A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Premiere:
September 14, 1989
# of Seasons: 1
# of Episodes: 13
Finale:
December 7, 1989
Original Title:
The Poddington Peas
Genres:
Animation
Countries:
GB
The Poddington Peas is an animated British children's television series made by Paul Needs and Colin Wyatt; the single series has 13 episodes and was first aired on the BBC in 1989. The theme song describes the peas as being "down at the bottom of the garden". Human size garden objects, giant in size to them, are seen such as up turned flower pots serving as most of their buildings. Humans themselves are never seen or mentioned. In 1992, writer Phil Gardner was employed by Poddington plc to help write some new episodes - including one intended to pilot the series in the USA, and featuring a new group of characters, the Bugz. however these were never published. There were also paper back books by Paul Needs, illustrated by Colin Wyatt and published by Box Tree / Award Publications. The paper back books including new titles will be released with a new AP and merchandise to complement these titles is being prepared for release in 2013.
Animation:
Stephen Hales
Kevin Baldwin
Billy Allison
Barry Hales
Harold Whitaker
Animation Director:
Tony Garth
Background Designer:
Sue Branch
Ian Henderson
Gary Sycamore
Pat Gavin
Ray Rankine
Characters:
Colin Wyatt
Creator:
Paul Needs
Director:
Colin White
Tony Garth
Pat Gavin
Editor:
Keith Holden
Executive Producer:
Clive Lester
Key Grip:
Natalie Mills
Layout:
Arthur De Cloedt
Clive Dawson
Music:
Geoff Stephens
Producer:
Laurie Frost
Ian Green
Production Manager:
Heather Pedley
Muriel MacLeod
Writer:
Paul Needs
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