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'''''Tinga Tinga Tales''''' is a British, American and Kenyan children's television series, based on African folk tales and aimed at 4 to 6-year-olds. It was commissioned by the [[BBC]] for its [[CBeebies]] channel, and by [[Disney Channel]] for its [[Disney Junior]] block. Named after the [[Tingatinga (painting)|Tingatinga]] art from [[Tanzania]],<ref name=Guardian2012>{{cite web|last=Gibson|first=Owen|title=BBC to tell children why giraffes have long necks in Tinga Tinga Tales|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/jun/26/tingatinga?gusrc=rss&feed=media|work=http://www.theguardian.com/|accessdate=28 May 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114022839/http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/jun/26/tingatinga|archivedate=14 November 2012|date=26 June 2008}}</ref> ''Tinga Tinga Tales'' was produced in [[Nairobi]], Kenya by a studio of approximately 50 people.<ref name=Guardian2012 /> The music is produced by [[Kenya]]n singer-songwriter [[Eric Wainaina (musician)|Eric Wainaina]].<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2010/01_january/14/tinga4.shtml The BBC] on Tinga Tinga Tales: Music by Eric Wainaina.</ref> The series comprises 52 episodes.
'''''Tinga Tinga Tales''''' is a British, American and Kenyan children's television series, based on African folk tales and aimed at 4 to 6-year-olds. It was commissioned by the [[BBC]] for its [[CBeebies]] channel, and by [[Disney Channel]] for its [[Disney Junior]] block. Named after the [[Tingatinga (painting)|Tingatinga]] art from [[Tanzania]],<ref name=Guardian2012>{{cite web|last=Gibson|first=Owen|title=BBC to tell children why giraffes have long necks in Tinga Tinga Tales|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/jun/26/tingatinga?gusrc=rss&feed=media|work=http://www.theguardian.com/|accessdate=28 May 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114022839/http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/jun/26/tingatinga|archivedate=14 November 2012|date=26 June 2008}}</ref> ''Tinga Tinga Tales'' was produced in [[Nairobi]], Kenya by [[Homeboyz Animation]],<ref name=AnimationInsider2012>{{cite web|last=Bynum|first=Aaron H.|title=Africa Animation in 'Tinga Tinga Tales'|url=http://www.animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=2266|work=http://www.animationinsider.net|publisher=Animation Insider|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120223062034/http://www.animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=2266|archivedate=23 February 2012|date=20 November 2009}}</ref> a studio of approximately 50 people.<ref name=Guardian2012 /> The music is produced by [[Kenya]]n singer-songwriter [[Eric Wainaina (musician)|Eric Wainaina]].<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2010/01_january/14/tinga4.shtml The BBC] on Tinga Tinga Tales: Music by Eric Wainaina.</ref> The series comprises 52 episodes.


The series was first conceived by [[Claudia Lloyd]], head of animation at [[Tiger Aspect Productions]], while travelling through Africa. The first three episodes premiered on the BBC website in early February 2010. The distribution rights have been bought by [[Entertainment Rights]].<ref>[http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/media/article4218119.ece The Times] on Entertainment Rights</ref>
The series was first conceived by [[Claudia Lloyd]], head of animation at [[Tiger Aspect Productions]], while travelling through Africa. The first three episodes premiered on the BBC website in early February 2010. The distribution rights have been bought by [[Entertainment Rights]].<ref>[http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/media/article4218119.ece The Times] on Entertainment Rights</ref>

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Tinga Tinga Tales
Tinga Tinga Tales logo
GenreChildren's Television
StarringLenny Henry
Voices ofEugene Muchiri
Shaun Parkes
Johnnie Fiori
Lenny Henry
Patrice Naiambana
Miriam Margolyes
Theme music composerEric Wainaina: Aaron Rimbui
Opening theme"Tinga Tinga Tinga"
Country of originUnited Kingdom United States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Production companiesTiger Aspect Productions
DreamWorks Classics
Disney Junior Originals
Original release
NetworkCBeebies, Disney Junior, EBS & Minimax
Release2011 –
present

Tinga Tinga Tales is a British, American and Kenyan children's television series, based on African folk tales and aimed at 4 to 6-year-olds. It was commissioned by the BBC for its CBeebies channel, and by Disney Channel for its Disney Junior block. Named after the Tingatinga art from Tanzania,[1] Tinga Tinga Tales was produced in Nairobi, Kenya by Homeboyz Animation,[2] a studio of approximately 50 people.[1] The music is produced by Kenyan singer-songwriter Eric Wainaina.[3] The series comprises 52 episodes.

The series was first conceived by Claudia Lloyd, head of animation at Tiger Aspect Productions, while travelling through Africa. The first three episodes premiered on the BBC website in early February 2010. The distribution rights have been bought by Entertainment Rights.[4]

Synopsis

Tinga Tinga Tales is centered on various animated animals and employs music, dialogue, and colorful imagery to tell African folk tales about the origins of animals, and to answer questions such as, "why do monkeys swing in the trees and flamingos stand on one leg? Why do elephants trumpet and cocks crow?"[5]}}

Characters

Main characters

  • Red Monkey (voice by Eugene Muchiri/Geoffrey Curtin): He's the narrator for all episodes.
  • Elephant (voice by Lenny Henry): He has a tiny brain that makes noise when shook.
  • Lion (voice by Patrice Naiambana): He's well known as the king of Tinga Tinga since he found his roar.
  • Hippo (voice by Johnnie Fiori/possibly Whoopi Goldberg): She usually lives in the Tinga Tinga waterhole.
  • Tickbird (voice by Tameka Empson/Elizabeth Curtin): She became hippo's best friend ever since she beat her in a "sea drinking contest".[clarification needed]
  • Orange Monkey (voice by Ben Spybey): Obviously one of Red's brother.
  • Yellow Monkey (voice by Faraaz Meghani): The youngest monkey in Tinga Tinga.
  • Tortoise (voice by Shaun Parkes): The genius in Tinga Tinga and also Elephant's best friend.

African characters

  • Buffalo (voice by Lenny Henry)
  • Bat (voice by Prince Abura/Jules de Jongh)
  • Frog (voice by Wakanyote Njuguna)
  • Warthog (voice by Kennie Andrews)
  • Porcupine (voice by Catherine Wambua)
  • Crocodile (voice by Edward Kwach)
  • Chameleon (voice by Patrick Kayeki/Kerry Shale)
  • Hare (voice by Felix Dexter/John Guerrasio)
  • Vulture (voice by Felix Dexter/Lorelei King)
  • Giraffe (voice by Miriam Margolyes)
  • Lizard (voice by Junior Simpson)
  • Eagle (voice by Ninia Benjamin)
  • Mosquito (voice by Ninia Benjamin)
  • Bushbaby (voice by Bhumi Patel)
  • Cheetah (voice by Angelina Koinange/Sophie Okonedo)
  • Snake (voice by Johnny Daukes/Dan Russell)
  • Aardvark (voice by Johnny Daukes)
  • Puff Adder (voice by Johnny Daukes)
  • Jackal (voice by Terence Reis)
  • Rhinoceros (voice by Terence Reis)
  • Ants (voice by Terence Reis)
  • Wildebeests (voice by Terence Reis)
  • Zebra (voice by Eddie Kadi/Dan Russell)
  • Parrot (voice by Eddie Kadi)
  • Flamingo (voice by Flaminia Cinque)
  • Ostrich (voice by Janet Suzman)
  • Camel (voice by Paul Shearer)
  • Dragonfly (voice by Corine Onyango)
  • Leopard – Doña Croll
  • Hyena (voice by Stephen K Amos)
  • Millipede/Pediless (voice by Stephen K Amos)
  • Baboon (voice by Anton Rice)
  • Owl (voice by Meera Syal)
  • Guinea Fowl (voice by Rosemary Leach)
  • Mole (voice by Sophie Thompson)
  • Meerkat (voice by Morwenna Banks)
  • Hen (voice by Lindiwe Brown Mkhize)
  • Impala (voice by Claudia Lloyd)
  • Bees (voice by Claudia Lloyd)
  • Fish (voice by Claudia Lloyd)
  • Cricket (voice by Derek Griffiths)
  • Queen Bee (voice by Penelope Keith)
  • Chief Ant (voice by Peter King)
  • Lieutenant Ant (voice by Eric Wainaina)
  • Cubs (voice by Tracy Rabar, Mikayla Odera, Cullie Ruto)
  • Tinga Tinga Birds (voice by Atemi Oyungu, Muthoni Mburu)

North American characters

Asian characters

Ocean characters

  • Whale (voice by Ruth Madoc)
  • Crab (voice by Terence Reis)

Mysterious characters

Series 1 Episodes

Series 2 Episodes

  • 1 Why Ostrich Sticks Her Head in the Ground
  • 2 Why Camel Has A Hump
  • 3 Why Wildebeest Stampede
  • 4 Why Chameleon Changes Colour
  • 5 Why Leopard Has Spots
  • 6 Why Hyena Has Short Back Legs
  • 7 Why Ants Work Together
  • 8 Why Flea Jumps
  • 9 Why Hummingbird Hums
  • 10 Why Baboon has a Bare Bottom
  • 11 Why Bees Sting
  • 12 Why Peacock Struts
  • 13 Why Aardvark Has a Sticky Tongue
  • 14 Why Whale Spouts
  • 15 Why Parrot Can't Keep a Secret
  • 16 Why Bushbaby has Big Eyes
  • 17 Why Guinea Fowl has Dots
  • 18 Why Buffalo has Horns
  • 19 Why Puff Adder Sheds His Skin
  • 20 Why Eagle Rules the Skies
  • 21 Why Skunk Smells
  • 22 Why Cricket Chirrups
  • 23 Why Mole Lives Underground
  • 24 Why Squirrel Gathers Nuts
  • 25 Why Meerkat is Always on the Lookout
  • 26 Why Cheetah has Tears
  • 27 Why Crab is Always Snappy

Channels

Country Channel
Canada Canada TVO Kids
United States United States Disney Junior PBS Kids & Minimax
United Kingdom United Kingdom CBeebies
France France France 5
Portugal Portugal Canal Panda
Australia Australia ABC1, ABC2, ABC3
Republic of Ireland Ireland RTÉ Two
Italy Italy Rai YoYo
Poland Poland MiniMini
Hungary Hungary M2 & Minimax
Germany Germany KiKa [6]
Romania Romania TVR2 & Minimax

Sources

References

  1. ^ a b Gibson, Owen (26 June 2008). "BBC to tell children why giraffes have long necks in Tinga Tinga Tales". http://www.theguardian.com/. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 28 May 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)
  2. ^ Bynum, Aaron H. (20 November 2009). "Africa Animation in 'Tinga Tinga Tales'". http://www.animationinsider.net. Animation Insider. Archived from the original on 23 February 2012. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)
  3. ^ The BBC on Tinga Tinga Tales: Music by Eric Wainaina.
  4. ^ The Times on Entertainment Rights
  5. ^ "Tinga Tinga Tales". http://www.abc.net.au/. Retrieved 25 January 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)
  6. ^ http://www.fernsehserien.de/tinga-tinga-fabeln/sendetermine
  7. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00qnq64
  8. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00wfzx8


External links

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