Torchy the Battery Boy

Torchy the Battery Boy (1956-1960)

EndedAnimation showChildren, Fantasy

Torchy is a battery-powered toy boy with a lamp in his hat, and an on-off switch on his chest. He lives with old Mr Bumbedrop and his straight-haired poodle Pom-Pom in a little cottage with a large garden that's always full of children. Torchy's lamp is magic. He can shine it away into the night and talk to people far away, like the toys who live in Topsy Turvy Land.Mr Bumbledrop has built Torchy his very own space rocket too, which can whisk him away to this amazing realm where the toys frolic in lollipop fields and cream buns grow on trees, and there are lots of exciting things to do and to discover in Frutown, if your battery doesn't run down...

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Scheduleevery Monday (15 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E13King Dithers Loses His CrownFeb 22, 1960
S01E12Torchy is StolenFeb 15, 1960
S01E11A Trick on Pom-PomFeb 8, 1960
S01E10A Bell for a Penny FarthingFeb 1, 1960
S01E09Bossy Boots is Taught a LessonJan 25, 1960
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Torchy the Battery Boy premiere?

Torchy the Battery Boy premiered on October 15, 1958.

Who created Torchy the Battery Boy?

Torchy the Battery Boy was created by Roberta Leigh.

What was the genre of Torchy the Battery Boy?

Torchy the Battery Boy was a children's television series, specifically a puppetry program.

What was the premise of Torchy the Battery Boy?

The show followed the adventures of a toy battery-powered boy named Torchy, who came to life in the playroom of a child named Max.

Who were some of the voice actors on Torchy the Battery Boy?

Some of the voice actors on Torchy the Battery Boy included Kenneth Connor, Vera Lynn, and Noel Coleman.

How many episodes were there in the series?

There were a total of 52 episodes in the series.

What was the format of Torchy the Battery Boy?

Torchy the Battery Boy was a black-and-white television series that ran for 15 minutes per episode.

What was the main antagonist in Torchy the Battery Boy?

The main antagonist in Torchy the Battery Boy was Mr. Bumbledrop, the evil toymaker who created Torchy.

Who were some of the other characters in Torchy the Battery Boy?

Other characters in the series included Max, Torchy's owner, and his toys such as the lift boy, a clockwork robot, and a monkey.

What was the most significant theme in Torchy the Battery Boy?

The most significant theme in Torchy the Battery Boy was friendship, as seen between Torchy and Max.

Did Torchy the Battery Boy ever receive any awards?

There is no record of Torchy the Battery Boy receiving any awards.

Was Torchy the Battery Boy broadcasted outside of the UK?

Yes, Torchy the Battery Boy was broadcasted in other countries, such as Australia.

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