Puffin Rock
| Puffin Rock | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Children's television series |
| Created by |
Lily Bernard Tomm Moore Paul Young |
| Written by |
Sara Daddy Davey Moore Rachel Dawson Chris Baugh Denise Cassar |
| Directed by | Maurice Joyce |
| Voices of |
Kate McCafferty Sally McDaid Darragh Gargan Anna McDaid Laura McCallan Brenn Doherty |
| Narrated by | Chris O'Dowd |
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 (78 as of 2016) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Gerry Shirren Fionnuala Deane Francesca Dow |
| Producer(s) |
Paul Young Laura Campbell John McDaid |
| Editor(s) | Alan Slattery |
| Running time | 7 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
Cartoon Saloon Dog Ears Penguin Random House[1] |
| Release | |
| Original network | RTÉjr |
| Original release | 12 January 2015 – present |
Puffin Rock is an Irish[2] children's television series originally airing on RTÉjr in Ireland, Nick Jr. and Tiny Pop in the United Kingdom and Nick Jr. in Italy, ABC Kids in Australia,[3] and Netflix in Ireland, the United States, Canada, Latin America, the Benelux countries, UK, France and Germany.[4] The programme is narrated by Chris O'Dowd.[5] The series premiered on 12 January 2015.
Plot
Set on a fictional island on the Irish coast, the series follows a young puffin named Oona and her little brother Baba as they explore their world.
Characters
- Oona (voiced by Kate McCafferty[6]) - A female puffin and the protagonist of the series. She is preschool-aged and treats every day as a new opportunity.
- Baba (voiced by Sally McDaid[7]) - Oona's younger brother. He is easily distracted and can be slightly clumsy at times.
- Mossy (voiced by Darragh Gargan[8]) - 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[9]) - 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[10]) - 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[11]) - A green owl who normally appears slightly uncoordinated. He is an expert flier and shares flying tips with Oona.
- Bernie (voiced by Jim Craig[12]) - A tan-coloured, elderly hermit crab who enjoys telling Oona and Baba tales of his youth.
- Flynne (voiced by Orna Canning) - A fox who does not like to be bothered but has shown that she has a caring heart from time to time.
Episodes
The first season began airing on RTÉjr on 12 January 2015. The second season aired on 2016.
List of episodes
Season 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.
Season 2
- Back to the Pond
- The Fallen Rocks
- Homesick Hoglet
- Silky and the Octopus
- The Salmon Leap
- The Great Gull
- Babasitting
- The Puffin Way
- Bernie and the Bee
- Find the Owls
- Mossy's Flea
- Dinner at Bernie's
- The Dung Beetle
- Oona's Fishing Trip
- Spot the Ladybird
- The Best Shell
- The Meteor Shower
- The Dragonfly Display
- Silky's New Friend
- The First Snow
- Oona's Cave
- Just Like Mama
- Diving Deeper
- A Day Out
- Owl School
- A Hot Day
- A Summer Visitor
- Lamb Chase
- Mossy Impossible
- A Special Seashell
- Turtle Taxi
- New Neighbors
- Rainbow
- Puffin Treasure
- Mossy's Mystery
- The Longest Day
- House Hunting
- Super Snail
- Day and Night
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Awards | February 4, 2017 | Best Animated Television/Broadcast Production For Preschool Children | Puffin Rock - The First Snow - Episode: 59 | Pending | [13] |
| Outstanding Achievement, Production Design in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production | Lily Bernard for The First Snow - Episode: 59 | Pending | |||
| Outstanding Achievement, Writing in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production | Davey Moore for The First Snow - Episode: 59 | Pending |
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.
- ↑ Multiplatform, Children's TV Online. "Puffin Rock - ABC KIDS". www.abc.net.au. Retrieved 2016-11-15.
- ↑ "Netflix picks up Irish-based animation 'Puffin Rock'". The Irish Times.
- ↑ "Chris O'Dowd". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm7202660/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t8
- ↑ "44th Annie Award Nominees". International Animated Film Society. November 28, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
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