Roobarb (1974)
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.
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Episode 1 - When Roobarb Made A Spike
Release Date: 1974-10-21Roobarb wants to eat worms so he makes a spike, some wings and some springs so that he is like a bird.
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Episode 2 - When Roobarb Didn't See the Sun Come Up
Release Date:Roobarb tries to ice-skate.
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Episode 3 - When Roobarb Was Being Bored Then Not Being Bored
Release Date:Roobarb is bored, so he puts on a show.
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Episode 4 - When the Tree Fell to Pieces
Release Date:It is a windy day and all of the leaves get blown off of the tree.
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Episode 5 - When Roobarb Found Sauce
Release Date:All of the water in the pond has evaporated so Roobarb goes to find some and comes back with chocolate sauce.
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Episode 6 - When It Was Night
Release Date:Roobarb has a dream in which he is a general fighting against crow indians.
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Episode 7 - When It Was Christmas
Release Date:Roobarb organises a christmas party.
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Episode 8 - When The Sun Was Just Right
Release Date: 1974-10-30Roobarb makes a film.
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Episode 9 - When The Opera Wasn't A Phantom
Release Date:Roobarb makes some extra-fizzy lemonade.
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Episode 10 - When There Wasn't Treasure
Release Date: 1974-11-04Roobarb attempts to find some treasure.
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Episode 11 - When It Wasn't Thorsday
Release Date:Roobarb pretends to be Thor.
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Episode 12 - When Roobarb Was Cheating
Release Date:Roobarb organises a sports day.
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Episode 13 - When Custard Was Sorry
Release Date:Custard joins a gang of criminals.
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Episode 14 - When Roobarb Mixed the Paint
Release Date:Roobarb redecorates his house with help from Custard and the other animals.
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Episode 15 - When Roobarb's Heart Ruled His Head
Release Date:Tramp dogs take over Roobarbs house.
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Episode 16 - When You're Going To Fly-Fly High
Release Date: 1974-11-14Roobarb starts a travel agency.
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Episode 17 - When The Day Didn't Arrive
Release Date:The garden is covered in fog.
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Episode 18 - When Roobarb Did The Lion's Share
Release Date:Roobarb meets a lion.
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Episode 19 - When Roobarb Was at the End of His Tether
Release Date:Roobarb joins the scouts.
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Episode 20 - When Custard Stole the Show
Release Date:Custard goes on a deep pond diving expedition.
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Episode 21 - When There Was A Dance At Foxes Dale
Release Date:There is a dance at foxes dale.
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Episode 22 - When Roobarb Wasn't As Pleased As Punch
Release Date:Roobarb puts on a puppet show.
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Episode 23 - When Roobarb Turned Over A New Leaf
Release Date:Roobarb plants some seeds.
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Episode 24 - When There Was Someone Else
Release Date:Roobarb is followed by a shadow.
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Episode 25 - When The Day Wouldn't Keep Still
Release Date:Roobarb has hiccups.
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Episode 26 - When Roobarb Got A long Break
Release Date:Roobarb wants some peace and quiet.
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Episode 27 - When The Pipes Call The Tune
Release Date:Roobarb gets some bagpipes.
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Episode 28 - When A Knight Lost His Day
Release Date: 1974-12-04Roobarb pretends to be a knight.
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Episode 29 - When Custard Got Too Near The Bone
Release Date:Roobarb hides some rubber bones in the garden.
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Episode 30 - When There Was A Big Mix Up
Release Date:Roobarb pretends to be a hypnotist.