The Perishers

The Perishers (1979)

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"The Perishers" is a cartoon series produced by Bill Melendez Productions and FilmFair. BBC1 transmitted it in 1979. The series is based on Maurice Dodd's long-running comic strip, The Perishers.

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E20The Inch-thick Ketchup SandwichMay 4, 1979
S01E19The Eye Balls in the SkyMay 2, 1979
S01E18The Rehabilitation of BH (Calcutta) FailedMay 1, 1979
S01E17Bone ChampionsApr 27, 1979
S01E16Well Blow Me DownApr 25, 1979
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was The Perishers about?

The Perishers was an animated series about a little boy named Wellington and his dog Boot.

What was the name of Wellington's friend in The Perishers?

Wellington's friend in The Perishers was called Marlon.

Who was the primary antagonist in The Perishers?

The primary antagonist in The Perishers was a cat named Maisie.

Who were the creators of The Perishers?

The creators of The Perishers were Maurice Dodd and Dennis Collins.

What was the name of Wellington's sister in The Perishers?

Wellington's sister in The Perishers was called Edwina.

What kind of dog was Boot in The Perishers?

Boot, Wellington's dog in The Perishers, was a mongrel.

What was the name of the police officer in The Perishers?

The police officer in The Perishers was called Sergeant Slipper.

What was the name of Marlon's dog in The Perishers?

Marlon's dog in The Perishers was called Jaws.

What was the name of Wellington's school in The Perishers?

Wellington's school in The Perishers was called St. Frankenstein's.

Who narrated The Perishers?

The Perishers was narrated by Johnny Morris.

What was the format of The Perishers?

The Perishers was a 5-minute series of animated shorts.

Who provided the music for The Perishers?

The music for The Perishers was composed by Bryan Daly.

What was the original network for The Perishers?

The original network for The Perishers was ITV.

How many episodes were produced for The Perishers?

A total of 105 episodes were produced for The Perishers.

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