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First broadcast: Fri 12^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Thu 11^th Feb 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling how different animals got their distinctive characteristics. Following Flea's advice, Lion goes to the great cave of Tinga Tinga to get his roar back. Show more

Contributors

Red Monkey:: Eugene Muchiri
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Crocodile:: Edward Kwach
Flea:: Akiya Henry
Orange Monkey:: Ben Spybey
Yellow Monkey:: Faraaz Meghani
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Flamingo:: Flaminia Cinque
Lizard:: Junior Simpson
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Bat:: Prince Abura
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Writer:: Edward Gakuya
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 2

Episode 12: Why Peacock Struts

First broadcast: Tue 7^th Dec 2010, 12:20 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sat 13^th Mar 2021, 16:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories about how different animals became distinctive. Peacock wants to have the biggest and the best tail in Tinga Tinga. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Red Monkey:: Eugene Muchiri
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Orange Monkey:: Karuga Ngigi
Yellow Monkey:: Faraaz Meghani
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Owl:: Meera Syal
Crocodile:: Edward Kwach
Parrot:: Eddie Kadi
Vulture:: Felix Dexter
Warthog:: Kennie Andrews
Skunk:: Derek Griffiths
Snake:: Johnny Daukes
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Woodpecker:: Akiya Henry
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Writer:: Edward Gakuya
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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Tinga Tinga Tales: Series 2

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 19: Why Hare Hops

First broadcast: Wed 24^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Wed 10^th Feb 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling how animals got their unique qualities. Hare was one of the speediest animals in Tinga Tinga and no-one would race him, until Tortoise arrived. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Hare:: Felix Dexter
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Hen:: Lindiwe Brown Mkhize
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Crocodile:: Edward Kwach
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Warthog:: Kennie Andrews
Lizard:: Junior Simpson
Mama Cheetah:: Angelina Koinange
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Writer:: Edward Gakuya
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 25: Why Flamingo Stands on One Leg

First broadcast: Fri 19^th Mar 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sun 28^th Feb 2021, 16:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling a young audience how animals got their distinctive parts. Flamingo stands on one leg so she does not take up space at the waterhole. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Flamingo:: Flaminia Cinque
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Crab:: Terence Reis
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Writer:: Edward Gakuya
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 2

Episode 15: Why Parrot Can't Keep a Secret

First broadcast: Fri 10^th Dec 2010, 12:20 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Tue 16^th Mar 2021, 12:45 on CBeebies HD

Stories about how different animals became distinctive. Parrot cannot open his beak, until one day when he sees a beast steal Lion's mane. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Parrot/Zebra:: Eddie Kadi
Monkey Orange:: Karuga Ngigi
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Hyena:: Stephen K Amos
Jackal:: Terence Reis
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Aardvark:: Johnny Daukes
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Lizard:: Junior Simpson
Meerkat:: Morwenna Banks
Mole:: Sophie Thompson
Crocodile:: Edward Kwach
Leopard:: Doña Croll
Giraffe:: Miriam Margolyes
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Writer:: Edward Gakuya
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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Tinga Tinga Tales: Series 2

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 14: Why Giraffe Has a Long Neck

First broadcast: Tue 2^nd Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Mon 25^th Jan 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling a young audience how animals got their distinctive parts. Giraffe had a short neck until her head became stuck in a honey tree. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Giraffe:: Miriam Margolyes
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Writer:: Edward Gakuya
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 26: Why Woodpecker Pecks

First broadcast: Fri 26^th Mar 2010, 10:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 1^st Mar 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies HD

Stories about how different animals became distinctive. There was a time when Woodpecker didn't peck. All the birds made a sound, but not Woodpecker. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Woodpecker:: Akiya Henry
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Owl:: Meera Syal
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Ostrich:: Janet Suzman
Parrot:: Eddie Kadi
Hen:: Lindiwe Brown Mkhize
Tinga Bird:: Atemi Oyungu
Tinga Bird:: Muthoni Mburu
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Writer:: Edward Gakuya
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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