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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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3.5 / 5

21st October 1974 - 29th March 1976
Producer
Bob Godfrey
Top Cast
Richard Briers •
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When Roobarb Made A Spike Still
When Roobarb Made A Spike
21st October 1974

Episode 1

Roobarb 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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When Roobarb Didn't See the Sun Come Up
22nd October 1974

Episode 2

Roobarb tries to ice-skate.

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When Roobarb Was Being Bored Then Not Being Bored
23rd October 1974

Episode 3

Roobarb is bored, so he puts on a show.

When The Tree Fell To Pieces Still
When The Tree Fell To Pieces
24th October 1974

Episode 4

It is a windy day and all of the leaves get blown off of the tree.

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When Roobarb Found The Sauce Of The Pond
28th October 1974

Episode 5

All of the water in the pond has evaporated so Roobarb goes to find some and comes back with chocolate sauce.

When It Was Night Still
When It Was Night
29th October 1974

Episode 6

Roobarb has a dream in which he is a general fighting against crow indians.

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When It Was Christmas
24th December 1974

Episode 29

Roobarb organises a christmas party.

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When The Sun Was Just Right
30th October 1974

Episode 7

Roobarb makes a film.

When The Opera Wasn't A Phantom Still
When The Opera Wasn't A Phantom
31st October 1974

Episode 8

Roobarb makes some extra-fizzy lemonade.

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When There Wasn't Treasure
4th November 1974

Episode 9

Roobarb attempts to find some treasure.

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When It Wasn't Thorsday
5th November 1974

Episode 10

Roobarb angers the Viking Gods.

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When Roobarb Was Cheating
6th November 1974

Episode 11

Roobarb organises a sports day.

When Custard Was Sorry Still
When Custard Was Sorry
7th November 1974

Episode 12

Custard joins a gang of criminals.

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When Roobarb Mixed the Paint
11th November 1974

Episode 13

Roobarb redecorates his house with help from Custard and the other animals.

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When Roobarb's Heart Ruled His Head
12th November 1974

Episode 14

Tramp dogs take over Roobarbs house.

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When You're Going To Fly-Fly High
14th November 1974

Episode 16

Roobarb starts a travel agency.

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When The Day Didn't Arrive
13th November 1974

Episode 15

The garden is covered in fog.

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When Roobarb Did The Lion's Share
18th November 1974

Episode 17

Roobarb meets a lion.

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When Roobarb Was at the End of His Tether
19th November 1974

Episode 18

Roobarb joins the scouts.

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When Custard Stole the Show
20th November 1974

Episode 19

Custard goes on a deep pond diving expedition.

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When There Was A Dance At Foxes Dale
21st November 1974

Episode 20

There is a dance at foxes dale.

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When Roobarb Wasn't As Pleased As Punch
25th November 1974

Episode 21

Roobarb puts on a puppet show.

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When Roobarb Turned Over A New Leaf
26th November 1974

Episode 22

Roobarb plants some seeds.

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When There Was Someone Else
28th November 1974

Episode 24

Roobarb is followed by a shadow.

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When The Day Wouldn't Keep Still
27th November 1974

Episode 23

Roobarb has hiccups.

When Roobarb Got A long Break Still
When Roobarb Got A long Break
2nd December 1974

Episode 25

Roobarb wants some peace and quiet.

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When The Pipes Call The Tune
3rd December 1974

Episode 26

Roobarb gets some bagpipes.

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When A Knight Lost His Day
4th December 1974

Episode 27

Roobarb pretends to be a knight.

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When Custard Got Too Near The Bone
5th December 1974

Episode 28

Roobarb hides some rubber bones in the garden.

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When There Was A Big Mix Up
29th March 1976

Episode 30

Roobarb pretends to be a hypnotist.

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