Roobarb

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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.

Seasons

30 Episodes • Premiered 1974

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1. When Roobarb Made A Spike

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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2. When Roobarb Didn't See the Sun Come Up

Roobarb tries to ice-skate.

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3. When Roobarb Was Being Bored Then Not Being Bored

Roobarb is bored, so he puts on a show.

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4. When The Tree Fell To Pieces

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

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5. When Roobarb Found The Sauce Of The Pond

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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6. When It Was Night

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

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7. When The Sun Was Just Right

Roobarb makes a film.

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8. When The Opera Wasn't A Phantom

Roobarb makes some extra-fizzy lemonade.

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9. When There Wasn't Treasure

Roobarb attempts to find some treasure.

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10. When It Wasn't Thorsday

Roobarb angers the Viking Gods.

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11. When Roobarb Was Cheating

Roobarb organises a sports day.

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12. When Custard Was Sorry

Custard joins a gang of criminals.

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13. When Roobarb Mixed the Paint

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

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14. When Roobarb's Heart Ruled His Head

Tramp dogs take over Roobarbs house.

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15. When The Day Didn't Arrive

The garden is covered in fog.

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16. When You're Going To Fly-Fly High

Roobarb starts a travel agency.

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17. When Roobarb Did The Lion's Share

Roobarb meets a lion.

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18. When Roobarb Was at the End of His Tether

Roobarb joins the scouts.

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19. When Custard Stole the Show

Custard goes on a deep pond diving expedition.

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20. When There Was A Dance At Foxes Dale

There is a dance at foxes dale.

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21. When Roobarb Wasn't As Pleased As Punch

Roobarb puts on a puppet show.

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22. When Roobarb Turned Over A New Leaf

Roobarb plants some seeds.

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23. When The Day Wouldn't Keep Still

Roobarb has hiccups.

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24. When There Was Someone Else

Roobarb is followed by a shadow.

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25. When Roobarb Got A long Break

Roobarb wants some peace and quiet.

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26. When The Pipes Call The Tune

Roobarb gets some bagpipes.

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27. When A Knight Lost His Day

Roobarb pretends to be a knight.

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28. When Custard Got Too Near The Bone

Roobarb hides some rubber bones in the garden.

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29. When It Was Christmas

Roobarb organises a christmas party.

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30. When There Was A Big Mix Up

Roobarb pretends to be a hypnotist.

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