Kipper (TV series)

Kipper
Genre	Children's television show
Created by	Mick Inkpen
Based on	Kipper the Dog books by Mick Inkpen
Directed by	Mike Stuart
Voices of	Martin Clunes; Chris Lang; Julia Sawalha
Music by	Bob Heatlie
No. of seasons	6
No. of episodes	78 (list of episodes)
Production
Running time	10 minutes per episode (approx.)
Production company(s)	Grand Slamm Children's Films; HIT Entertainment
Distributor	HIT Entertainment PLC
Release
Original network	ITV
Picture format	4:3
Original release	5 September 1997 –; 21 December 2000
External links
	Website

Kipper is a 1997 British animated children's television series based on the characters from Mick Inkpen's Kipper the Dog picture book series.[1] Some episodes are based on particular stories by Mick Inkpen. 78 episodes were produced.[2] The videos have won awards including a BAFTA award for best children's animation. The show was released on VHS and DVD by HIT Entertainment PLC.

Summary

The series follows Kipper the Dog as he goes on many fun and exciting adventures with his friends, Tiger, Pig, Arnold, and Jake.

Characters and voice cast

Kipper (voiced by Martin Clunes) – A warm-hearted and curious dog with a soft voice who is the title character in the series. Kipper is not at all selfish, though he is known to be a hoarder. Kipper is likely portrayed after beagle, beagle mix or Jack Russell terrier breed.
Tiger (voiced by Chris Lang) – Kipper's best friend. He is more practical and wise than Kipper. Sometimes Tiger can be very smug and naughty, though he really is a kind dog at heart. He is a Scottish terrier.
Jake (voiced by Chris Lang) – A friendly dog who is one of Kipper's best friends. He is a minor character in the first season and joins the main characters in the second season, he, Kipper, and Tiger have had many adventures together.
Pig (voiced by Chris Lang) – Kipper's second best friend. Pig likes to eat chocolate cakes and cookies.
Arnold (voiced by Chris Lang) – Pig's toddler cousin who is more aware than Pig. Arnold normally doesn't say anything, but at times he says easy words such as "duck," "kitten" and "igloo". Arnold has many exciting encounters while the older ones are occupied.
Mouse (voiced by Julia Sawalha) – A young female mouse who lives with Kipper at his house. She speaks in an English accent and is a minor character.
The Bleeper People (voiced by Chris Lang) – Two space aliens who live on the moon.
Ghost (voiced by Chris Lang) – A friendly ghost who visits Kipper's house. Kipper wanted to help him to make him be scary.
Mr. Frog (voiced by Chris Lang) – A magic frog who runs into Kipper at times.

Broadcast

The series aired on CITV in the United Kingdom and Nick Jr., PBS Kids Sprout and CBS in the United States. It also aired in Canada on YTV around the late 1990s as a part of its YTV Jr. lineup.

Season		Episodes	Originally aired
Season		Episodes	First aired	Last aired
	1	13	5 September 1997 (1997-09-05)	28 November 1997 (1997-11-28)
	2	13	24 September 1998 (1998-09-24)	17 December 1998 (1998-12-17)
	3	13	21 January 1999 (1999-01-21)	15 April 1999 (1999-04-15)
	4	13	23 September 1999 (1999-09-23)	16 December 1999 (1999-12-16)
	5	13	20 January 2000 (2000-01-20)	13 April 2000 (2000-04-13)
	6	13	28 September 2000 (2000-09-28)	21 December 2000 (2000-12-21)

Reception

Common Sense Media gives Kipper four out of five stars, and it says the show's characters are positive role models, except Tiger, "but he always learns his lessons"; all the characters "do lots of exploring and learn lessons about friendship, kindness, and the difference between right and wrong".[3] A list published by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute names Kipper as the top television show for two- and three-year-old children because of its focus on "developing social and emotional intelligence" through interactions among its characters.[4]

Home media

In the United Kingdom, HIT released various VHS and DVD releases of the series.

In the United States, VHS tapes of the show were originally released by Hallmark Home Entertainment through Family Home Entertainment and Artisan Entertainment, and later on by HIT themselves.

References

Erickson, Hal (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 (2nd ed.). McFarland & Co. p. 482. ISBN 978-1476665993.
Crump, William D. (2019). Happy Holidays—Animated! A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Cartoons on Television and Film. McFarland & Co. p. 54. ISBN 9781476672939.
Shapiro, Audrey. "Kipper". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
Tatz, P. (11 March 2013). "The 10 best television shows for young children". Thomas B. Fordham Institute. Retrieved 16 February 2019.

External links

Kipper – list of episodes on IMDb

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[1] Erickson, Hal (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 (2nd ed.). McFarland & Co. p. 482. ISBN 978-1476665993.

[2] Crump, William D. (2019). Happy Holidays—Animated! A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Cartoons on Television and Film. McFarland & Co. p. 54. ISBN 9781476672939.

[3] Shapiro, Audrey. "Kipper". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 16 February 2019.

[4] Tatz, P. (11 March 2013). "The 10 best television shows for young children". Thomas B. Fordham Institute. Retrieved 16 February 2019.

Children's programming on CBS in the 2000s
First-run animated series	Dora the Explorer (2000–2006) Little Bill (2000–2006) Little Bear (2000–2001) Franklin (1998–1999; 2000–2002) Kipper (2000–2001) Maisy (2000–2001) Maggie and the Ferocious Beast (2000–2001) Oswald (2001–2002) Bob the Builder (2001–2002) Hey Arnold! (2002–2004) The Wild Thornberrys (2002–2004) As Told by Ginger (2002–2003) Pelswick (2002–2003) Rugrats (2003) ChalkZone (2003–2004) All Grown Up! (2004) The Backyardigans (2004–2006) Go, Diego, Go! (2006) Horseland (2006–2008; 2011) Sushi Pack (2007–2009) Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-lot (2007–2009) DinoSquad (2007–2008) Busytown Mysteries (2009–2013)
First-run live-action series	Blue's Clues (2000–2006) The Brothers García (2004) LazyTown (2004–2006) Cake (2006) Dance Revolution (2006–2007)
Rebroadcasts	Madeline (2006–2007) Sabrina's Secret Life (2006–2008; 2010–2011) Strawberry Shortcake (2007–2009) Noonbory and the Super Seven (2009) Sabrina: The Animated Series (2009–2011)