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First broadcast: Mon 8^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Fri 29^th Jan 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies HD

Animal stories. Hen borrows a needle from her friend to sew herself a coat, but the needle gets lost. From then on, Hen pecks the ground looking for it. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Hen:: Lindiwe Brown Mkhize
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 13: Why Vulture Is Bald

First broadcast: Wed 10^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sun 31^st Jan 2021, 16:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling a modern, young audience how different animals got their distinctive parts. Vulture's crown of beautiful feathers gets burnt by the sun. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Vulture:: Felix Dexter
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Flamingo:: Flaminia Cinque
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Aardvark:: Johnny Daukes
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Hen:: Lindiwe Brown Mkhize
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 22: Why Caterpillar Is Never in a Hurry

First broadcast: Thu 11^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Mon 1^st Feb 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies

Stories telling how animals got their distinctive parts. Caterpillar is never in a hurry, even when all the other animals are racing around. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Caterpillar/Butterfly:: Akiya Henry
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Zebra:: Eddie Kadi
Woodpecker:: Akiya Henry
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Mama Cheetah:: Angelina Koinange
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 23: Why Lion Roars

First broadcast: Fri 12^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Thu 11^th Feb 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling how different animals got their distinctive characteristics. Following Flea's advice, Lion goes to the great cave of Tinga Tinga to get his roar back. Show more

Contributors

Red Monkey:: Eugene Muchiri
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Crocodile:: Edward Kwach
Flea:: Akiya Henry
Orange Monkey:: Ben Spybey
Yellow Monkey:: Faraaz Meghani
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Flamingo:: Flaminia Cinque
Lizard:: Junior Simpson
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Bat:: Prince Abura
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Writer:: Edward Gakuya
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 9: Why Monkeys Swing in the Trees

First broadcast: Mon 15^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Wed 3^rd Feb 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling how different animals got their distinctive parts. When Monkey becomes stranded up a mango tree, he asks Crocodile for help. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Crocodile:: Edward Kwach
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Lizard:: Junior Simpson
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Frog:: Njuguna Wakanyote
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Tinga Birds:: Muthoni Mburu
Actor:: Muthoni Mburu
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 2: Why Snake Has No Legs

First broadcast: Thu 18^th Mar 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Thu 2^nd Aug 2018, 13:00 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling a young audience how different animals got their distinctive parts. Snake had hundreds of legs, until he swapped them all for Millipede's eyes. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Snake:: Johnny Daukes
Zebra:: Eddie Kadi
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Frog:: Njuguna Wakanyote
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Pediless/Millipede:: Stephen K Amos
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 17: Why Crocodile Has a Bumpy Back

First broadcast: Tue 16^th Mar 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sat 20^th Feb 2021, 16:45 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling young children how animals got their distinctive parts. Here, the story of how Crocodile got his bumpy back and became grumpy. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

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Brand

Series

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 24: Why Zebra Has Stripes

First broadcast: Wed 17^th Mar 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sun 21^st Feb 2021, 16:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling a young audience how animals got their distinctive parts. Zebra tries on a black coat to hide better in the savannah, but it is too tight. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Zebra:: Eddie Kadi
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Warthog:: Kennie Andrews
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Mama Cheetah:: Angelina Koinange
Hen:: Lindiwe Brown Mkhize
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Writer:: Bruce Hobson
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 8: Why Owl's Head Turns All the Way Round

First broadcast: Thu 4^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Wed 27^th Jan 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling a young audience how animals got their distinctive parts. Owl becomes a night guard when mangoes start disappearing. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Owl:: Meera Syal
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Warthog:: Kennie Andrews
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Hyena:: Stephen K Amos
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Frog:: Njuguna Wakanyote
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 16: Why Lizard Always Hides under Rocks

First broadcast: Fri 5^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Thu 28^th Jan 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies

Stories telling a young audience how animals got their distinctive parts. The animals teach greedy Lizard a lesson when he pinches their food. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Lizard:: Junior Simpson
Frog:: Njuguna Wakanyote
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Mosquito:: Ninia Benjamin
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Writer:: Bruce Hobson
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 1: Why Elephant Has a Trunk

First broadcast: Mon 1^st Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sun 24^th Jan 2021, 16:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling a modern, young audience how different animals got their distinctive parts. The story of how Elephant got his trunk. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Crocodile:: Edward Kwach
Owl:: Meera Syal
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 4: Why Tortoise Has a Broken Shell

First broadcast: Wed 3^rd Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Tue 26^th Jan 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling a young audience how animals got their distinctive parts. When Tortoise fell and landed on his shiny shell, it broke into pieces. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Flamingo:: Flaminia Cinque
Hen:: Lindiwe Brown Mkhize
Hare:: Felix Dexter
Warthog:: Kennie Andrews
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Parrot:: Eddie Kadi
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 14: Why Giraffe Has a Long Neck

First broadcast: Tue 2^nd Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Mon 25^th Jan 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling a young audience how animals got their distinctive parts. Giraffe had a short neck until her head became stuck in a honey tree. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Giraffe:: Miriam Margolyes
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Writer:: Edward Gakuya
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 10: Why Tickbird Sits on Hippo's Back

First broadcast: Mon 15^th Mar 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sun 14^th Feb 2021, 16:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories about how animals got their unique characteristics. Tickbird challenges Hippo to see who can drink the most in a single gulp. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Flamingo:: Flaminia Cinque
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Crocodile:: Edward Kwach
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Crab:: Terence Reis
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 26: Why Woodpecker Pecks

First broadcast: Fri 26^th Mar 2010, 10:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 1^st Mar 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies HD

Stories about how different animals became distinctive. There was a time when Woodpecker didn't peck. All the birds made a sound, but not Woodpecker. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Woodpecker:: Akiya Henry
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Owl:: Meera Syal
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Ostrich:: Janet Suzman
Parrot:: Eddie Kadi
Hen:: Lindiwe Brown Mkhize
Tinga Bird:: Atemi Oyungu
Tinga Bird:: Muthoni Mburu
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Writer:: Edward Gakuya
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 19: Why Hare Hops

First broadcast: Wed 24^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Wed 10^th Feb 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling how animals got their unique qualities. Hare was one of the speediest animals in Tinga Tinga and no-one would race him, until Tortoise arrived. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Hare:: Felix Dexter
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Hen:: Lindiwe Brown Mkhize
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Crocodile:: Edward Kwach
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Warthog:: Kennie Andrews
Lizard:: Junior Simpson
Mama Cheetah:: Angelina Koinange
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Writer:: Edward Gakuya
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 6: Why Bat Hangs Upside Down

First broadcast: Fri 26^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Fri 12^th Feb 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling a young audience how animals got their distinctive parts. Bat loves scaring the other animals by saying boo, so they teach him a lesson. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Bat:: Prince Abura
Bushbaby:: Bhumi Patel
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Flamingo:: Flaminia Cinque
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 2

Episode 11: Why Bees Sting

First broadcast: Mon 6^th Dec 2010, 12:20 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sat 13^th Oct 2018, 13:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories about how different animals became distinctive. There is a honey shortage in Tinga Tinga and something has to be done. Luckily, Tortoise has a cunning plan. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Red Monkey:: Eugene Muchiri
Queen Bee:: Penelope Keith
Orange Monkey:: Karuga Ngigi
Yellow Monkey:: Faraaz Meghani
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Giraffe:: Miriam Margolyes
Crocodile:: Edward Kwach
Aardvark:: Johnny Daukes
Owl:: Meera Syal
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Writer:: Bruce Hobson
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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Animation

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Tinga Tinga Tales: Series 2

Series

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 2

Episode 12: Why Peacock Struts

First broadcast: Tue 7^th Dec 2010, 12:20 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sat 13^th Mar 2021, 16:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories about how different animals became distinctive. Peacock wants to have the biggest and the best tail in Tinga Tinga. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Red Monkey:: Eugene Muchiri
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Orange Monkey:: Karuga Ngigi
Yellow Monkey:: Faraaz Meghani
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Owl:: Meera Syal
Crocodile:: Edward Kwach
Parrot:: Eddie Kadi
Vulture:: Felix Dexter
Warthog:: Kennie Andrews
Skunk:: Derek Griffiths
Snake:: Johnny Daukes
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Woodpecker:: Akiya Henry
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Writer:: Edward Gakuya
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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Tinga Tinga Tales: Series 2

Series

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 2

Episode 14: Why Whale Spouts