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Chorlton and the Wheelies

1976·Show
40Episodes in3Seasons

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Chorlton and the Wheelies fingerprint

Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

  • Wholesome10
  • Hopefulness9
  • Wonder8

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Chorlton and the Wheelies is an animated children's television series that ran from September 1976 until June 1979 on British Television Channel. It followed the adventures of Chorlton, a fictional happiness dragon, in Wheelie World. Chorlton and the Wheelies was created by Cosgrove Hall for the ITV station Thames Television, and the eponymous lead character gets his name from the suburb of Manchester in which the Cosgrove Hall studio was based: the legend "Made in Chorlton-cum-Hardy" is found written on the inside of the egg from which he hatches in the very first episode of the series.
Classic Children's AnimationWhimsical FantasyCharacter-Driven AdventuresGentle HumorRetro AestheticsBritish AnimationNostalgic ComfortSimple NarrativesImaginative World-Building

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Is Chorlton and the Wheelies worth watching?

73
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Chorlton and the Wheelies have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 40 episodes of about 12 minutes each.

When did Chorlton and the Wheelies air?

It ran from 1976 to 1979 and has ended.

What language is Chorlton and the Wheelies in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Chorlton and the Wheelies?

2GBGG

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What tropes does Chorlton and the Wheelies use?

Dumb Is GoodToo Dumb to LiveOur Dragons Are DifferentPlanet of HatsSugar BowlWicked WitchSugar ApocalypseDisappeared DadVillain TeleportationBad Is Good and Good Is BadSinister SchnozBerserk Buttonand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Chorlton and the Wheelies, including Dumb Is Good, Too Dumb to Live, Our Dragons Are Different.