• Air date: 02 Jan '96 13 episodes
      Budgie the Little Helicopter is a series of children's books and animated television series relating to a fictional character 'Budgie' and his friends. The characters were based on the books by Sarah, Duchess of York, who was influenced by her flight training in the Royal Navy. The show was produced by Fred Wolf Films Dublin for HTV and Sleepy Kids Company, and originally aired on British television in 1994 on CITV, then, was aired later on in the United States of America on Fox Kids. The TV Show ran for 39 episodes, and a range of videos, books, and toys were released under the 'Budgie' label. Budgie the Little Helicopter merchandise is now quite rare. On release of the first book, the Duchess was forced to deny she had copied the idea for the series from the earlier Hector the Helicopter book by A.W. Baldwin. The voice of Budgie was originally performed by Richard Pearce.
  • List of Episodes (13)
    • 1. Boom Boom Budgie

      02 Jan '96
      Budgie becomes determined to break the sound barrier.
    • 2. Writers In The Sky

      09 Jan '96
      While towing two kites Chuck crashlands in a pond.
    • 3. Double Trouble

      16 Jan '96
      Budgie and Chuck are shocked to realise that Pippa has been replaced by a double.
    • 4. Eye In The Sky

      23 Jan '96
      Trouble ensues as Budgie is tasked to become a traffic helicopter for the day.
    • 5. Chuck's Buddy

      30 Jan '96
      Buddy, a giant helicopter, puts Budgie incharge for the day, with disastrous consequences.
    • 6. The Aqueduct

      06 Feb '96
      Disaster strikes as Budgie discovers that all water in the surrounding area has vanished.
    • 7. Plane Silly

      13 Feb '96
      Budgie goes off to search for a model plane built by Ben and Lucy
    • 8. The Plane That Cried Wolf

      20 Feb '96
      Budgie must come to the aid of Jasper, whose constant lying has meant no one else believes when he is actually in trouble.
    • 9. The Runaway Train

      26 Feb '96
      Budgie must save the day when Jake the Train runs into trouble while pulling the 'Royal Carriage'.
    • 10. A Tail Of Woe

      04 Mar '96
      While trying to avoid Ben and Lucy's rabbits, Lionel damages his rotor. Will Budgie find a replacement rotor before the twins find the rabbits?
    • 11. Put Up Or Stuck Up

      11 Mar '96
      Budgie must complete all of his tasks as the Museum of Flight at the Airport is opened.
    • 12. Silent Flight

      18 Mar '96
      Multiple calls come in for the rescue of skiers on a snowy day near Harefield.
    • 13. Ups And Downs

      25 Mar '96
      As punishment, Chuck is forced to pick up rotten vegetables. While Budgie is delivering parts for a new bridge he spots two people trying to catch a dolphin.