The Family-Ness 1984
The Family-Ness is a British cartoon series produced in 1983. It was first broadcast on BBC One from 5 October 1984 to 5 April 1985, and it was created by Peter Maddocks of Maddocks Cartoon Productions. Maddocks later went on to produce Penny Crayon and Jimbo and the Jet Set in a similar style. Family-Ness was about the adventures of a family of Loch Ness Monsters and the MacTout family, particularly siblings Elspeth and Angus. The 'Nessies' could be called from the loch by the two children by means of their "thistle whistles". The series was followed with a large collection of merchandising including annuals, story books, character models and even a record. The single "You'll Never Find a Nessie in the Zoo" was written by Roger and Gavin Greenaway, but never made it into the Top 40.
- Released: 1984-10-05
- Runtime: 5 minutes
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- Stars: Susan Sheridan, Peter Hawkins
- Director: Gavin Greenaway, Roger Greenaway, Peter Maddocks, Peter Maddocks, Nick Roberts
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2. Professor Dumkopf's Underwater Telescope 1984-10-12
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3. Elspeth and Angus Buy a Puppy 1984-10-19
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4. Ferocious-Ness Changes His Colour 1984-10-26
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6. Clever-Ness Helps with the Homework 1984-11-09
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7. Speedy-Ness Saves The Day 1984-11-16
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8. Ferocious-Ness Loses His Roar 1984-11-23
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9. Baby-Ness Gets the Measles 1984-11-30
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10. Silly-Ness and the Bubble Machine 1984-12-07
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11. Ferocious-Ness and the Sound Machine 1984-12-14
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13. The Maze of Urquhart Castle 1985-01-03
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14. Professor Dumkopf Makes a Monster Film 1985-01-10
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16. Sporty-Ness and the Highland Games 1985-01-24
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17. Hungry-Ness and the Diving Bell 1985-01-31
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19. Clumsy-Ness Upsets Captain Steadfast 1985-02-14
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20. Angus and the Monster Kite 1985-02-21
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21. Captain Standfast and the Golden Key 1985-02-28
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22. Thirsty-Ness and the Part-Time Witch 1985-03-07
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23. Baby-Ness and the Mayor's Statue 1985-03-14
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24. Captain Standfast and the Stowaway 1985-03-21
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25. You'll Never Find a Nessie in the Zoo 1985-03-28
