Ragdoll Productions
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Ragdoll Productions (or Ragdoll Ltd.) is a United Kingdom company that produces children's television shows. It was founded by Anne Wood in 1984, who later devised many of their phenomenally successful television series, seen (in the case of Teletubbies) 111 countries and translated into 41 languages.
Below is a list of their most popular productions, together with a brief description and vital statistics:
- Rosie & Jim -- first aired 1990, 8 series. Children's comedy featuring two mischievous ragdolls who magically come to life when their owner, Neil, who owns a houseboat, is away.
- Pob's Programme -- first aired 1985, 3 series. Featuring Pob, who has large ears and a wooly jumper.
- Brum -- first aired 1991. About a small car that comes to life and goes around helping the inhabitants of the nearby town. Brum enjoyed particular success in Japan.
- Open a Door -- first aired 1992. An international project producing 5-minute children's films.
- BadJelly the Witch -- first aired 2000.
- Tots TV -- first shown 1993, 8 series (276 episodes). The adventures of puppets Tilly, Tom, and Tiny. Tilly spoke French, thus introducing children with a second language. Earned Ragdoll two BAFTA awards.
- Teletubbies -- first aired 1997, 365 episodes. The phenomenally successful adventures of Teletubbies Tiny Winky, Laa Laa, Dipsy, and Po.
- Boohbah -- first aired 2003. An exercise program aimed at 3- to 8-year-olds.
External link
- Ragdoll's Web site (http://www.ragdoll.co.uk/)