Bangers and Mash (often Bangers & Mash) is an English animated children's cartoon series originally broadcast on Children's ITV in 1989, and repeated until around 1993. The series consists of 25 five-minute episodes. A video game based on the show was published in 1992.

Synopsis Bangers and Mash were two troublemaking chimpanzees, and through wanting to have fun, caused grief for others, namely making a mess or breaking something of importance, normally belonging to their parents (or Gran, who also lived with them). Like all the inhabitants of their island, they lived in a house built on top of a tree (their address being No. 3 Tree Street).

Other characters of significance on the show include Bangers' and Mash's parents, their grandmother, their dog Mick, their friend Petal (who would often physically hurt them if their antics annoyed her too much), their teacher Mrs. Chum (who often resorted to the same punishment; making them write their ABC's ten times) and the local witch, Mrs. Snitchnose; a rat-like creature with a long nose with hairs coming on the end of it.

Production history

The series revolves around the adventures of two chimpanzees, Bangers and Mash, and is based on a series of children's books by Paul Groves and Edward McLachlan. This series of reading books was used in schools in the 1980s. The series' narration and character voices were provided by Jonathan Kydd, and the incidental music and theme tune were written and performed by Chas & Dave. The series was also exported to New Zealand and Australia where it aired on Channel 2 and ABC respectively.

Episodes

Crew Created by Paul Groves & Edward McLachlan Narrated by Jonathan Kydd Music by Chas & Dave Directed by Ian Sachs Based on the books by Paul Groves Storyboard & Backgrounds: Edward McLachlan Layouts: John Riley-Cooper Animation: Geoff Loynes Paint & Trace Supervisor: Marie Turner Tracer: Alma Sachs Painters: Lynne Sachs & Jo Behit Checkers: Chris Lambrou & Steve Colwell Camera: Mo Simmons & Isabelle Perrichon Editor: Andi Sloss Assistant Editor: Jacqueline Munro Production Supervisor: Robert Dunbar Production Manager: Miles Foster Production Assistants: Simon Cox & Scott Heasmer Production Secretary: Nimet Murji Assistant Director: Barry Macey Producer: Barrie Edwards Executive Producer: Graham Clutterbuck to whom this series is dedicated. A FilmFair Production for Central Television © Longman Group UK Ltd/FilmFair Ltd 1989

VHS releases

United Kingdom VHS titleRelease dateEpisodesBangers & Mash – Eggs Is Eggs and 8 Other Stories (LPV 8502)1989Eggs is Eggs, What a Shower, Caution Chimps at Work, Buzz Off, Who Flew?, Puddle Muddle, Chimperdale Farm, Footprints in the Snow, Feat of ClayBangers & Mash – Ghost Boast and 7 Other Stories (LPV 8503)1989Ghost Boast, Spell of Trouble, ABC for Chimps, Bovine Bovver, Snitch Nose Switch, The Phoney Postchimps, Treat or Trick?, Can't Sew for ToffeeBangers & Mash – Miracle Cure and 7 Other Stories (LPV 8504)1990Miracle Cure, Good Clean Fun, A Snake in the Grass, Dance Little Lady, Arty Crafty, Tour de Chimpton, Wind Trouble, Space RaceBangers & Mash – Twelve Crazy Capers20 September 1993Eggs is Eggs, ABC for Chimps, Ghost Boast, Spell of Trouble, What a Shower, Caution Chimps at Work, Buzz Off, Who Flew?, Puddle Muddle, Chimperdale Farm, Bovine Bovver, Footprints in the SnowBangers & Mash – Twelve Hilarious Animated Adventures20 September 1993Snitch Nose Switch, The Phoney Postchimps, Treat or Trick?, Can't Sew for Toffee, Feat of Clay, Miracle Cure, Good Clean Fun, A Snake in the Grass, Dance Little Lady, Arty Crafty, Tour de Chimpton, Space Race

References

External links Bangers and Mash at Toonhound