• Air date: 04 Sep '96 14 episodes
      Old Bear Stories was a BAFTA award winning stop frame animation television series for children based on the Old Bear and Friends books by Jane Hissey. Jane Hissey also created the television series, starting it on 24 September 1993, and creating 3 seasons, which ended on 24 December 1997 with a double-length Christmas special. In all, 41 episodes were made. The series was produced by Ealing Animation and was originally broadcast in the United Kingdom on ITV. Episodes have subsequently been repeated on Channel 5 in the UK, and are also broadcast in the United States and other countries worldwide. The show also aired for a short time on the CBC morning children's block in Canada. It also aired in the United States as part of Cartoon Network's Small World show. Episodes of the series were released on VHS by Carlton Video.
  • List of Episodes (14)
    • 1. Hoot and the Mystery Eggs

      04 Sep '96
      While playing in the shed, Little Bear and Rabbit come across what they think are eggs. The concerned pair turn to Hoot to look after the eggs until they hatch.....but are they really eggs after all!!??
    • 2. The Clock

      11 Sep '96
      The clock needs winding up but the key that winds it up is missing. The toys try to find the key, with very little success. Bramwell tries taking the clock apart, only to make matters worse! And what is the strange tapping noise coming from the clock?
    • 3. The Castle

      18 Sep '96
      The toys build a castle, and play a game in which Old Bear is the King of the Castle, trying to keep several of the other toys out!
    • 4. The Colour Chase

      25 Sep '96
      The toys have a competition to find objects that match the colour of there pencil. Little Bear doesn't think there are many brown things, but he is in for a surprise....
    • 5. Little Bear's Snowmen

      02 Oct '96
      The toys are playing out in the snow, but Little Bear is sad bacause the birds have nothing to eat. But thanks to Old Bear's bread baking and a good idea from Little Bear, the birds end up with a feast!
    • 6. The Painting

      09 Oct '96
      Old Bear is painting the bathroom, but is not pleased when the others want to help. However all the toys end up helping (without getting in Old Bears way!), by painting a very special painting.
    • 7. Duck Tries to Fly

      16 Oct '96
      Poor Duck is trying his best to fly - with hilarious results!
    • 8. The Jolly Dragon

      23 Oct '96
      Rabbit and Jolly think a dragon has eaten Little Bear, and prepare to attack. However, the dragon is much more friendly than they realise...
    • 9. Rabbit and the Cousin

      30 Oct '96
      The rude cousin of Rabbit invites herself to stay for the week. However, the toys think of a plan to get rid of there unwelcome guest!
    • 10. Little Bear's Cold Day

      06 Nov '96
      The toys all think of different ways to keep warm. But why is the toyroom so cold?
    • 11. Ruff and the Big Wheel

      13 Nov '96
      When the toys find a bag of small wheels, they invent several new games. However, Ruff is too big to play and gets in the way. However, when they discover a BIG wheel, Ruff is in for a treat...
    • 12. The Birthday Camp

      20 Nov '96
      As a treat for Little Bear's birthday, Old bear lets him camp out in the garden with Rabbit. The toys get a bit scared (and hungry!) but are cheered up by a midnight visitor.
    • 13. The Treasure Hunt

      27 Nov '96
      Bramwell ensures Little Bear and Ruff help him dig up the garden by sending them on a treasure hunt.
    • 14. Little Bear and the Christmas Star

      24 Dec '97