- Becky and Barnaby Bear
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show_name = Becky and Barnaby Bear
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starring =Rebecca Nagan Dominique Jackson
country = UK
network =BBC
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imdb_id = 0884752
tv_com_id ="Becky and Barnaby Bear" is a
live action television series on UK TV (CBeebies ) for children between the ages of 5 and 8, based around the character of Barnaby Bear and his friend Becky. Barnaby and Becky both live in the city ofChester inCheshire . Barnaby Bear is a registered trademark of theGeographical Association . [ [http://www.geography.org.uk/eyprimary/barnabybear/ Geographical Association - Barnaby Bear ] ] Barnaby helps children to learn about the world around them by showing a video diary of Barnaby's adventures.Main characters
The two main characters are Barnaby Bear, operated by
Rebecca Nagan , and Becky who is played byDominique Jackson who is now inHollyoaks .Typical episode
A typical episode begins with Barnaby telling Becky about his latest adventure, which is illustrated by a video diary. For some episodes (e.g. Chester Zoo) Becky and Barnaby will visit the place together.
Episodes
* Barnaby to the Rescue - Barnaby climbs
Moel Famau (a mountain in NorthWales ) with his father. During the trip Barnaby helps to save a girl who has fallen and injured her leg, using the knowledge he has been given by a park warden.
* Barnaby Bear's Edinburgh Diary - Barnaby and his mum visitEdinburgh and travel around the city sight-seeing
* Barnaby on a Monster Hunt - Barnaby and Becky visitLoch Ness
* Barnaby on a Steam Train - Barnaby and Becky travel Ffestiniog Steam Railway, where Barnaby loses his toy train, and Becky helps him find it.
* The River Thames - Barnaby spends the night camping on an island in theRiver Thames with his father. The next day he travels intoLondon and visits theLondon Eye .
* Barnaby on the Farm - Barnaby and Becky stay on afarm in Wales where they help thefarmer
* The Legendary Trip - Becky and Barnaby Bear visitCaernarfon Castle , with Barnaby's father. Barnaby wants to pretend to be a king, with Becky as his queen, Beatrice. However Becky wants to be aprincess . Barnaby and Becky go in their imagination back to a time when they could be King and Queen. On returning to reality Barnaby becomes very bossy and will not allow Becky to sit on the throne. He also wants to be the hero and rescue Queen Beatrice. Becky and Barnaby argue, and Barnaby gets himself locked in the tower. Becky has to rescue him and Barnaby apologises for being so selfish and bossy. Finally Becky and Barnaby act as an equal king and queen, with both sitting on the throne.
* Barnaby Bear and the Badgers - Barnaby goesbadger watching in theNew Forest
* Fairy Footprints - Barnaby and Becky go on a ramble with Barnaby's father toFairy Hill
* Barnaby goes to Norway - Barnaby visits penpals inSkarsvag
* Barnaby Bear Goes to Dublin - Barnaby visits the city ofDublin in theRepublic of Ireland . Since he is only going for a few days he flies rather than going byferry . Once in Dublin he visits a number of the city's attractions, including the [http://www.dublintourist.com/virtual_dublin/city_centre/smithfield_chimney.shtml Smithfield Chimney] . He finds that making a simple map helps him get around, and that there a many ways to travel around the City. He goes on a bus tour of the city, and goes on the DART. Finally he goes Irish dancing.
* Barnaby at the Seaside - Barnaby goes toPoole inDorset . While there he learns about the various flags which are used to indicate sea conditions, and alerts the lifeboat to a group of children who need help when theirboat gets in trouble.
* Barnaby Bear Goes to Brittany - Barnaby visitsRoscoff inBrittany
* Becky's New Friends - Barnaby arranges to meet Becky atChester Zoo , but Becky has forgotten and has gone to feed thepenguin s
* Flying at The Fair - Barnaby and Becky visitDrayton Manor Theme Park . Before they arrive Barnaby tells Becky that he wants to go on theFerris wheel ride ten times, however when he sees it he becomes frightened and puts it off by going on themerry-go-round . Becky keeps suggesting rides which are scary but instead Barnaby goes on a hoopla sideshow where Barnaby's mother wins a toy bear. Becky keeps a place for Barnaby on the flyingelephant ride but Barnaby won't go on it. Becky tries to chivvy Barnaby onto the big wheel but instead he goes on a strongman sideshow, where he hits the attendant on thefoot by accident with thehammer . Again Mrs. Bear wins a prize. Finally Barnaby admits to being scared of falling out of the big wheel, but after wishing he was a balloon he decides to go on the Big Wheel with Becky.
* Barnaby at the Aquarium - Barnaby and Becky visit theLondon Aquarium , where Barnaby lays a trail of clues for Becky.References
External links
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/characterpages/barnabybear/index.shtml CBeebies - "Barnaby Bear" for children] at
bbc.co.uk
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/about_cbeebies/shows/barnabybear.shtml CBeebies "Barnaby Bear" for grown ups] atbbc.co.uk
* [http://www.geography.org.uk/eyprimary/barnabybear/ Geographical Association site for Barnaby Bear]
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