Toby's Travelling Circus: Banana Drama

As seen on Channel 5's Milkshake, TOBY'S TRAVELLING CIRCUS is the animated story of Toby, a seven year-old boy who is the ringmaster of a travelling circus and fairground. Under the watchful eye of mum Delores and with mischievous monkey Momo at his side, Toby has to make sure he and his friends put on a spectacular show for the audience everywhere they go!

The programme is shot in stop-frame by award-winning animators Mackinnon and Saunders (previously brought to life animated characters such as, Bob the Builder, Postman Pat, Fifi and the Flowerpots, Tim Burton's Corpse Bride and Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr Fox). Together with the fabulous detail in the sets and costumes, the immediacy of this traditional method gives the show its unique richness, bringing to life all the buzz and excitement of the circus setting.

The circus setting offers so many opportunities for stories, with magic tricks, acrobatics, feats of strength, juggling, gymnastics...circus performances are full of wide eyed wonder and spectacle. And this excitement is brought to you by inspirational characters, great storylines, loads of fun and underlying core values. TOBY'S TRAVELLING CIRCUS helps children to become confident and believe in themselves; to be brave and focussed and see a great performance through and then feel the thrill of success and the warmth of applause!

This DVD also comes with a FREE colouring poster, as well as other exciting extras... Can you find the secret hearts located in each episode?

Episodes

1. Dolores Flies Again

When trapeze artist Ling has an accident with the Dodgems Toby has to find a replacement. Could it be Freddo, or even Toby's mum Dolores?!

2. Banana Drama

Someone's been stealing Dolores s banoffee pies! Will the culprit be discovered and what will happen if they are?

3. Tin Whistle

Jango needs help to hold a tune. Toby on tin whistle and Thor on improvised drums come to the rescue!

4. Snow Baby

Dolores' sister Dolly is visiting with her husband Dennis and baby Diddums for Christmas. Toby, Momo and Thor all help out with babysitting even during the show!

5. If the Boot Fits

Someone steps in wet paint and walks over Ling's new poster, ruining it. A chase occurs to find the culprit.

6. Balloons

Too busy blowing up balloons to play hide and seek, Toby gives Momo a balloon that Momo names Bob, causing a lot of confusion in the circus!