Humf

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Humf
Humf Logo.jpg
Genre Children's television series
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Production
Running time7 minutes
Production companies King Rollo Films
Rubber Duck Entertainment
Original release
Network Nick Jr.
Release2 March 2009 (2009-03-02) [1]

Humf is a British animated children's television program centered on a furry creature of the same name and his exploration of the world. The show is produced by King Rollo Films and Rubber Duck. [2] It is narrated by Caroline Quentin and was broadcast on Nick Jr. and Nick Jr. 2 from 2009-2017 in the UK and Ireland, ABC in Australia, RTÉ in Ireland, TVB in Hong Kong, Knowledge Network and BBC Kids in Canada, Okto in Singapore, Four in New Zealand and CBeebies in some international countries. [1] The episodes are usually around 7 minutes long.

Contents

Main characters

Locations

Most episodes of the series are set within the main characters' apartments. The characters often visit a nearby park, which is within walking distance and requires crossing a street. This park includes playground equipment, a sandbox, and open spaces for recreational activities. They also frequent a local supermarket, accessible via a footpath.

In the episode "Humf Goes Swimming", Humf and Loon's mothers take them to a swimming pool, which features a children's pool, a small slide, and changing facilities. [3] Another episode, "Uncle Hairy's Cinema", depicts Uncle Hairy and his partner Flora accompanying Humf, Loon, and Wallace to a cinema, which they reach by bus, as it is too far to walk.

Typical plot

The narrative typically follows Humf in his explorations and learning experiences. An illustrative episode involves Humf and his friends visiting the park, where they encounter litter. They discuss the issue and start collecting the trash enthusiastically. However, when Humf reaches for a banana peel, his mother cautions him against picking up certain items for safety reasons, as some litter may be unsanitary.

Other details

The series is aimed at pre-school children and was created by Andrew Brenner, directed by Neil Fitzgibbon, and produced by Alexi Wheeler. [2]

Episode list

  1. Humf's Shadow [4]
  2. Humf Hangs Up The Laundry [5]
  3. Humf Is Hiding [6]
  4. Humf And The Ants [7]
  5. Humf's Friends [8]
  6. Humf Is A Furry Thing [9]
  7. Humf And The Scary Thing [10]
  8. Humf's Special Stick [11]
  9. Humf And The Hole In The Park [12]
  10. Humf And The Balloons [13]
  11. Humf's Special Cup [14]
  12. Humf's Ball [15]
  13. Humf's Favourite Book [16]
  14. Humf Wakes Up Early [17]
  15. Humf's Picnic
  16. Humf And The Tickle Monster
  17. Humf And The Moon
  18. Humf And All The Stars
  19. Uncle Hairy's Band
  20. Humf Goes Fast
  21. Humf's New Word
  22. Humf Gets Lost
  23. Humf Bakes Biscuits
  24. Humf In The Fog
  25. Slow Down Wallace
  26. Humf And The Big Boots
  27. Wallace's Bath
  28. Humf's Painting
  29. Loon's New Handbag
  30. Wallace Pretends Too Much
  31. Loon's Pushchair
  32. Humf Goes Very High
  33. Wallace's Quiet Game
  34. Humf's Red Mittens
  35. Humf Climbs A Mountain
  36. Uncle Hairy's Restaurant
  37. Uncle Hairy's Cinema
  38. Humf and the Fluffy Thing
  39. Mum And Dad's Party
  40. Loon's Ballet Lesson
  41. Humf's Surprise
  42. Humf And The Bed Bugs
  43. Humf And Wallace Fall Down
  44. Humf Changes His Mind
  45. Dad Goes on an Aeroplane
  46. Humf Puts It In The Bin
  47. Humf's Dog
  48. Humf And Loon's Special Treat
  49. Wallace's Favourite Toy
  50. Wallace's Tie
  51. Uncle Hairy's Keys
  52. Sitting Next To Uncle Hairy
  53. Mum's Flower
  54. Fireman Wallace
  55. Loon's Treasure
  56. Loon's Jack In The Box
  57. Humf's Splinter
  58. Wallace Won't Come Home
  59. Wallace's Bubbles
  60. Uncle Hairy's Takeaway
  61. Loon's Paddling Pool
  62. Loon's Best Friend
  63. Humf Goes Swimming
  64. Humf's New Name
  65. Humf's Busy Family
  66. Loon's Blackboard
  67. Crispy Cakehead Is Sad [18]
  68. Loon's House
  69. Humf And The Wind
  70. Humf Is Very Big
  71. Humf's Mum's Phone
  72. Everybody Copies Uncle Hairy
  73. Humf's Dad Stays In Bed
  74. Flora Comes to Babysit
  75. Loon Goes Far Away
  76. Loon Gets Stuck
  77. Uncle Hairy's Magic
  78. Wallace Gets Very Cross

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