About this season
Animal Stories run like modern-day Aesop Fables and tell us all about a Penguin who can't fly, a Leopard who wants to change his spots, a Fly who learns how to read and many more.
Episodes (13)
1. Brian the Leopard
Aired 1 May 2000
Brian is teased for the spots on his fur and he wants a new makeover.
2. Pointy the Hedgehog
Aired 8 May 2000
Pointy's spines are becoming an obstacle for him.
3. Peter the Peacock
Aired 15 May 2000
Peter is proud of his feathers, but when they fall off, the peahen helps him.
4. Lewis the Cat
Aired 22 May 2000
A picky Lewis has to try new foods when his regular cafe is closed.
5. Horatio the Rat
Aired 29 May 2000
Despite his nice nature, Horatio is ostracised until he rescues a baby bird.
6. Cyril the Centipede
Aired 5 June 2000
Cyril feels down, when he thinks he's missing his 100th leg.
7. Jimmy the Mouse
Aired 12 June 2000
Alistair Sparkle makes Jimmy a singing star. But being a star makes Jimmy homesick.
8. Bob the Bee
Aired 19 June 2000
Bob complains too much. When he gets lonesome, he changes his ways when Billy comes to his rescue.
9. Keith the Caterpillar
Aired 26 June 2000
Keith is unhappy he cannot fly to impress Denise, until he turns into a butterfly.
10. Maurice the Magpie
Aired 3 July 2000
Maurice has to deal with his huge rubbish collection, which bothers his wife Doris.
11. Eddie the Catfish
Aired 10 July 2000
Bored of his surroundings, Eddie foolishly ventures near land and has a lucky escape.
12. Sammy the Hippo
Aired 17 July 2000
Sammy likes to get muddy, much to his mother's dismay, until she receives a jar of beauty mud.
13. Ernest the Hyena
Aired 24 July 2000
A serious Ernest doesn't laugh like other hyenas, until King Car-stairs slips on a banana peel.