The Woodentops

The Woodentops (1955-1956)

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The Woodentops is a children's television series first shown on BBC Television in 1955. Created by Freda Lingstrom and Maria Bird, it featured on the Friday edition of Watch with Mother.

The main characters are the members of a middle-class family living on a farm. The aim of the programme was to teach pre-school children about family life.

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E26Paper HatsMärz 2, 1956
S01E25SacksFeb. 24, 1956
S01E24Dinner BellFeb. 17, 1956
S01E23PramFeb. 10, 1956
S01E22DucksFeb. 3, 1956
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Woodentops' premiere?

'The Woodentops' premiered on February 7th, 1955.

Who created 'The Woodentops'?

'The Woodentops' was created by Freda Lingstrom, Maria Bird.

What was the genre of 'The Woodentops'?

'The Woodentops' was a Children's Television series.

Who played the character of Daddy Woodentop?

Willie Rushton played the character of Daddy Woodentop.

Who performed the theme song of 'The Woodentops'?

The theme song of 'The Woodentops' was performed by Maria Bird.

How many episodes of 'The Woodentops' were produced?

49 episodes of 'The Woodentops' were produced.

When did 'The Woodentops' end?

'The Woodentops' ended on August 9th, 1957.

What was the running time of each episode of 'The Woodentops'?

Each episode of 'The Woodentops' had a running time of approximately 10 minutes.

Who created the puppets for 'The Woodentops'?

Audrey Atterbury created the puppets for 'The Woodentops'.

What was the name of the Woodentop children?

The Woodentop children's names were Mummy, Daddy, Willy, Jenny, and Baby.

Where was 'The Woodentops' set?

'The Woodentops' was set in a rural area.

How were the episodes of 'The Woodentops' filmed?

The episodes of 'The Woodentops' were filmed in live-action.

What was the goal of 'The Woodentops'?

The goal of 'The Woodentops' was to teach children moral values.

Who narrated 'The Woodentops'?

Maria Bird narrated 'The Woodentops'.

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