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| The Family Ness | |
| A CBBC Show | |
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| Genre | Animation |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of Series | 01 |
| No. of Episodes | 25 |
| Run Time | Unknown |
| Network | BBC One (CBBC) |
| Duration | 5 October 1984 – 25 March 1985 |
The Family-Ness is a Scottish cartoon series produced in 1983. It was first broadcast on BBC1 from 5 October 1984 to 5 April 1985, with repeats airing on CBeebies on BBC Two for a very short time in early 2002.
It was created by Peter Maddocks of Maddocks Cartoon Productions. Maddocks later went on to produce Penny Crayon and Jimbo and the Jet Set in a similar style.
Plot[]
Family-Ness was about the adventures of a family of Loch Ness Monsters and the MacTout family, particularly siblings Elspeth and Angus. The 'Nessies' could be called from the loch by the two children by means of their "thistle whistles". The children keep the Nessies' existence a secret from the world, especially from zany scientist Professor Dumkopf, who is determined to discover their existence.
The other characters around Loch Ness are much less willing to believe in their existence, especially Sergeant McFuzz who has become worn out by the constant reports of a Nessie, only to arrive too late to see anything. He doesn't even believe his own son, Willie, who is a mean spirited bully to Elspeth and Angus.
Two other characters that appear in this series are the Mayor and Mayoress, who never suspect the existence of Nessies, even when one is right in front of them. Though this is a mistake in storytelling, as Scotland has no Mayors.
The Family Ness today[]
The Family Ness has had an enduring popularity after its initial broadcast and is fondly remembered due its interesting character designs and plethora of merchandise. This included a song "You'll Never Find a Nessie in the Zoo", which while not successful is still remembered well.
External Links[]
- The Family-Ness on Wikipedia