Series synopsis
Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom is a British kids animation comedy family television series that premiered on 5 on May 4, 2009. It ended on January 25, 2013. It was created by Mark Baker, Neville Astley. It stars Sian Taylor, Preston Nyman, David Graham and Sarah Ann Kennedy.
The friendship between fairy princess Holly and Ben Elf in an enchanted magical kingdom of elves and fairies.
Premise
The friendship between fairy princess Holly and Ben Elf in an enchanted magical kingdom of elves and fairies.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sian Taylor as Holly
- Preston Nyman as Ben
- David Graham as Wise Old Elf
- Sarah Ann Kennedy as Nanny Plum
- Ian Puleston-Davies as King Thistle
- Sara Crowe as Queen Thistle
- Jonny Butler as Jake Elf
- Judy Flynn as Mrs. Elf
Supporting cast
- Oliver May as Oli Elf
- Lucy Moss as Violet
- Stanley Nickless as Barnaby Elf
- Zara Siddiqi as Strawberry
- John Sparkes as Mister Elf
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 104 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 52 | May 4, 2009 | May 11, 2009 |
| Season 2 | 52 | July 2, 2012 | January 25, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Royal Fairy Picnic Holly invites Ben to the annual Royal Fairy Picnic. King Thistle hopes there won't be a repeat of last year's magical jelly flood! |
May 4, 2009 |
| 2 |
Gaston The Ladybird Ben and Holly like to play with Gaston the ladybird. One morning when they come to his cave the find it empty and moreover it's absolutely filthy. Thinking it will cheer up Gaston they clean up the cave. But when Gaston comes back from his morning walk they realise it was a mistake. |
May 4, 2009 |
| 3 |
Holly's Magic Wand Holly loses her magic wand. Without it, the little fairy can't do any spells! Can Ben use his elf skills to locate the magical baton? |
May 4, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Giants in the Meadow Lucy's dad is digging up the meadow and the Little Kingdom is in danger. How can they stop him without being discovered? |
July 2, 2012 |
| 2 |
Mrs Fig's Magic School Holly goes to school for the first time, to learn something other than how to make magic jelly. Ben comes along, despite protests from the Wise Old Elf. Everybody learns a lesson. |
July 3, 2012 |
| 3 |
Daisy & Poppy's Playgroup After the disappearance of Mrs Fotheringill, the twins have had no playgroup to attend. With no willing substitute available, Queen Thistle becomes their new teacher. |
July 4, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 4, 2009 |
| Last aired | January 25, 2013 |
| Runtime | 11 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |