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Puffin Rock
GenreChildren's television series
Created byJohn McDaid
Directed byJeremy Purcell
Voices ofKate McCafferty
Sally McDaid
Darragh Gargan
Anna McDaid
Laura McCallan
Brenn Doherty
Narrated byChris O'Dowd
Country of originRepublic of Ireland / Northern Ireland
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes39
Production
Executive producersFionnuala Deane
Francesca Dow
ProducerLaura Campbell
EditorAlan Slattery
Running time7 minutes
Production companiesCartoon Saloon
Dog Ears
Penguin Random House[1]
Original release
NetworkRTÉjr (Ireland)
Nick Jr. (UK)
Release18 May 2015 –
present

Puffin Rock is an Irish[2] children's television series originally airing on RTÉjr in Ireland and Nick Jr. in the United Kingdom. The programme is narrated by Chris O'Dowd.[3] The series premiered on 18 May 2015.[4]

Plot

Set on a fictional island on the Irish coast, the series follows a young puffin named Oona and her brother Baba as they explore their world.

Characters

  • Oona (voiced by Kate McCafferty[5]) - A female puffling and the protagonist of the series. She is preschool-aged and treats every day as a new opportunity.
  • Baba (voiced by Sally McDaid[6]) - Oona's younger brother. He is easily distracted and can be slightly clumsy at times.
  • Mossy (voiced by Darragh Gargan[7]) - Oona's best friend, a brown pygmy shrew. He lives in a tree stump on the island and is usually focused on food.
  • May (voiced by Anna McDaid[8]) - An energetic rabbit who lives in a burrow on the island. She is very competitive and regularly challenges Oona to races.
  • Silky (voiced by Laura McCallan[9]) - A grey-coloured seal pup who lives in a nearby lagoon. She comes along with Oona and Baba on their underwater adventures.
  • Otto (voiced by Brenn Doherty[10]) - A green owl who normally appears slightly uncoordinated. He is an expert flier and shares flying tips with Oona.

Episodes

Two series have been produced, the first of which began airing on Nick Jr. on 18 May 2015.

List

Series 1

  • Puffin Practice - Oona tries to teach her brother Baba how to act like a grown-up puffin.
  • The Mystery Egg - Oona, Baba and Mossy must help an egg find its parents.
  • To See the Moon - Oona wants to stay up late to see a super moon.
  • The Shiny Shell - A shell that Baba finds attracts seagulls.
  • Friendly Flynne - Flynne the fox tries to prove that she is nice.
  • A Feather Bed - Oona and Baba find bedding for the Puffins' burrow.
  • Beach Rescue - A baby seagull gets trapped in fishing line.
  • Lost Berries - Mossy needs to collect berries for the Shrew Crew.
  • Night Lights - Oona makes a trip to the sea at night.
  • Pond Life - Oona has to keep Baba clean.
  • Bird Detective - Oona learns about seagulls' behaviour.
  • Bernie's Shell - Oona and Silky find Bernie a new shell.
  • Hop, Skip and Bump - May teaches Oona how to hop "like the experts."
  • Bouncing Back - Oona and Silky have trouble finding a game that they both enjoy.
  • A Noisy Neighbour - A noisy starling bird keeps Oona awake.
  • Stormy Weather - During a storm, Oona and Baba are stuck on a cliff.
  • Rock Music - Oona practices singing with her mother.
  • Baba's Adventure - Baba finds his way home, with the help of his friends.
  • The Burrow Race - Oona and May race each other to discover who is fastest.
  • Silky's Slide - After a storm, Silky is left stranded at sea.

Series 2

  • Ruffled Feathers - Oona, Baba and Otto search for a white egret.
  • Finding Bernie - Oona and Silky help Bernie get home safely.
  • The Foggy Day - Mossy and the Shrew Crew help Oona and Baba find their way home in the fog.
  • Run, Flap, Fly - Oona learns a new skill.
  • Follow the Puffin - Oona is put in charge of the Shrew Crew.
  • Spot the Puffin - Oona feels self-conscious about her multicoloured beak.
  • The Sad Whale - Oona and Silky must find a whale's family.
  • The Fast Day - Oona and Baba try to keep up with a speedy moth.
  • Baba's Friend - Baba befriends a green caterpillar.
  • Flying High - Oona and Otto practice flying.
  • Silky's Seahorses - Silky finds seahorses in the rock pool.
  • Keeping Cosy - Mossy learns how to keep warm on a cold day.
  • Baba's Picnic - Baba and Mossy set up a picnic for their friends.
  • Cave Camping - The Puffin family visits an underwater cave.
  • The Empty Shell - The red crabs are put in danger.
  • Three's a Crowd - Pip feels left out of Baba and Pop's activities.
  • Mossy Goes Solo - Mossy leaves the Shrew Crew.
  • Flooded Burrow - The Puffins must stay with May after their burrow floods.
  • Daytime Sleepover - Oona and Baba sleep over at Otto's.

References

  1. ^ "Northern Ireland's Puffin Rock". Culture Northern Ireland. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  2. ^ "Cartoon Saloon's 'Puffin Rock' Lands on Nick Jr". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  3. ^ "Chris O'Dowd". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  4. ^ "New Kids Show Puffin Rock Heads To Nick Jr". Skwigly Animation Magazine. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  5. ^ "Kate McCafferty". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  6. ^ "Sally McDaid". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  7. ^ "Darragh Gargan". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  8. ^ "Anna McDaid". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  9. ^ "Laura McCallan". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  10. ^ "Brenn Doherty". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
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