6.9Is Rainbow worth watching?
68
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.9).
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GoodGoodWatch scoreSummary
Children's puppet programme featuring music and stories. Join George, Bungle, Zippy, and all their friends at the Rainbow House, always an exciting place to be.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Kids
Skip it if
- You want dark or edgy material
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for brutality, suspense or tears.
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Rainbow episodes
23 seasons · 1044 episodes
Episodes
- S1 E1 Shapes, 9.1
Cast
24 of 26 · most episodes first
Peter HawkinsZippy
Roger WalkerHimself
David CookHimself
Karl JohnsonHimself (singer)
Julian LittmanHimself (Singer)
John LeesonBungle
Hugh FraserHimself (Telltale member)
Matthew CorbettHimself
Roy SkeltonZippy / George (voice)
Freddy MarksHimself
Geoffrey HayesHimself
Jane TuckerHerself
Rod BurtonHimself
Barbara MitchellStoryteller
Sandra DickinsonHerself - Storyteller
Patsy RowlandsAuntie Patsy
Alfred MarksHimself
Bobby DavroHimself
Ernie WiseHimself
Sue DevaneyAuntie
Noel DysonMrs Jones
Sam KyddHimself
Lesley NunnerleyHerself
Crew
- Directors
- Michael Custance, John Darnell, John Woods
- Written by
- Stanley Bates, Geoffrey Hayes, Roy Skelton
- Produced by
- Pamela Lonsdale, Joe Boyer
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Facts
October 16, 1972 · March 6, 1992 · Ended
- First aired
- October 16, 1972
- Last aired
- March 6, 1992
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 23 seasons · 1044 episodes
- Genres
- Comedy, Kids
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
Tropes
Chuck Cunningham Syndrome, Aesop Amnesia, Pink Girl, Blue Boy +9
Q&A
6 questions, like "Is Rainbow worth watching?"
Questions about Rainbow
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Rainbow okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Rainbow?
348 h
About 348 hours: 1044 episodes in 23 seasons of about 20 minutes each, aired from 1972 to 1992.
Will Rainbow make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).
Can I half-watch Rainbow?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
What tropes does Rainbow use?
Chuck Cunningham SyndromeAesop AmnesiaPink Girl, Blue BoyFreudian TrioThe CameoCrossoverSpin-OffFun with HomophonesAcquired Situational NarcissismSubverted Kids' ShowCelebration MiscalculationThe Smurfette Principleand 24 more
TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Chuck Cunningham Syndrome, Aesop Amnesia, and Pink Girl, Blue Boy.