Peppa Pig

"Peppa Pig" is a UK animated television seriesproduced by Contender Entertainemnt.Peppa Pig is a children's show that consists of many different episodes that keep your children entertained and educated.

Peppa's family consists of Daddy Pig, Mummy Pig, Peppa, and her little brother George. Daddy Pig is a bit bumbling and eats too much - "Daddy's big tummy" is a frequent source of jokes - while Mummy Pig is far more sensible and practical than Daddy. There are also Grandpa and Granny Pig - it was unclear whether they were the parents of Mummy Pig or Daddy Pig until the episode "Granny and Grandpa's Attic", which seemed to indicate they were Mummy Pig's parents. Peppa also has an Uncle (who is Daddy Pig's older brother), Auntie and two cousins, Chloé (who is older than Peppa) and baby Alexander. Peppa's favourite toy is her Teddy, while George's is "Mr Dinosaur," although he can only say "Dine-saw." Peppa and (later) George go to a playgroup run by Madame Gazelle, and as well as Peppa and George, there are many other anthropomorphic animals that visit playgroup.

The characters all wear clothes, live in houses, and drive cars, but still display some characteristics of the animals on which they are based. Peppa and her family snort like pigs during conversations and also like to jump in muddy puddles. The other animals also make their respective appropriate noises when they talk, with some exhibiting other characteristics, such as the Rabbit family's fixation with carrots. The rabbits are also the sole exception to the rule of human-like habitation, in that they live in a burrow in a hill, although it does have windows. Each building is on an individual hill, isolated from other buildings.

The show features the voices of some members of the "Absolutely" Scottish comedy group, as well as character actors, veteran voice artistes, and children. In the episode "The Dentist", Dr Elephant the dentist is voiced by Andy Hamilton, who was also Bob the dentist in animated series Bob and Margaret.

The first series of 52 five-minute episodes aired on Five in 2004, and had its American premiere as part of Cartoon Network's Tickle-U preschool television programming block on August 22, 2005, and Noggin In Dec 2007/Jan 2008, re-dubbed with American voices. In the United Kingdom, it can also be seen on Nick Jr., the same with Portugal, Italy, Benelux, Scandinavia and Australia. In Taiwan, the show can be seen on Playhouse Disney.

The second series of 52 episodes began on Five on Monday 4 September 2006, with Cecily Bloom replacing Lily Snowden-Fine as Peppa, amongst other cast changes. A ten-minute special - "Peppa's Christmas" - is due for DVD release in the UK in November 2007 (see below).

Awards

The episode "Mummy Pig at Work" received "The Cristal for best TV production" at Annecy International Animated Film Festival in June 2005.

At the 10th British Academy Children's Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) on Sunday 27 November 2005, "Mummy Pig at Work" also won the "Pre-School Children's Animation" award. [http://www.peppapig.com/news/nov_05_bafta.html]

Cast and characters

Original UK version

* Cecily Bloom (previously Lily Snowden-Fine) as Peppa Pig
* John Sparkes as The Narrator
* Morwenna Banks as Mummy Pig and Madame Gazelle
* Richard Ridings as Daddy Pig
* Oliver May and Alice May as George Pig
* David Graham as Grandpa Pig and Mr. Zebra
* Frances White as Granny Pig
* David Rintoul as Dr. Brown Bear and Grandad Dog
* Bethan Lindsay (previously Hazel Rudd) as Rebecca Rabbit
* Meg Hall as Suzy Sheep
* George Woolford as Danny Dog
* Harrison Oldroyd as Pedro Pony
* Sian Taylor as Zoe Zebra
* Julia Moss as Emily Elephant
* Eloise May as Chloé Pig
* Zoe Baker as Rebecca Rabbit
* Emma Weston as Candy Cat
* Sarah Ann Kennedy as Mummy Rabbit and Miss Rabbit
* Andy Hamilton as Dr Elephant

*Seven new child characters were introduced in the second series::*Emily Elephant:*Richard Rabbit (Rebecca's little brother), who also has a toy dinosaur:*Alexander Pig (Chloé's baby brother):*Zaza and Zuzu Zebra:*Delphine Donkey (Peppa's French pen pal) and her little brother Didier, who has a toy dragon [Episode "Pen Pal" 5 June, 2007]

Welsh-language version

:Title : "Peppa Pinc"

The Welsh language version is shown on the Welsh language channel S4C and is usually part of the Planed Plant Bach programme for young children.

The Welsh word for Pig is 'mochyn' therefore it seems 'pinc' was chosen for alliterative purposes and to fit the theme song. Daddy Pig and Mummy Pig are known as 'Dadi Mochyn' and 'Mami Mochyn'.

Spanish-language version

* Pepa Agudo as Peppa Pig

Chinese version (DVD)

:Title : 粉红猪小妹 (miss pink pig)

Croatian-language version

:Title : "Praščić Pepa"

German-language version

:Title : "Peppa Wutz"

Polish-language version

:Title : "Świnka Peppa"
* Magdalena Wasylik as Świnka Peppa
* Lucyna Malec - as Świnka Mama
* Robert Tondera - as Świnka Tata
* Krzysztof Mielańczuk as Narrator

Danish-language version

:Title: "Gurli Gris"

Finnish-language version

:Title : "Pipsa Possu"

French-language version

:Title : "Peppa Pig"
* Aaricia Dubois
* Michel Hinderyckx
* Stéphane Escoffier
* Félix Deepen
* Pascal Racan

Adult animals' jobs

* Daddy Pig works with Mrs Cat and Mr Rabbit in a top floor office.
* Mr Zebra is the Postman
* Granddad Dog runs the local garage
* The local GP is Dr Brown Bear
* Mr Bull is a bin man
* Mr Pony is the Optician
* Mr Elephant is the Dentist
* Madamme Gazelle is the nursery teacher
* Miss Rabbit has the most jobs, working at both the Museum and the Supermarket, selling ice cream, running the Recycling Centre, driving the school bus, piloting a hot air balloon, and hiring out skates at the pond when it is frozen. She is also the dental nurse and works at the shoe shop. Miss Rabbit also sold Mummy and Daddy pig their Christmas tree. Like Mummy Pig, she is sometimes seen reading "Ezza" magazine.

Geography

* Every house that Peppa and her family visit (including their own) is located at the top of a hill. Indeed almost every location is at the top of a hill, including the Museum, Daddy Pig's office, and Windy Castle. A notable exception is Granddad Dog's garage.
* Most of the maps seen in the programme only have three buildings marked on them: Peppa Pig's house, Granny and Grandpa Pig's house, and Windy Castle.

Other

* In "Ballet Lessons", the musical score written on the blackboard is the start of the programme's theme tune
* In "Daddy Pig's Office", Daddy Pig has the formula for solving the roots of a quadratic equation on his whiteboard
* In episode "New Car", the loud music that comes on by accident is Effect A Change taken from the album Once Like A Spark by the band Jetplane Landing
* In the episode "Rock Pools" the little fish rescued by Peppa is a mackerel.

Products

The Peppa Pig brand also has a large amount of Children's toys and other various products in stores.These include:

-In Children's Toys-
*Peppa Pig Push And Go Car
*Peppa Pig Camper Van Playset
*Peppa Pig Playhouse
*Peppa Pig On Grandpa's Train
*Peppa Pig: Talking Bedtime George Pig
*Peppa Pig Giant Playing Cardsand even a

*Peppa Pig Spaceship !-Books-
*Snort! Snort!
*Playhouse Puppets
*Peppa Pig Jigsaw Book
*Peppa Pig on Pirate Island -Duvet Covers-
*Peppa Pig 'Princess Peppa' Duvet Set

A variety of different products are available.
*Bathroom Products
*Clothing
*Jewellery
*Food And Drink
*Magazines
*Video Games
*DVDs (see below) by [http://www.hsb.crystaldrops.co.uk Tashiikins]

Episodes/DVD releases

To date Eight Region 2 DVDs have been released in the UK.

Peppa Pig - Muddy Puddles - Series 1, Episodes 1-12 (7 Feb, 2005):
* "Muddy Puddles"
* "Mr Dinosaur is Lost"
* "Polly Parrot"
* "Best Friend"
* "Hide and Seek"
* "The Playgroup"
* "Mummy Pig at Work"
* "Camping"
* "Gardening"
* "Bicycles"
* "The New Car"
* "Snow"

Peppa Pig - Flying A Kite And Other Stories - Series 1, Episodes 13-22 (4 Jul, 2005):
* "Flying a Kite"
* "My Cousin Chloé"
* "Daddy Loses his Glasses"
* "Hiccups"
* "Picnic"
* "Mummy Pig's Birthday"
* "Dressing Up"
* "The School Fete"
* "Musical Instruments"
* "Babysitting"

Peppa Pig - New Shoes And Other Stories - Series 1, Episodes 23-32 (4 Nov, 2005):
* "New Shoes"
* "Ballet Lesson"
* "The Tooth Fairy"
* "Treasure Hunt"
* "Not Very Well"
* "Windy Castle"
* "Pancakes"
* "The Museum"
* "Secrets"
* "Thunderstorm"

Peppa Pig - Piggy in the Middle - Series 1, Episodes 33-42 (20 Mar, 2006):
* "Piggy in the Middle"
* "Fancy Dress Party"
* "Very Hot Day"
* "Mister Skinnylegs"
* "Lunch"
* "Sleepy Princess"
* "The Tree House"
* "Daddy Gets Fit"
* "Shopping"
* "Chloé's Puppet Show"

Peppa Pig - My Birthday Party & Other Stories - Series 1, Episodes 43-52 (26 Oct, 2006):
* "My Birthday Party"
* "The Playground"
* "Tidying Up"
* "Frogs and Worms and Butterflies"
* "Daddy Puts Up a Picture"
* "At The Beach"
* "Cleaning the Car"
* "Grandpa Pig's Boat"
* "Daddy's Movie Camera"
* "School Play"

Peppa Pig - Bubbles - Series 2, Episodes 1-12 (28 May, 2007):
* "Bubbles"
* "Teddy's Day Out"
* "Emily Elephant"
* "Polly's Holiday"
* "George's Friend"
* "Mysteries"
* "Rock Pools"
* "Windy Autumn Day"
* "The Time Capsule"
* "Mr Scarecrow"
* "The Boat Pond"
* "Recycling"

Peppa Pig - Peppa's Christmas - Special + Series 2, Episodes 13-22 (19 November, 2007)
* "Peppa's Christmas"
* "Pirate Island"
* "Cuckoo Clock"
* "Pretend Friend"
* "The Long Grass"
* "The Dentist"
* "Zoe Zebra, the Postman's Daughter"
* "Nature Trail"
* "Pen Pal"
* "School Bus Trip"
* "Granny and Grandpa's Attic"

Peppa Pig - Balloon Ride - Series 2, Episodes 23-32 (March 2008):
* "The Balloon Ride"
* "George Catches a Cold"
* "Rebecca Rabit"
* "Grandpa's Little Train"
* "Painting"
* "Ice Skating"
* "Dens"
* "The Baby Piggy"
* "The Cycle Ride"
* "George's Birthday"

Series 2, Episodes 33-52

* "Sports Day"
* "The Eye Test"
* "Granddad Dog's Garage"
* "Foggy Day"
* "Swimming"
* "Tiny Creatures"
* "Daddy Pig's Office"
* "Traffic Jam"
* "Bedtime"
* "Jumble Sale"
* "The Quarrel"
* "The Toy Cupboard"
* "School Camp"
* "Captain Daddy Pig"
* "The Powercut"
* "Bouncy Ball"
* "Stars"
* "Daddy Pig's Birthday"
* "Sleepover"
* "Cold Winter Day"

A region 1 DVD was released on September 25, 2007.

References

External links

*imdb title|id=0426769|title=Peppa Pig
* [http://www.peppapig.com PeppaPig.com]
* [http://www.five.tv/programmes/milkshake/programmes/peppapig/Default.aspx Milkshake! - "Peppa Pig"] at five.tv
* [http://www.tickleu.com/shows/peppa/index.html "Peppa Pig"] at Tickle-U.com
* [http://www.contendergroup.com/index.php]