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Bertha

1985·Show
13Episodes in1Season
74
GoodGoodWatch score

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Striking style, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle3
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Character Depth5

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

Family Movie NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Bertha is a British stop motion-animated children's television series about a factory machine of that name, comprising 13 episodes that aired from 1985 to 1986. Other major characters in the series were Mr Willmake, Mr Sprott and Tracy. All the characters were designed by Ivor Wood, and the series was produced by his company, Woodland Animations. It was broadcast on BBC Television. A series of six storybooks based on Bertha was published by André Deutsch at the same time as the series was broadcast. They were adapted by Eric Charles and illustrated by Steve Augarde, who was also responsible for the artwork and music in the children's series Bump.
Children's AnimationStop-Motion ClassicWholesome & GentleIndustrial SettingProblem-Solving FocusCharacter-DrivenNostalgic British TVSimple CharmsMechanical Themes

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Is Bertha worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Bertha have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 13 episodes of about 15 minutes each.

When did Bertha air?

It ran from 1985 to 1986 and has ended.

What language is Bertha in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Bertha?

2GBGG

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What tropes does Bertha use?

Cute MachinesWaving Signs AroundHyper-Competent SidekickNo AntagonistNo Celebrities Were HarmedBungling InventorEek, a Mouse!!Women Are WiserViolent GlaswegianTitle DropPunny NameGrumpy Old Manand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Bertha, including Cute Machines, Waving Signs Around, Hyper-Competent Sidekick.