Series synopsis
Gigglebiz is a British comedy family television series that premiered on CBeebies on September 7, 2009. It stars Justin Fletcher and Tom Golding.
Gigglebiz is a children's television programme made in the UK. There have been two series, first broadcast on CBeebies, the BBC's younger children's channel, in 2009 and 2011.
The programme's star and creator is Justin Fletcher, who plays the chief characters in all the comic sketches. Some sketches are filmed in the studio; one regular external location is Portmeirion, used for the town of Wiggyville where the Captain Adorable sketches are set. The sketches are interspersed with 'Giggle Box' - ...
Premise
Gigglebiz is a children's television programme made in the UK. There have been two series, first broadcast on CBeebies, the BBC's younger children's channel, in 2009 and 2011.
The programme's star and creator is Justin Fletcher, who plays the chief characters in all the comic sketches. Some sketches are filmed in the studio; one regular external location is Portmeirion, used for the town of Wiggyville where the Captain Adorable sketches are set. The sketches are interspersed with 'Giggle Box' - film segments of children viewers telling Justin jokes.
The first series was broadcast in September 2009 and comprised 25 15-minute episodes. The second series of 15 episodes was shown in January 2011. The new series saw some characters disappear to make way for new ones.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Justin Fletcher
- Tom Golding as Various
Guest cast
- Stephen Parker as Antique Buyer
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 91 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | September 7, 2009 | December 15, 2010 |
| Season 2 | 15 | January 17, 2011 | February 4, 2011 |
| Season 3 | 25 | October 21, 2013 | February 25, 2014 |
| Season 4 | 25 | January 5, 2015 | February 27, 2015 |
| Season 5 | 0 | October 28, 2018 | March 4, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Today's opening show features DIY Dan, TV's worst do-it-yourself practitioner, who tries to get to grips with putting up curtains; the Berito Brothers, a troupe of acrobats who've seen better days and who demonstrate their original take on the old "firing from a cannon" routine; and irrepressible and inquisitive Humphrey, who launches himself into a game of crazy golf with his trusty companion Woody the dog. |
September 7, 2009 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Viewers get to meet Ann Teak, a bossy antiques "expert" who thinks she knows everything about an old suit of armour; the Berito Brothers, who launch yet another ill-thought-out routine; and Packed Lunch Pete, who never quite manages to eat his packed lunch. Meanwhile, as Humphrey goes off on a camping jaunt with Woody, Gail Force deals with some fleas and Rapids Johnson is still tailing that panda. |
September 8, 2009 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Today's show stars Anna Conda, a reptile expert with an unusual look; The Lost Pirate, an out-of-place and out-of-luck pirate desperate to find his treasure, no matter where he is; DIY Dan, the ever-cheerful but incompetent handyman who tackles problem doors with predictable results; and Chip Monk, the pet shop assistant who is reluctant to sell his friends - the pets. Weather girl extraordinaire Gail Force and Humphrey are off on a visit to a children's farm. |
September 9, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Featuring Keith Fit - the most unlikely fitness guru you'll ever meet. Also with Ann Teak, who casts her expert eye over a rare and valuable writing bureau; Dina Lady - makes a special treat for Tommy Tummy's birthday; and Gail Force - everyone's favourite roving reporter, brings you all the latest weird and wonderful weather. |
January 17, 2011 |
| 2 |
Series 2, Episode 2 Featuring Opera Oliver - the restaurant owner who just loves to sing about his food; Doctor Doctor, who prescribes fun and giggles; reluctant Superhero Captain Adorable lends a helping hand at the supermarket; and Farmer Dung - who has something amazing to show us down on the farm. |
January 18, 2011 |
| 3 |
Series 2, Episode 3 Featuring Professor Muddles, the zany scientist whose experiment becomes a bit unstuck; Simon Pieman, the pie delivery service on wheels. Also with Rod and Annette - Rod loves to fish, his wife loves to chat, and the fishing doesn't always go to plan. |
January 19, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Flamboyant ballroom dancer Enrico Paso Doblé gets his coattails stuck. |
October 21, 2013 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Naughty King Flannel has trouble with Lady Chatalot's constant chatting on the phone. |
October 22, 2013 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Ann Teak accidentally destroys a precious ancient letter. |
October 23, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 5, 2015 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 6, 2015 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 7, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enrico's Duck Dance | October 28, 2018 |
| 2 | Wizard Tripwick's Banana Spell | October 28, 2018 |
| 3 | Professor Muddles Rainy Day | October 28, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBeebies |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 7, 2009 |
| Last aired | February 27, 2015 |
| Runtime | 15 minutes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 17:00:00 |