Humf

2009 British TV series or programme From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Humf is a British animated children's television programme centred on a furry creature of the same name and his exploration of the world. The show is produced by King Rollo Films and Rubber Duck.[2] It is narrated by Caroline Quentin and was broadcast on Nick Jr. and Nick Jr. 2 from 2009-2017 in the UK and Ireland, ABC in Australia, RTÉ in Ireland, TVB in Hong Kong, Knowledge Network and BBC Kids in Canada, Okto in Singapore, Four in New Zealand and CBeebies in some international countries.[1] The episodes are usually around 7 minutes long.

Country of originUnited Kingdom
Running time7 minutes
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Humf
GenreChildren's series
Animated series
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Production
Running time7 minutes
Production companiesKing Rollo Films
Rubber Duck Entertainment
Original release
NetworkNick Jr.
Release2 March 2009 (2009-03-02)[1]
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Main characters

  • Humf is a purple furry thing and the friend of Wallace and Loon. He resides in the middle flat of a multi-level home, with Wallace above him and Loon below him. Humf is known for his curiosity about the world around him and his desire to try new things, although he sometimes struggles to accomplish his goals.
  • Loon is a pink feathery thing who lives in the flat below Humf and loves to go to the park and supermarket, most of the time with her best friend Bewla, and friends Humf and Wallace, along with her mum. She is the only one of the trio whose dad is never seen or mentioned.
  • Wallace is a green hairy thing who runs around and lives on the very top floor of the three-story building.
  • Humf's parents are blue and red. His mum is blue, and his dad is red.
  • Uncle Hairy is Humf's uncle and likes to play with his friends.
  • Loon's Mum her mum is pink purple.
  • Wallace's parents; his mum is green, and his dad is blue.
  • Flora is Uncle Hairy's girlfriend and Humf's auntie.
  • Bewla is Loon's best friend and Humf's other best friend. She is a blue fluffy thing with red hair and pointy ears. Like Loon, her dad is never seen or mentioned.
  • Bewla's Mum is a brown maned red fluffy thing.

Locations

Most episodes of the series are set within the main characters' flats. The characters often visit a nearby park, which is within walking distance and requires crossing a street. This park includes playground equipment, a sandbox, and open spaces for recreational activities. They also frequent a local supermarket, accessible via a footpath.

In the episode "Humf Goes Swimming", Humf and Loon's mothers take them to a swimming pool, which features a children's pool, a small slide, and changing facilities.[3] Another episode, "Uncle Hairy's Cinema", depicts Uncle Hairy and his partner Flora accompanying Humf, Loon, and Wallace to a cinema, which they reach by bus, as it is too far to walk.

Typical plot

The narrative typically follows Humf in his explorations and learning experiences. An illustrative episode involves Humf and his friends visiting the park, where they encounter litter. They discuss the issue and start collecting the trash enthusiastically. However, when Humf reaches for a banana peel, his mother cautions him against picking up certain items for safety reasons, as some litter may be unsanitary.

Other details

The series is aimed at pre-school children and was created by Andrew Brenner, directed by Neil Fitzgibbon, and produced by Alexi Wheeler.[2]

Episode list

Season 1

  1. Humf's Shadow[4]
  2. Humf Hangs Up The Laundry[5]
  3. Humf Is Hiding[6]
  4. Humf And The Ants[7]
  5. Humf's Friends[8]
  6. Humf Is A Furry Thing[9]
  7. Humf And The Scary Thing[10]
  8. Humf's Special Stick[11]
  9. Humf And The Hole In The Park[12]
  10. Humf And The Balloons[13]
  11. Humf's Special Cup[14]
  12. Humf's Ball[15]
  13. Humf's Favourite Book[16]
  14. Humf Wakes Up Early[17]
  15. Humf's Picnic
  16. Humf And The Tickle Monster
  17. Humf And The Moon
  18. Humf And All The Stars
  19. Uncle Hairy's Band
  20. Humf Goes Fast
  21. Humf's New Word
  22. Humf Gets Lost
  23. Humf Bakes Biscuits
  24. Humf In The Fog
  25. Slow Down Wallace
  26. Humf And The Big Boots

Season 2

  1. Wallace's Bath
  2. Humf's Painting
  3. Loon's New Handbag
  4. Wallace Pretends Too Much
  5. Loon's Pushchair
  6. Humf Goes Very High
  7. Wallace's Quiet Game
  8. Humf's Red Mittens
  9. Humf Climbs A Mountain
  10. Uncle Hairy's Restaurant
  11. Uncle Hairy's Cinema
  12. Humf and the Fluffy Thing
  13. Mum And Dad's Party
  14. Loon's Ballet Lesson
  15. Humf's Surprise
  16. Humf And The Bed Bugs
  17. Humf And Wallace Fall Down
  18. Humf Changes His Mind
  19. Dad Goes on an Aeroplane
  20. Humf Puts It In The Bin
  21. Humf's Dog
  22. Humf And Loon's Special Treat
  23. Wallace's Favourite Toy
  24. Wallace's Tie
  25. Uncle Hairy's Keys
  26. Sitting Next To Uncle Hairy

Season 3

  1. Mum's Flower
  2. Fireman Wallace
  3. Loon's Treasure
  4. Loon's Jack In The Box
  5. Humf's Splinter
  6. Wallace Won't Come Home
  7. Wallace's Bubbles
  8. Uncle Hairy's Takeaway
  9. Loon's Paddling Pool
  10. Loon's Best Friend
  11. Humf Goes Swimming
  12. Humf's New Name
  13. Humf's Busy Family
  14. Loon's Blackboard
  15. Crispy Cakehead Is Sad[18]
  16. Loon's House
  17. Humf And The Wind
  18. Humf Is Very Big
  19. Humf's Mum's Phone
  20. Everybody Copies Uncle Hairy
  21. Humf's Dad Stays In Bed
  22. Flora Comes to Babysit
  23. Loon Goes Far Away
  24. Loon Gets Stuck
  25. Uncle Hairy's Magic
  26. Wallace Gets Very Cross

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