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Old Bear

October 3, 1993 TV Episode Old Bear Stories

Studio
Ealing Animation, Carlton Television, Optomen Television PLC
Distributor
Independent Television

Synopsis

Bramwell and Co try to rescue their friend Old Bear from the attic where he has been packed away for safekeeping and forgotten. But how can they save him when they haven't got a ladder?

Credits

Directing

Director
Kevin Griffiths
Assistant Director
Liz Whitaker

Producing

Producer
Richard Randolph
Executive Producer
Peter Gillbe

Writing

Writer
Jane Hissey

Animation

Animator
Fin Leadbitter, Humphrey Leadbitter

Voices

Voice
Anton Rodgers (Narrator)

Music

Music
Paul Castle
Theme
Paul Castle

Editing

Editor
Nick Follows

Production notes

Stop-motion animation, using real toys.

The everyday antics of affable Old Bear and his nursery playmates Bramwell Brown, Little Bear, Duck and Rabbit.

Based on the classic stories for young children by Jane Hissey.

Video box title of series: "Old Bear and Friends."

Awards

Gold Medal, New York Film Festival, 1993.
Silver Plaque, Chicago International Film Festival, 1993.
BAFTA TV Award, Best Children's Programme (Fiction/Entertainment), Richard Randolph, Kevin Griffiths and Jane Hissey, 1994.
Best Children's Series, Royal Television Society, 1994.
Outstanding Achievement Award, Chicago International Children's Film Festival, 1995