Funnybones was a Welsh children's television series that was first aired in Welsh on S4C and in English on the BBC in 1992. It was based on the eponymous series of books by Janet and Allan Ahlberg which were illustrated by Andre Amstutz and focused on the adventures of a family of skeletons, sometimes known as the Funnybones. There was Big Funnybone, Little Funnybone, and Dog Funnybone. Each episode was 5 minutes in length. The voices were provided by popular comedian Griff Rhys Jones who also plays Moon Man, who serves as the narrator in the TV series.
The Pet Shop
Sep 29, 1992
The first episode, Big and Little decide to trade Dog for another pet, mainly because all he does is bark and dig holes in the lawn.
Bumps In The Night
Oct 6, 1992
It's a dark, dark night tonight but Big and Little keep bumping into each other.
Give the Dog A Bone
Oct 13, 1992
Dog is dreaming of his favourite thing in the world a big juicy bone.
Dinosaurs
Oct 20, 1992
Big and Little leave Dog behind to visit the dark, dark dinosaur museum.
Ghost Train
Oct 27, 1992
Big, Little and Dog ride the ghost train.
Skeleton Crew
Nov 3, 1992
Big, Little and Dog are on a boating trip in the dark, dark sea.
Mystery Tour
Nov 10, 1992
Big, Little and Dog receive invitations to a party at the end of the Mystery Tour.
Wishbone
Nov 17, 1992
Big, Little and Dog find a huge wishbone, and try to decide which one of them has the best idea for a wish.
Shake, Rattle and Roll
Nov 24, 1992
The skeletons decide to put on a cabaret show.
Cat Chase
Dec 1, 1992
Dog disappears in the white, white snow.
City Nights
Dec 8, 1992
Little gets bored with his quiet life on the dark, dark hill.
Night Fright
Dec 15, 1992
Big, Little and Dog decide to frighten anything they come across in the dark, dark night.
