4 September 1998 (1998-09-04) – 21 July 2000 (2000-07-21)
Archibald the Koala is a 1998–2000 British-French
animatedchildren's television series produced by
Millimages in association with
HiT Entertainment. The show began in September, 1998 premiering on
ITV through its children's block
CITV in the UK and on
Cartoon Network through its international preschool showcase program, Small World in the United States.[2] The show itself is based on the books written by Paul Cox.[3] The show was made in both French and English versions.
Plot
This series is set on a secluded island called "Rastepappe", which is populated by anthropomorphic
Koalas and
Badgers. Its city, Koalaville is filled with various strange characters including a nervous mayor, a hopeless inventor, a lazy fisherman, a short-tempered chef and a bossy painter. The stress of the mayor's job causes him to have trouble with migraines, or "meeegranes" as he still pronounces it.
There are always strange things going on in Rastepappe, so Archibald, the trustworthy detective, is put on the job.
Characters
Archibald the detective — the detective and main character. Voiced by
Richard Griffiths.
Agatha — a novel writer and Archibald's wife. Voiced by
Kate Robbins.
Archduke — the
mayor of the Koalaville and
archduke of Rastepappe. He speaks with an English accent. He has the same voice as Nelson the Elephant from 64 Zoo Lane. Voiced by
Keith Wickham.
Jozette — Archduke's wife. She speaks with a Victorian accent. She has the same voice as Madam Owl from Pablo the Little Red Fox. Voiced by
Adrienne Posta.
Giovanni — an
opera singer. He speaks with an Italian accent. Voiced by
Dan Russell.
John Dory — a fisherman and Iris Dory's husband. He speaks with an American accent. Voiced by
Dan Russell.
Iris Dory — a florist and John Dory's wife. She speaks with an Irish accent. Voiced by
Kate Robbins.
Edison — an inventor. He speaks with a Royal British accent. Voiced by
Keith Wickham.
Sullivan — a printer, journalist and Gazette's husband. He speaks with an Australian accent. He has the same voice as Joey's Dad from 64 Zoo Lane. Voiced by Bob Saker.
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