevens
Votes: 818
73. Seaview (1983–1985)
Comedy, Family
George and Sandy Shelton help their parents to run a small seaside hotel.
Stars: Yvette Fielding, Aaron Brown, Maggie Ollerenshaw, Chris Hargreaves
Votes: 32
74. The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show (1983–1985)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Every Saturday morning The Peanuts Gang does skits, mostly taken from newspaper strips.
Stars: Bill Melendez, Jeremy Schoenberg, Angela Lee Sloan, Brad Kesten
Votes: 1,900
75. Henry's Cat (1983– )
5 min | Family, Animation
Henry's Cat is a whimsical cartoon series that follows the adventures of a small yellow feline and his friends. Henry's Cat is the typical cat, loving nothing better than to eat and to ... See full summary »
Star: Bob Godfrey
Votes: 167
76. So You Want to be Top? (1983–1985)
Family, Game-Show
The show included sketches and games that were slapstick in nature. The contestants were schoolchildren (except for series 3. Much of the dialogue was pun-laden and tended to elicit groans ... See full summary »
Stars: Gary Wilmot, Caroline Bernstein, David Coker, Leni Harper
Votes: 7
77. The Biskitts (1983)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
In medieval times, tiny anthropomorphic dogs called Biskitts live on a small island in a forest and safeguard the riches of local kings. Mean local king Max, his dogs Fang and Snarl, his jester Shecky and wildcat Scratch hunt them.
Stars: Kenneth Mars, Peter Cullen, Henry Gibson, Darryl Hickman
Votes: 202
78. Benji, Zax & the Alien Prince (1983–1984)
22 min | Family, Sci-Fi
Far distant from Earth on a red planet of Antars, a tyrant Zanu has killed their king and imprisoned the queen. The crown prince, their son, named Yubi (Christopher Burton) has escaped to ... See full summary »
Stars: Chris Burton, Ric Spiegel, Ken Miller, Benjean
Votes: 528
79. Alvin & the Chipmunks (1983–1990)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Three chipmunk brothers named Alvin, Simon, and Theodore have been adopted by and are living with Dave (human). Each episode finds them getting into trouble and new and unusual situations.
Stars: Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, Frank Welker, Dody Goodman
Votes: 3,633
80. The Family-Ness (1984–1985)
5 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Two Scottish children discover that not only is The Loch Ness Monster real - but that there is a whole family of 'Nessie'. Most of the yellow creatures are named after a personality trait like Eager-Ness, Sad-Ness or Silly-Ness.
Stars: Peter Hawkins, Susan Sheridan
Votes: 395
81. Muppet Babies (1984–1991)
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Muppets, as babies, have adventures with their imaginations inside their nursery.
Stars: Greg Berg, Katie Leigh, Laurie O'Brien, Russi Taylor
Votes: 5,601
82. Pole Position (1984–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Short, Action
A teen stunt car team secretly fights crime with the help of their artificially intelligent cars.
Stars: Lisa Lindgren, Kaleena Kiff, David Coburn, Jack Angel
Votes: 359
83. Moonfleet (1984)
30 min | Adventure, Family
15-year-old John Trenchard meets the innkeeper Elzevir Block in the town of Moonfleet. You hear about a mysterious legend of Blackbeard and a treasure. The two decide to get to the bottom of the matter. A dangerous journey begins.
Stars: David Daker, Adam Godley, Victoria Blake, Bernard Gallagher
Votes: 27
84. Hartbeat (1984–1994)
30 min | Family
Hartbeat is a Children's BBC television arts programme presented by Tony Hart. It was broadcast between 1984 and 1993. The series was a follow on from Take Hart.
Stars: Tony Hart, Margot Wilson, Joanna Kirk, Gabrielle Bradshaw
Votes: 47
85. The Box of Delights (1984)
30 min | Family, Fantasy
Based on the classic children's novel by John Masefield, the story follows the exploits of a young boy, Kay Harker, who finds himself drawn into a world of magic and danger when he encounters an old Punch and Judy man.
Stars: Devin Stanfield, Robert Stephens, Geoffrey Larder, Jonathan Stephens
Votes: 951
86. Beat the Teacher (1984–1988)
Family, Game-Show
Kids finally get the chance to get their own back on their teachers by competing against them in a noughts-and-crosses based quiz.
Stars: Paul Jones, Bruno Brookes, Howard Stableford
Votes: 10
87. The Farm (1984 TV Movie)
Drama
Director: Christine Secombe | Stars: Elin Jenkins, Nia Roberts, Haydn Watkins, Tim Wylton
88. Fast Forward (1984–1987)
25 min | Comedy, Family
A zany comedy sketch show for children, which took its name from the Fast Forward button on VCRs.
Stars: Floella Benjamin, Nick Wilton, Joanna Monro, Andy Secombe
Votes: 16
89. Thundercats (1985–1989)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A team of humanoid cats fight evil in their adopted home world.
Stars: Bob McFadden, Larry Kenney, Earl Hammond, Lynne Lipton
Votes: 19,053
90. Bertha (1985–1986)
15 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Bertha is the best machine at Spottiswood & Co. When programmed right, she can produce just about anything. All the employees at the factory lover her and almost treat her like a real person.
Stars: Roy Kinnear, Sheila Walker, Guy Fletcher
Votes: 212
91. The Raccoons (1985–1992)
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The adventures of a family of Raccoons and their friends.
Stars: Michael Magee, Len Carlson, Marvin Goldhar, Bob Dermer
Votes: 2,253
92. Jonny Briggs (1985–1987)
20 min | Family
Jonny Briggs centers on the exploits of a young boy, the eponymous hero (played by Richard Holian), his pet dog, Razzle, and his eccentric family members.
Stars: Richard Holian, Jane Lowe, Sue Devaney, Tommy Robinson
Votes: 205
93. Star Wars: Ewoks (1985–1987)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The young Wicket and his Ewok friends have fantastic adventures on the forest moon of Endor.
Stars: Jim Henshaw, James Cranna, Cree Summer, Sue Murphy
Votes: 2,241
94. Star Wars: Droids (1985–1986)
TV-Y7-FV | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO years before serving the Rebel Alliance. The series features several story arcs and one hour-long special.
Stars: Anthony Daniels, Graeme Campbell, Dan Hennessey, Don Francks
Votes: 2,176
95. Paw Paws (1985–1986)
TV-Y | Animation, Adventure, Family
The adventures of a Native American tribe of humanoid bears.
Stars: Don Messick, Frank Welker, Scatman Crothers, Rob Paulsen
Votes: 188
96. The Chucklehounds (1984–1986)
5 min | Comedy, Family
Two men dressed as giant hounds get into all sorts of adventures and scrapes in this programme aimed at toddlers.
Stars: Paul Chuckle, Barry Chuckle
Votes: 23
97. Fingermouse (1985– )
15 min | Family
Features Fingermouse learning about different musical instruments from The Music Man, as well as having adventures with other paper finger-puppets.
Stars: Iain Lauchlan, Jane Hardy
Votes: 43
98. Children's Island (1985)
25 min | Drama
A group of 11 British children during World War II are on a passenger ship en route to the United States when it is torpedoed by a German U-Boat as they survive and thrive.
Stars: Timothy Stark, Stefan Gates, J.D. Roth, George Montgomery
Votes: 43
99. Wizbit (1986–1988)
Family, Fantasy
A magical children's series about an alien magician called Wizbit who comes to Earth for a year and a day to learn all about our planet. Wizbit, a giant yellow magicians hat, mainly solved puzzles in the city of Puzzleopolis.
Stars: Gary Martin, Paul Daniels, Debbie McGee, Vicky Licorish
Votes: 64
100. Jimbo and the Jet-Set (1986–1987)
5 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
A diminutive, talking 'Jumbo' jet-plane called Jimbo often infuriates the airport controller.. His pals include other talking planes and ground vehicles like Tommy Tow-Truck.
Stars: Peter Hawkins, Susan Sheridan
Votes: 314
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