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Bodger and Badger

Bodger and Badger is a BBC children's comedy programme which was first broadcast in 1989. It starred Andy Cunningham as Simon Bodger, who had a badly behaved companion, a talking badger with a love for mashed potato. The first series saw Bodger working at Troff's Nosherama, where his badger was unknown to the other characters. The second and third series were set in the Letsby Avenue Junior School (fans generally regard these as the best series; Bodger worked as the caretaker for the school and there was general antagonism between himself and the schoolkids - a large cast of children - and the headteachers Mrs Trout {'fish-face'} and later Mrs Bogart {'bogey'}). Later series featured Bodger moving to other jobs and began to feature less of Bodger, concentrating more on Badger and his friend Mousey. She was a not overly intelligent mouse, who unsurprisingly had a fondness for cheese.

All 9 series were produced between 1989 and 1999 which included 124 episodes. Bodger and Badger have also made appearances on the stage.

On October 13th, 2006, Bodger and Badger made an appearance at the University of Bath Student Union nightclub, Elements. During the performance, Badger revealed a habit of snorting mashed potato. Other than this lapse in character for Badger, the performance was well received and much fun was had by all in attendance.


Main characters

  • Bodger - see above
  • Badger - see above
  • Mousey - see above
  • Mr Kyle -he is midget
  • Mr Kyle's girl friend -he is 8
  • Mrs Dribelle - the poshly dressed businesswoman who Bodger rents his house from. She has a distinct dislike for animals and tries desperately to find Badger, so she can get Bodger chucked out. Is fond of cakes and biscuits and like to make lots of money from silly ideas. Also referred to as "Dribbley Bibbley" by Badger. She drives around in a car with the registration plate "DRIB 1".
  • Alec Smart - The sly and untrustworthy tennant of the apartment upstairs from Bodger's. Also has a dislike for badgers, especially when Badger messes up his garden. He was always thinking up schemes to make money, often tricking Mrs. Dribelle and Bodger in the process. Parents complained to the BBC when they criticised that Mr Smart was too perverted for a children's TV programme.
  • Vicky - Mrs Dribelle's niece. She was supposed to have been a Accountant, but Vicky had dreams of being part of a band. She and Badger got on very well as they both love Mashed Potatoes, and ended up going on tour with a travelling band.
  • Mr Tucknott - A trainee bank manager who stayed in Bodger's Hotel in Series 8
  • Mrs Bobbins - stayed in Bodger's Hotel in Series 8
  • Miss Peake - another guest of Bodger's Hotel, who was rather rude and often threated Bodger a lot.
  • Mr Wilson - another trainee bank manager, whp stayed in Bodger's Hotel in Series 9. Like most of the characters, he too despised Mashed Potatoes.
  • Mr Gripper - a short lived charecter from Series 9, who had a crush on Mrs Melly
  • Mrs Melly the bossy tourist information officer from series 9. Also called Smelly Melly as her name is Mrs S. Melly. She is highly suspicious that Bodger has something to hide. She also dislikes people having fun on her beach and will do anything to prevent anyone having fun.
  • Miss Piper - a short sighted bird watcher who was in only one episode. She is played by Hilda Braid, who also played Nana Moon in Eastenders.
  • Mrs Trout - see above.
  • China, a dog owned by Millie in series 8 and 9 who worked with Badger and Mousey to cause chaos with mashed potato around puddleford.
  • Millie, a milkwoman who is a friend of Bodger's in series 8 and 9. Helps out Bodger and Badger in numerous occasions, mainly allowing use of her Milkfloat to carry customers around, such as picking Mr Wilson up from the station. Owns the dog China.

Theme tune

Everybody knows, Badger loves...MASHED POTATO! He makes them into shapes and eats them every-day!

Bodger and Badger, Bodger and Badger. La, La, La, La-lah, La, La, La, La-lah

Bodger and Badger are never far away!

Credits

Cast

Theme tune sang by Tim Whalley, Simon Cross-Fancy and two other children.

Crew

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