Humf
Humf is an animated children's television program featuring a "Furry thing" called Humf. It is currently broadcast in the UK on the Nick Junior channel available on Sky and Cable TV. The show centres around the title character and his daily life with his friends and family. The show is produced by King Rollo Films and Rubber Duck.[1] It is narrated by Caroline Quentin.[2]
Characters
Humf Humf is described as a "Furry Thing. He is short and round and purple and cuddly"[3] He is 3 years old. He lives in a first floor flat with his Mum and Dad. His best friends Wallace and Loon live in the flats above and below respectively.
Wallace Wallace is green and lives with his parents in the flat above Humf. He enjoys energetic games.
Loon Loon is a purple bird like creature who lives in the flat below Humf. She can't yet fly though.
Humf's Mum A blue furry thing.
Humf's Dad A red furry thing.
Wallace's Mum
Wallace's Dad
Loon's Mum
Uncle Hairy Humf's Uncle a recurring character who enjoys playing with Humf.
Flora Uncle Hairy's girlfriend
Places
The characters homes Most episodes will spend some time in one or another of the main characters flats.
The park Often episodes will spend some time in a local park which is walking distance from the flat and involves crossing a road to get there. The park has play equipment as well as a sand pit and green open spaces to run round in.
Typical Plot
In general plots are centred around Humf and his exploration of the world. An example would be when Humf and his friends go to the park and see litter on the floor. They discuss it and then start to pick it up and put it in the bin with increasing vigour. Humf's mum inturrupts when he goes to pick up a banana skin and explains that to be safe they should not attempt to pick up all litter as some is yucky.
Other Details
The series is aimed at pre school children and was created by Andrew Brenner who also created Angelina Ballerina and Maisy[4]