Preston Pig is a British traditionally animated children's television series which aired on CITV in 2000. It was based on a series of children's books, written and illustrated by Colin McNaughton. It was shown on weekdays from 3pm until 3:15pm, on CITV. However, since 2011, it no longer airs on CITV. The show officially went into production in March 1999, to air in September 2000.
Characters Preston Pig – The main character, a pig who is a football fanatic. Mr. Wolf – A wolf who always unsuccessfully tries to catch Preston for dinner. Pumpkin – Preston's best friend. Granny – Preston's grandmother. Billy – A bully who is rude to the little pigs.
Episodes #TitleSummaryAir Date1GoalPreston the world's most brilliant football player, is on his way to the store. He takes his ball and dribbles right through a flower garden, shoots hitting Billy the Bully, and scores knocking off a police officer's hat. But Preston doesn't realise that Mr Wolf, who keeps getting blamed for the pig's messes, is in hot pursuit, and getting closer every minute!21 September 20002SplashPreston Pig goes for a swim in the Synchronised Swimming Class with his teacher, Miss Mioa, but, as usual, things don't turn out quite as expected. 22 September 20003Saturday JobPreston gets a job working at the supermarket so he can have money to buy his dad expensive tickets to a football game.23 September 20004Mr Wolf's Own GoalPreston's football mania nearly lands him in hot water.24 September 20005Wolf on the RunAn unexpected encounter with Mr Wolf leads Preston to believe in magic.25 September 20006Ham of the MatchFootball is the name of the game when Preston sets out to win the cup, and Mr Wolf pitches in to save the day.26 September 20007Pooh!Preston Pig and Mister Wolf are both on babysitting duties.27 September 20008Quiz ShowPreston and Mr Wolf go head to head on a television quiz show.2 October 20009Fancy ThatMr. Wolf takes over Preston’s class as a new teacher named Miss Howler and does a terrible job at it.3 October 200010The Princess and the PigPreston falls asleep in class and dreams of being a knight in shining armour destined to save the kingdom from the villainous Baron Von Wolf.4 October 200011Whee!Pumpkin helps Preston to become a skateboard champion, when Billy thinks he's going to win the skateboarding competition, but will Mr. Wolf catch Preston before he wins?5 October 200012MarrowsAdd Description6 October 200013Oops!Preston takes the basket full goodies to visit Granny and Mr. Wolf follows him when his mother tells the story the Little Red Riding Hood, and Preston's father got woodcutter to chase that wolf away.7 October 200014ParpPreston is left in charge of picking his own instrument to take home and lock the school door whilst Miss Thump goes out for a “hair appointment”.8 October 200015The PackageIt’s Preston’s birthday, but his dad says that he must go out to buy a package at the train station.9 October 200016The Good, the Bad and the PorkyAdd Description10 October 200017PigsvillathonAdd Description11 October 200018BooAdd Description12 October 200019Preston's PetAdd Description13 October 200020Mr Wolf Learns a LessonAdd Description14 October 200021Wolf ClubAdd Description15 October 200022Dig, Dig, DigAdd Description20 October 200023Forsakin' BaconAdd Description21 October 200024Grandpa WolfAdd Description22 October 200025Snout SnoutsPreston is practising his scouting skills, while Mr Wolf is still scouting around for a pork dinner!24 October 200026RobopigAdd Description29 October 2000
Voice Cast Nicky Croydon as Preston Hugh Laurie as Mr Wolf Adam Godley as Preston's Dad Ada Posta as Preston's Mum Neil McCaul as Additional Voices Susan Sheridan as Pumpkin/Additional Voices
The music was composed by Keith Hopwood.
Home media Preston Pig was released on VHS in the United Kingdom in 2000 and two VHS tapes were also released in Australia, Pig School and Ham of the Match. A single DVD of the show was released in the United Kingdom, called Football Champion.
Broadcast Preston Pig aired on CITV in the United Kingdom. However, the programme itself no longer airs on CITV, but can apparently be found on VHS, DVD, and online.
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