The Big Dig
- Studio
- CINAR Animation, WGBH
- Distributor
- PBS
Synopsis
Arthur and D.W. used to love it when Grandpa Dave came to visit- but now he only wants to sleep and play checkers. Then one day Grandpa Dave shares a secret map, and Arthur and D.W. hunt for a buried treasure and discover some family history.
Characters
Arthur Timothy Read, Dora Winifred "D.W." Read, David Read, Binky Barnes, Jane Read, Buster Baxter, Francine Alice Frensky, Mary Alice Crosswire, Alan "The Brain" Powers, Emil Nigel Ratburn III, Prunella Deegan, Sue Ellen Armstrong, Principal Herbert Haney, Grandma Thora Read, Grandpa Dave, Ed Crosswire, Mrs. Sarah MacGrady, Fern Walters, Paige Turner, Nadine, George, Kate Read, Emily, Nemo, Pal, Bitzi Baxter, Timmy Tibble, George Nordgren II, Patron, Oliver Frensky, Molly
Credits
Directing
- Director
- Greg Bailey
Producing
- Producer
- Geoff Adams, Marc Brown, Cassandra Schafhausen, Lesley Taylor, Pierre Valette, Diane Dallaire, Jacqui Deegan, Tolon Brown, Greg Bailey
- Executive Producers
- Carol Greenwald, Peter Moss, Pierre Valette, Toper Taylor, Lesley Taylor, Marc Brown
- Coordinating Producer
- Paul Higgins
Writing
- Writer
- Marc Brown
- Head Writers
- Peter K. Hirsch, Stephanie Simpson
Voices
- Voice
- Michael Yarmush (Arthur), Oliver Grainger (D.W.), Jodie Resther (Francine), Steven Crowder (Brain), Melissa Altro (Muffy), Patricia Rodriguez (Sue Ellen), Tamar Kozlov (Prunella), Arthur Holden (Mr. Ratburn), Bronwen Mantel (Mrs. MacGrady), Bruce Dinsmore (Binky, Dad), Sonja Ball (Mom), Daniel Brochu (Buster), Joanna Noyes (Grandma Nora), A.J. Henderson (Grandpa Dave, Ed Crosswire)
Music
- Music
- Ziggy Marley
Casting
- Voice Director
- Debra Toffan
Companies and other credits
- Music: the Melody Makers (Theme Song)