Ruff
- Studio
- Ealing Animation, Carlton Television, Optomen Television PLC
- Distributor
- Independent Television
Synopsis
A strange noise at the door is the start of an exciting new friendship for Old Bear, Little Bear and their chums.
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
Crew
- Sets
- Colin Armitage
- Props
- Sue Phillips, Pippa Randolph
- Dubbing Mixer
- Nigel Glynn-Davies
- Puppet Makers
- Monique Brown, Alix Hardwood, Val Jones Val Johnston
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."
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
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