Old Jack's Boat

Old Jack's Boat (2013-2017)

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Old Jack's Boat features Bernard Cribbins as ‘Old Jack', a retired fisherman who lives in a little village on the North Yorkshire Coast. Helped along by a cast of colourful characters, ‘Old Jack' tells tall stories from inside his old fishing boat. The series is a mix of live action and animation which allows Old Jack to wander along the seabed, visit tropical islands and fly high in the air on balloons always accompanied by his faithful dog, Salty.

Network
ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) at 17:45 (15 min)

Last Episode

Seaweed Knitting
Season 6Episode 1515 min

Seaweed Knitting

Old Jack tells a story about a cold day in the rockpool. Can Sheena the Shrimp keep everyone warm with the overgrown seaweed?

Jul 14, 2017

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E15Seaweed KnittingJul 14, 2017
S06E14The ButtonJul 13, 2017
S06E13The Wiggly LugwormJul 12, 2017
S06E12Rock TroubleJul 11, 2017
S06E11Buster's ClawsJul 10, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Old Jack's Boat premiere?

Old Jack's Boat premiered on March 21, 2013.

Who is the main character of Old Jack's Boat?

The main character of Old Jack's Boat is Old Jack, played by Bernard Cribbins.

What is the premise of Old Jack's Boat?

Old Jack's Boat follows the adventures of retired fisherman Old Jack as he tells stories to children about his life at sea.

Who are some of the recurring characters on Old Jack's Boat?

Some of the recurring characters on Old Jack's Boat include Salty Dog, Ernie, and Little Sailor Sue.

Where is Old Jack's Boat set?

Old Jack's Boat is set in a small fishing village on the North Yorkshire coast.

Is Old Jack's Boat targeted towards a specific age group?

Old Jack's Boat is targeted towards preschool-aged children.

Who produced Old Jack's Boat?

Old Jack's Boat was produced by CBeebies.

How long is each episode of Old Jack's Boat?

Each episode of Old Jack's Boat is approximately 15 minutes long.

Was Old Jack's Boat filmed in front of a live studio audience?

No, Old Jack's Boat was not filmed in front of a live studio audience.

How many episodes of Old Jack's Boat were produced?

26 episodes of Old Jack's Boat were produced.

Was Old Jack's Boat well-received by critics?

There is no information available on how Old Jack's Boat was received by critics.

Were any celebrities featured on Old Jack's Boat?

There is no information available on whether any celebrities were featured on Old Jack's Boat.

Does Old Jack's Boat feature any songs or music?

Yes, Old Jack's Boat features original songs and music.

Was Old Jack's Boat ever nominated for any awards?

There is no information available on whether Old Jack's Boat was ever nominated for any awards.

Cast

Freema Agyeman

Freema Agyeman

plays Shelly Periwinkle
Janine Duvitski

Janine Duvitski

plays Emily Scuttlebutt
Bernard Cribbins

Bernard Cribbins

plays Jack
Nadine Marshall

Nadine Marshall

plays Sam Spinnaker
Helen Lederer

Helen Lederer

plays Miss Bowline-Hitch
Paul Hawkyard

Paul Hawkyard

plays Ernie Starboard
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Characters

Shelly Periwinkle

Shelly Periwinkle

played by Freema Agyeman
Emily Scuttlebutt

Emily Scuttlebutt

played by Janine Duvitski
Jack

Jack

played by Bernard Cribbins
Sam Spinnaker

Sam Spinnaker

played by Nadine Marshall
Miss Bowline-Hitch

Miss Bowline-Hitch

played by Helen Lederer
Ernie Starboard

Ernie Starboard

played by Paul Hawkyard
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Also known as

  • Los Cuentos del Viejo Jack (Spain)

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