Puffin Rock
| Puffin Rock | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Children's television series |
| Created by | Lily Bernard Tomm Moore Paul Young |
| Directed by | Maurice Joyce |
| Voices of | Oona – Kate McCafferty Baba – Sally McDaid Mossy – Darragh Gargan Mama – Geraldine Cole Papa – Brian McMonagle Mama (Singing) - Denise Donaghy Otto – Brenn Doherty Silky – Laura McCallan May – Anna McDaid Flynne – Orna Canning Bernie – Jim Craig Pip & Pop - Caitlin McGuinness |
| Narrated by | Chris O'Dowd |
| Country of origin | Republic of Ireland |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 39 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Gerry Shirren Fionnuala Deane Francesca Dow |
| Producers | Paul Young Laura Campbell John McDaid |
| Editor | Alan Slattery |
| Running time | 7 minutes |
| Production companies | Cartoon Saloon Dog Ears Penguin Random House[1] |
| Original release | |
| Network | RTÉjr (Ireland) Nick Jr. (UK) Netflix (US) |
| Release | 12 January 2015 – present |
Puffin Rock is an Irish[2] children's television series originally airing on RTÉjr in Ireland, Nick Jr. in the United Kingdom, and Netflix in the United States. The programme is narrated by Chris O'Dowd.[3] The series premiered on 12 January 2015.[4]
Plot
Narrated by Chris O’Dowd, Puffin Rock follows the adventures of a family of puffins who live on a beautiful Irish island. Oona is a smart young puffling, eager to learn and explore. She shares her funny escapades on Puffin Rock, with her sweet little brother, Baba and all their friends.
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
The first season began airing on RTE Jr on January 12th 2015. The Second season is still in production.
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.
- 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.
External links
References
- ^ "Northern Ireland's Puffin Rock". Culture Northern Ireland. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ^ "Cartoon Saloon's 'Puffin Rock' Lands on Nick Jr". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ^ "Chris O'Dowd". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
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{{cite web}}: Empty citation (help) - ^ "Kate McCafferty". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ^ "Sally McDaid". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ^ "Darragh Gargan". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ^ "Anna McDaid". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ^ "Laura McCallan". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ^ "Brenn Doherty". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
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