This madcap children’s series – spun off from an episode of Dramarama– starred ex-Goodies star Bill Oddie, who also co-wrote the series with his wife, Laura Beaumont.
Oddie played William, a toymaker and reformed meanie who used to ignore his own children and rip off other people’s.
But he changed his ways and set up the Bubblegum Brigade – comprising William’s four mixed-up children – Jinx (Flora Fenton), Bunny (Michelle Moore), Fuddle (James Hyden) and Alph (Ian Kirkby) – who had pledged to mend broken hearts and help children in distress.
Their chaotic attempts to do good were assisted by the amazing robot-cum-computer, WALLI (William’s Absolutely Ludicrous Looking Invention).
The brigade were looked after by Auntie Doodah (Veronica Clifford).
The six-part series was produced by HTV West for ITV and filmed in Bristol.
William
Bill Oddie Jinx
Flora Fenton Bunny
Michelle Moore Fuddle
James Hyden Alph
Ian Kirkby Auntie Doodah
Veronica Clifford
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But he changed his ways and set up the Bubblegum Brigade – comprising William’s four mixed-up children – Jinx (Flora Fenton), Bunny (Michelle Moore), Fuddle (James Hyden) and Alph (Ian Kirkby) – who had pledged to mend broken hearts and help children in distress.
