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'''''Sara and Hoppity''''' is a children's [[puppet]] television series, created and produced by [[Roberta Leigh]]. It was based on a series of four books written by Leigh and illustrated by Marion Wilson. Most of this series no longer exists in the archives, but the first episode and episode 46 are known to exist.
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'''''Sara and Hoppity''''' is a children's [[puppet]] television series, created and produced by [[Roberta Leigh]]. It was based on a series of four books written by Leigh and illustrated by [[Marion Wilson]]. Most of this series no longer exists in the archives, but the first episode is known to exist.


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The man accepts [[Sixpence (British coin)|six pence]]. Sara washes the dirty toy and her father finds it a new leg, but one a little bit shorter than the other. Miss Julie gives her clothes for him, and her mother gives Hoppity two shiny glass beads for eyes. Her mother cuts off a little of Sara's hair and puts it on the bald doll's head. Miss Julie also gives Sara an apron with a pocket big enough for Hoppity.
The man accepts [[Sixpence (British coin)|six pence]]. Sara washes the dirty toy and her father finds it a new leg, but one a little bit shorter than the other. Miss Julie gives her clothes for him, and her mother gives Hoppity two shiny glass beads for eyes. Her mother cuts off a little of Sara's hair and puts it on the bald doll's head. Miss Julie also gives Sara an apron with a pocket big enough for Hoppity.


When [[Wind-up toy|wound up]], the toy dances and sings annoying "Diddly dum, diddly dee" song, which Sara somehow understands. Being very naughty, Hoppity's ideas often lead Sara into trouble. For example, in the first episode, she cuts all the flowers from an expensive hat, belonging to her step aunt Matilda, to put in a vase on the dining table.
When [[Wind-up toy|wound up]], the toy dances and sings an annoying "Diddly dum, diddly dee" song, which Sara somehow understands. Being very naughty, Hoppity's ideas often lead Sara into trouble. For example, in the first episode, she cuts all the flowers from an expensive hat, belonging to her step aunt Matilda, to put in a vase on the dining table.


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110829012453/http://homepages.tesco.net/~space.patrol/SaraHoppity/SaraIsHome.htm Fan website] (archived 29-August-2011)
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110829012453/http://homepages.tesco.net/~space.patrol/SaraHoppity/SaraIsHome.htm Fan website] (archived 29-August-2011)
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* {{IMDb title|id=0310520}}


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Latest revision as of 00:51, 7 October 2024

Sara and Hoppity
Created byRoberta Leigh
Written byRoberta Leigh
Directed byArthur Provis
Bill Palmer (art)
ComposerRonald Hanmer
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes52 (1 unaired pilot)
Production
ProducerRoberta Leigh
Running time13 mins (approx)
Production companyP. P. Productions for Associated-Rediffusion
Original release
NetworkITV
Release27 February 1962 (1962-02-27) –
26 February 1963 (1963-02-26)

Sara and Hoppity is a children's puppet television series, created and produced by Roberta Leigh. It was based on a series of four books written by Leigh and illustrated by Marion Wilson. Most of this series no longer exists in the archives, but the first episode and episode 46 are known to exist.

Background

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The series ran from 27 February 1962 until 26 February 1963, with 52 episodes of about thirteen minutes. The copyright date on the first episode is 1960.[citation needed]

The show was produced by Roberta Leigh and directed by Arthur Provis. The art director was Bill Palmer, and the editor was Peter Saunders. The puppets were made by Jack Whitehead and operated by Jane Tyson, Jane Phillips and Michael Whitehead. Roberta Leigh wrote the screenplay, music and lyrics. The music was arranged by Ronald Hanmer and the show was made by P. P. Productions of Teddington for Roberta Leigh. Unlike some similar puppet shows of the time, the puppet strings were all but invisible.

Plot

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Sara Brown lives with her parents, above their "Toy Hospital" shop. In the first episode an old man brings in a broken toy, which he has found in a goblin ring, to sell. The toy, called "Hoppity", can sing and dance, but it is a "falling over dance" as the toy only has one leg. Her parents want nothing to do with the toy, but Miss Julie who lives up in the attic and makes clothes for all the toys, gives Sara the money to buy Hoppity.

The man accepts six pence. Sara washes the dirty toy and her father finds it a new leg, but one a little bit shorter than the other. Miss Julie gives her clothes for him, and her mother gives Hoppity two shiny glass beads for eyes. Her mother cuts off a little of Sara's hair and puts it on the bald doll's head. Miss Julie also gives Sara an apron with a pocket big enough for Hoppity.

When wound up, the toy dances and sings an annoying "Diddly dum, diddly dee" song, which Sara somehow understands. Being very naughty, Hoppity's ideas often lead Sara into trouble. For example, in the first episode, she cuts all the flowers from an expensive hat, belonging to her step aunt Matilda, to put in a vase on the dining table.

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