Roobarb

Name: Roobarb
Released: 1974-10-21T07:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Kids & Family · Animation

Surreal children's animation from award-winning British animator Bob Godfrey and writer Grange Calveley. Roobarb the green dog's enthusiasm for inventions and hairbrained schemes to liven up life in the garden know no bounds.

1974 · 5m

EPISODE 1

When Roobarb Made a Spike

Roobarb watches the Birds feeding in the garden and decides that he wants to be like them and share in the fun.
EPISODE 2

When Roobarb Didn't See the Sun Come Up

Roobarb runs down to the pond, and sees a duck ice skating. He slips and goes spinning towards the centre of the pond, and sees its potential for fun. He ties a couple of bones to his paws, and has his own go at ice skating!
EPISODE 3

When Roobarb Was Being Bored Then Not Being Bored

It is raining outside, and Roobarb is very bored indoors. He is glad to be bored and not wet, but is unsure of what to do with himself. He decides to put on a show for the soggy birds. He dresses as a clown, and gives his audience a performance.
EPISODE 4

When the Tree Fell to Pieces

Roobarb is walking outside during an extremely windy day. Next morning he wakes up, goes into the garden, and is surprised to see everything looking very calm. He collects leaves that fell of the tree, with the intent of putting it back together.
EPISODE 5

When Roobarb Found Sauce

On the hottest day of the year, Roobarb notices that the pond is empty. He sets out to find the source of its water.
EPISODE 6

When It Was Night

Roobarb is snoring, deep in sleep. In his dream, he is a 19th century US cavalry general who receives a call for help from general Custard. They are fighting a band of 'Crow Indians'.