My Best Friends Too

**My Best Friends Too** is a UK VHS release by National Children's Home on 1st August 1994. It features four Tempo Video favourites that are "Bump", "Teddy Trucks", "SuperTed" and "Spot" along with seven *non*-Tempo Video favourites that are "Old Bear", "Fireman Sam", "Noddy", "Tots TV", "Pingu", "Rosie & Jim" and "Postman Pat" all together on one 105 minute children's compilation video.

## Episodes that are featured on the Tape (1994 release)

1. Jane Hissey's Old Bear and Friends: Little Bear's Big Race (Taken from Jane Hissey's Old Bear and Friends: Old Bear and Other Stories)
2. Fireman Sam: Lost in the Fog (Taken from Fireman Sam 6: All in a Good Cause)
3. Tots TV: Hedgehog (Taken from Tots TV: Hedgehog and Other Stories)
4. Pingu the Icicle Musician (Taken from Pingu 4: Pingu the Chef)
5. Bump and the Talking Tree (Taken from Bump and Friends)
6. Teddy Trucks: Rosie's Day Out (Taken from Teddy Trucks: Bella's Birthday Party)
7. Noddy's New Friend (Taken from Noddy 2: Noddy and the Kite)
8. The Original Adventures of SuperTed: SuperTed's Dream (Taken from The Heroic Adventures of SuperTed)
9. Rosie and Jim: Painting (Taken from Rosie and Jim: Volume 1, Learn with Rosie and Jim: Locks and Painting, and Rosie and Jim Bumper Special: Painting and Other Stories)
10. Spot Goes to the Fair (Taken from Storytime with Spot)
11. Postman Pat's Rainy Day (Taken from Postman Pat's Big Video)

## Programme Credits

Here are the credits to the programmes on this children's compilation video whereas the Pingu episode on this video contains no credits at all.

#### **Old Bear Stories**

##### ***("Little Bear's Big Race")***

* Narrated by Anton Rogers.
* Written by Jane Hissey.
* Animation by Humphrey and Fin Leadbetter.
* Music by Paul Castle.
* Video Editing by Nick Follows.
* Dubbing Mixer: Nigel Glynn-Davies.
* Puppet Makers: Val Jones, Monique Brown and Alix Harrwood.
* Sets by Colin Armitage.
* Props by Pippa Randolph and Sue Phillips.
* Executive Producer: Peter Gillbe.
* Produced by Richard Randolph.
* Directed by Kevin Griffiths.
* Characters © Jane Hissey.
* Licensed by Random House (UK) Ltd.
* An Optomen Television Production
in association with Ealing Animation
for Carlton Television.
* © Carlton Television 1993.

#### **Fireman Sam**

##### ***("Lost in the Fog")***

* Voices by John Alderton.
* Characters and Storylines created by Rob Lee.
* Original idea by Dave Gingell and Dave Jones.
* Assisted by Mike Young.
* Written by Nia Ceidiog.
* Sets by Beverley Knowlden, Linda Thodesen,
Janice Shakespeare, Barrie Zafar and James Nevill.
* Vehicles by Brian Anderson and Alun Jones.
* Puppets by Ian Frampton and Allison Hall.
* Engineering consultant: Mel Grigg.
* Assistant animator: Timon Dowdeswell.
* Director of animation: Brian Anderson.
* Edited by William Oswald and Elen Lewis.
* Sound by John Cross.
* Music by Ben Heneghan and Ian Lawson.
* Lyrics by Robin Lyons.
* Sung by Maldwyn Pope.
* Executive Producers: Christopher Grace and Theresa Plummer-Andrews.
* Produced and Directed by Ian Frampton and John Walker.
* Production by Bumper Films Ltd for S4C and
Prism Art and Design Limited with thanks to the Fire Service.
* © S4C 1990.

#### **Noddy**

##### ***("Noddy and the Pouring Rain")***

* Based on the stories by Enid Blyton.
* Story written by Julia and Chris Allen.
* Voices by Susan Sheridan and Jimmy Hibbert.
* Music Composed and Performed by Paul K. Joyce.
* Animated by Paul Berry, Sue Pugh and Lloyd Price.
* Puppet Makers: Noel Baker, Marcia Pidgeon, Colin Batty, Peter Saunders,
Peter Bentley, Bridget Smith, Ian MacKinnon and Stuart Sutcliffe.
* Sets and Props by Rick Kent, Chris Keogh, Jeff Spain,
Paul Simpson, Richard Sykes and Pippa Greenwood.
* Costumes Made by Helen Plaumer, Clare Elliott and Geraldine Corrigan.
* Art Director: Bridget Appleby.
* Assistant Designer: Graham Maiden.
* Production Supervisor: Christine Walker.
* Model Camera and Lighting by Jerry Andrews and Joe Dembinski.
* Edited by Nibs Senior.
* Assistant Editor: Bob Ashton.
* Dubbing Mixer: John Wood.
* Directed by Brian Little.
* Executive Producer: Theresa Plummer-Andrews.
* Produced by Brian Cosgrove and Mark Hall
with thanks to Sylvia Rosen.
* Produced for BBC Enterprises by Cosgrove Hall Productions Limited.
* Based on the 'NODDY' books by Enid Blyton.
* © BBC Enterprises 1992.

#### **Tots TV**

##### ***("Hedgehog")***

* Tilly's Puppeteer: Véronique Déroulède.
* Tom's Puppeteer: Robin Stevens.
* Tiny's Puppeteer: Andrew Davenport.
* Donkey - from the Blue Cross Animal Welfare Society.
* Jane Pardoe: from Whipsnade Wild Animal Park.
* With thanks to Penny Boyd at Burstow Wildlife Sanctuary.
* Written by Robin Stevens, Andrew Davenport and Jack Ousbey.
* Educational Advisors: Jack Ousbey and Joan Conway.
* Graphics by Bob Cosford.
* Mr Noah Animation by Semafor Studios
Coordinated by Rory Fellowes.
* Camera by Mike Callan.
* Sound by Patrick Morris.
* Technical Assistants: Daryl Kibblewhite and Brett Davis.
* Lighting Director: Howard Evason.
* Electricians: Jack Coggins and Robin Johnson.
* Site Manager: Adrian Small.
* Unit Managers: Nigel P Harris.
* Edited by Jonathan Bravo and Paul Hodgson.
* Dubbing Mixer: Harry Jacobs.
* Associate Producer: Paul Mathew.
* PA/Continuity: Annie Gibbs.
* Design Assistants: Sahron Nash and Frances Duncan.
* Art Director: Penny Lane.
* Assistant Director: Robin Toyne.
* Production Manager: Susan James.
* Music by Andrew McCrorie-Shand.
* Production Designer: Bob Berk.
* Directed by Martin Goodsmith.
* Devised and Produced by Anne Wood.
* A Ragdoll Production for Central.
* © Central Independent Television plc 1993.

#### **Bump**

##### ***("Bump and the Talking Tree")***

* Stories by Christopher James.
* Narrated by Simon Cadell.
* Animated by CMTB Animation.
* Edited by Nick Upton.
* Art and Music by Steve Augarde.
* Art Director: Peter Corri.
* Executive Producer for the BBC: Theresa Plummer-Andrews.
* Executive Producer for Abbey Communications: Anne Miles.
* Directed by Terry Brian.
* Produced by Dennis Hooper.
* © Bump Enterprises Ltd 1993.
* An Abbey Broadcast Communications plc./Videal Producktions - GMBH Production.
* © Abbey Broadcast Communications plc. Videal Producktions GMBH 1993.

#### **Teddy Trucks**

##### ***("Rosie's Day Out")***

* Written by Chris Allen.
* Voices by Carole Boyd and Jonathan Kydd.
* Based on the Teddy Trucks books by Michelle Cartlidge.
* Storyboards by Mark Mason.
* Backgrounds by Michelle Graney.
* Animation Director: Simon Turner.
* Animated by Nick Love-Gittins and Rob Newman.
* Rostrum Camera by Jim Davey.
* Paint and Trace by Whizzline Trace & Paint.
* Music by Kick Production.
* Directed by Derek Mogford.
* Produced by Jo Pullen.
* Executive Producer for Abbey Broadcast Communications: Anne Milles.
* BBC Executive Producer: Theresa Plummer-Andrews.
* BBC Producer: Joan Lofts.
* © Abbey Broadcast Communications/Michelle Cartlidge 1993.

#### **SuperTed**

##### ***("SuperTed's Dream")***

* Produced by Mike Young.
* Designed and Directed by Dave Edwards.
* Written by Robin Lyons.
* Based on the Characters Created by Mike Young.
* Film Producer: Roger Fickling.
* Voices by Derek Griffiths, Peter Hawkins, Melvyn Hayes,
Roy Kinnear, Jon Pertwee, Victor Spinetti and Sheila Steafel.
* Key Animator: Les Orton, Chris Fenna, Chris Caunter and Lloyd Sutton.
* Assistant Animator: Gary Hurst.
* Inbetweeners: Steve John, Mike Price, Tony Ardolino and Christine Fotheringham.
* Background Artists: Mike Wall and Ian Henderson.
* Storyboard and Layouts by Wayne Thomas and Andrew Offiler.
* Editing and Sound Effects by Stuart Murray and Ivan Naisbitt.
* Dubbing Studio by Mag Masters.
* Music Composed by Chris Stuart and Mike Townend.
* Music Arranged and Conducted by Mike Towend.
* Music Produced by Ambarel.
* Personal Assistance by Andrea Tudor.
* Paint Design and Colour Mixing by Wendy Keay-Bright.
* Checkers: Sara Markham and Sue Rider.
* Special Effects by Graham Bebbington.
* Assistant: Geral Emanuel.
* Infotec Operator: Christopher Plummer.
* Trace and Paint Supervisor: Philip Watkins.
* Trace and Paint by Ron Erickson, Fiona Fenna, Melanie Hill, Lisa-Ann James,
Frank Koller, Carol Leslie, Ceri Matthews, Hazel Guy, Jacqui Miller,
Sue Paton, Samantha Reynolds, Philip Simmonds, Mick Stubbs, Rosemary Thorburn,
Martyn Yates, Matthew Gut and Anna-Louise Roberts.
* Siriol Line-Test Camera by Peter Jessett.
* Rostrum Camera by Graham Orrin Rostrums.
* Film Laboratories by Studio Film and Video Laboratories.
* Made in Wales by Siriol Animation Ltd.
* Films © 1984 S4C.
* SuperTed © 1984 Mike Young and Petalcraft Demonstrations Ltd.

#### **Rosie and Jim**

##### ***("Painting")***

* Written and Presented by John Cunliffe.
* Jim's Puppeteer: Robin Stevens.
* Rosie's Puppeteer: Rebecca Nagan.
* With thanks to Jack Holloway's Hardware Store.
* Graphics by Roger Berry.
* Animation by Peter Lang and Alan Rogers.
* Facilities by Optical Image Broadcast.
* Lighting Cameraman: Derek Gruszeckyj.
* Camera Assistant: Nigel P Harris.
* Sound by Dave Lowe.
* Runners: Paul Lewis and Adrian Small.
* Sound Dubbing by Paul Luxford.
* Edited by Rob Ollerton.
* Continuity by Pauline Pearson.
* Production Manager: Susan James.
* Assistant Production Co-ordinator: Grant Williams.
* Design Assistant: Penny Lane.
* Boatman: Geoff Loader.
* Associate Producer: Robin Stevens.
* Music by Andrew McCrorie-Shand.
* Devised by Anne Wood and Doug Wilcox.
* Designed by Bob Berk.
* Produced by Anne Wood.
* Directed by Doug Wilcox.
* A Ragdoll Production for Central.
* © Central Independent Television 1990.

#### **The Adventures of Spot**

##### ***("Spot Goes to the Fair")***

* Based on the books by Eric Hill.
* Produced by King Rollo Films Ltd.
* Voiced by Paul Nicholas.
* Music by Duncan Lamont.
* © 1993 King Rollo Films Ltd.

#### **Postman Pat**

##### ***("Pat's Rainy Day")***

* Written by John Cunliffe.
* Designed and Directed by Ivor Wood.
* Music by Bryan Daly.
* Narration and Vocals by Ken Barrie.
* Edited by Martin Bohan.
* Produced by Woodland Animations Ltd.
* Copyright © 1983 Woodland Animations Ltd.

### Copyrights

* Jane Hissey's Old Bear and Friends Stories and Artwork © Jane Hissey Licensed by Random House, UK, Ltd Produced by Optomen Television © Carlton Television. 1993
* Fireman Sam: Bumper Films Ltd. for S4C and Prism Art and Design Ltd. with Thanks to the Fire Service © S4C MCMXC.
* Noddy © BBC Enterprises 1992. Based on the Noddy books by Eind Blyton.
* Tots TV © 1993 A Ragdoll Production for Central Independent Television Plc.
* Pingu © 1993 Editory/SRG.
* Bump © Bump Enterprises Ltd. 1994 © Abbey Broadcast Communications Plc. © Videal Productions GMBH. 1994
* Teddy Trucks © Abbey Broadcast Communications/Michelle Cartudge 1994.
* SuperTed Films © MCMLXXXIV S4C SuperTed (TM) © MCMLXXXIV Mike Young and © Petalcraft Demonstrations Ltd.
* Rosie and Jim Ragdoll Productions (UK) Ltd for © 1992 Central Independent Television Plc.
* Spot: From the Spot books by Eric Hill © 1993 King Rollo Films Ltd.
* Postman Pat © Woodland Animations 1993.

## Opening (Original 1994 release) (with no trailer)

1. Video Working for Children Ident (silent)
2. My Best Friends Too Intro (Short Version) - My Best Friends Too Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Old Bear Children - (announced by Shantel Boothe)
3. Old Bear Stories intro
4. Start of Little Bear's Big Race (1993)

## Closing (Original 1994 release) (with no trailer)

1. End of Pat's Rainy Day (1981)
2. Postman Pat Closing Credits
3. My Best Friends Too Intro (Short Version)
4. My Best Friends Too closing credits - I like Noddy (announced by Shantel Boothe), I like Bump (announced by Alex Henry), I like Tots TV (announced by Katie Hunter) and I like Spot (announced by Rebecca Herod)
5. Produced by Immedia Television Communications and The Television House - I like Pingu (announced by Dayle Hodge), My Best Friends (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod and Dayle Hodge) and Too Children (announced by Katie Lewis)
6. NSPCC Ident (silent)