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Roobarb and Custard (1974–1975) — comedy · children on BBC One
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About Roobarb and Custard
Roobarb and Custard ended on May 12, 1975, on BBC One. The show was a beloved animated series that originally aired during the 1970s and continued through the 80s and 90s, captivating audiences with its unique style and humor.
It was a children's comedy series featuring the adventures of two cult British animated characters, Roobarb and Custard. The series was notable for being the first to use wobbly animation, combined with manic music and humor that appealed to both kids and parents. The original series, created by Grange Calveley, was narrated by Richard Briers and directed by Bob Godfrey.
Each episode had a runtime of about five minutes, making it a short but memorable part of many childhoods.
Roobarb and Custard episode schedule
30 aired
Aired · 30
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 1975 | S1·E30 | When There Was a Big Mix-Up |
| May 5, 1975 | S1·E29 | When Custard Got Too Near the Bone |
| April 28, 1975 | S1·E28 | When a Knight Lost His Day |
| April 21, 1975 | S1·E27 | When the Pipes Call the Tune |
| April 14, 1975 | S1·E26 | When Roobarb Got a Long Break |
| April 7, 1975 | S1·E25 | When the Day Wouldn't Keep Still |
| March 31, 1975 | S1·E24 | When There Was Someone Else |
| March 24, 1975 | S1·E23 | When Roobarb Turned Over a New Leaf |
| March 17, 1975 | S1·E22 | When Roobarb Wasn't as Pleased as Punch |
| March 10, 1975 | S1·E21 | When There Was a Dance at Foxes Dale |
| March 3, 1975 | S1·E20 | When Custard Stole the Show |
| February 24, 1975 | S1·E19 | When Roobarb Was at the End of His Tether (and So Was Custard) |
| February 17, 1975 | S1·E18 | When Roobarb Did the Lion's Share |
| February 10, 1975 | S1·E17 | When the Day Didn't Arrive |
| February 3, 1975 | S1·E16 | When You're Going to Fly, Fly High |
| January 27, 1975 | S1·E15 | When Roobarb's Heart Ruled His Head |
| January 20, 1975 | S1·E14 | When Roobarb Mixed the Paint |
| January 13, 1975 | S1·E13 | When Custard Was Sorry |
| January 6, 1975 | S1·E12 | When Roobarb Was Cheating |
| December 30, 1974 | S1·E11 | When It Wasn't Thorsday |
| December 23, 1974 | S1·E10 | When There Wasn't Treasure |
| December 16, 1974 | S1·E9 | When the Opera Wasn't a Phantom |
| December 9, 1974 | S1·E8 | When the Sun Was Just Right |
| December 2, 1974 | S1·E7 | When It Was Christmas |
| November 25, 1974 | S1·E6 | When It Was Night |
| November 18, 1974 | S1·E5 | When Roobarb Found Sauce |
| November 11, 1974 | S1·E4 | When the Tree Fell to Pieces |
| November 4, 1974 | S1·E3 | When Roobarb Was Being Bored, Then Not Being Bored |
| October 28, 1974 | S1·E2 | When Roobarb Didn't See the Sun Come Up... |
| October 21, 1974 | S1·E1 | When Roobarb Made a Spike |
