Bod

Bod (1975)

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Bod was a BBC1 children's television programme first shown in 1975, with thirteen episodes, based on four original Bod books by Joanne and Michael Cole. It was an animated cartoon series narrated by John Le Mesurier & Maggie Henderson with music by Derek Griffiths and produced by David Yates. The four books were published in 1965 in the United Kingdom and later in the United States and France. They were: Bod's Apple, Bod's Present, Bod's Dream and Bod and the Cherry Tree. The French version of Bod's Apple was called La Pomme de Gus.

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E13Bod and the Cherry Treedéc. 27, 1975
S01E12Bod's Presentdéc. 22, 1975
S01E11Bod and the Grasshopperdéc. 19, 1975
S01E10Bod and the Birdsdéc. 15, 1975
S01E09Bod and the Kitedéc. 7, 1975
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Bod premiere?

Bod premiered on July 7, 1975.

Who created Bod?

Bod was created by Joanne and Michael Cole.

Who narrated the show?

The show was narrated by John Le Mesurier.

What was the running time of each Bod episode?

Each episode of Bod was 5 minutes long.

Who was Bod's best friend?

Bod's best friend was Alberto Frog.

What was Bod's favorite type of transportation?

Bod's favorite form of transportation was his bicycle.

What was Bod's favorite food?

Bod's favorite food was apparently strawberry ice cream.

What was the name of Bod's other friend who was a bird?

Bod's other friend who was a bird was called Ploo.

What was Bod's job?

Bod did not have a job but was portrayed as a curious adventurer.

What was the name of the windmill in the series?

The windmill in the series was called 'The Mill'.

What was Bod's catchphrase?

Bod's catchphrase was "Aren't you going to help me?"

What kind of hat did Bod wear?

Bod wore a yellow pointed hat.

What was the name of Bod's car?

Bod didn't have a car, but he rode around on his bicycle.

What was the name of Bod's dog?

Bod did not have a dog.

Did Bod have any siblings?

Bod did not have any siblings. He was an only child.

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