Toucan Tecs

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Country of origin United Kingdom No. of episodes 26 Network CITV		No. of seasons 1 First episode date 1990 Language English

Starring Kate Lee(actress)Tony RobinsonPhilip WhitchurchPeter Hawkins Opening theme Toucan 'Tecs Theme (Instrumental) Running time 10 minutes (per episode) Created by Peter Lawson, Elizabeth Laird Genres Animation, Children's television series, Comedy Similar Wil Cwac Cwac, Alias the Jester, Astro Farm, Joshua Jones, Angelmouse

Toucan 'Tecs: The Adventures of Zippi & Zac was a British children's television programme about two private detectives, a pair of anthropomorphic toucans named Zippi and Zac (voiced by Philip Whitchurch and Tony Robinson respectively), who, although based in the jungle, flew around the world solving crimes on their flying devices. Their main enemies were group of ducks, called "The Mad Ducks", led by Red Leader.

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Produced by Cartwn Cymru, S4C and Yorkshire Television, the show debuted on CITV in 1990 and consisted of 26 ten-minute episodes. In Welsh version, it was called Slici a Slac.

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Characters

Zippi - The brains of the Toucan 'Tecs, who comes up with plans. Wherever he goes around the world, he always wears a matching hat corresponding to the country. He is voiced by Philip Whitchurch.

Zac - Zippi's partner of the Toucan 'Tecs, who carries out Zippi's plans. He wears blue glasses. He is voiced by Tony Robinson.

Samson - A snail who provides the equipment that toucans will need to carry out their cases. He wears a fuchsia and aqua polka dot bow tie. He has a Scottish accent and is the Toucan 'Tecs agent. He is voiced by Peter Hawkins and later Philip Whitchurch.

Fifi - A fat duck, who provides transport for the toucans. She has a German accent. She is voiced by Kate Lee(actress).

The Mad Ducks - The main antagonists who are always up to no good, having fun and playing at others inconvenience and expense. They wear pilot helmets in different colours and goggles. They are voiced by Tony Robinson, Philip Whitchurch and Kate Lee(actress).

The Red Leader - The boss of the Mad Ducks. She always gives the word and wears a brown jacket, a pale pink scarf, a red pilot helmet and goggles. She is voiced by Kate Lee(actress).

Credits

Developed from Zippi and Zac a series of books by Heinemann Young Books

Original story by: Peter Lawson and Elizabeth Laird

Series Consultants: Cartwn Cymru

Script: Roger Stennett, John Gatehouse

Voices: Peter Hawkins, Kate Lee, Tony Robinson, Philip Whitchurch

Storyboard and Layout: Wayne Thomas, Nik Lever

Backgrounds: Jocelyn Smith, Karen Pereira

Animation: Paul Bannister, Steve Hayne, Roger Philips, Lloyd Sutton, Graham Griffiths, Chris Webster, Nigel Davies, Andrew Janes, Phil Parker, Theresa Whatley, Andy Wilson, Malcom McGookin, Darren Holt, Denise Heywood, Martin Edwards

Assistant Animation: Helen Smith, Johnathan Tordoff, Helen Michael, Paul Greenall, Michael Harrison, David Taylor, Craig Whittle, Jonathan Barry

For the Ink 'n' Paint Co: Elizabeth Butler, Nic Howell, Andrew Peters, Lisa Ann Pike, Marie Sheard, Inez Stoodley, Jenny Thomissen, Rosemary Thorburn, Pauline Webster, Wendy Williams

Xerox and Tracing: Mark Grindley, Joanna Alvey, Ruth Jacobs, Dona Walsh

Painting: Colour Crew

Line Tester: Duncan Harris

Camera: Cardiff Cartoon Camera Company, Mark Sutton, Steve Charkewycz, Tim Francis

Sound: Eco Ltd, Ray Buckley, APS, Ian Gillespie, Silk Sound

Materials: Film Sales, Cromacolour

Editor: Robert Francis

Off-Line Editor: Andrew Brearley

On-Line Editing: Editz

Music: Ernie Wood

Production Co-ordinators: Ceri Griffin, Melvin Howcroft

Directors: Gary Hurst, Nik Lever

Producers: Naomi Jones, Ian Steel

Executive Producers: Christopher Grace, John Marsen

a Cartwn Cymru production for Yorkshire Television in association with S4C

A Catslyst Pictures Ltd Production in association with Cartoon for Yorkshire Television

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