Roobarb

Synopsis

Roobarb is a British animated children's television programme, originally shown on BBC1 just before the evening news. Each cartoon, written by Grange Calveley and animated by Bob Godfrey, was about five minutes long. Thirty episodes were made, and the show was first shown on 21 October 1974. The theme is that of the friendly rivalry between Roobarb the green dog and Custard the pink cat from next door. The narration of the series was provided by the actor Richard Briers. On 18 February 2013, Briers died, followed four days later by animator Godfrey.

First Air Date: 1974-10-21

Last Air Date: 1976-03-29

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 30

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Richard Briers as N/A

Seasons

Season 1 (1974)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: When Roobarb Made A Spike (1974-10-21)

Roobarb wants to eat worms so he makes a spike, some wings and some springs so that he is like a bird.
Ep. 2: When Roobarb Didn't See the Sun Come Up (1974-10-22)

Roobarb tries to ice-skate.
Ep. 3: When Roobarb Was Being Bored Then Not Being Bored (1974-10-23)

Roobarb is bored, so he puts on a show.
Ep. 4: When The Tree Fell To Pieces (1974-10-24)

It is a windy day and all of the leaves get blown off of the tree.
Ep. 5: When Roobarb Found The Sauce Of The Pond (1974-10-28)

All of the water in the pond has evaporated so Roobarb goes to find some and comes back with chocolate sauce.
Ep. 6: When It Was Night (1974-10-29)

Roobarb has a dream in which he is a general fighting against crow indians.
Ep. 7: When The Sun Was Just Right (1974-10-30)

Roobarb makes a film.
Ep. 8: When The Opera Wasn't A Phantom (1974-10-31)

Roobarb makes some extra-fizzy lemonade.
Ep. 9: When There Wasn't Treasure (1974-11-04)

Roobarb attempts to find some treasure.
Ep. 10: When It Wasn't Thorsday (1974-11-05)

Roobarb angers the Viking Gods.
Ep. 11: When Roobarb Was Cheating (1974-11-06)

Roobarb organises a sports day.
Ep. 12: When Custard Was Sorry (1974-11-07)

Custard joins a gang of criminals.
Ep. 13: When Roobarb Mixed the Paint (1974-11-11)

Roobarb redecorates his house with help from Custard and the other animals.
Ep. 14: When Roobarb's Heart Ruled His Head (1974-11-12)

Tramp dogs take over Roobarbs house.
Ep. 15: When The Day Didn't Arrive (1974-11-13)

The garden is covered in fog.
Ep. 16: When You're Going To Fly-Fly High (1974-11-14)

Roobarb starts a travel agency.
Ep. 17: When Roobarb Did The Lion's Share (1974-11-18)

Roobarb meets a lion.
Ep. 18: When Roobarb Was at the End of His Tether (1974-11-19)

Roobarb joins the scouts.
Ep. 19: When Custard Stole the Show (1974-11-20)

Custard goes on a deep pond diving expedition.
Ep. 20: When There Was A Dance At Foxes Dale (1974-11-21)

There is a dance at foxes dale.
Ep. 21: When Roobarb Wasn't As Pleased As Punch (1974-11-25)

Roobarb puts on a puppet show.
Ep. 22: When Roobarb Turned Over A New Leaf (1974-11-26)

Roobarb plants some seeds.
Ep. 23: When The Day Wouldn't Keep Still (1974-11-27)

Roobarb has hiccups.
Ep. 24: When There Was Someone Else (1974-11-28)

Roobarb is followed by a shadow.
Ep. 25: When Roobarb Got A long Break (1974-12-02)

Roobarb wants some peace and quiet.
Ep. 26: When The Pipes Call The Tune (1974-12-03)

Roobarb gets some bagpipes.
Ep. 27: When A Knight Lost His Day (1974-12-04)

Roobarb pretends to be a knight.
Ep. 28: When Custard Got Too Near The Bone (1974-12-05)

Roobarb hides some rubber bones in the garden.
Ep. 29: When It Was Christmas (1974-12-24)

Roobarb organises a christmas party.
Ep. 30: When There Was A Big Mix Up (1976-03-29)

Roobarb pretends to be a hypnotist.