Roobarb
1974 · Animation · 1 Season · 30 Episodes ·
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.
Episodes
1. When Roobarb Made A SpikeRoobarb wants to eat worms so he makes a spike, some wings and some springs so that he is like a bird.
2. When Roobarb Didn't See the Sun Come UpRoobarb tries to ice-skate.
3. When Roobarb Was Being Bored Then Not Being BoredRoobarb is bored, so he puts on a show.
4. When The Tree Fell To PiecesIt is a windy day and all of the leaves get blown off of the tree.
5. When Roobarb Found The Sauce Of The PondAll of the water in the pond has evaporated so Roobarb goes to find some and comes back with chocolate sauce.
6. When It Was NightRoobarb has a dream in which he is a general fighting against crow indians.
7. When The Sun Was Just RightRoobarb makes a film.
8. When The Opera Wasn't A PhantomRoobarb makes some extra-fizzy lemonade.
9. When There Wasn't TreasureRoobarb attempts to find some treasure.
10. When It Wasn't ThorsdayRoobarb angers the Viking Gods.
11. When Roobarb Was CheatingRoobarb organises a sports day.
12. When Custard Was SorryCustard joins a gang of criminals.
13. When Roobarb Mixed the PaintRoobarb redecorates his house with help from Custard and the other animals.
14. When Roobarb's Heart Ruled His HeadTramp dogs take over Roobarbs house.
15. When The Day Didn't ArriveThe garden is covered in fog.
16. When You're Going To Fly-Fly HighRoobarb starts a travel agency.
17. When Roobarb Did The Lion's ShareRoobarb meets a lion.
18. When Roobarb Was at the End of His TetherRoobarb joins the scouts.
19. When Custard Stole the ShowCustard goes on a deep pond diving expedition.
20. When There Was A Dance At Foxes DaleThere is a dance at foxes dale.
21. When Roobarb Wasn't As Pleased As PunchRoobarb puts on a puppet show.
22. When Roobarb Turned Over A New LeafRoobarb plants some seeds.
23. When The Day Wouldn't Keep StillRoobarb has hiccups.
24. When There Was Someone ElseRoobarb is followed by a shadow.
25. When Roobarb Got A long BreakRoobarb wants some peace and quiet.
26. When The Pipes Call The TuneRoobarb gets some bagpipes.
27. When A Knight Lost His DayRoobarb pretends to be a knight.
28. When Custard Got Too Near The BoneRoobarb hides some rubber bones in the garden.
29. When It Was ChristmasRoobarb organises a christmas party.
30. When There Was A Big Mix UpRoobarb pretends to be a hypnotist.
