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'''Piggley Winks'''
#REDIRECT [[Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks]]
voiced by actress [[Maile Flanagan]], aged 8 from the tv show [[Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks]].
about Piggley
The spirited eight year-old pig is the hero and the unofficial leader of the youngsters in and around the village of Tara. He's a spunky, creative, imaginative rascal, with a streak of mischief running through his veins and a definite gift of the gab. His Favourite activity is going on adventures with his two best friends, Ferny the Bull and Dannan the Duck.

If there's a simple, straight-forward way of doing something...it's of no interest to Piggley. He prefers to uncover the mysteries in everyday life, explore the outer reaches of imagination, and cook up exciting new schemes.

== Friends: ==

== Ferny Toro ==

Ferny's enthusiasm for new experiences and his deep admiration for Piggley make him a loyal, eager, trustworthy and devoted friend. He's an innocent, strong, loyal, fun-loving eight year-old, who is cautious but curious. He likes speaking Spanish with his dad, Don Toro, and enjoys making up his own songs . Ferny sees the good in everyone and everything.


== Dannan O'Mallard ==

The level head in this wildly energetic world, Dannan is one sensible and down-to-earth duck. However, when push comes to shove, the pluck in this duck surfaces and she will bravely rush in to assist her friends. Pragmatic, smart and courageous, Dannan can be stubborn and logical to a fault-but she's also a sucker for romantic songs, and loves nothing more than being with her friends and dislikes nothing more than being left out.

== Wiley The Sheep ==

A legend in his own mind, Wiley was imported from America to join Raloo Farm. He's much more hip and aware than any of the sheep around him, and tries every trick in the book to get the flock to loosen up a little-sing, dance, anything besides standing around chewing grass all the time, following along like, well, sheep! But here's Wiley's little secret: though he sometimes gets exasperated with his sheepish followers, he hides a soft spot for them under his wise-guy exterior.
== Molly Winks ==
Piggley's independent, plucky, adorable five year-old sister, Molly is always ready at a moment's notice to get in there and play with the big kids. In fact, she's annoyed that she's not old enough to go to school yet. When the other kids aren't around, Molly is content to amuse herself using her own world of imagination.

== Mr. Winks ==

Piggley's dad loves being a farmer, even though it's not always an easy life. Piggley gets his gift for storytelling from his dad, who knows plenty of myths and legends, and has a creative streak of his own - especially when it comes to getting Piggley to do his chores.

== Mrs. Winks ==

The earthy, no-nonsense mother of Piggley and Molly, she also has a twinkle in her eye. She enjoys cooking for her family (especially corned beef, cabbage and apple pie), but isn't too pleased when Piggley and his friends sneak off with the fresh pie she just baked! Fortunately, she appreciates Piggley's imagination, and is always loving and supportive.

== Don Toro ==

Ferny's single dad, a native of Spain, is the blacksmith in the village of Tara. Strong, sensitive and warm-hearted, he's also a good source of wisdom and advice in times of need.
== Mr. Hornsby ==

Piggley, Dannan and Ferny's schoolteacher is a tall, thin goat with glasses. He holds high expectations for his students and cares very much about each child in his classroom.

== Miss Nanny ==

The local shopkeeper and music teacher is a kind and generous goat of a certain age - but behind that "old lady" face is a wannabe rock-n-roll star! Just goes to show, you can't judge by appearances.


== Fergal O'Hopper ==

A bunny friend of Piggley, Ferny and Dannan's, Fergal hates being the smallest one in the class - but his artistic talent is bigger than life.


== Hector MacBadger ==

Another schoolmate, Hector isn't a bad badger, but sometimes he has an odd way of showing his friendship - like tricking the friends into giving up their lunches by pretending to be a troll.


== Millie Pelly ==
A pretty little piglet, Millie is the object of Ferny's affection - and guess what? She likes him, too.


== Katrina Farrell ==
Outgoing and athletic Katrina is Millie's best friend. Katrina is outspoken and expects others to be as honest and forthright as herself.

== Grandpa Piggley ==

A masterful storyteller with a great sense of adventure, Grandpa is a warm and loving grandfather who still retains much of the rascally quality of his youth. He loves to spin good tales, particularly those about his adventurous childhood back on Raloo Farm. Although Grandpa Piggley may embellish a bit, his stories have a strong core of universal truth about them.

== Sean & Seamus ==

Grandpa Piggley's eight year-old twin grandsons may not be alike in every way, but they do have two big things in common: they both love listening to their grandfather's stories - and they both love to tease their older sister Meg!


== Meg ==
The long-suffering big sister of Sean and Seamus, she loves roller-blading and dance music and hearing Grandpa Piggley's stories. Though the twins drive her to distraction, she doesn't mind teasing them back .

== Mum ==
Grandpa Piggley's daughter and loving parent to the twins and Meg, she's a product of her time - stressed and a bit frazzled. Her marital status is intentionally left undeclared so that she can be perceived in any role: married, divorced, single.

== episodes: ==

Pie Filling #101 [TV-Y]
Piggley, Ferny, Dannan, and Molly eat one of Mrs. Winks' fresh-baked pies—even though she had told them not to—and then try to bake a replacement before she finds out. After much hard work and a run-in with a feisty goat, they realize that a simple apology might have been easier and wiser.
The Salmon of Knowledge #102 [TV-Y]
A big test is coming up in school, and Ferny and Dannan buckle down to study. But Piggley doesn't want to give up his weekend, so he decides to try to catch the legendary "Salmon of Knowledge," an all-knowing fish that can help him ace the exam.
Ferny Is a Bug #103 [TV-Y]
Piggley's father tells an old Irish tale about fairies disguising themselves as bugs and playing tricks on anyone who harms them. Then Ferny accidentally smacks a flying beetle, and Piggley and Dannan are convinced that fairies have turned him into a bug himself. Piggley works on keeping "Ferny" the insect safe, and Dannan hits the books to try to find a cure.
The Case of Big Sty #104 [TV-Y]
A favorite radio program, Piggley Trotter, Private Eye, inspires Piggley, Ferny, and Dannan to spend many imaginative and adventurous afternoons playing detective. One day, they work together to solve an unusual mystery: the case of "what a teacher does on his day off."
All Night Long #105 [TV-Y]
Piggley and his friends want to go along on Mr. Winks' fishing trip, but Dad doesn't think they're ready. So they set out to prove otherwise by doing chores around the farm and by demonstrating what excellent fishermen they will be.
Picture Perfect #106 [TV-Y]
Piggley accidentally embarrasses Ferny by taking a photo of him with his pants ripped. He promises not to show it to anyone, but the photo gets away from him, and everyone at school sees it. Piggley says he's sorry, but Ferny has trouble accepting his apology.
Teacher Creature #107 [TV-Y]
Piggley's teacher, Mr. Hornsby, is coming to his house for supper. Convinced that Hornsby is going to "grade" the Winks family, Piggley and his pals hatch a plan to make sure they pass.
Molly's Dolly #108 [TV-Y]
A series of odd circumstances convinces Piggley that Molly's new doll is really a leprechaun in disguise. So he enlists his friends to help him prove his theory by catching the leprechaun at his own game.
Song of the Banshee #109 [TV-Y]
Piggley decides that the strange noise coming from the barn is the "song of the banshee," which frightens Dannan more than she wants to admit. When she finally confesses her fear to her friends, they search for the source of the noise—and get a surprise.
The Dragon's Egg #110 [TV-Y]
Piggley, Ferny, and Dannan rescue an errant egg. Convinced that it's a dragon's egg, they keep it safe and warm until it hatches. But when the creature inside emerges, they get a surprise—and the real work begins.
The Cat Came Back ... and Back #111 [TV-Y]
Sweet Shop owner Miss Nanny offers a reward for the return of her lost cat, and Piggley and friends leap at the opportunity. Catching a cat with a mind of her own turns out to be quite a challenging task.
Good Neighbors #112 [TV-Y]
After listening to a spooky radio program, Piggley and friends convince themselves that the young boy whose family just moved into the neighborhood is actually a mad scientist.
Rock Around the Cluck #113 [TV-Y]
Piggley is so excited about learning to play rock 'n' roll that he's even going to school on Saturdays for guitar lessons. But he has a crisis of confidence during his first public performance, and Ferny and Dannan come to the rescue.
Donkeys Into Racehorses #114 [TV-Y]
When Mr. Hornsby asks the class to think about the expression "You can't make a racehorse out of a donkey," Piggley takes it as a challenge and sets out to change his own donkey, Finnegan, into a racehorse.
Fir Not #115 [TV-Y]
While trying to track down a fir darrig—a particularly mischievous leprechaun—the kids accidentally break a window and decide to blame it on the creature. Soon it begins to appear that the fir darrig is taking revenge on them for giving him the blame—or is it just their guilty consciences acting up?
The Legend of Raloo #116 [TV-Y]
The kids learn about their Irish heritage. Unfortunately, Ferny's Spanish background puts him on the opposite side from his friends in the game that follows.
Sheep About Town #117 [TV-Y]
When Piggley is put in charge of the sheep, his overly enthusiastic approach upsets them and causes Wiley to run away. Piggley must then use his ingenuity and understanding to bring all the sheep home.
Treasure Hunt #118 [TV-Y]
While following a "treasure map" planted by Mr. Winks, Piggley and friends accomplish their chores without realizing they're actually working.
Milk Melodrama #119 [TV-Y]
Dad is worried about the farm's poor milk sales, so Piggley launches a creative campaign to improve business.
New Best Friends #120 [TV-Y]
Piggley and his best friends Ferny and Dannan are apprehensive about working on a school project with classmates they don't know very well.
No Girls Allowed #121 [TV-Y]
Piggley and Ferny join a boys-only storytelling club and learn that it's no fun when Dannan is excluded.
For Whom the Bell Trolls #122 [TV-Y]
Hector plays a "joke" that Piggley and the others don't think is so funny, so they use their ingenuity to turn the tables and teach him a lesson.
Extra! Extra! #123 [TV-Y]
The kids are supposed to be writing newspaper stories, but Piggley and Ferny make up exciting adventure stories instead. Dannan sticks to the truth and discovers how powerful it can be.
Ferny Gets a Crush #124 [TV-Y]
Piggley and Dannan think they know best how to help a lovestruck Ferny get the attention of a girl. But in the end, Ferny learns that he's really much better off trusting his own feelings and instincts.
My Right Arm #125 [TV-Y]
Ferny and Dannan help Piggley overcome a broken arm to win the ball toss contest at the annual school fair.
Lucky U #126 [TV-Y]
Piggley, Dannan, and Ferny set out to test three legends about lucky horseshoes in order to find the real story behind the one Mr. Hornsby has hung on the schoolhouse door.
Ferny Wears the Star #127 [TV-Y]
Ferny gets the chance to be the leader in a game of cowboys, and Piggley is put in the unusual position of being a follower. But Ferny doesn't play cowboys Piggley's way, and Piggley loses interest and goes home. Then Mr. Winks convinces him to give Ferny's way another chance.
Molly Had a Little Lamb #128 [TV-Y]
To prove how grown up she is, Molly persuades her parents to let her take care of an adorable little lamb. But when Molly can't say "no" to her new charge, he starts causing chaos on the farm, in the house, and even at school.
Trial and Error #129 [TV-Y]
Dannan's school bag is chewed to pieces, and Finnegan the donkey is the prime suspect. But when the kids hold a "trial" in the barn, the outcome surprises them.
Rain, Rain, Go Away #130 [TV-Y]
While his parents are busy repairing a fence, Piggley must keep Molly entertained. He quickly realizes that what's fun for him isn't necessarily fun for Molly, but he uses his ingenuity to come up with some great games they can both enjoy.
A Touch of Spain #131 [TV-Y]
Believing that Don Toro and Ferny are about to move back to Spain, the villagers of Tara throw them a special fiesta complete with Spanish music, dancing, food, and even fireworks. Then they discover that Don Toro had only been planning a weekend trip to Dublin.
Dannan's American Cousin #132 [TV-Y]
Dannan is excited when her cousin, Gaddie, comes to visit from the United States. But when Ferny and Piggley start paying more attention to the guest than to her, she has to deal with an attack of jealousy.
Waking Thor #133 [TV-Y]
Ferny's pet fish, Thor, dies, and Ferny is having a lot of trouble getting past his sadness. The townsfolk pitch in and hold a wake for Thor to help Ferny talk about and share his feelings.
Father's Day #134 [TV-Y]
Piggley gets creative while helping with the chores, and his father thinks he is playing instead of working. But in the end, Piggley helps his overworked father rediscover his own sense of play.
Growing Pains #135 [TV-Y]
Upset about his parents' rules, Piggley wishes he were a grown-up. But when Dad's sprained ankle puts Piggley in charge of the farm for a day, he learns that being a grown-up is a lot harder than it looks.
Dannan Does a Jig #136 [TV-Y]
Piggley is told that he's too young to listen to his parents' science fiction radio show but decides to eavesdrop anyway—and then has a strange and scary dream about cabbage creatures.
Searching for a Shamrock #137 [TV-Y]
Grandpa is feeling a little blue on his birthday, so his young grandpigs decide to try to cheer him up by telling the great storyteller a few stories of their own describing how life would be if they were in Tara.
Wish Upon a Story (Part 1) #138 [TV-Y]
Grandmother O'Mallard teaches the class to dance, and Dannan is an enthusiastic student. But then Dannan becomes convinced that she isn't very good and doesn't want to dance anymore.
Wish Upon a Story (Part 2) #139 [TV-Y]
Uncle Ferny arrives from Ireland with a special birthday gift for Grandpa Piggley: the original Raloo Rocket. As the two old friends repair the beloved wagon, they recall its origins through song, written word, and fanciful storytelling.
The Creepy Cabbages of County Galway #140 [TV-Y]
Piggley and friends borrow—and then misplace—a special wooden shamrock from Mr. Hornsby. Following advice from Don Toro, they retrace their steps to find it, starting from the last place they saw it.
The Monkey #202 [TV-Y]
When they come upon a monkey who escaped from a traveling circus, Piggley and friends believe they've found an elusive "Irish gorilla" and set out to trap him.
Judging a Book #203 [TV-Y]
When Meg is going to watch a DVD rather than read the book it's based on, Grandpa recalls the first time he ever got a book without pictures. As young Piggley reads the story, he imagines himself as the book's hero, Finn McCoul.
Return of the Raloo Rockers #204 [TV-Y]
The Raloo Rockers want to go to Dublin to audition for Uncle Buck's Variety Express. But first they'll have to earn the money to pay their way.
How Much Is That Dragon? #205 [TV-Y]
Captain Cumara promises Ferny a new pet, but he doesn't say what kind, so Piggley and the guys try to figure it out.
The Gift #207 [TV-Y]
Piggley's father can't afford the new sled he wants for his birthday. But the present he does get shows Piggley that the best gifts are those from the heart.
Hector's Hero #208 [TV-Y]
After Dannan saves Hector from a mild mishap, a grateful but obnoxious Hector just won't leave her alone, no matter what she says.
The World According to Molly #211 [TV-Y]
Grown-up Aunt Molly, and drawings by 5-year old Molly, give a different perspective to Grandpa's stories, and reveal the strong influence Piggley had on his younger sister.

== Raloo & Tara ==


Each episode of Jakers! is set in two distinct places and times: The most significant location, and the heart of the show, is Raloo Farm in the rural Irish village of Tara in the 1950s. Here, young Piggley Winks and his friends have all kinds of adventures (and the occasional misadventure!)-and in the process, they learn the important lessons of life.

The beginning and end of each episode take place in a modern-day intergenerational household where Piggley Winks-now "Grandpa Piggley"-Lives with his daughter, granddaughter and twin grandsons in a bustling American city. As Grandpa Piggley tells the stories of his youth to his young "grandpigs," he transports everyone back to his childhood home on Raloo Farm
Raloo & Tara
In the serene Irish countryside of long ago, on a small farm in a peaceful village, it's amazing what escapades a young pig and his friends can get up to! Raloo Farm is home to the Winks family, and the secure base from which eight-year-old Piggley Winks launches his voyages of imagination.

The farm's big wooden barn and its haylofts are the perfect setting for playing explorers or following a treasure map designed by Mr. Winks (who manages to get the trio to do a few chores in the bargain). Mrs. Winks' kitchen sets the stage for a lesson in honesty when Piggley, Ferny and Dannan can't resist eating a just-baked apple pie. The fields and streams house fantastical creatures, real and imaginary. Even a flock of seemingly docile sheep can demonstrate some pretty wacky behavior-especially when led by Wiley, the American transplant with a baa-ad attitude.

The neighbors, shopkeepers, schoolteachers and fellow students in the picturesque village of Tara play important roles in the Lives of Piggley and company. Whether they're dispensing helpful advice, enlisting the trio's help in looking for a lost cat, or-in the case of Hector, the school bully-providing an example of how not to behave, the villagers help shape Piggley's world, and supply the memories he'll carry with him for decades to come.
Many years later, Grandpa Piggley Lives in quite a different setting. He shares an American home in the big city with his hard-working daughter and his three energetic, occasionally bickering, thoroughly contemporary grandchildren. As in most any modern American household, life is a bit chaotic! Because Mom has to work, Grandpa Piggley is a central figure in the raising of his "grandpigs". These are youngsters who have never seen a farm, milked a cow, or considered life without television or electronic toys. They often need a little guidance from Grandpa in understanding how the world works-and in how to use their imaginations.
== help children get the most from Jakers! ==
by:
Playing some of the Jakers! Interactive Games!
Using specific events in some of the shows to launch play-acting activities which help children think creatively about everyday situations.
Inviting children to participate in some artistically and socially creative activities.
Encouraging children to talk about the programs and relate them to their own experience.
Talking about the characters and their adventures.
Reading stories that are about some of the same themes presented in the programs.
== What does "Jakers!" mean? ==

"Jakers!" is based on an Irish expression and means "wow!" or "amazing!" - Piggley, Dannan, and Ferny use it to express their delight when they discover something on their adventures


==External links==
* [http://pbskids.org/jakers PBS Kids' official website for Jakers!]
* [http://www.jakers.co.uk Official UK website for Jakers!]
* [http://www.entara.co.uk Entara: Owners of the Jakers! License]
* [http://imdb.com/title/tt0381772/ IMDb: Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks]
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