Budgie the Little Helicopter is a series of children's books and animated television series relating to a fictional character 'Budgie' and his friends. The characters were based on the books by Sarah, Duchess of York, who was influenced by her flight training in the Royal Navy. The show was produced by Fred Wolf Films Dublin for HTV and Sleepy Kids Company, and originally aired on British television in 1994 on CITV, then, was aired later on in the United States of America on Fox Kids. The TV Show ran for 39 episodes, and a range of videos, books, and toys were released under the 'Budgie' label. Budgie the Little Helicopter merchandise is now quite rare. On release of the first book, the Duchess was forced to deny she had copied the idea for the series from the earlier Hector the Helicopter book by A.W. Baldwin. The voice of Budgie was originally performed by Richard Pearce.
Pippa Arrives
Jan 4, 1994
A new arrival called Pippa arrives.
Chuck Comes Unstuck
Jan 11, 1994
Harefield fete arrives.
Budgie's Blizzard
Jan 18, 1994
It is a snowy day and a woman is starting to have her baby, but she can't get to the hospital. Will Budgie get her and her husband there in time?
Ice Work, Budgie
Jan 25, 1994
Pippa flies fuel out to Budgie.
Budgie Takes a Catch
Feb 1, 1994
Budgie hears cries in the mist while collecting lobsters at Seapool.
The Air Show
Feb 8, 1994
Budgie must battle two crooks while leading the fly-past at Harefield.
All At Sea
Feb 15, 1994
Budgie must spend the night on an Aircraft Carrier while delivering spare parts to a Navy Destroyer.
Boats, Boots and Budgie
Feb 22, 1994
The Airport is flooded and Budgie must save a cow after the river bursts its banks.
Copters and Robbers
Mar 1, 1994
Budgie must rescue Ben and Lucy when they are stolen by crooks.
Daydreams and Candy Floss
Mar 8, 1994
While at the seaside Budgie must rescue a couple stuck on a broken ferris wheel.
Flying in Arctic Circles
Mar 15, 1994
The planes at the airfield are hired for an expedition to the Arctic Circle.
What's Bruin?
Mar 22, 1994
Still in the Arctic Circle Mike and Ken are chased by a polar bear and Pippa is still adrift.
Down on the Farm
Mar 29, 1994
Everyone joins in to help Farmer Hayes when he falls in and cannot do his daily chores at his farm.
