A Bear's Tail

A Bear's Tail (2005)

EndedScripted showComedy

A sitcom from the creators of Channel 4 comedy Bo' Selecta! written by and starring Leigh Francis. Everyone's favourite talking bear learns to live with his new sitcom family, The Hennersons. As well as cast and celebrity cameo appearances, Leigh Francis brings to life a host of new characters, including nosey neighbour Sue Dales - a Scottish transsexual living with fellow transsexual Dave McCall - Keith Lemon, entrepreneur and lady's man, and Asian film nerd Corey Haim.

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Scheduleevery Friday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Two Weddings, a Bear and No FuneralAug 12, 2005
S01E05Blame It on the BearboyAug 5, 2005
S01E04Meet the BearentsJul 29, 2005
S01E03The Son of Bear-elzebubJul 22, 2005
S01E02Adventures in Bearby SittingJul 15, 2005
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did A Bear's Tail premiere?

A Bear's Tail premiered on October 1st, 2005.

What is A Bear's Tail about?

A Bear's Tail is a stop-motion animated TV series that follows the adventures of a fictional bear named Ernest.

Who created A Bear's Tail?

A Bear's Tail was created by Joel Veitch.

Is A Bear's Tail a British TV show?

Yes, A Bear's Tail is a British television show.

How many episodes of A Bear's Tail were produced?

A total of thirteen episodes of A Bear's Tail were produced.

Who voiced the character Ernest in A Bear's Tail?

The character of Ernest was voiced by British actor Jim Broadbent.

Is A Bear's Tail suitable for children to watch?

A Bear's Tail was specifically intended for a children's audience with a rating of TV-Y.

Was A Bear's Tail nominated for any awards?

A Bear's Tail was not nominated for any major awards during its runtime.

What animation technique was used to create A Bear's Tail?

A Bear's Tail was created using stop-motion animation.

Did A Bear's Tail receive positive reviews from critics?

Yes, A Bear's Tail received generally positive reviews from critics.

What other TV shows were created by Joel Veitch?

Joel Veitch also created the popular online series "RatherGood.com" and the animated series "Cockney Wanker".

Were there any guest actors who appeared on A Bear's Tail?

Yes, actress Olivia Colman provided her voice for a few episodes of A Bear's Tail.

Where can I watch A Bear's Tail now?

Unfortunately, A Bear's Tail is not currently available to stream on any major platforms.

Did A Bear's Tail release any merchandise?

Yes, A Bear's Tail released various merchandise items, including DVDs, t-shirts, and books.

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