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Opening theme
  
Mike Batt

No. of episodes
  
20

First episode date
  
1987

Number of episodes
  
20

Networks
  
BBC, BBC Two

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IMDb

Country of origin
  
United Kingdom

Running time
  
5 minutes

Final episode date
  
1987

Written by
  
Michael Cole

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Directed by
  
Jeff NewittJo PullenMartin Pullen

Starring
  
Bernard CribbinsRoyce MillsBill PertweeSheila Steafel

Cast
  
Bernard Cribbins, Bill Pertwee, Sheila Steafel, Royce Mills

Similar
  
The Blunders, Bangers and Mash, Moschops, Rod 'n' Emu, Astro Farm

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Edward and Friends was a children's TV series in claymation from FilmFair that aired on British and Canadian television in 1987. Each episode was 5-minutes in length and was based on LEGO's successful Fabuland theme that lasted for 10 years from 1979 to 1989.

Contents

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Edward Elephant was the main character in the show and the episodes were centred on him and his many friends including Bonnie Bunny and Max Mouse.

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It was Lego's first foray into animation and television in general.

Bernard Cribbins provided the voice-over for the show. Written by Michael Cole with music by Mike Batt. A FilmFair London Production.

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Video releases

Two VHS videocassettes of Edward and Friends were published, which together comprised all but three episodes: "Christmas in Fabuland", "Catherin's Cake", and "Edward and the Big Balloon".

Volume 1:

  1. Edward Gets the Hiccups
  2. Lionel's Party
  3. Boris Gets a Scooter
  4. Clive's Kite
  5. Bertie's First Case
  6. Edward and the Camera
  7. Edward Joins the Band
  8. Edward Goes Jogging
  9. Wilfred's Treasure

Volume 2:

  1. Edward to the Rescue
  2. The Play
  3. A Day for Skating
  4. Bonnie and the Mole
  5. Max and the Rainbow
  6. Wilfred's Rocking Chair
  7. Edward Tries to help
  8. Lionel's Car
  9. A Robot for Max

Books

In addition, there were also a series of seven books published by Ladybird Books Inc. The books have the same title as the TV series episodes and used still photos from the TV show. Each book contains 2 stories except Christmas in Fabuland The list of books available were:

  • Lionel's Party/Edward and the Camera ISBN 0-7214-1063-4,
  • Edward gets the Hiccups/Wilfred's Treasure ISBN 0-7214-1064-2,
  • Edward joins the band/Clive's Kite ISBN 0-7214-1083-9,
  • Lionel's Car/Edward to the rescue ISBN 0-7214-1084-7,
  • Edward tries to help/Boris gets a scooter ISBN 0-7214-1200-9,
  • Edward and the big balloon/A robot for Max ISBN 0-7214-1201-7,
  • Christmas in Fabuland ISBN 0-7214-1191-6,

    • Credits

  • Voices: Bernard Cribbins, Royce Mills, Bill Pertwee, Sheila Steafel
  • Written by: Michael Cole
  • Music by: Mike Batt
  • Technical Design: Gordon Tait
  • Models: Heather Boucher, Pauline London, Dave Witts
  • Edited by: Rob Dunbar
  • Executive Producer: Graham Clutterbuck
  • Produced by: Barrie Edwards
  • Animated & Directed by: Jo Pullen, Martin Pullen, Jeff Newitt

    • References

    Edward and Friends Wikipedia
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