About this season
Roobarb is a British animated children's television programme, originally shown on BBC1 just before the evening news. Each cartoon, written by Grange Calveley and animated by Bob Godfrey, was about five minutes long. Thirty episodes were made, and the show was first shown on 21 October 1974. The theme is that of the friendly rivalry between Roobarb the green dog and Custard the pink cat from next door. The narration of the series was provided by the actor Richard Briers. On 18 February 2013, Briers died, followed four days later by animator Godfrey.
Episodes (30)
1. When Roobarb Made A Spike
Aired 21 October 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb wants to eat worms so he makes a spike, some wings and some springs so that he is like a bird.
2. When Roobarb Didn't See the Sun Come Up
Aired 22 October 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb tries to ice-skate.
3. When Roobarb Was Being Bored Then Not Being Bored
Aired 23 October 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb is bored, so he puts on a show.
4. When The Tree Fell To Pieces
Aired 24 October 1974 • 5 min
It is a windy day and all of the leaves get blown off of the tree.
5. When Roobarb Found The Sauce Of The Pond
Aired 28 October 1974 • 5 min
All of the water in the pond has evaporated so Roobarb goes to find some and comes back with chocolate sauce.
6. When It Was Night
Aired 29 October 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb has a dream in which he is a general fighting against crow indians.
7. When The Sun Was Just Right
Aired 30 October 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb makes a film.
8. When The Opera Wasn't A Phantom
Aired 31 October 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb makes some extra-fizzy lemonade.
9. When There Wasn't Treasure
Aired 4 November 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb attempts to find some treasure.
10. When It Wasn't Thorsday
Aired 5 November 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb angers the Viking Gods.
11. When Roobarb Was Cheating
Aired 6 November 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb organises a sports day.
12. When Custard Was Sorry
Aired 7 November 1974 • 5 min
Custard joins a gang of criminals.
13. When Roobarb Mixed the Paint
Aired 11 November 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb redecorates his house with help from Custard and the other animals.
14. When Roobarb's Heart Ruled His Head
Aired 12 November 1974 • 5 min
Tramp dogs take over Roobarbs house.
15. When The Day Didn't Arrive
Aired 13 November 1974 • 5 min
The garden is covered in fog.
16. When You're Going To Fly-Fly High
Aired 14 November 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb starts a travel agency.
17. When Roobarb Did The Lion's Share
Aired 18 November 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb meets a lion.
18. When Roobarb Was at the End of His Tether
Aired 19 November 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb joins the scouts.
19. When Custard Stole the Show
Aired 20 November 1974 • 5 min
Custard goes on a deep pond diving expedition.
20. When There Was A Dance At Foxes Dale
Aired 21 November 1974 • 5 min
There is a dance at foxes dale.
21. When Roobarb Wasn't As Pleased As Punch
Aired 25 November 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb puts on a puppet show.
22. When Roobarb Turned Over A New Leaf
Aired 26 November 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb plants some seeds.
23. When The Day Wouldn't Keep Still
Aired 27 November 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb has hiccups.
24. When There Was Someone Else
Aired 28 November 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb is followed by a shadow.
25. When Roobarb Got A long Break
Aired 2 December 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb wants some peace and quiet.
26. When The Pipes Call The Tune
Aired 3 December 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb gets some bagpipes.
27. When A Knight Lost His Day
Aired 4 December 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb pretends to be a knight.
28. When Custard Got Too Near The Bone
Aired 5 December 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb hides some rubber bones in the garden.
29. When It Was Christmas
Aired 24 December 1974 • 5 min
Roobarb organises a christmas party.
30. When There Was A Big Mix Up
Aired 29 March 1976 • 5 min
Roobarb pretends to be a hypnotist.