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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

Genres

Brand

Series

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

Genres

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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Brand

Series

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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Brand

Series

QI XL

Series M

Episode 14: Messy

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 29^th Feb 2016, 21:45 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 29^th Feb 2016, 21:45 on BBC Two HD

Quiz show in which the aim is to be interesting. Stephen Fry mucks about with messy M-themed matters with Sarah Millican, Eddie Kadi, Noel Fielding and Alan Davies.

Contributors

Presenter:: Stephen Fry
Panellist:: Alan Davies
Panellist:: Eddie Kadi
Panellist:: Noel Fielding
Panellist:: Sarah Millican
Director:: Ian Lorimer
Producer:: John Lloyd
Producer:: Piers Fletcher
Production Company:: Talkback Thames

Genres

Formats

Games & Quizzes

Brand

QI XL

Series

QI XL: Series M

QI

Series M

Episode 14: Messy

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 5^th Feb 2016, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 6^th Apr 2020, 22:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Quiz show in which the aim is to be interesting. Stephen Fry mucks about with a messy mixture of matters with Sarah Millican, Eddie Kadi, Noel Fielding and Alan Davies.

Contributors

Presenter:: Stephen Fry
Panellist:: Noel Fielding
Panellist:: Eddie Kadi
Panellist:: Sarah Millican
Panellist:: Alan Davies
Director:: Ian Lorimer
Producer:: Piers Fletcher
Producer:: John Lloyd
Production Company:: Talkback Thames

Genres

Formats

Games & Quizzes

Brand

Series

QI: Series M

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

Genres

Brand

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

Genres

Brand

Tinga Tinga Tales: Series 2

Series

The Stephen K Amos Show

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 3^rd Dec 2010, 22:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Sat 4^th Dec 2010, 22:55 on BBC Two England

Series featuring stand-up comedy, sketches and guests. Stephen shares news of his recent film offers with his studio audience, plus we discover why he will never play James Bond. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Stephen K Amos
Participant:: Nick Mohammed
Participant:: Miss London
Bond's Wife (Bad Bond):: Josie d'Arby
Mum (Kid) and Wife (Soldier):: Vicki Hopps
Dad (Missing Kid):: Dan Mersh
Chauffeur:: Eddie Kadi
Producer:: Simon London

Genres

ComedyStandup

Series

The Stephen K Amos Show

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 12: Why Spider Has a Tiny Waist

First broadcast: Tue 9^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sat 30^th Jan 2021, 16:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling how different animals got their distinctive parts. Greedy Spider hears of four feasts in Tinga Tinga and wants to go to them all. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Spider:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Flamingo:: Flaminia Cinque
Frog:: Njuguna Wakanyote
Zebra:: Eddie Kadi
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

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Brand

Series

The Stephen K Amos Show

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 10^th Dec 2010, 22:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Mon 13^th Dec 2010, 00:30 on BBC Two England

Series featuring stand-up comedy, sketches and guests. Stuntman Paul Hammer meets Little Britain stars Matt Lucas and David Walliams, and TV legend Sir Michael Parkinson. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Stephen K Amos
Participant:: Isy Suttie
Scientist (Time Traveller):: Josie D'Arby
Chauffeur:: Eddie Kadi
Scientist (Time Traveller):: Dan Mersh
Girlfriend (Music Shuffle):: Rosalyn Wright
Producer:: Simon London

Genres

ComedyStandup

Series

The Stephen K Amos Show

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 11: Why Frog Croaks

First broadcast: Fri 19^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sun 7^th Feb 2021, 16:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling how different animals got their distinctive parts. The birds trick poor old Frog into a singing duel, and his voice is reduced to a ribbit. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Frog:: Njuguna Wakanyote
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
Dragonfly:: Corine Onyango
Parrot:: Eddie Kadi
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Crow:: Achieng Abura
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Warthog:: Kennie Andrews

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Brand

Series

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 2

Episode 15: Why Parrot Can't Keep a Secret

First broadcast: Fri 10^th Dec 2010, 12:20 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Tue 16^th Mar 2021, 12:45 on CBeebies HD

Stories about how different animals became distinctive. Parrot cannot open his beak, until one day when he sees a beast steal Lion's mane. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Parrot/Zebra:: Eddie Kadi
Monkey Orange:: Karuga Ngigi
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Hyena:: Stephen K Amos
Jackal:: Terence Reis
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Aardvark:: Johnny Daukes
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Lizard:: Junior Simpson
Meerkat:: Morwenna Banks
Mole:: Sophie Thompson
Crocodile:: Edward Kwach
Leopard:: Doña Croll
Giraffe:: Miriam Margolyes
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Writer:: Edward Gakuya
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

Genres

Brand

Tinga Tinga Tales: Series 2

Series

The Stephen K Amos Show

Episode 1