Puppydog Tales

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Puppydog Tales
GenreChildren's animated television series
Created byHilary Hayton
Narrated byVictoria Wood
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Original release
Network Knowledge Network
Release1989 (1989)
Network BBC
Release17 September (1992-09-17) 
10 December 1992 (1992-12-10)

Rosie & Ruff in Puppydog Tales is a British children's television cartoon created by Hilary Hayton, creator of Crystal Tipps and Alistair . The show was narrated and scripted by Victoria Wood. The series was screened in Canada on the Knowledge Network and aired in 1989 before finally airing in its country of origin on 17 September 1992. The series was broadcast on the BBC only running for 13 episodes but was repeated through till 1996. In the mid and late 1990s, the series was later broadcast on the defunct children's cable and satellite television channel The Children's Channel and the former digital television network for children called Carlton Kids.

Contents

The cartoon revolves around Rosie, a sensible but cheerful dog who is teaching her friend Ruff, a rather naughty dog, lessons and morals.

During the beginning of each episode Rosie reports the news and at the end of each episode there is a song about what is learned during the episode.

Two VHS videos of the show were released in the early 1990s.

The show was also available briefly on the BBC Store website. [1]

Episodes

TitleOriginal airdate
1"Sharing"September 17, 1992 (1992-09-17)
2"Lazy"September 24, 1992 (1992-09-24)
3"Care on the Road"October 1, 1992 (1992-10-01)
4"Take Care of Pets"October 8, 1992 (1992-10-08)
5"Jealousy"October 15, 1992 (1992-10-15)
6"Vandals"October 22, 1992 (1992-10-22)
7"Be Kind to Old Folk"October 29, 1992 (1992-10-29)
8"Good Manners"November 5, 1992 (1992-11-05)
9"Playtime"November 12, 1992 (1992-11-12)
10"Beware of Fire"November 26, 1992 (1992-11-26)
11"Don't Be Dirty"December 3, 1992 (1992-12-03)
12"Watch Out for Strangers"December 10, 1992 (1992-12-10)
13"Untidy"December 18, 1992 (1992-12-18)

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References

  1. "BBC Store releases classic children's series' including Andy Pandy, the Adventure Game and Moon Stallion".