Series synopsis
Little Red Tractor is a British animation kids television series that premiered on CBeebies on January 10, 2004. It ended on January 20, 2005. It was created by Colin Reeder, Peter Tye. It stars Stephen Tompkinson, Derek Griffiths, Jimmy Hibbert and Shireen Shah.
The Little Red Tractor lives on Gosling Farm with a young farmer called Stan. The farm is a modest size, but full of rural charm. The local farming community is made up of colourful characters including larger, more powerful machines than Little Red Tractor, but our hero relies on his wit and determination to compete in the everyday challenges they face.
Premise
The Little Red Tractor lives on Gosling Farm with a young farmer called Stan. The farm is a modest size, but full of rural charm. The local farming community is made up of colourful characters including larger, more powerful machines than Little Red Tractor, but our hero relies on his wit and determination to compete in the everyday challenges they face.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Stephen Tompkinson as Stan (voice)
- Derek Griffiths as Mr. Jones (voice) / Walter (voice)
- Jimmy Hibbert as Stumpy (voice) / Mr. Turvey (voice)
- Shireen Shah as Mrs. Turvey (voice) / Nicola (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 78 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | April 2, 2007 | April 3, 2007 |
| Season 1 | 27 | January 10, 2004 | June 29, 2004 |
| Season 2 | 26 | December 6, 2004 | December 26, 2004 |
| Season 3 | 23 | December 27, 2004 | January 20, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Farm Games The Farm Games will prove, once and for all, who is the biggest and strongest. However, a series of mishaps leaves only two competitors, Stan and Mr. Jones, who compete with a tractor pull. |
April 2, 2007 |
| 2 |
Double Trouble Mrs Turvey is such a good artist that, with the addition of a few old clothes, her scarecrow could pass for Stan's twin. This causes a great deal of confusion which leaves Big Blue in a ditch. Luckily, the real Stan and the Little Red Tractor appear to help. |
April 3, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Big Bang Everyone is mystified as to the source of the loud noises that are causing chaos all around the farm. Stan and Little Red Tractor decide to investigate. |
January 10, 2004 |
| 2 |
The Ladder A storm has left Gosling farm in disarray, so Stumpy offers to mend some loose roof tiles. Mr Jones borrows Stan's ladder, not realising that Stumpy is still on the roof. And to make matters worse, rainclouds are beginning to gather. |
January 12, 2004 |
| 3 |
The Gold Cup While cleaning out a barn Stan finds an old map showing the location of a gold cup won by Stan’s grandfather during the long-gone annual Babblebrook horse race. |
January 19, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Beast of Babblebrook Stan and Little Red Tractor live at Gosling Farm in Babblebrook, where they are called upon by their friends to help with issues that arise in daily life. The turning on of the Christmas lights in Babblebrook is postponed, and Stan and Little Red Tractor are determined to cheer the children up with a light display of their own. |
December 6, 2004 |
| 2 |
The New Engine Stan and Little Red Tractor are bored. Everyone else in the village has a hobby except for them. Stan and Nicola agree to buy a traction engine from Mr Jones and restore it together. This keeps Stan busy for a while. Now they need Little Red Tractor to tow it back to the farm for them - luckily towing is his favourite hobby. |
December 7, 2004 |
| 3 |
The Town Boy A new arrival in the countryside needs to be convinced that it can be fun. |
December 8, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Thunder and Dancing There's some rain on the way, so keep in the dry. |
December 27, 2004 |
| 2 |
Row Yer Boat The Turvey family are out on the river today. |
December 28, 2004 |
| 3 |
Lost! Little Red Tractor gets lost. |
December 29, 2004 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBeebies |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 10, 2004 |
| Last aired | January 20, 2005 |
| Runtime | 10 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |