My Best Friends Too

### Rating

**My Best Friends Too** is a UK VHS release by National Children's Home on 1st August 1994.

## Episodes that are featured on the Tape

1. Old Bear and Friends: Little Bear's Big Race
2. Fireman Sam: Lost in the Fog
3. Tots TV: Hedgehog
4. Pingu the Icicle Musician
5. Bump and the Talking Tree
6. Teddy Trucks: Rosie's Day Out
7. Noddy's New Friend (Just like on the previous My Best Friends video)
8. SuperTed's Dream
9. Rosie and Jim: Painting
10. Spot Goes to the Fair
11. Postman Pat's Rainy Day

### 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**: Film by Bumper Films Ltd. for S4C and Prism Art and Design Ltd.
with Thanks to the Fire Service. © S4C MCMXC.
* **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 Cartridge 1994.
* **Noddy**: © BBC Enterprises 1992. Based on the Noddy books by Enid Blyton.
* **SuperTed**: Films © MCMLXXXIV S4C. SuperTed (TM) © MCMLXXXIV Mike Young and
© Petalcraft Demonstrations Ltd.
* **Rosie and Jim**: Film by Ragdoll Productions (UK) Ltd.
© 1992 Central Independent Television Plc.
* **Spot**: From the Spot books by Eric Hill. © 1993 King Rollo Films Ltd.
* **Postman Pat**: © Woodland Animations 1988.

## 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.

#### **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.

#### **Noddy's Toyland Adventures**

##### ***("Noddy's New Friend")***

* 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.

#### **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.
* With the voices of (in alphabetical order) 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.

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

* Fox Video Warning Screen
* Video Working for Children Ident (silent)
* NSPCC Ident (silent)
* BBFC U card (1985-1997)
* 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)
* Old Bear Stories intro
* Start of Little Bear's Big Race (1993)

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

* End of Little Bear's Big Race (1993) - Old Bear Stories closing credits
* My Best Friends Too Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Fireman Sam Children - (announced by Alex Henry)
* Fireman Sam Opening Titles (Long Version)
* Start of Lost in the Fog (1990)

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

* End of Lost in the Fog (1990)
* Fireman Sam Closing Credits (Short Version)
* Bumper Films Ident With 1990 Copyright Stamp
* My Best Friends Too Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Tots TV Children - (announced by Katie Hunter)
* Tots TV intro
* Start of Hedgehog (1993)

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

* End of Hedgehog (1993)
* Tots TV closing credits (Long Version)
* Ragdoll Productions logo for Central (Tots TV variant) (silent)
* My Best Friends Too Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Pingu Children - (announced by Rebecca Herod)
* Pingu Opening Titles
* Start of Pingu the Icicle Musician (1992)

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

* End of Pingu the Icicle Musician (1992)
* Pingu Closing Credits
* My Best Friends Too Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Bump Children - (announced by Dayle Hodge)
* Bump the Elephant intro
* Start of Bump and the Talking Tree (1994)

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

* End of Bump and the Talking Tree (1994)
* Bump the Elephant closing credits
* My Best Friends Too Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Teddy Trucks Children - (announced by Katie Lewis)
* Teddy Trucks intro
* Start of Rosie's Day Out (1994)

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

* End of Rosie's Day Out (1994)
* Teddy Trucks closing credits
* My Best Friends Too Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Noddy Children - (announced by Shantel Boothe)
* Noddy's Toyland Adventures Opening Titles (Short Version)
* Start of Noddy's New Friend (1992)

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

* End of Noddy's New Friend (1992)
* Noddy's Toyland Adventures Closing Credits (Long Version)
* Produced for BBC Enterprises by Cosgrove Hall
* My Best Friends Too Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Superted Children - (announced by Alex Henry)
* Superted intro
* Start of SuperTed's Dream (1984)

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

* End of SuperTed's Dream (1984)
* Superted closing credits
* My Best Friends Too Rosie & Jim Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Rosie & Jim Children - (announced by Katie Hunter)
* Rosie and Jim Intro (Season 1)
* Start of Painting (1990)

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

* End of Painting (1990)
* Rosie and Jim Closing Credits (Season 1)
* A Ragdoll Production for Central (silent)
* My Best Friends Too Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Spot The Dog Children - (announced by Rebecca Herod)
* Spot the Dog Season 2 intro
* Start of Spot Goes to the Fair (1993)

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

* End of Spot Goes to the Fair (1993)
* Spot the Dog closing credits (Short Version) (silent)
* My Best Friends Too Postman Pat Children (announced by Shantel Boothe, Alex Henry, Katie Hunter, Rebecca Herod, Dayle Hodge and Katie Lewis) - Postman Pat Children - (announced by Dayle Hodge)
* Postman Pat Opening Titles
* Start of Pat's Rainy Day (1981)

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

* End of Pat's Rainy Day (1981)
* Postman Pat Closing Credits
* My Best Friends Too Intro (Short Version)
* 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)
* 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)
* Fox Video Warning Screen