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First broadcast: Wed 10^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sun 31^st Jan 2021, 16:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling a modern, young audience how different animals got their distinctive parts. Vulture's crown of beautiful feathers gets burnt by the sun. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Vulture:: Felix Dexter
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Flamingo:: Flaminia Cinque
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Aardvark:: Johnny Daukes
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Hen:: Lindiwe Brown Mkhize
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

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Tinga Tinga Tales: Series 1

Series

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 2: Why Snake Has No Legs

First broadcast: Thu 18^th Mar 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Thu 2^nd Aug 2018, 13:00 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling a young audience how different animals got their distinctive parts. Snake had hundreds of legs, until he swapped them all for Millipede's eyes. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Snake:: Johnny Daukes
Zebra:: Eddie Kadi
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Frog:: Njuguna Wakanyote
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Pediless/Millipede:: Stephen K Amos
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

Genres

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 2

Episode 11: Why Bees Sting

First broadcast: Mon 6^th Dec 2010, 12:20 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sat 13^th Oct 2018, 13:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories about how different animals became distinctive. There is a honey shortage in Tinga Tinga and something has to be done. Luckily, Tortoise has a cunning plan. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Red Monkey:: Eugene Muchiri
Queen Bee:: Penelope Keith
Orange Monkey:: Karuga Ngigi
Yellow Monkey:: Faraaz Meghani
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Giraffe:: Miriam Margolyes
Crocodile:: Edward Kwach
Aardvark:: Johnny Daukes
Owl:: Meera Syal
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Writer:: Bruce Hobson
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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Formats

Animation

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One

Series 2

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 28^th Feb 2008, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 8^th May 2013, 23:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sketch show written by David Quantick, featuring Graeme Garden, Johnny Daukes, Deborah Norton, Katie Maskell, Dan Antopolski, David Quantick, Andrew Crawford and Gavin Peacock.

Contributors

Writer:: David Quantick
Actor:: Graeme Garden
Actor:: Johnny Daukes
Actor:: Katie Maskell
Actor:: Dan Antopolski
Actor:: David Quantick
Actor:: Andrew Crawford
Actor:: Gavin Peacock
Producer:: Jon Naismith

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ComedySketch

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One

Series 2

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 6^th Mar 2008, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 15^th May 2013, 23:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sketch show written by David Quantick, featuring Graeme Garden, Johnny Daukes, Deborah Norton, Katie Davies, Dan Antopolski and Andrew Crawford. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: David Quantick
Actor:: Graeme Garden
Actor:: Johnny Daukes
Actor:: Deborah Norton
Actor:: Katie Davies
Actor:: Dan Antopolski
Actor:: Andrew Crawford
Producer:: Emma Weatherill

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ComedySketch

Brand

Series

One

Series 2

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 13^th Mar 2008, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 22^nd May 2013, 23:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sketch show written by David Quantick, featuring Graeme Garden, Johnny Daukes, Deborah Norton, Katie Davies, Dan Antopolski, David Quantick and Andrew Crawford. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Julian Mayers
Writer:: David Quantick
Ensemble:: Graeme Garden
Ensemble:: Johnny Daukes
Ensemble:: Deborah Norton
Ensemble:: Katie Davies
Ensemble:: Dan Antopolski
Ensemble:: David Quantick
Ensemble:: Andrew Crawford

Genres

ComedySketch

Brand

Series

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 18: Why Jackal Howls at the Moon

First broadcast: Thu 18^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sat 6^th Feb 2021, 16:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling a young audience how different animals got their distinctive parts. The animals make Jackal believe that the moon is made of honey. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Jackal:: Terence Reis
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Hen:: Lindiwe Brown Mkhize
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Aardvark:: Johnny Daukes
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Giraffe:: Miriam Margolyes
Mama Cheetah:: Angelina Koinange
Cubs:: Tracy Rabar
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Writer:: Judy Kibinge
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd
Actor:: Mikayla Odera
Actor:: Cullie Ruto

Genres

Brand

Tinga Tinga Tales: Series 1

Series

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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Brand

Series

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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Brand

Series

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 2

Episode 13: Why Aardvark Has a Sticky Tongue

First broadcast: Wed 8^th Dec 2010, 12:20 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sun 14^th Mar 2021, 16:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories about how different animals became distinctive. Aardvark did not used to have a sticky tongue, until he got it stuck in the honey log. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Red Monkey:: Eugene Muchiri
Aardvark/Snake:: Johnny Daukes
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Orange Monkey:: Karuga Ngigi
Yellow Monkey:: Faraaz Meghani
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Owl:: Meera Syal
Mole:: Sophie Thompson
Cheetah:: Sophie Okonedo
Hen:: Lindiwe Brown Mkhize
Spider:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Cricket/Skunk:: Derek Griffiths
Bat:: Prince Abura
Bushbaby:: Bhumi Patel
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Writer:: Bruce Hobson
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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Brand

Series

One

Series 2

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 21^st Feb 2008, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 1^st May 2013, 23:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sketch show written by David Quantick, featuring Graeme Garden, Johnny Daukes, Deborah Norton, Katie Maskell, Dan Antopolski and Andrew Crawford. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: David Quantick
Actor:: Graeme Garden
Actor:: Johnny Daukes
Actor:: Katie Maskell
Actor:: Dan Antopolski
Actor:: Andrew Crawford
Actor:: Dan Maier
Actor:: Lizzie Roper

Genres

ComedySketch

Brand

Series

One

Series 2

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 20^th Mar 2008, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 29^th May 2013, 23:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sketch show written by David Quantick, featuring Dan Maier, Lizzie Roper, Graeme Garden, Johnny Daukes, Deborah Norton, Katie Davies, Dan Antopolski and Michael Lerner. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: David Quantick
Ensemble:: Dan Maier
Ensemble:: Lizzie Roper
Ensemble:: David Quantick
Ensemble:: Graeme Garden
Ensemble:: Johnny Daukes
Ensemble:: Deborah Norton
Ensemble:: Katie Davies
Ensemble:: Dan Antopolski
Ensemble:: Michael Lerner
Producer:: Julian Mayers

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ComedySketch

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Series