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{{Infobox television {{Infobox television
| alt_name = It's Timmy Time | alt_name = It's Timmy Time
| image = Timmy Time new logo.png | image = Timmy Time new logo.png
| caption = The ''It's Timmy Time'' version of the logo | caption = The ''It's Timmy Time'' version of the logo
| genre = Preschool | genre = Preschool
| creator = ] | creator = ]
| developer = | developer =
| based_on = {{based_on|'']''<br />]|]}} | based_on = {{based_on|'']''<br />]|]}}
| presenter = | presenter =
| starring = | starring =
| voices = ]<br />]<br />Louis Jones | voices = ]<br />]<br />Louis Jones<br />]
| composer = Mike Stobbie | open_theme = "It's Timmy"
| opentheme = "It's Timmy" | end_theme = "It’s Timmy" (second verse)
| endtheme = "It’s Timmy" (second verse) | composer = Mike Stobbie
| country = United Kingdom | country = United Kingdom
| language = English (theme song only)<br />None (Non-speaking language in all episodes) | language = English (theme song only)<br />None (Non-speaking language in all episodes)
| num_series = 3 | num_series = 3
| num_episodes = 80 (original series, including two specials)<br>78 (''It's Timmy Time'') | num_episodes = 80 (original series, including two specials)<br>78 (''It's Timmy Time'')
| list_episodes = List of Timmy Time episodes | list_episodes = List of Timmy Time episodes
| producer = Jackie Cockle | producer = Jackie Cockle
| company = ] | company = ]
| executive_producer = Miles Bullough<br />]<br />]<br />Nick Park | executive_producer = Miles Bullough<br />]<br />]<br />Nick Park
| location = Filmed in ] | location = Filmed in ]
| camera = | camera =
| runtime = 10 minutes<br>22 minutes (specials)<br>5 minutes (''It's Timmy Time'') | runtime = 10 minutes<br>22 minutes (specials)<br>5 minutes (''It's Timmy Time'')
| network = ] | network = ]
| first_aired = {{start date|2009|4|6|df=y}} | first_aired = {{start date|2009|4|6|df=y}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2012|7|13|df=y}} | last_aired = {{end date|2012|7|13|df=y}}
| related = '']''<br />'']'' | related = '']''<br />'']''
}} }}


'''''Timmy Time''''' is a British ] ] for ]ers created and produced by '']'' producer ] for the ]'s ] and produced by ]. It started broadcasting in the United Kingdom on 6 April 2009.<ref name="licensing">{{cite web|url=http://www.licensing.biz/brand-profiles/39/Timmy|title=Timmy Tales|last=Loveday|first=Samantha|publisher=Licensing.biz|access-date=23 January 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727083603/http://www.licensing.biz/brand-profiles/39/Timmy|archive-date=27 July 2011}}</ref> It is a spin-off of '']'', itself a spin-off of the '']'' film '']'' (1995).<ref name="licensing"/> '''''Timmy Time''''' is a British ] ] for ]ers created and produced by '']'' producer ] for the ]'s ] and produced by ]. It started broadcasting in the United Kingdom on 6 April 2009.<ref name="licensing">{{cite web|url=http://www.licensing.biz/brand-profiles/39/Timmy|title=Timmy Tales|last=Loveday|first=Samantha|publisher=Licensing.biz|access-date=23 January 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727083603/http://www.licensing.biz/brand-profiles/39/Timmy|archive-date=27 July 2011}}</ref> It is a spin-off of '']'', itself a spin-off of the '']'' film '']'' (1995).<ref name="licensing"/>


The first two series ran for 26 episodes. In the United Kingdom, its most recent run began in September 2011 on ]. In Australia, series one started in May 2009 on ] and series three in May 2011 on ].<ref>{{cite web|title=ABC1 Programming Airdate: Timmy Time (E1 S1)|url=http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/netw/200905/programs/ZY9763A001D22052009T082400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090510074457/http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/netw/200905/programs/ZY9763A001D22052009T082400.htm|archive-date=10 May 2009|access-date=2 August 2012|publisher=ABC Television Publicity}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/abc2/201105/programs/ZX1166A001D2011-05-30T090106.htm?program=Timmy%20Time| title=ABC4Kids Programming Airdate: Timmy Time (E1 S3) | publisher=ABC Television Publicity | access-date=2 August 2012 }}</ref> The series also aired in the United States on ], later called ], beginning on 13 September 2010,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://chipandco.com/timmy-time-set-to-premiere-on-playhouse-disney-on-sept-13th-13701/|title = Timmy Time set to Premiere on Playhouse Disney on Sept 13th &#124; Chip and Company| date=25 August 2010 }}</ref> but later ended its run in May 2014. The first two series ran for 26 episodes. In the United Kingdom, its most recent run began in September 2011 on ]. In Australia, series one started in May 2009 on ] and series three in May 2011 on ].<ref>{{cite web|title=ABC1 Programming Airdate: Timmy Time (E1 S1)|url=http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/netw/200905/programs/ZY9763A001D22052009T082400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090510074457/http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/netw/200905/programs/ZY9763A001D22052009T082400.htm|archive-date=10 May 2009|access-date=2 August 2012|publisher=ABC Television Publicity}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/abc2/201105/programs/ZX1166A001D2011-05-30T090106.htm?program=Timmy%20Time| title=ABC4Kids Programming Airdate: Timmy Time (E1 S3) | publisher=ABC Television Publicity | access-date=2 August 2012 }}</ref> The series also aired in the United States on ], later called ], beginning on 13 September 2010,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://chipandco.com/timmy-time-set-to-premiere-on-playhouse-disney-on-sept-13th-13701/|title = Timmy Time set to Premiere on Playhouse Disney on Sept 13th &#124; Chip and Company| date=25 August 2010 }}</ref> but later ended its run in May 2014.
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In this series, Timmy and his friends<ref name="Screenhead">{{cite web|url=http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/timmy-time-bbc-series/|title=Timmy Time BBC Series|publisher=Screenhead.com|access-date=23 January 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081201110919/http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/timmy-time-bbc-series/|archive-date=1 December 2008}}</ref> have to learn to share, make friends and accept their mistakes.<ref name="Cbeebies">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/about/programmes/timmy.shtml|title=Timmy Time|publisher=BBC - CBeebies|access-date=23 January 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090121042629/http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/about/programmes/timmy.shtml|archive-date=21 January 2009}}</ref> They are supervised by two teachers, Harriet the Heron and Osbourne the Owl. The show is aimed at pre-school-aged children, which the company described as "a natural next step for Aardman".<ref name="licensing"/> In this series, Timmy and his friends<ref name="Screenhead">{{cite web|url=http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/timmy-time-bbc-series/|title=Timmy Time BBC Series|publisher=Screenhead.com|access-date=23 January 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081201110919/http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/timmy-time-bbc-series/|archive-date=1 December 2008}}</ref> have to learn to share, make friends and accept their mistakes.<ref name="Cbeebies">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/about/programmes/timmy.shtml|title=Timmy Time|publisher=BBC - CBeebies|access-date=23 January 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090121042629/http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/about/programmes/timmy.shtml|archive-date=21 January 2009}}</ref> They are supervised by two teachers, Harriet the Heron and Osbourne the Owl. The show is aimed at pre-school-aged children, which the company described as "a natural next step for Aardman".<ref name="licensing"/>


The show is made up of ten-minute episodes, which do not feature much dialogue, much like '']'', '']'' and '']''. Shaun, his friends, Bitzer and the Farmer are absent.<ref name="licensing" /> A filming of one episode was featured on the ]'s '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=How Its Made 860 Stop Frame Animation - Dailymotion Video|url=https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3jifpl|access-date=2020-09-07|website=Dailymotion|language=en}}</ref> The show is made up of ten-minute episodes, which do not feature much dialogue, much like '']'', '']'' and '']''. Shaun, his friends, Bitzer and the Farmer are absent.<ref name="licensing" /> A filming of one episode was featured on the ]'s '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=How Its Made 860 Stop Frame Animation - Dailymotion Video|url=https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3jifpl|access-date=2020-09-07|website=Dailymotion|language=en}}</ref>


During the show's development, the series was simply called ''Timmy''. ] acquired UK-broadcast rights to the series in October 2007.<ref name="c21media.net">{{cite web | url=https://www.c21media.net/news/timmy-takes-aardman-into-preschool/ | title=Timmy takes Aardman into preschool }}</ref> During the show's development, the series was simply called ''Timmy''. ] acquired UK-broadcast rights to the series in October 2007.<ref name="c21media.net">{{cite web | url=https://www.c21media.net/news/timmy-takes-aardman-into-preschool/ | title=Timmy takes Aardman into preschool }}</ref>
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===Children=== ===Children===
* Timmy is a ] who is the titular character and enjoys being in the spotlight. He is 3 years old in sheep years and later turns 4 in the episode Timmy's Birthday. In many of the episodes he gets into trouble; however, he learns from his mistakes and often tries to help the other characters out when he can. He is best friends with Yabba and is very close to Finlay. He also appears in ''Shaun the Sheep''. Timmy's noise is baa. * Timmy (vocal effects by ]) is a lamb who is the titular character and enjoys being in the spotlight. He is 3 years old in sheep years and later turns 4 in the episode Timmy's Birthday. In many of the episodes he gets into trouble; however, he learns from his mistakes and often tries to help the other characters out when he can. He is best friends with Yabba and is very close to Finlay. He also appears in ''Shaun the Sheep''. Timmy's noise is baa.
* Yabba is a ]ling who wears blue goggles and is very similar to Timmy in personality and is best friends with him. Yabba's noise is quack. * Yabba (vocal effects by ]) is a duckling who wears blue goggles and is very similar to Timmy in personality and is best friends with him. Yabba's noise is quack.
* Paxton is a ]let who is characterised by his appetite for apples and his weight. He wears a blue sweater and is never seen without it. Paxton's noise is oink. * Paxton (vocal effects by ]) is a piglet who is characterised by his appetite for apples and his weight. He wears a blue sweater and is never seen without it. Paxton's noise is oink.
* Mittens is a ] who is like other kittens: she doesn't like getting wet or dirty and is rather sensitive. In some episodes, she seems to have feelings for Timmy. She always loves playing with picnics. Mittens' noise is mee-eew. * Mittens (vocal effects by ]) is a kitten who is like other kittens: she doesn't like getting wet or dirty and is rather sensitive. In some episodes, she seems to have feelings for Timmy. She always loves playing with picnics. Mittens' noise is mee-eew.
* Ruffy is a ] who is energetic but can sometimes be mentally slow and he is a good friend too. Ruffy's noise is ruff. * Ruffy (vocal effects by Louis Jones) is a puppy who is energetic but can sometimes be mentally slow and he is a good friend too. Ruffy's noise is ruff.
* Apricot is a ] who is very quiet and skittish. When startled or frightened by someone or something she rolls up into a ball. Apricot's noise is hicoo, although she rarely speaks. * Apricot (vocal effects by ]) is a ] hoglet who is very quiet and skittish. When startled or frightened by someone or something she rolls up into a ball. Apricot's noise is hicoo, although she rarely speaks.
* Stripey is a ] cub who is a bit sleepy and slow as badgers are nocturnal. Stripey's noise is honk. * Stripey (vocal effects by Louis Jones) is a ] cub who is a bit sleepy and slow as badgers are nocturnal. Stripey's noise is honk.
* Kid is a ] who has a large appetite like Paxton and chews anything in sight. If the thing he is chewing is taken from him he does not mind; he just moves on to something else. Kid's noise is meep meep. * Kid (vocal effects by ]) is a goat who has a large appetite like Paxton and chews anything in sight. If the thing he is chewing is taken from him he does not mind; he just moves on to something else. Kid's noise is meep meep.
* Otus is an ]et who enjoys helping and Osbourne’s son. He can be typically found reading and is very sensitive, sometimes copying his father. Otus' noise is too-wit, too-hoo. * Otus (vocal effects by ]) is an owlet who enjoys helping and Osbourne's son. He can be typically found reading and is very sensitive, sometimes copying his father. Otus' noise is too-wit, too-hoo.
* Finlay is a ] kit who is excitable and full of energy. Finlay's noise is yip-yap. * Finlay (vocal effects by ]) is a fox kit who is excitable and full of energy. Finlay's noise is yip-yap.


===Teachers=== ===Teachers===
* Harriet is a ] who speaks through caws and clicks. She is one of the two teachers. Harriet's noise is cluck. * Harriet (vocal effects by ]) is a ] who speaks through caws and clicks. She is one of the two teachers. Harriet's noise is cluck.
* Osbourne is an ] who is the other teacher of the class and Otus's father. Osbourne's noise is hootay hoo hoo hoo. * Osbourne (vocal effects by Louis Jones) is an owl who is the other teacher of the class and Otus's father. Osbourne's noise is hootay hoo hoo hoo.


===Side characters=== ===Side characters===
* Bumpy is a ] who is not a part of the class but has many background appearances in the show. Bumpy's noise is blee blub. * Bumpy (vocal effects by ] and ]) is a caterpillar who is not a part of the class but has many background appearances in the show. Bumpy's noise is blee blub.
* Timmy's Mother is a ] who is also not a part of the class, but does appear in the opening sequence, "Timmy's Christmas Surprise" and the end credits. She also appears in '']''. Timmy's Mother's noise is baa. * Timmy's Mother (vocal effects by ]) is a sheep who is also not a part of the class, but does appear in the opening sequence, "Timmy's Christmas Surprise" and the end credits. She also appears in '']''. Timmy's Mother's noise is baa.


==References== ==References==
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Timmy Time
The It's Timmy Time version of the logo
Also known asIt's Timmy Time
GenrePreschool
Created byJackie Cockle
Based onShaun the Sheep
Characters
by Nick Park
Voices ofJustin Fletcher
Kate Harbour
Louis Jones
Andy Nyman
Opening theme"It's Timmy"
Ending theme"It’s Timmy" (second verse)
ComposerMike Stobbie
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languagesEnglish (theme song only)
None (Non-speaking language in all episodes)
No. of series3
No. of episodes80 (original series, including two specials)
78 (It's Timmy Time) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersMiles Bullough
David Sproxton
Peter Lord
Nick Park
ProducerJackie Cockle
Production locationFilmed in Bristol
Running time10 minutes
22 minutes (specials)
5 minutes (It's Timmy Time)
Production companyAardman Animations
Original release
NetworkCBeebies
Release6 April 2009 (2009-04-06) –
13 July 2012 (2012-07-13)
Related
Wallace & Gromit
Shaun the Sheep

Timmy Time is a British stop motion animated television programme for preschoolers created and produced by Bob the Builder producer Jackie Cockle for the BBC's CBeebies and produced by Aardman Animations. It started broadcasting in the United Kingdom on 6 April 2009. It is a spin-off of Shaun the Sheep, itself a spin-off of the Wallace & Gromit film A Close Shave (1995).

The first two series ran for 26 episodes. In the United Kingdom, its most recent run began in September 2011 on CBeebies. In Australia, series one started in May 2009 on ABC1 and series three in May 2011 on ABC 4 Kids. The series also aired in the United States on Playhouse Disney, later called Disney Junior, beginning on 13 September 2010, but later ended its run in May 2014.

Premise and format

In this series, Timmy and his friends have to learn to share, make friends and accept their mistakes. They are supervised by two teachers, Harriet the Heron and Osbourne the Owl. The show is aimed at pre-school-aged children, which the company described as "a natural next step for Aardman".

The show is made up of ten-minute episodes, which do not feature much dialogue, much like Shaun the Sheep, Wallace & Gromit and A Close Shave. Shaun, his friends, Bitzer and the Farmer are absent. A filming of one episode was featured on the Discovery Channel's How It's Made.

During the show's development, the series was simply called Timmy. CBeebies acquired UK-broadcast rights to the series in October 2007.

In 2018, Aardman collaborated with the British Council to create "Learning Time with Timmy", a show to encourage children aged 2–6 around the world to learn the English language, along with a YouTube-exclusive series and three apps.

In October 2019, Aardman announced a new rebooted version of the existing 78 episodes for CBeebies titled It's Timmy Time (also known as Timmy Time 2.0) that began broadcast later on in the month. These versions feature narration from a selection of pre-school children, and are 5-minutes in length when compared to the original 10-minute episodes.

Episodes

Main article: List of Timmy Time episodes
SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1266 April 2009 (2009-04-06)13 July 2009 (2009-07-13)
22617 May 2010 (2010-05-17)21 June 2010 (2010-06-21)
32814 March 2011 (2011-03-14)13 July 2012 (2012-07-13)

Characters

Main article: List of Wallace and Gromit characters § Introduced in Timmy Time

Children

  • Timmy (vocal effects by Justin Fletcher) is a lamb who is the titular character and enjoys being in the spotlight. He is 3 years old in sheep years and later turns 4 in the episode Timmy's Birthday. In many of the episodes he gets into trouble; however, he learns from his mistakes and often tries to help the other characters out when he can. He is best friends with Yabba and is very close to Finlay. He also appears in Shaun the Sheep. Timmy's noise is baa.
  • Yabba (vocal effects by Justin Fletcher) is a duckling who wears blue goggles and is very similar to Timmy in personality and is best friends with him. Yabba's noise is quack.
  • Paxton (vocal effects by Justin Fletcher) is a piglet who is characterised by his appetite for apples and his weight. He wears a blue sweater and is never seen without it. Paxton's noise is oink.
  • Mittens (vocal effects by Kate Harbour) is a kitten who is like other kittens: she doesn't like getting wet or dirty and is rather sensitive. In some episodes, she seems to have feelings for Timmy. She always loves playing with picnics. Mittens' noise is mee-eew.
  • Ruffy (vocal effects by Louis Jones) is a puppy who is energetic but can sometimes be mentally slow and he is a good friend too. Ruffy's noise is ruff.
  • Apricot (vocal effects by Kate Harbour) is a hedgehog hoglet who is very quiet and skittish. When startled or frightened by someone or something she rolls up into a ball. Apricot's noise is hicoo, although she rarely speaks.
  • Stripey (vocal effects by Louis Jones) is a badger cub who is a bit sleepy and slow as badgers are nocturnal. Stripey's noise is honk.
  • Kid (vocal effects by Justin Fletcher) is a goat who has a large appetite like Paxton and chews anything in sight. If the thing he is chewing is taken from him he does not mind; he just moves on to something else. Kid's noise is meep meep.
  • Otus (vocal effects by Kate Harbour) is an owlet who enjoys helping and Osbourne's son. He can be typically found reading and is very sensitive, sometimes copying his father. Otus' noise is too-wit, too-hoo.
  • Finlay (vocal effects by Justin Fletcher) is a fox kit who is excitable and full of energy. Finlay's noise is yip-yap.

Teachers

  • Harriet (vocal effects by Kate Harbour) is a heron who speaks through caws and clicks. She is one of the two teachers. Harriet's noise is cluck.
  • Osbourne (vocal effects by Louis Jones) is an owl who is the other teacher of the class and Otus's father. Osbourne's noise is hootay hoo hoo hoo.

Side characters

  • Bumpy (vocal effects by Justin Fletcher and Kate Harbour) is a caterpillar who is not a part of the class but has many background appearances in the show. Bumpy's noise is blee blub.
  • Timmy's Mother (vocal effects by Kate Harbour) is a sheep who is also not a part of the class, but does appear in the opening sequence, "Timmy's Christmas Surprise" and the end credits. She also appears in Shaun The Sheep. Timmy's Mother's noise is baa.

References

  1. ^ Loveday, Samantha. "Timmy Tales". Licensing.biz. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 23 January 2009.
  2. "ABC1 Programming Airdate: Timmy Time (E1 S1)". ABC Television Publicity. Archived from the original on 10 May 2009. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
  3. "ABC4Kids Programming Airdate: Timmy Time (E1 S3)". ABC Television Publicity. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
  4. "Timmy Time set to Premiere on Playhouse Disney on Sept 13th | Chip and Company". 25 August 2010.
  5. "Timmy Time BBC Series". Screenhead.com. Archived from the original on 1 December 2008. Retrieved 23 January 2009.
  6. "Timmy Time". BBC - CBeebies. Archived from the original on 21 January 2009. Retrieved 23 January 2009.
  7. "How Its Made 860 Stop Frame Animation - Dailymotion Video". Dailymotion. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  8. "Timmy takes Aardman into preschool".
  9. "Aardman Reboots Timmy Time for Return to Cbeebies".

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