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Funnybones

1992·Show
12Episodes in1Season
69
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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and slapstick

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6

World

Family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure5
  • Dialogue Quality4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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

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About

Funnybones was a Welsh children's television series that was first aired in Welsh on S4C and in English on the BBC in 1992. It was based on the eponymous series of books by Janet and Allan Ahlberg which were illustrated by Andre Amstutz and focused on the adventures of a family of skeletons, sometimes known as the Funnybones. There was Big Funnybone, Little Funnybone, and Dog Funnybone. Each episode was 5 minutes in length. The voices were provided by popular comedian Griff Rhys Jones who also plays Moon Man, who serves as the narrator in the TV series.
Children's AnimationWhimsical ComedySkeleton FamilyClassic British Kids TVNostalgic CharmAbsurdist HumorSimple & SweetBedtime StoriesGentle Humor

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Is Funnybones worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Funnybones have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes of about 5 minutes each.

When did Funnybones air?

It ran from 1992 to 1992 and has ended.

What language is Funnybones in?

English

It was made in English.