1 9 8 9 (UK)
6 x 25 minute episodes
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