Shaun the Sheep is a mischievous sheep who leads his farm animal friends on adventures. Set in the English countryside, Shaun and his pals get into all sorts of mischief, much to the dismay of their farmer. This stop-motion animated TV show features charming characters and no dialogue, making it enjoyable for all ages.
The Gumby Show is a beloved stop-motion animated TV show from the 1950s that follows the adventures of Gumby, a claymation character. With its unique blend of comedy, adventure, and fantasy, this cult TV series has captured the hearts of viewers of all ages.
Bump in the Night is a charming stop-motion animated TV show that follows the adventures of Mr. Bumpy, a lovable monster who springs to life after the sun goes down. With his rag doll sidekick, Squishington, and his best friend, Molly Coddle, Mr. Bumpy navigates the wild and wacky world of the bedroom, facing all sorts of hilarious and heartwarming escapades. This family-friendly series captures the imagination with its unique animation style and delightful characters.
Pingu is a mischievous and curious penguin who lives in the South Pole. With his family and friends, he embarks on exciting adventures filled with slapstick comedy and surrealism.
After escaping from Tweedy's farm, Ginger and her chicken flock find a peaceful island sanctuary. However, a new and terrible threat puts all chicken-kind in danger. Despite risking their freedom, Ginger and her team decide to break in and face the threat.
The Koala Brothers, Frank and Buster, live in the Australian Outback and help their friends and neighbors solve problems and learn important life lessons. With their kindness, helpfulness, and strong bond, they navigate through various situations, showcasing the beauty of friendship and the importance of community.
Wallace and Gromit, inventors and best friends, run a vegetable security and humane pest control business called 'Anti-Pesto'. They are faced with the challenge of protecting the town's vegetables from rabbits until the annual giant vegetable growing contest. However, when a giant werewolf-like rabbit starts wreaking havoc, they must capture the creature and win the heart of Lady Tottington. In a series of chaotic events, they discover that Wallace has become the Were-Rabbit, and with the help of Gromit, they save the day and turn Tottington Hall into a wildlife refuge for rabbits.
When a cockerel apparently flies into a chicken farm, the chickens see him as an opportunity to escape their evil owners. Ginger, the determined chicken, has been trying to flee the coop with the help of two rats, Nick and Fetcher. When Mrs. Tweedy realizes her failing farm, Ginger convinces the other hens to speed up their escape efforts. A Rhode Island Red rooster named Rocky crashes into the coop and the hens believe he can teach them how to fly. Rock's wing is injured, but he puts the chickens through exercises to buy them time. As Mr. Tweedy assembles a machine, Ginger and the chickens work on building a plane. When Mr. Tweedy kidnaps Ginger to test the machine, Rocky rescues her and sabotages the machine. The chickens finish their plane just as Mr. Tweedy repairs the pie machine. In a revolt, the chickens tie up Mr. Tweedy and escape in the plane, with Mrs. Tweedy in pursuit. Rocky and Ginger save the day, and the chickens find refuge in a bird sanctuary. Rocky and Ginger become a couple, while Nick and Fetcher plan to start their own chicken farm.
Moral Orel is a darkly comedic and satirical TV show that revolves around the life of a young boy named Orel Puppington in the fictional town of Moralton. The show parodies and criticizes various aspects of religion, particularly Christianity, as well as explores themes of family relationships and the struggles of growing up. Orel is a devout Christian who tries to live according to the strict moral teachings of his Protestant community, but often finds himself questioning and misunderstanding the true meanings behind them. The show utilizes claymation and surrealism to add to its dark and comedic tone. Moral Orel tackles taboo topics such as sexuality, abuse, and existentialism in a provocative and thought-provoking manner.
Timmy Time is an adorable stop-motion animated TV show that follows the daily adventures of Timmy, a mischievous little sheep, as he navigates life at kindergarten with his animal friends. Through Timmy's playful antics and interactions, young viewers learn valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, and problem-solving.
Rex the Runt is an animated claymation television show produced by Aardman Animations for BBC Bristol in association with EVA Entertainment and Egmont Imagination. Its main characters are four plasticine dogs: Rex, Wendy, Bad Bob and Vince. The series began with a short, Ident, in 1989 directed by Richard Goleszowski. After a long gestation period this developed into two unaired shorts and then thirteen ten-minute episodes that first aired over two weeks on BBC2 from December 1998. A second thirteen episode series aired from September 2001 on the same channel. As well as the core cast guest voices included Paul Merton, Morwenna Banks, Judith Chalmers, Antoine de Caunes, Bob Holness, Bob Monkhouse, Jonathan Ross, Graham Norton, Arthur Smith, June Whitfield, Kathy Burke, Pam Ayres and Eddie Izzard.
Celebrity Deathmatch is a mature animation show that parodies wrestling matches between famous celebrities. With lots of gore, severed body parts, and dark humor, it offers a macabre and satirical take on the concept.
The PJs is a stop-motion animated sitcom that follows the lives of the diverse residents living in a public housing project. The show uses humor to address serious social issues such as racism, poverty, and prejudice. Through the lens of comedy, it offers a satirical commentary on inner-city life and explores the challenges faced by the African-American community.
The Trap Door (1984) follows the adventures of a servant living in a castle filled with bizarre creatures. With the help of his talking skull friend, he must navigate traps, cook meals, and deal with his evil boss. This stop-motion animated series combines comedy and horror elements, creating a unique and darkly humorous world.
Gumby Adventures (1988) is a surreal and imaginative stop-motion animated TV show that follows the adventures of Gumby, a clay character, and his group of friends. Together, they navigate through various adventures, encountering surreal and fantastical elements along the way. From exploring different dimensions to solving problems and helping others, Gumby and his friends embark on a journey full of creativity, fun, and friendship.
Mr. Bogus is a 1991 animated television series created by Voltron creator Peter Keefe, directed and produced by Tom Burton with Claudia Burton of Zodiac Entertainment, and was only aired in syndication from 1991 to 1993. It is loosely-based on the French / Belgian clay animation series of shorts simply titled, Bogus. Each episode is separated into two distinct parts, one using mostly traditional cel-based animation and another using what the show is based on, which are 42 localized versions of the 300 original clay animation shorts. Characters often walked around on a kitchen counter having various adventures with common household items.
The California Raisin Show is an animated television series based on the claymation advertising characters The California Raisins. The show is based on an Emmy Award-winning claymation special, Meet the Raisins!, which originally aired on CBS in 1989. After the show's 13-episode run, a sequel to the original special, Raisins: Sold Out!: The California Raisins II, aired in 1990. While the characters are traditionally depicted in claymation, the TV show was cel animated by Murakami-Wolf-Swenson. It did, however, maintain Will Vinton as creative director and executive producer. It takes place in a world populated by anthropomorphic fruits and vegetables and focuses on the main characters, the California Raisins: A.C., Beebop, Stretch, and Red. Each episode has one or more musical numbers.
Creature Comforts is a charming claymation TV show that interviews various animals and presents their thoughts on a wide range of topics. Through humorous and insightful conversations, the show offers an entertaining and unique perspective on the lives of these creatures. With its blend of comedy, heartwarming moments, and clever storytelling, Creature Comforts is a must-watch for animation enthusiasts and animal lovers alike.
Take Hart is a British children's television show about art, presented by Tony Hart. It took over from Vision On, and ran from 1977 until 1983. The show featured Hart and the animated Plasticine character Morph, and other characters created by David Sproxton like 'Smoulder the Moulder', which was a lump of mould which would create props by 'spraying' them out of a spray can. The only other human to appear on a regular basis was Mr Bennett, the caretaker, played by Colin Bennett. The programme won a BAFTA award for Hart in 1984. As well as demonstrating small-scale projects, Hart also created large-scale artworks on the TV studio floor, and even used beaches and other open spaces as 'canvases'. This idea was later adopted by Art Attack. A regular feature of the show was 'The Gallery', which displayed artworks sent in by young viewers. The easy-listening vibraphone music accompanying this feature - "Left Bank Two", composed by Wayne Hill - has passed into British TV musical lore. In later series, "Left Bank Two" alternated with John Williams' recording of "Cavatina", which is also well-remembered by many viewers.
The Amazing Adventures of Morph was a stop animation television showcreated by Aardman Animations which ran from 1980 to 1981. It featured the character Morph