Funnybones

Funnybones (1992)

EndedAnimation showChildren

This Welsh BBC animation series follows the lives of three friendly skeletons who everyone is scared of. Griff Rhys Jones voices all the characters in every episode. This series is based on the book Funnybones by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday (5 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E12Night FrightDez. 15, 1992
S01E11City NightsDez. 8, 1992
S01E10Cat ChaseDez. 1, 1992
S01E09Shake, Rattle and RollNov. 24, 1992
S01E08WishboneNov. 10, 1992
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Funnybones premiere?

Funnybones premiered on September 7, 1992.

What was the genre of Funnybones?

Funnybones was an animated television show for children.

Who were the creators of Funnybones?

Funnybones was created by Allan Ahlberg and Andr\u00e9 Amstutz.

Who was the distributor of Funnybones?

Funnybones was distributed by BBC.

What was the basic premise of Funnybones?

The show followed the adventures of a skeleton family who lived in a dark, spooky mansion.

Who were the main characters of Funnybones?

The main characters of Funnybones were Big Skeleton, Little Skeleton, and Dog Skeleton.

What was the running time of each episode of Funnybones?

Each episode of Funnybones had a running time of approximately 5 minutes.

How many episodes of Funnybones were produced?

According to epguides.tv, a total of 20 episodes of Funnybones were produced.

Who provided the voice for Little Skeleton?

Little Skeleton was voiced by Fiona Allen.

What was the theme song of Funnybones?

The theme song of Funnybones was "Funny Bones Theme," written by Keith Hopwood and Phil Bush.

What was the target audience for Funnybones?

The target audience for Funnybones was children aged 3-5.

What was the animation style used in Funnybones?

Funnybones was animated in a traditional 2D style.

Was Funnybones ever adapted into any other media?

Yes, Funnybones was adapted into a stage musical.

What was the premise of the Funnybones stage musical?

The Funnybones stage musical followed the same basic premise as the television show, but expanded on the story and characters.

When was the Funnybones stage musical first performed?

The Funnybones stage musical premiered on December 5th, 1995 in the UK.

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