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.
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. Like all the inhabitants of their island, they live in a house built on top of a tree.Other characters of significance on the show include Bangers' and Mash's parents, their grandmother, their dog Mick, their friend Petal, their teacher Mrs. Chum 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. 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.Episodes
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
Australia
VHS releases were from Roadshow Entertainment :VHS Title | Release Date | Episodes |
Bangers and Mash – Volume 1 | 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 | 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 |