Pipkins

Pipkins (1973-1981)

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Pipkins (originally Inigo Pipkin) was a British children's TV programme. Hartley Hare, Pig, Topov and the gang were the stars of ATV's pre-school series which ran from January 1973 to 29 December 1981. Pipkins was one of the first children's programmes on British TV where the characters had regional accents (Pig had a Black Country accent while Topov the monkey was a Cockney and Octavia the ostrich had a French accent).

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S14E44Odd One OutDec 29, 1981
S14E38Cheering Up TortoiseNov 17, 1981
S14E30Mrs Muddle's Puppet ShowSep 22, 1981
S14E20Hartley the PigFeb 24, 1981
S14E17Borrowing and LendingJan 6, 1981
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Pipkins' premiere?

'Pipkins' premiered on February 12, 1973.

Who were the main characters in 'Pipkins'?

The main characters in 'Pipkins' were Hartley Hare, Topov the Monkey, and Pig.

What was the format of 'Pipkins'?

'Pipkins' was a children's puppet TV series.

Who created 'Pipkins'?

'Pipkins' was created by Barry Bucknell.

What was the setting of 'Pipkins'?

'Pipkins' was set in a puppet house.

Who were the puppeteers in 'Pipkins'?

The puppeteers in 'Pipkins' were Nigel Plaskitt, Elizabeth Estensen, and Jonathan Kydd.

What were some of the recurring segments in 'Pipkins'?

Some of the recurring segments in 'Pipkins' were Hartley's Hobbies, Pig's Puppets, and Topov's Tales.

Did 'Pipkins' have a theme song?

Yes, 'Pipkins' had a theme song called "Pipkins' Song" which was sung by The Dooleys.

Were there any guest appearances in 'Pipkins'?

Yes, 'Pipkins' featured guest appearances by celebrities such as Bonnie Langford and The Wombles.

What was the target audience for 'Pipkins'?

'Pipkins' was primarily aimed at preschool and early school-age children.

How many episodes of 'Pipkins' were produced?

A total of 260 episodes of 'Pipkins' were produced.

Did 'Pipkins' receive any awards or nominations?

'Pipkins' did not receive any major awards or nominations during its run.

Was 'Pipkins' broadcast internationally?

Yes, 'Pipkins' was broadcast in several countries around the world, including the United States and Australia.

Did 'Pipkins' have any spin-off shows?

No, 'Pipkins' did not have any spin-off shows.

How long were the episodes of 'Pipkins'?

Each episode of 'Pipkins' had a runtime of approximately 15 minutes.

Did 'Pipkins' have any merchandise tie-ins?

Yes, 'Pipkins' had merchandise tie-ins such as books and toys.

Also known as

  • Inigo Pipkin

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