Go Jetters

***Go Jetters*** (2015-2020) is a British CGI animated television series, originally airing on the UK channel CBeebies. It features 3 seasons, including two 20-minute specials.

Aimed at children 4-6, Go Jetters follows the adventures of four explorers; Xuli, Kyan, Lars and Foz, who are all students at the Go Jet Academy. Guided by their mentor and friend, Ubercorn, they travel the globe, to learn about interesting monuments and landmarks. But, along their travels, they discover that each of their destinations has been "Glitched" by their enemy, Grandmaster Glitch. Using their geographical knowledge, and special gadgets called Click-Ons, the Go Jetters must work together to save the day!

The geography based programme was commissioned by CBeebies controller Kay Benbow and is a co-production of CBeebies In-house Production and BBC Worldwide.

## Plot

Go Jetters follows the adventures of four cadets, who are in their final years of training at the Go Jet Academy; Xuli, Kyan, Lars and Foz. They travel alongside Ubercorn, who teaches them about each landmark they visit.

The plot follows a simple formula; The Go Jetters arrive at a landmark and receive funky facts, the landmark is glitched by their enemy, Grandmaster Glitch, and his band of Grimbots. The Go Jetters use their geographical knowledge, and special tools called Click-Ons to save the day.

The Academy Episodes follow a similar formula, but typically switch out landmarks for historical, or scientific knowledge which can relate back to geography.

## Characters

### Go Jetters

#### Ubercorn

Ubercorn is an anthropomorphic unicorn, and the Go Jetters Mentor, Teacher, & Friend. He helps the Go Jetters on their missions by giving them Funky Facts, advice, and supplying them with special gadgets called Click-Ons. He is typically in JetPad, supervising the missions of the Go Jetters.

#### Xuli

Xuli is the team's pilot. She has many vehicles, her primary one being the Vroomster. She is fiery and fearless in missions, and likes to take a "Souvenir Selfie at the end of each episode. Her catchphrase is "Not Cool!".

#### Kyan

Kyan is the team's "sporty one", his main passion being for his Fantastic Gymnastics. He is the comic relief of the Go Jetters, and likes to crack jokes. He is energetic almost always. His catchphrase is "Aced it.!".

#### Lars

Lars is the mechanic of the Go Jetters. He's able to make, and fix anything quickly, and efficiently, as long as he has his trusty G.O fix. He is gentle, and kind to all he meets, and has a soft spot for animals. His catchphrase is "Geographic!".

#### Foz

Foz is the youngest, and smartest member of the Go Jetters team. He is quick-thinking and strategic. He often builds sentences as if they're equations. His catchphrase is "ergo..."

### Villains

#### Grandmaster Glitch

Grandmaster Glitch is the enemy of the Go Jetters, who he has nicknamed "No Jetters". He's a former cadet turned troublemaker, and Ubercorn's former teammate. He flies around the world in his airship, Grim H.Q, destroying landmarks during his travels. His catchphrase is "Grimbles!".

#### Grimbots

The Grimbots are Grandmaster Glitch's robot lackeys. Usually travelling in groups of 3-5, these small robots do their best to help Glitch fufill his antics, no matter how crazy or dangerous.

### Other Characters

#### Tala

Tala is the "new cadet" at the Go Jet Academy, and Grandmaster Glitch's beloved niece. She is slightly naive, but always has the best intentions at heart. She does not have her own catchphrase, but sometimes says "Grimbles!", much like her Uncle.

#### Professor Wave

Professor Wave is a teacher at the Go Jet Academy. She is a Marine Biologist, and puts her skills to use when the team is in aquatic troubles.

## Trivia

* Go Jetters was originally pitched as "Titch Hikers", which featured the main characters as aliens.
* Series 2 has the most episodes of any season. However, it does not have a 20 minute special.
* Xuli was the show's only female character, prior to Series 3.