Jimbo and the Jet-Set is a British animated cartoon series centered on the eponymous Jimbo, an anthropomorphic aeroplane. The series, created by Peter Maddocks and produced by Maddocks Cartoon Productions, aired for 25 episodes from 6 January 1986 until 6 February 1987, and succeeded his prior creation The Family-Ness.
Characters Jimbo The titular protagonist. As stated in its first episode, Jimbo was originally intended to be a Jumbo Jet. However, as his designer had never known the difference between inches and centimetres, Jimbo was designed with a diminutive size. Chief Controller The short-tempered manager of the fictional "London Airport", who frequently ends episodes exclaiming "Jimbo, I want words with you… JIMBO!" Tommy Tow-Truck Jimbo’s best friend. He sometimes comes to his rescue, and is adored by Amanda Baggage. Phil Fuel-Truck Supplies Jimbo’s fuel, and is considered a vital member alongside Tommy Tow-Truck and Amanda Baggage. Amanda Baggage A yellow baggage truck who is responsible for carrying visitors' luggage. Freddie Fire Truck He is introduced when Captain Squirt arrives at London Airport to drop him off and demonstrate fire safety. He is then used to handle fires that break out. Old Timer A Vickers Wellington who is the most frequent guest character. He is usually used in air shows. Gloria A female counterpart to Jimbo, who comes from Hawaii.
Credits Created, Written and Produced by Peter Maddocks Music Roger Greenaway, Gavin Greenaway Series Animation by Clive Dawson, Julian Gibbs, Neil Salmon, William Mobberley Backgrounds Kevin Smith Camera Chris Williams Editing Keith Learner Trace & Paint Guy Maddocks, Vivienne Dempsey, Simon Maddocks Directed by Keith Learner Voices Peter Hawkins & Susan Sheridan
Episodes
Home media In 1987, after its debut on the BBC, twelve episodes were released on BBC Video, then reissued by 'Paradox Films' which distributed Total Home Entertainment with under licence from BBC Worldwide Ltd (Cat. No. THE 20003) in 1995.
VHS video titleYear of releaseEpisodesJimbo and the Jet-Set 1 (BBCV 4074) 13 July 1987
In 1999, Castle Home Video released all 25 episodes on two videos, but reissued on DVD by Right Entertainment (distributed by Universal Pictures UK) in 2004 since Castle's VHS versions became out of print in 2002.
VHS video titleYear of release /Cat. No.(VHS)Year of release /Cat. No.(DVD)EpisodesJimbo and the Jet-Set:The Royal Visitors14 June1999(CHV 2015)2004 (8228105)Jimbo and the Jet-Set:The Little Big Problem14 June1999(CHV 2016)2004 (8223728)
References
External links Toonhound – Jimbo and the Jet Set 80s Cartoons – Jimbo and the Jet Set 80sNostalgia.com – Jimbo and the Jet Set Jimbo and the Jet Set at ClassicKidsTV.co.uk