Bangers and Mash (TV series)
Bangers and Mash is a British children's cartoon series originally broadcast on Children's ITV in 1989, and repeated until around 1993. The series consists of 25 five-minute episodes.
| Bangers and Mash | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Paul Groves Edward McLachlan |
| Written by | Paul Groves |
| Directed by | Ian Sachs |
| Narrated by | Jonathan Kydd |
| Theme music composer | Chas & Dave |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 25 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Graham Clutterbuck |
| Producer | Barrie Edwards |
| Running time | 5 min. |
| Production companies | FilmFair Central Independent Television |
| Distributor | ITV Studios Global Entertainment |
| Release | |
| Original network | Children's ITV |
| Original release | 5 July – 1 September 1989 |
Synopsis
Bangers and Mash are two troublemaking chimpanzees, and through wanting to have fun, cause grief for others, namely making a mess or breaking something of importance, normally belonging to their parents (or Gran, who also lives with them). Like all the inhabitants of their island, they live in a house built on top of a tree (their address being No. 3 Tree Street).
Other characters of significance on the show include Bangers' and Mash's parents, their grandmother, their dog Mick, their friend Petal (who would often physically hurt them if their antics annoyed her too much), their teacher Mrs. Chum (who often resorts to the same punishment; making them write their ABC's ten times) and the local witch, Mrs. Snitchnose; a rat-like creature with a long nose with hairs coming on the end of it.
Production history
The series revolves around the adventures of two chimpanzees, Bangers and Mash, and is based on a series of children books by Paul Groves and Edward McLachlan.[1] This series of reading books were used in schools in the 1980s. The series' narration and character voices were provided by Jonathan Kydd, and the incidental music and theme tune were written and performed by Chas & Dave.[2]
Episodes
| Title | UK Broadcast Date |
|---|---|
| Eggs is Eggs | 5 July 1989 |
| Ghost Boast | 7 July 1989 |
| A Spell of Trouble | 10 July 1989 |
| What a Shower | 12 July 1989 |
| Caution! Chimps at Work | 14 July 1989 |
| Buzz Off | 17 July 1989 |
| Who Flew? | 19 July 1989 |
| Puddle Muddle | 21 July 1989 |
| Footprints in the Snow | 24 July 1989 |
| Chimperdale Farm | 26 July 1989 |
| ABC for Chimps | 28 July 1989 |
| Bovine Bovver | 31 July 1989 |
| Snitchnose Switch | 2 August 1989 |
| Phoney Postchimps | 4 August 1989 |
| Treat or Trick | 7 August 1989 |
| Can't Sew for Toffee | 9 August 1989 |
| Feat of Clay | 11 August 1989 |
| Miracle Cure | 14 August 1989 |
| Good Clean Fun | 16 August 1989 |
| A Snake in the Grass | 18 August 1989 |
| Dance Little Lady | 21 August 1989 |
| Arty Crafty | 23 August 1989 |
| Tour De Chimpton | 25 August 1989 |
| Wind Trouble | 30 August 1989 |
| Space Race | 1 September 1989 |
Crew
- Created by: Paul Groves & Edward McLachlan
- Narrated by: Jonathan Kydd
- Music by: Chas & Dave
- Directed by: Ian Sachs
- Based on the books by: Paul Groves
- Storyboard & Backgrounds: Edward McLachlan
- Layouts: John Riley-Cooper
- Animation: Geoff Loynes
- Paint & Trace Supervisor: Mairie Turner
- Tracer: Alma Sachs
- Painters: Lynne Sachs & Jo Behit
- Checkers: Chris Lambrou & Steve Colwell
- Camera: Mo Simmons & Isabelle Perrichon
- Editor: Andi Sloss
- Assistant Editor: Jacqueline Munro
- Production Supervisor: Robert Dunbar
- Production Manager: Miles Foster
- Production Assistants: Simon Cox & Scott Heasmer
- Production Secretary: Nimet Murji
- Assistant Director: Barry Macey
- Producer: Barrie Edwards
- Executive Producer: Graham Clutterbuck
VHS releases
United Kingdom
| VHS Title | Release Date | Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Bangers & Mash - Eggs Is Eggs and 8 Other Stories | 1989 | Eggs is Eggs, What a Shower, Caution Chimps at Work, Buzz Off, Who Flew?, Puddle Muddle, Chimperdale Farm, Footprints in the Snow, Feat of Clay |
| Bangers & Mash - Ghost Boast and 7 Other Stories | 1989 | Ghost Boast, Spell of Trouble, ABC for Chimps, Bovine Bovver, Snitch Nose Switch, The Phoney Postchimps, Treat or Trick?, Can't Sew for Toffee |
| Bangers & Mash - Twelve Crazy Capers | 1989 | Eggs is Eggs, ABC for Chimps, Ghost Boast, Spell of Trouble, What a Shower, Caution Chimps at Work, Buzz Off, Who Flew?, Puddle Muddle, Chimperdale Farm, Bovine Bovver, Footprints in the Snow |
| Bangers & Mash - Twelve Hilarious Animated Adventures | 1989 | Snitch Nose Switch, The Phoney Postchimps, Treat or Trick?, Can't Sew for Toffee, Feat of Clay, Miracle Cure, Good Clean Fun, A Snake in the Grass, Dance Little Lady, Arty Crafty, Tour de Chimpton, Space Race |
Australia
VHS releases were from Roadshow Entertainment (2000):
| VHS Title | Release Date | Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Bangers and Mash – Volume 1 (102917) | 31 October 2000 | Eggs is Eggs, Ghost Boast, A Spell of Trouble, What a Shower, Caution! Chimps at Work, Buzz Off, Who Flew?, Puddle Muddle, Footprints in the Snow, Chimperdale Farm, ABC for Chimps and Bovine Bovver |
| Bangers and Mash – Volume 2 (102983) | 31 October 2000 | Snitchnose Switch, Phoney Postchimps, Treat or Trick, Can't Sew for Toffee, Feat of Clay, Miracle Cure, Good Clean Fun, A Snake in the Grass, Dance Little Lady, Arty Crafty, Tour De Chimpton, Wind Trouble and Space Race |
References
- "Groves, Paul – Actor, stand-up and children's TV writer was a Grantham teacher". Grantham Matters. 23 October 2013.
- Cole, Tom (26 October 2012). "From In Sickness and in Health to Crackerjack – Chas and Dave's greatest TV moments". Radio Times.
External links
- Bangers and Mash at Toonhound
- Bangers and Mash at IMDb