Philbert Frog

Philbert the Frog is a British children's animated television series made by Fat City Films and produced by Heather Pedley and Philbert Frog Ltd. Created by Vincent James, it was first shown on the BBC on 24 September 1993 and ended on 17 December 1993.

Philbert Frog is a forgetful, enthusiastic and silly frog who lives in the fictional Noggit Wood. Each episode sees him implicate himself and his pals in adventures of varying lunacy. His friends include Herbert Hedgehog, Melvin Mouse, Willie Worm (who once tried to tunnel to Mars), Monty Mole, Oscar Owl, Bertie Bird, and Tiffany Tortoise (who is quite sensible).

The series ran for 13 5-minute episodes and later aired on TCC and in several countries such as ABC in Australia. There was another series that came out later called Zot the Dog, and two holiday specials, Monster Christmas and Monster Easter.

Episode list

 * 1) Philbert Frog Super Hero (24 September 1993)
 * 2) Philbert and the Sleepless Night (1 October 1993)
 * 3) Philbert and the Dinosaur (8 October 1993)
 * 4) Philbert builds a House (15 October 1993)
 * 5) Philbert goes to the Moon (22 October 1993)
 * 6) Philbert the Artist (29 October 1993)
 * 7) Philbert and the Race (5 November 1993)
 * 8) Philbert Frog and the Giant Ape (12 November 1993)
 * 9) Exotic Frog (19 November 1993)
 * 10) Philbert and the Swimming Adventure (26 November 1993)
 * 11) Philbert the Detective (3 December 1993)
 * 12) Philbert Frog forgets to Hop (10 December 1993)
 * 13) Philbert and the Snowy Day (17 December 1993)

Credits

 * Scripts: Phil Jackson
 * Animation
 * Mark Mason Tony Garth Animation Ltd


 * Storyboards and Layouts : Jez Hall, Vincent James, Paul Salmon
 * Backgrounds : Michelle Graney, Aileen Raistrick

Other adaptations
Five spin-off books by Vincent James were published by Hazar Publishing in the same year.


 * Philbert Frog — The Naughty Cousin
 * Philbert Frog — The Wishing Wand
 * Philbert Frog Loses his Memory
 * Philbert Frog — The Sunny Day