The Family-NessThe 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.
CreatorPeter Maddocks
Elspeth and Angus Meet The Loch Ness Monster
Oct 5, 1984
Elspeth and Angus MacTout are playing by Loch Ness when they find a large mound - but it is not a mound it is Silly-Ness stuck in a hole. The children come up with a plan to free him and receive two thistle whistles as reward.
Professor Dumkopf's Underwater Telescope
Oct 12, 1984
No description available.
Elspeth and Angus Buy a Puppy
Oct 19, 1984
No description available.
Ferocious-Ness Changes His Colour
Oct 26, 1984
No description available.
Ferocious-Ness and the Look-a-like Contest
Nov 2, 1984
No description available.
Clever-Ness Helps with the Homework
Nov 9, 1984
No description available.
Speedy-Ness Saves The Day
Nov 16, 1984
No description available.
Ferocious-Ness Loses His Roar
Nov 23, 1984
No description available.
Baby-Ness Gets the Measles
Nov 30, 1984
No description available.
Silly-Ness and the Bubble Machine
Dec 7, 1984
No description available.
Ferocious-Ness and the Sound Machine
Dec 14, 1984
No description available.
Clever-Ness and the Curling Championship
Dec 21, 1984
No description available.
The Maze of Urquhart Castle
Jan 3, 1985
No description available.
Professor Dumkopf Makes a Monster Film
Jan 10, 1985
No description available.
Professor Dumkopf's and his Amazing Cannonball
Jan 17, 1985
No description available.
Sporty-Ness and the Highland Games
Jan 24, 1985
No description available.
Hungry-Ness and the Diving Bell
Jan 31, 1985
No description available.
Professor Dumkopf and the Hungry Monster
Feb 7, 1985
No description available.
Clumsy-Ness Upsets Captain Steadfast
Feb 14, 1985
No description available.
Angus and the Monster Kite
Feb 21, 1985
No description available.
Captain Standfast and the Golden Key
Feb 28, 1985
No description available.
Thirsty-Ness and the Part-Time Witch
Mar 7, 1985
No description available.
Baby-Ness and the Mayor's Statue
Mar 14, 1985
No description available.
Captain Standfast and the Stowaway
Mar 21, 1985
No description available.
You'll Never Find a Nessie in the Zoo
Mar 28, 1985
No description available.
