E50
50. Indoor Plants
Finale
Canceled
This show was stopped early, before its story was finished. No new episodes are coming.
TV series
Rainbow
Latest episode
S23 E24 · If Only We Hadn't
About Rainbow
Rainbow is a kids and comedy TV series that premiered on ITV1 on October 16, 1972. It has 23 seasons and 1,044 episodes so far and was canceled. The latest episode, Season 23 Episode 24 "If Only We Hadn't", aired on March 6, 1992.
Children's puppet programme featuring music and stories. Join George, Bungle, Zippy, and all their friends at the Rainbow House, always an exciting place to be.
- Kids
- Comedy
Last updated
Episodes
1,044 episodes · 23 seasons
Season 1
1972 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 53 years ago
- E49
49. Christmas Post
- E48
48. Christmas Food
- E47
47. Christmas Decorations
- E46
46. Christmas Tree
- E45
45. Christmas Music
- E44
44. Shopping 1
- E43
43. Sky
- E42
42. Fireman
- E41
41. Babies 1
- E40
40. Smell
- E39
39. Party Food
- E38
38. Fish
- E37
37. Post
- E36
36. Birds
- E35
35. Making Things
- E34
34. Building
- E33
33. Water 1
Zippy throws a wet sponge at Bungle but hits David by accident. Zippy tells Bungle that a wet sponge is heavier than a dry sponge and David and Bungle find out if he's right.
- E32
32. Family
- E31
31. Zoo Animals
- E30
30. Sounds
- E29
29. Sleep
- E28
28. Weather 2
- E27
27. Work 2
- E26
26. British Wild Animals
- E25
25. Music 1
- E24
24. Illness
- E23
23. Flowers
- E22
22. Shoes
- E21
21. Autumn
- E20
20. Sounds 1
- E19
19. Trees 1
- E18
18. Cats and Dogs
- E17
17. Fruit and Vegetables
- E16
16. Movement
- E15
15. Furniture
- E14
14. Books
- E13
13. Work
- E12
12. Reptiles
- E11
11. Touch
- E10
10. Clothes
- E9
9. Land
- E8
8. Boats
- E7
7. Insects
- E6
6. Painting
- E5
5. Trains
- E4
4. Weather 1
- E3
3. Houses
- E2
2. Farm Animals
- E1
1. Shapes
Very first episode - very different to what the show later became. All the well known cast are not here (and did not arrive until 1974). The only recognisable puppet at this point is Zippy, although his voice isn't what we are used to.
Season 2
1973 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 53 years ago
Roy Skelton joins the cast as the voice of Zippy and George.
Rainbow Season 2 release dates →- E55
55. Holidays
Finale - E54
54. Summer
- E53
53. Bridges
- E52
52. Clothes
- E51
51. Shapes 3
- E50
50. Pets
- E49
49. Flowers
- E48
48. Communications
- E47
47. The Body
- E46
46. Music: Dancing
- E45
45. Toys
- E44
44. Elephants, Hippos and Rhinos
- E43
43. Occupations: Dustmen
- E42
42. Trees
David and Bungle look at different trees. Telltale sing "A Tree Asks No Questions".
- E41
41. Art: Painting
- E40
40. Buses
- E39
39. Birds
- E38
38. Babies
- E37
37. Water
- E36
36. Sounds 2
- E35
35. Wheels
- E34
34. Goldfish
- E33
33. Dentist
- E32
32. Things That Grow
- E31
31. Movement: Up and Down
- E30
30. Musical Instruments 1
- E29
29. Clothes: Uniform
- E28
28. Aeroplanes
- E27
27. Wild Animals: Lions and Tigers
- E26
26. Senses: Taste
- E25
25. Hospitals: Nurses
- E24
24. Weather
- E23
23. Wood: Trees
- E22
22. Water Birds
- E21
21. Music
- E20
20. Shopping
- E19
19. The Sea
- E18
18. Roads and Paths
- E17
17. Zoo Animals: Monkeys
- E16
16. Reflections
- E15
15. Farmers and Animals
- E14
14. Seasons: Spring
- E13
13. Books
- E12
12. Cows and Milk
- E11
11. Art: Making Things
- E10
10. Cars
Zippy and Bungle sing "Here Comes A Policeman Riding On A Bicycle", while George rings the bell. Telltale sing "Take You Riding In My Car Car".
- E9
9. Day and Night
- E8
8. Trains
- E7
7. Insects
- E6
6. Shapes 2
Season 3
1974 · 34 episodes · Last episode: 52 years ago
The first Season with the Best known presenter of the show Geoffrey Hayes, and the more familiar characterisation of Bungle.
Rainbow Season 3 release dates →- E34
34. Shapes: Making Things
Finale - E33
33. Shapes: The Countryside
- E32
32. Shapes: Home
- E31
31. Shapes: The Street
- E30
30. Shapes: General
- E29
29. Home: Games
- E28
28. Home: Cooking and Shopping
- E27
27. Home: Shopping
- E26
26. Home: The Family
- E25
25. Home: General
- E24
24. Nature: Insects
- E23
23. Nature: Birds
- E22
22. Nature: Big Cats
- E21
21. Nature: Domestic Cats
- E20
20. Communications: Signals
- E19
19. Communications: Post Offices
- E18
18. Communications: Roads and Bridges
- E17
17. Communications: Telephones
- E16
16. Communications: General
- E15
15. Sounds: Animals
- E14
14. Sounds: Weather
- E13
13. Sounds: Machines
- E12
12. Sounds: Music
- E11
11. Places: Playgrounds/Fairs
- E10
10. Places: The Country Side
- E9
9. Nature: Farm Animals
- E8
8. Places: The Shops
- E7
7. The Zoo
- E6
6. Places: General
- E5
5. Nature: Wild Animals
- E4
4. Nature: Farms
- E3
3. Nature: Gardens
- E2
2. Nature: Trees
- E1
1. Spring
Season 4
1974 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 51 years ago
A new group of singers, husband and wife team Rod and Jane join the cast along with Matthew Corbett.
Rainbow Season 4 release dates →- E67
67. Pastimes: Collecting
Finale - E66
66. Pastimes: Painting and Making
- E65
65. Pastimes: Walking
- E64
64. Pastimes: Swimming
- E63
63. Pastimes: Play
- E62
62. Occupations: Dentist
- E61
61. Occupations: Zoo Keeper
- E60
60. Occupations: Fireman
- E59
59. Occupations: Teacher
- E58
58. Occupations: Airline Pilot
- E57
57. Sounds: Natural
- E56
56. Sounds: Mechanical
- E55
55. Sounds: Domestic
- E54
54. Sounds: People and Animals
- E53
53. Musical Instruments 2
- E52
52. Animals: Frogs and Toads
- E51
51. Animals: Moles and Voles
- E50
50. Animals: Foxes and Badgers
- E49
49. Animals: Squirrels
- E48
48. Animals: Rabbits and Hares
- E47
47. Sizes: General
- E46
46. Sizes: Near and Far
- E45
45. Sizes: Full and Empty
- E44
44. Sizes: Tall and Short
- E43
43. Wild Animals: Penguins
- E42
42. Wild Animals: Giraffes
- E41
41. Wild Animals: Monkeys
- E40
40. Wild Animals: Rhinos
- E39
39. Wild Animals: Elephants
- E38
38. Places: Library
- E37
37. Places: School
- E36
36. Places: Garages
- E35
35. Places: Shops
- E34
34. Places: Bakery
- E33
33. Shapes: Clothes
- E32
32. Shapes: Home
- E31
31. Shapes: Street 2
- E30
30. Shapes: General
- E29
29. Weather: Storms and Sea
- E28
28. Weather: Autumn Wind
- E27
27. Weather: Summer Sun
- E26
26. Weather: Spring Rain
- E25
25. Weather: Winter Snow
- E24
24. People: Pets
- E23
23. People: Outings
- E22
22. People: Shopping
- E21
21. People: Babies
- E20
20. Making: Painting
- E19
19. Making: Glass and Pottery
- E18
18. Transport: Ships
Season 5
1975 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 50 years ago
- E78
78. Birds: Sea Birds
Finale - E77
77. Birds: Ducks
- E76
76. Birds: Penguins
- E75
75. Birds: Ostriches
- E74
74. Birds: Garden Birds
- E73
73. Clothes: Shoes
- E72
72. Clothes: Uniforms 2
- E71
71. Clothes: Dressing Up
- E70
70. Clothes: Coats
- E69
69. Clothes: Hats
- E68
68. Places: Farm 2
- E67
67. Places: Hospital
- E66
66. Places: Parks
- E65
65. Places: Railway Station
- E64
64. Places: Seaside
- E63
63. Wild Animals: Elephants
- E62
62. Wild Animals: Giraffes
- E61
61. Wild Animals: Kangaroos
- E60
60. Wild Animals: Monkeys
- E59
59. Wild Animals: Lions
- E58
58. Transport: Buses
- E57
57. Transport: Trains
- E56
56. Transport: Boats
- E55
55. Transport: Cars
- E54
54. Transport: Bicycles
- E53
53. Opposites: Open and Shut
- E52
52. Opposites: Fast and Slow
- E51
51. Opposites: Day and Night
- E50
50. Opposites: Wet and Dry
- E49
49. Opposites: Loud and Soft
- E48
48. Food: Milk and Cheese
- E47
47. Food: Eggs
- E46
46. Food: Bread
- E45
45. Food: Potatoes
- E44
44. Food: Apples
- E43
43. Animals: Sheep
- E42
42. Animals: Pigs
- E41
41. Animals: Cows
- E40
40. Animals: Dogs
- E39
39. Animals: Cats
- E38
38. The Body: Head
- E37
37. The Body: Hands and Arms
- E36
36. The Body: Feet and Legs
- E35
35. Christmas Party
- E34
34. Christmas Music 2
- E33
33. Christmas Present Wrapping
- E32
32. Christmas Post 2
- E31
31. Christmas Decorations 2
- E30
30. Communications: General 2
- E29
29. Communications: Post Office 2
Season 6
1976 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 49 years ago
- E50
50. Seaside: The Harbour
Finale - E49
49. Seaside: Things to Do
- E48
48. Seaside: Things to be Found
- E47
47. Seaside: Water and Waves
- E46
46. Seaside: The Journey
- E45
45. Vegetables
- E44
44. Cooking and Eating
- E43
43. Shopping: Greengrocers
- E42
42. Growing: Overground
- E41
41. Growing: Underground
- E40
40. Home: General 2
- E39
39. Bedroom
- E38
38. Living Room
- E37
37. Bathroom
- E36
36. Kitchen
- E35
35. Friends
- E34
34. Brothers and Sisters
- E33
33. Grandparents
- E32
32. Father
- E31
31. Mother
- E30
30. Circles
- E29
29. Squares
- E28
28. Triangles
- E27
27. Stripes
- E26
26. Lines
- E25
25. Growing
- E24
24. Breathing
- E23
23. Drinking
- E22
22. Sleeping
- E21
21. Eating
- E20
20. Caring
- E19
19. Worries
- E18
18. Cross
- E17
17. Sad
- E16
16. Happy
- E15
15. Middle
- E14
14. Outside
- E13
13. Inside
- E12
12. Bottom
- E11
11. Top
- E10
10. Nature: Owls
- E9
9. Nature: Fish
- E8
8. Nature: Spiders
- E7
7. Nature: Bees and Honey
- E6
6. Nature: Butterflies
- E5
5. Water: General
- E4
4. Water: Rivers 2
- E3
3. Occupations: Doctor
- E2
2. Occupations: Lorry Driver
- E1
1. Occupations: Bus Conductor
Season 7
1977 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 48 years ago
Roger Walker replaces Matthew Corbett who leaves the show to continue presenting 'The Sooty Show' for his father.
Rainbow Season 7 release dates →- E61
61. Safari Park 1
Finale - E60
60. Dressing
- E59
59. Polishing
- E58
58. Washing
- E57
57. Brushing
- E56
56. Fastening
- E55
55. Between
- E54
54. Below
- E53
53. Above
- E52
52. Over
- E51
51. Under
- E50
50. People at Work
- E49
49. Putting Together: Clothes
- E48
48. Putting Together: Domestic
- E47
47. Putting Together: Shapes and Patterns
- E46
46. Putting Together: Toys
- E45
45. Sides
- E44
44. Patterns
- E43
43. In the Water
- E42
42. Movement: Floating
- E41
41. Movement: River Flow
- E40
40. Size
- E39
39. Thin
- E38
38. Fat
- E37
37. Large
- E36
36. Small
- E35
35. Through
- E34
34. Edge
- E33
33. Corner
- E32
32. Band
- E31
31. Straight
- E30
30. Nature
- E29
29. Pleasure
- E28
28. People
- E27
27. Buildings
- E26
26. The Street
- E25
25. Choose
- E24
24. Share
- E23
23. Give
- E22
22. Take
- E21
21. Own
- E20
20. Fingers
- E19
19. Mouth
- E18
18. Ears
- E17
17. Nose
- E16
16. Eyes
- E15
15. Bouncing
- E14
14. Jumping
- E13
13. Running
- E12
12. Walking
Season 8
1978 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 47 years ago
- E80
80. Behind
Finale - E79
79. Following
- E78
78. Leading
- E77
77. Last
- E76
76. First
- E75
75. General 4
- E74
74. Empty
- E73
73. Full
- E72
72. Short
- E71
71. Long
- E70
70. Group
- E69
69. Competition
- E68
68. Co-Operative: Parents
- E67
67. Co-Operative: Peers
- E66
66. Single
- E65
65. Untidy
- E64
64. Selfish
- E63
63. Helpful
- E62
62. Greedy
- E61
61. Mischievous
- E60
60. Snow and Ice: Clothing
- E59
59. Machines
- E58
58. Music 5
- E57
57. Animals
- E56
56. People 2
- E55
55. Nature: Sounds
- E54
54. Bed Time
- E53
53. Spare Time
- E52
52. Meal Time
- E51
51. Washing Time
- E50
50. Waking Time
- E49
49. Fiveness of Five
- E48
48. Fourness of Four
- E47
47. Threeness of Three
- E46
46. Twoness of Two
- E45
45. Oneness of One
- E44
44. Mum and Dad Go Out
- E43
43. Visit
- E42
42. Accident
- E41
41. Lost
- E40
40. Not Well
- E39
39. Going Abroad: Vienna 5
- E38
38. Going Abroad: Vienna 4
- E37
37. Going Abroad: Vienna 3
- E36
36. Going Abroad: Vienna 2
- E35
35. Going Abroad: Vienna
- E34
34. Pata Cake
- E33
33. Little Bo Peep
- E32
32. Crooked Man
- E31
31. Little Jack Horner
Season 9
1979 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 46 years ago
- E69
69. Traditional Tales: Little Red Riding Hood
Finale - E68
68. Traditional Tales: Cinderella
- E67
67. Traditional Tales: Babes in the Wood
- E66
66. Traditional Tales: Goldilocks
- E65
65. Traditional Tales: Jack and the Beanstalk
The Rainbow gang is being very creative indeed and putting together their own version of 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. Jane plays Jack and Bungle the Giant. Zippy is Jack's mother (Mrs Beanstalk). Rod is the evil wizard who sells Jack the beans and Geoffrey and Freddy for some reason are a clown double act called 'Tea and Cocoa'. George wanted to be the cow, but ends up being Georgieporgy when the two clowns take the part of the cow.
- E64
64. Pets: Tortoises
- E63
63. Pets: Goldfish
- E62
62. Pets: Mice
- E61
61. Pets: Cats
- E60
60. Pets: Dogs
- E59
59. Why Do I Cry
- E58
58. Why Do I Shout
- E57
57. Why Do I Get Shy
- E56
56. Why Do I Rush Around
- E55
55. Why Do I Hide
- E54
54. Sunny
- E53
53. Stormy
- E52
52. Showery
- E51
51. Cloudy
- E50
50. Windy
- E49
49. Nursery Rhymes: Harm
- E48
48. Nursery Rhymes: New
- E47
47. Nursery Rhymes: Pop
- E46
46. Nursery Rhymes: Quick
- E45
45. Nursery Rhymes: Blow
- E44
44. Visiting Friends
- E43
43. Things to do
- E42
42. Market Day
- E41
41. Dad's Work
- E40
40. School Days
- E39
39. Work
- E38
38. Playing with Toys
- E37
37. Safety: At the Park
- E36
36. Safety: In the Street
- E35
35. Safety: In the Home
- E34
34. If I was as Strong as
- E33
33. If I was as Small as
- E32
32. If I was as Tall as
- E31
31. If I was as Thin as
- E30
30. If I was as Fat as
- E29
29. To Market
- E28
28. London Bridge
- E27
27. Baa Baa Black Sheep
- E26
26. Little Tommy Tucker
- E25
25. How Do You: Swing
- E24
24. How Do You: Swim
- E23
23. How Do You: Ride a Bike
- E22
22. How Do You: Hop and Skip
- E21
21. Snow and Ice: Things To Do
- E20
20. Snow and Ice: Movement
Season 10
1980 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 45 years ago
Freddy Marks replaces Roger Walker, creating the best remembered line up of the "Rainbow" Singers 'Rod, Jane and Freddy'.
Rainbow Season 10 release dates →- E73
73. Lazy
Finale - E72
72. Quick
- E71
71. Mean
- E70
70. Grumpy
- E69
69. Slow
- E68
68. Stubborn
- E67
67. Contrary
- E66
66. Careful
- E65
65. Smell
- E64
64. Taste
- E63
63. Getting In
- E62
62. Listening
- E61
61. Looking
- E60
60. Getting Out
- E59
59. Trip 4: By Plane
- E58
58. Trip 3: Seaside
- E57
57. Trip 2: Underground
- E56
56. Trip 1: Space
- E55
55. What Shall I Make
- E54
54. What Shall I Eat
- E53
53. What Shall I Wear
- E52
52. What Shall I Play
- E51
51. Bits and Pieces 3
- E50
50. Toys 2
- E49
49. Stroking
- E48
48. Holding
- E47
47. Never
- E46
46. Always
- E45
45. Often
- E44
44. Hardly Ever
- E43
43. Hate
- E42
42. Don't Want To
- E41
41. Love
- E40
40. Don't Know/Knowing
- E39
39. Won't/Will
- E38
38. Can/Can't
- E37
37. Let's Sing Together
- E36
36. Come Dance with Me
- E35
35. Do as I Say
- E34
34. Aesop's Fables: The Fir-Tree and the Bramble
- E33
33. Aesop's Fables: The Fox and the Goat
- E32
32. Aesop's Fables: The Dog and the Shadow
- E31
31. Aesop's Fables: The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg
- E30
30. Do What I Do
- E29
29. Houses: Tents
- E28
28. Houses: Brick
- E27
27. Houses: Wood
- E26
26. Houses: Straw
- E25
25. Confusion
- E24
24. Understanding
Season 11
1981 · 24 episodes · Last episode: 44 years ago
- E24
24. Summer/Autumn
Finale - E23
23. Winter/Spring
- E22
22. Calm and Relaxed
- E21
21. Frustration
- E20
20. Jobs Mums and Dads Do
- E19
19. Give It a Try
- E18
18. Movement: Episode 2
- E17
17. Movement: Episode 1
- E16
16. Reflections
- E15
15. Shadows
- E14
14. Holes: Episode 2
- E13
13. Holes: Episode 1
- E12
12. Different Things, Same Name: Episode 2
- E11
11. Different Things, Same Name: Episode 1
- E10
10. Hasty
- E9
9. Busy
- E8
8. Right Tools for the Job: Episode 2
- E7
7. Right Tools for the Job: Episode 1
- E6
6. Music 8
- E5
5. Music 7
- E4
4. Wrong
- E3
3. Right
- E2
2. Counting 2
- E1
1. Counting 1
Season 12
1982 · 36 episodes · Last episode: 44 years ago
- E36
36. George Won't Ask
FinaleFollows on almost directly from the last episode. George is too shy to ask for help, Geoffrey explains that it's okay to ask for things, and say no. George begins to be bolder
- E35
35. The Abuse of George
Everyone is taking advantage of George, people give him too much to do, make him to their jobs and blame him for everything. Geoffrey, Zippy and Bungle go for a walk and make George stay at home to wait for Rod, Jane and Freddy. He feels very sad and sings a sad sad song. Rod notices George and sings with him, letting him know he is a friend, he has a place and is appreciated.
- E34
34. Vanishing Box
Bungle, Zippy and George meet a magician and try to copy his tricks. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Vanishing Act".
- E33
33. Mystery Bag
- E32
32. Hanging On
- E31
31. Invisible
- E30
30. Fit and Healthy: Episode 2
- E29
29. Fit and Healthy: Episode 1
- E28
28. Room to Spread
- E27
27. Sardines in a Tin
- E26
26. On Top of the Mountain
- E25
25. In the Ground
- E24
24. Under the Sea
- E23
23. High in the Sky
- E22
22. Body Costumes
Following directly from the previous episode, It's fancy dress party day.
- E21
21. Facial Disguises
Everyone is dressing up to go to a fancy dress party.
- E20
20. Living Together: Episode 2
- E19
19. Living Together: Episode 1
- E18
18. Who Heard It
Geoffrey is in the garden trying to call the rainbow house cat in, but can't find it. upstairs Bungle, Zippy and George hear strange noises and keep running down stairs, Freddy and Geoffrey (who are chatting around a table) think they are making it all up.
- E17
17. Who Saw It
- E16
16. Clowning
Geoffrey pretends to be a clown in a clown act with Rod, Jane and Freddy. He then explains you don't need to dress up with face paint to be a clown. We then see some footage of a female clown entertaining some children.
- E15
15. Juggling and Balancing
- E14
14. Magic
- E13
13. Tricks and Jokes
George and Zippy play some jokes on Bungle. Bungle and Zippy try to trick Freddy but he's 'one step ahead of them'. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "The Joke's On Me".
- E12
12. Must I
Bungle doesn't want to put his toys away, Freddy falls over them and gets angry. Geoffrey explains to Bungle that that there are certain things they must do, even when they don't want to.
- E11
11. Can I
Everyone is making Jane a present for her birthday.
- E10
10. Bossy Boots
Zippy runs around demanding everyone go to the park. Zippy tells Rod his plinky plonk music sounds terrible and demands he write a song about going to the park.
- E9
9. The Moodies
The Rainbow picnic is canceled when it rains. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Smile, Smile" to make everyone feel happy again.
- E8
8. The Know-It-Alls
Getting tired of Zippy's insistance that he knows everything, the Rainbow gang act out the story of Mr Know It All, a man who thinks he knows everything.
- E7
7. The Whiners
Bungle spends all day complaining about every little thing, everyone else joins in which makes Geoffrey so angry he threatens to "Go for a walk". Zippy then throws a Cake across the room meant for Rod, Jane and Freddy's tea party.
- E6
6. Delivery
- E5
5. Collection
- E4
4. Anticipation
- E3
3. Wondering
- E2
2. Caring About
- E1
1. Other People Who Help
Season 13
1983 · 30 episodes · Last episode: 43 years ago
- E30
30. Day Trip to France
Finale - E29
29. Balloons and Kites
- E28
28. Guessing Games
- E27
27. Going to the Funfair
- E26
26. Sneezing
- E25
25. Hiccups
- E24
24. Carefree
- E23
23. Anxious and Worried
- E22
22. Going Somewhere
- E21
21. Make Up Your Mind
- E20
20. Spacemen
- E19
19. Basic Needs
- E18
18. Individual Needs
- E17
17. Pirates
- E16
16. Physical Differences: Shape
- E15
15. Physical Differences: Size
- E14
14. What Happened to Tommy Tucker
- E13
13. What Happened to Jack and Jill
- E12
12. Getting Things Dirty
- E11
11. Keeping Things Clean
- E10
10. Who Took It
- E9
9. Who Lost It
- E8
8. Counting Rhymes: Episode 2
- E7
7. Counting Rhymes: Episode 1
- E6
6. Receiving
- E5
5. Giving
- E4
4. Going to Bed
- E3
3. Getting Up Out of Bed
- E2
2. Pumping
- E1
1. Blowing
Season 14
1983 · 22 episodes · Last episode: 42 years ago
- E22
22. Going Out to the Circus
Finale - E21
21. Sing Along in the Garden
- E20
20. Wrapping and Unwrapping
- E19
19. Bells
- E18
18. Odds and Ends
- E17
17. Family Relationships
- E16
16. Fast Food
- E15
15. Bits and Pieces 2
- E14
14. Falling
- E13
13. Gardening
- E12
12. Dabbing and Dotting
- E11
11. Cuddles
- E10
10. Going to the Toy Museum
- E9
9. Singalong
- E8
8. Things Are Not What They Seem
- E7
7. Musical Instruments 3
- E6
6. Scarecrows
- E5
5. Colours: Red
- E4
4. Colours: Yellow
- E3
3. Colours: Green
- E2
2. Colours: Blue
- E1
1. Going Swimming
Season 15
1984 · 29 episodes · Last episode: 42 years ago
- E29
29. Robots
Finale - E28
28. All of a Dither
- E27
27. Changes 2
- E26
26. Arguments
- E25
25. Pets 2
- E24
24. Keep Britain Tidy
- E23
23. Life's Ups and Downs
- E22
22. Shopping 2
- E21
21. Trees and Flowers
- E20
20. The Weekend
- E19
19. Over And Under
- E18
18. What I Would Like To Be
- E17
17. Furniture
- E16
16. Cooking
- E15
15. Having a Bad Time
- E14
14. Not Enough to Go Round
- E13
13. Stars
- E12
12. Having a Good Time
- E11
11. Lost My Hearing
- E10
10. Clouds
- E9
9. Waiting
- E8
8. Giants
- E7
7. Above and Below
- E6
6. Bicycles
- E5
5. Lost My Voice
- E4
4. Wild Animals
- E3
3. Geoffrey's Not Well
- E2
2. Let's Make a Musical
- E1
1. Visitors
Season 16
1984 · 44 episodes · Last episode: 41 years ago
- E44
44. Garden Fête
Finale - E43
43. Meeting and Greetings
- E42
42. Staying Away From Home
- E41
41. Insects 2
- E40
40. Work That Mum Does
- E39
39. Camping
- E38
38. Camping Preparation
- E37
37. Caterpillars and Butterflies
- E36
36. Jumble Sale
- E35
35. High Street: Looking Up and Down
- E34
34. Flowers
- E33
33. Parting and Goodbyes
- E32
32. High Street: Looking Around
- E31
31. Someone New in the Family
- E30
30. Wool and String
- E29
29. Dancing
- E28
28. Independence
- E27
27. Growing 2
- E26
26. Newborn
- E25
25. Books 2
- E24
24. Paste and Wax
- E23
23. Fruits
- E22
22. The Saver
- E21
21. Music 6
- E20
20. Why Worry
- E19
19. Money
- E18
18. Looking Back: Remember When
Rod, Jane and Freddy remember past Rainbow episodes.
- E17
17. I Like Being Me
- E16
16. If Only I Had
- E15
15. George's Secret Wish
- E14
14. A Cold Day
It's been snowing, the rainbow gang have an adventure in the snow.
- E13
13. If Only I Hadn't
- E12
12. Light and Dark
- E11
11. Dressing Up
- E10
10. Zippy's Cover Up Job
- E9
9. Games
- E8
8. Frowns and Tears
- E7
7. Friendship
- E6
6. Looking Back
Zippy is looking at old photographs of when the Rainbow household was younger. Freddy doesn't have a photo of when he was younger, but he does show a photo of his son.
- E5
5. Hot Day
- E4
4. Rules
- E3
3. Bungle's High and Mighty Day
Bungle gets an invitation from Matthew Corbett for Sooty's Birthday party, no one else in the house has one. He feels very grown up and special and decides to spend the day in bed being treated like The Queen.
- E2
2. Accidents
- E1
1. Looking After Yourself
Season 17
1985 · 49 episodes · Last episode: 40 years ago
- E49
49. Working Things Out
Finale - E48
48. Looking After Baby
- E47
47. Sports Day
- E46
46. Mice
- E45
45. Guess Where
- E44
44. Resourcefulness
- E43
43. Journey by Coach
- E42
42. Decision Making
- E41
41. A Day in the Country
- E40
40. Evaluating
- E39
39. The Explorers
- E38
38. Flexibility
- E37
37. Detectives
Zippy finds a womans glove and decides to become a detective. We then see a clip of a 'real' detective in action after a woman phones the police about a break in.
- E36
36. Uncertainty
- E35
35. Guess What
- E34
34. Teeth
- E33
33. The Show Offs
- E32
32. King for a Day
To enter a fancy dress competition, George is making a doctor's stethoscope, Bungle is making a crown and Zippy decides to dress as a cook. Bungle becomes fed up with having to listen to Geoffrey all the time and dreams he is the king of Bungleland, where he makes all the rules.
- E31
31. Sounds
- E30
30. Puzzles and Games
- E29
29. Bungle's Pretend Friend
- E28
28. Discovery
- E27
27. General Farm: Eggs
- E26
26. Wool
- E25
25. Communication
Geoffrey is trying to speak on the telephone, but is having trouble hearing because Bungle is listening to a story on the radio and Zippy is watching his favourite programme on the television. He gets them to turn the radio and TV off and discovers that Bungle forgot to pass on a message that was left for him. Later, George and Bungle make party invitations and George asks Bungle to pass all the crayons. But Bungle mishears and thinks he asked him to parcel up all the crayons. Zippy is sad when Bungle tells him he's not invited to the party. But then Bungle says he was only joking which cheers Zippy up again. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "If You Ever Want To Play A Game". Bungle does a mime, pretending to be a policeman directing traffic. Geoffrey reads a story called "Charlie's News". Bungle, Zippy and George have a treasure hunt in the garden.
- E24
24. Feet
Bungle is not very pleased when Geoffrey walks over the floor he's just cleaned in his muddy boots. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Hopscotch". Geoffrey does a tap dance in his tap shoes then shows Zippy and George other shoes he has for doing different things. Jane reads the story of "Cinderella". Geoffrey, Zippy and George help by playing characters from the story. Jane is Cinderella, Geoffrey is Prince Charming and Zippy and George are the Ugly Sisters. Then the next door neighbour's dog Benji escapes from his garden and runs inside the Rainbow house leaving muddy paw prints all over Bungle's clean floor which he is not best pleased about.
- E23
23. Packaging
- E22
22. Puff and Blow
Bungle, Zippy and George learn about the wind and how it blows things around. Geoffrey is blowing bubbles and Zippy is blowing his toy trumpet. George has a go with Zippy's toy trumpet but can't play it, as he sucks instead of blowing. Later the gang go into the garden and Bungle and Geoffrey build a big sandcastle in the sandpit. Then Geoffrey and Bungle make some patterns on a piece of paper by blowing straws dipped in paint. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "We're Working, Yes, We're Working". Zippy, George, Bungle and Geoffrey act out the story of the Three Little Pigs.
- E21
21. The Christmas Story
- E20
20. Zippy is Tongue Tied
Zippy's behaving oddly and not speaking to anyone because he's tongue-tied. Denise reads a story called 'Cherp Finds His Voice'. Then Zippy, George, Bungle and Geoffrey go to a concert that some children are performing at the village hall. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Everybody's Tongue-Tied Sometimes". Zippy performs "I Had A Little Nut Tree" and everyone enjoys his little poem and Zippy doesn't feel tongue-tied anymore.
- E19
19. The Singing Lesson
Zippy's teaching Bungle to sing, but George is sad as he doesn't think he's a good singer, so Alfred comes and teaches him how to sing. Geoffrey dresses up and sings and then Alfred reads a story called 'The Professer's Piano". Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "My Song Has Five Notes". George and Alfred sing "The Rainbow Song" and then everyone joins in.
- E18
18. Books: The Library
- E17
17. Hair
- E16
16. Protection
Geoffrey, Bungle, Zippy and George are in the garden. To protect himself from the sun, Geoffrey puts on some sun cream, Zippy wears some sunglasses to protect his eyes from the bright sunlight and George has an umbrella to keep the sun off him. Then Bungle puts his rain hat on to keep the sun off his head, but Zippy thinks he looks hilarious wearing a rain hat on a sunny day. Then it starts to rain and everyone goes indoors. They look at a book with lots of pictures of fire fighters and wonder why they wear special clothing such as helmets. Geoffrey explains that it is for protection. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Open Up Your Umbrella" and Bernie Clifton tells a story called "Ben The Clumsy Spaceman".
- E15
15. Scribbles and Doodles
Bungle wants to draw a picture but can't decide what to draw. He doodles a wiggly line and then turns it into a picture of a worm. George doodles an orange circle and Zippy some green lines on Bungle's picture while he's not around. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing a song about doodling called "Do You Doodle?" Bungle sees his drawing and isn't best pleased that Zippy and George have scribbled on it. Some children doodle and artist Sally Gregory turns their doodles into pictures to tell a story.
- E14
14. Where Does Milk Come From
Bungle, Zippy and George watch a TV programme that shows them how to make a milkshake. Afterwards they decide to make some milkshakes themselves and find out all about where milk comes from. Geoffrey visits a farm and sees some cows being milked and how the milk is transported to the dairy for putting into bottles. Bungle, Zippy, George and Geoffrey sing "I Went To Visit A Farm One Day" and then they find out how milk gets put into bottles at the dairy. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing a song about milk bottles on a doorstep called "Take Us In, Warm Us Up". Zippy and George tell a story about King Geoffrey, Milkmaid Bungle and Daisy the Cow.
- E13
13. George's Secret Place
Bungle's laying out plates and glasses for their tea, but George is missing. George is with his doll Bertie in his secret place. Zippy thinks George has left home, so Bungle zips up his mouth as he thinks hes done it to get away from Zippy's constant chattering. George draws a picture of a flower to put in his secret room and he looks at his collection of shells. Bungle goes to look for him, but cant find him anywhere, but then George returns and everyone wonders where he's been. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "My Secret Room". Then everyone plays eye spy, but George has disappeared again. George goes back to his secret place and reads a story called 'Ferdy's Secret Place'.
- E12
12. Overhelpfuls
- E11
11. Parcel Post
- E10
10. What's Wrong with Bungle
Bungle is behaving very strangely, and isn't talking to anyone. Geoffrey tries to see what's wrong with him. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Out of the Blue". David reads a Tat The Cat story called 'What's Wrong?' Then Bungle feels much better.
- E9
9. Old Mother Hubbard
Geoffrey, Jane, Bungle, Zippy and George act out the nursery rhyme/story of Old Mother Hubbard. Zippy is the storyteller, Jane is Old Mother Hubbard, Geoffrey is Old Father Hubbard and George plays the part of Fido the dog. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing 'Joining the Dots'.
- E8
8. Shapes 2
- E7
7. Journey on a Narrow Boat
Geoffrey and Rod, Jane and Freddy go on a narrow boat holiday, whlie Zippy, George and Bungle decide to make their own narrow boat in the garden. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "On A Narrow Boat".
- E6
6. Wall Painting
- E5
5. The Waster
Bungle, Zippy and George waste the spaghetti Geoffrey has made them for their lunch. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Little Tommy Tucker". Bungle, Zippy and George learn not to waste paper. Geoffrey reads the story of "Randall and The Apples".
- E4
4. Daydreaming
Everyone is having a lovely picnic. Zippy daydreams about food and Geoffrey daydreams about when he was a boy. Jane reads a story called 'The Ten Ton Tortoise'. Then she has a daydream and Rod,Jane and Freddy sing "Red Balloon". Bungle daydreams about having a teddy bears picnic.
- E3
3. Hands
- E2
2. Wheels
- E1
1. Work That Dad Does
Season 18
1986 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 39 years ago
- E54
54. Gadgets
FinaleBungle, Zippy and George find out about gadgets and how they can help make jobs and tasks easier. Geoffrey demonstrates how his potato peeler helps him peel potatoes more easily. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing a song about a musical gadget they've built, called their "Superdooperbodypooperlittlebigalonianboogiewoogieplayitagain". Geoffrey reads the story of Professor Slop then makes some chips using a new gadget he's just got. But it's the wrong gadget for making chips and the potatoes come out looking more like crisps. Then he uses an electric whisk to make a milkshake, but when Bungle adds more milk into the jug, the mixture splashes everywhere, so Geoffrey decides they will all go out to buy some chips.
- E53
53. Shipwreck
Geoffrey and Bungle build a ship out of cardboard boxes and are pretending to be sailors setting out on a voyage. But Zippy and George want to come along for the trip so they hide onboard the ship. While sailing on the sea, their ship hits some rocks during a storm and their boat is shipwrecked. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Deep Blue Sea" and then come to rescue the others in their ship.
- E52
52. Numbers
The Rainbow gang start counting things and give themselves their own number. Bungle is number 4 but where has he gone?
- E51
51. Hare and Tortoise
The Rainbow gang act out the story of The Tortoise And The Hare. George plays the tortoise, Zippy plays the hare and Bungle plays the fox. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Da-Dee-Da-Dee-Dum-Dum'".
- E50
50. Do It Yourself
- E49
49. Words
- E48
48. Ugly Duckling
The Rainbow gang act out the story of the Ugly Duckling. George plays The Ugly Duckling, Geoffrey plays Farmer / Brewster the Rooster, Zippy plays Lion / Henry the Horse / Goose, Bungle plays Farmer / Daisy the Cow, Rod plays Sammy the Scarecrow, Jane plays Jasper the Scarecrow and Freddy plays Freddy the Fish. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing excerpts from "The Ugly Duckling" song, Rod and George sing "Dingle Dangle Scarecrow" and Rod, Jane and George sing "When We're Together".
- E47
47. Mail Order
- E46
46. Car Boot Sale
The gang are holding a car boot sale in their garden. Bungle makes a poster to let people know about the sale, while Zippy makes a model snowman to sell, but he is having difficulty making a head for it and asks Geoffrey to help him to finish making it. Meanwhile, George is collecting things together to sell at the sale, but he thinks a car boot sale is a sale just for cars and boots, so takes Zippy's toy cars, Geoffrey's Wellington boots and Jane's fashion boots. Rod and Freddy have been sorting out items to sell and arrive with a wheelbarrow full of things. Rod finds an old banjo and gives it to Jane to put into the sale, but Freddy stops them, telling them it was his Grandad's and is very sentimental to him. Freddy sings a song his Grandad used to sing to him when he was small called "I Used To Play My Old Banjo". George decides to give his old Wellington boots that no longer fit him to the sale and has painted them in all the colours of the rainbow. It's almost time for the sale to begin, and Zippy makes fun of Bungle because he thinks he hasn't made anything for the sale. But Bungle has the last laugh when he tells him he has made a game where you have to throw a ball to try to knock the cardboard Zippy over that he's made to win a lollipop. Jane opens the sale and everyone has a good time browsing the items for sale and playing Bungle's game.
- E45
45. Country Living
George and Zippy pretend to run a village shop. Geoffrey is their first visitor, who comes and stays for a chat and tells them about his visit to the country with his friend Sophie. Bungle, Jane and Rod arrive to do their shopping, followed by Freddy, who puts up a poster inviting everyone to visit them down on the farm. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "We're Country People".
- E44
44. Town Living
Bungle, Zippy and George are playing with a model of a town they've made. They find out about what it is like living in a town. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Living In The Town".
- E43
43. Smile Please
Geoffrey takes some photos of Bungle, Zippy and George with his camera. Then they look at some old photographs. Freddy takes a photograph of everyone and sings "Watch The Birdie, Smile Please". Geoffrey reads the story of "Ellen The Snap-Happy Elephant" and then films a video of Bungle, Zippy and George singing a song.
- E42
42. Chatterbox
Auntie Patsy comes to visit, but much to everyone's irritation, won't give them a minute's peace with her constant chattering. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing a song called "Bla Bla" in which Rod and Freddy chatter and annoy Jane.
- E41
41. Watch Out
Geoffrey finds Bungle has left his toy cars on the floor and a pot of water on the edge of the table and tells him he should watch out where he leaves things in case it causes an accident. Then Bungle goes to stand on a chair to try to hang his painting on the wall, but Geoffrey tells him it's dangerous to stand on chairs in case he falls off. Meanwhile George is outside playing in the garden, but Geoffrey doesn't know where he is and thinks that George has gone out on his own. Then they all decide to go for a picnic, so go into the kitchen and Bungle helps Geoffrey make the sandwiches, but he makes a mess with the butter and drops some on the floor. Geoffrey tells him to clean it up in case someone slips on it, but Bungle is careless and bumps Zippy's head with the mop. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Watch Out".
- E40
40. Guess Who I Am
Zippy, George and Bungle pretend to be Rod, Jane and Freddy and then Geoffrey pretends to be someone else. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Guess Who I Am?" Geoffrey reads a story called 'Guess Who I Am?' Rod, Jane and Freddy play a game against Geoffrey, Bungle and George called Guess Who I Am? where Zippy tells a member of each team who to be and the others have to guess. Then Bobby Davro comes round to the Rainbow house and does some funny impressions of Zippy, Bungle, George and Geoffrey.
- E39
39. Keeping Fit
Geoffrey is in the garden doing exercises to prepare for a race he's running in for charity, but Zippy thinks he's being silly doing so much training. Then Bungle, George and Zippy join in with some exercises too, but Zippy isn't very fit and hurts his neck. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Keeping Fit". Jane reads the story of "Monty and The Gymnasium". Geoffrey, Rod and Freddy arrive back after the charity race and everyone has some carrot cake to eat.
- E38
38. Co-Operation
Geoffrey is decorating the spare bedroom for Auntie Jo's visit, but he's finding it difficult doing the work on his own. But Rod Jane and Freddy help him to get the decorating finished before auntie arrives. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Co-Operation".
- E37
37. Frogs
Bungle and Geoffrey see a frog in the garden and decide to play a game of leapfrog. Zippy says he's never seen a real live frog before, so they all look around the garden to see if they can find one. Geoffrey shows Zippy a jar full of tadpoles and explains how tadpoles grow into frogs as they get older. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing a song about Mr Frog and the Princess Jane. Zippy tries to count how many tadpoles there are in the jar, but keeps losing count. Geoffrey reads the story of "Tiny the Tadpole". Later, outside in the garden, Jane and Geoffrey sing a song about three little speckled frogs and Bungle, Zippy and George pretend to be the frogs in the song.
- E36
36. Easter
- E35
35. Visit to a Safari Park
Zippy, George and Bungle are packing their picnic for their trip to a Safari Park. Geoffrey explains to George that a Safari park is where you can see lots of wild animals - and Zippy roars like a lion. Zippy, George and Bungle make a safari park collage. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Joining The Dots".
- E34
34. Helping Out
- E33
33. Small World
George wants to see a fairy, but Geoffrey tells him they're not real, but he still wants to see one anyway. Geoffrey looks at some of Bungle's fur that he's brushed under a mircoscope and then looks at some pond water. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Small World". Zippy looks at some stamps using a magnifying glass. Geoffrey reads a story called 'The Toys World'.
- E32
32. If I Were Invisible
- E31
31. What Happens If
Geoffrey tells Bungle not to touch the dominos he's lined up on the table while he goes out of the room, but Bungle wonders what will happen if he touches them and then finds out. George wonders what will happen if he tips out his container of marbles. The marbles all roll off the table onto the floor, but before he can pick them all up Rod and Freddy come into the room and fall over on them. Then Geoffrey and George notice an unpleasant smell which seems to be coming from Zippy. They discover it's because Zippy hasn't changed his socks for days, as they're his favourite yellow pair. Geoffrey explains that if you don't wash your clothes they become dirty and smelly. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Blowing Up Balloons" and Geoffrey shows Bungle, Zippy and George a little magic trick.
- E30
30. I Want to Be a Pop Star
Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Heartbeat". Zippy, George and Bungle decide they want to be popstars just like Rod, Jane and Freddy and even dress up for the part, with Geoffrey as their manager. However it's not as easy as it seems. Rod, Jane and Freddy rehearse their song "Heartbeat" in a recording studio and then they come to help Zippy, George and Bungle out.
- E29
29. Cats
- E28
28. Family Ties
Geoffrey receives a phone call telling him that Grandad has had an accident and is in hospital. He tells Bungle, Zippy and George that he will have to go up to the hospital and that he will take them to stay at Auntie's house for the night. Geoffrey takes them to Auntie's in his car. Bungle has some flowers for her and George has made a get well card for Grandad, but Zippy isn't very happy at going to stay with Auntie and would rather stay at home. When they arrive at Auntie's house Zippy is disappointed that he'll have to miss his favourite cartoon as she doesn't own a TV set. Also he doesn't like the sausages she's cooked them for their tea. After tea, Auntie asks Bungle, Zippy and George to help her with the washing up, but they aren't very happy at this. Auntie tells them they shouldn't be so lazy and selfish and that families should help each other. Then Rod, Jane and Freddy visit and sing "They're Your Family". Later, Auntie lets them play with an old train set that used to be Geoffrey's when he was a little boy. This cheers Zippy up and when Geoffrey telephones to see how they're all getting on Zippy tells him he's having a wonderful time!
- E27
27. Machines
The washing machine has broken down, so Geoffrey, Bungle, Zippy and George are at the laundrette. While there they find out about lots of different machines. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Can Anyone Guess What This Machine Is?"
- E26
26. How
Zippy and George receive some party invitations in the post, but sadly there's not one for Bungle. Bungle, Zippy and George and Geoffrey sort out items they no longer need and put them in a box for their next door neighbour's jumble sale. Bungle builds a tower with building blocks, but Zippy knocks it down. Geoffrey takes the box of jumble next door and notices Bungle's party invitation was delivered there by mistake, so he has an invitation after all! Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "How Many?" Zippy, George, Bungle and Geoffrey sing "How Does A Caterpillar Grow?" Then they all play a game where they have to guess how many stepping stones Bungle needs to cross a pretend river.
- E25
25. Highwayman
The Rainbow gang act out the story of Dick Turnip the highway man. Barron Bungle Warren's daughter Jane has her necklace stolen by the naughty Dick Turnip. Zippy the Good sees what happens so Rod and Freddy arrest Dick Turnip and they take him to court to see Judge George. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing " With A Hey and A Ho".
- E24
24. Creativity
- E23
23. Keeping the Peace
Zippy takes George's toy car he's playing with, which makes George angry. Geoffrey keeps the peace between them by suggesting they both play with the toy car, taking turns to push it to each other. Then George builds a bridge for the car to go under, but Zippy won't play properly and keeps knocking the bridge down with the car. So policeman Bungle steps in to keep the peace between Zippy and George. Mrs Jones from next door is very angry with Geoffrey about the broken fence between the houses. But she forgives Geoffrey when Bungle, Zippy and George explain it was them who accidentally made a hole in the fence so they could retrieve their football, and Geoffrey says he'll fix the fence for her. Rod, Jane and Freddy are in the garden. Jane and Freddy are practising their song, but they keep getting it wrong and argue with each other. Rod steps in to keep the peace and then they all sing "It's Time To Sing The Song".
- E22
22. Rainbow Christmas Show
- E21
21. Visit to the Theatre
It's a very special occasion today. Geoffrey is taking Zippy and George to the theatre to see Peter Pan. Bungle has a cold, so he has to stay at home and Jane comes to look after him. She tells him the story of Peter Pan and talks about the time when she first went to the theatre. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "An Invitation".
- E20
20. Nursery Rhymes 2
Geoffrey, Zippy, George and Bungle sing "Five Current Buns In A Baker's Shop". Geoffrey tells everyone he'll be baking some jam tarts for tea which makes Zippy hungry. George says the nursery rhyme "The Queen of Tarts" and everyone dresses up like in the nursery rhymes. Geoffrey dresses up as the King of hearts, Bungle dresses up as the Queen of hearts, Zippy dresses up as the knave of hearts and George decides to be his brother the prince. Geoffrey makes a crown out of card. Rod, Jane and Freddy each dress up as different characters from Nursery Rhymes. Freddy sings "Little Jack Horner", Rod sings "Hot Cross Buns" and Jane sings "Polly Put the Kettle On". Rod, Jane and Freddy then sing some nursery rhymes such as "Little Miss Muffet". "Little Tommy Tucker", and "Sing A Song Of Sixpence". Geoffrey serves the jam tarts he's made, but Zippy doesn't want to wait for them to go cool and dreams about being the knave of hearts. He eats all the jam tarts in his dream and ends up feeling ill. Then when he wakes up he only wants to eat just one jam tart, which surprises everyone.
- E19
19. Caring for Others
- E18
18. What Shall We Do
- E17
17. Falling Out and Making Up
George is building a tower with his building blocks and Bungle is doing a drawing. But Bungle wants the table all to himself and he and George start squabbling when Bungle knocks the tower over and George spoils Bungle's drawing. Then they go into the garden where they meet Georgette, the pink female hippo from next door, who helps Bungle and George sort out their squabble and make up. But Zippy is not best pleased that Bungle and George have a new friend, and he falls out with them all. Geoffrey reads a "Tat The Cat" story about falling out and making up. After falling out with Bungle, George and Georgette, Zippy goes into the garden, where he sees Rod, Jane and Freddy. The trio sing "You've Got To Make It Up" and then Zippy says sorry and makes it up with everyone.
- E16
16. Nursery Rhymes 1
Zippy and George sing "Hickory Dickory Dock", but the mouse doesn't seem to be running down the clock. Then they act out "Hey Diddle Diddle" with Geoffrey being the fiddler, Bungle being the cow, George being the little dog and Zippy being the dish and the spoon. Jane pretends to be Little Bo Peep and Bungle pretends to be one of Little Bo Peeps lost sheep. Freddy pretends to be Little Boy Blue. Geoffrey reads a story called 'The Little Dog's Dinner'. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Ride A Cock Horse".
- E15
15. Getting Your Own Way
Everyone is trying to get their own way. George wants to play a game of Happy Families, but Zippy wants to play Snakes and Ladders instead and gets his own way. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "You Get Your Own Way Every Time". Jane wants to watch a cookery programme on the television, but Geoffrey, Rod and Freddy won't let her because they want to watch the football an another channel. Lynda Baron reads the story of 'Bossy Billy'.
- E14
14. Geoffrey Gets It Wrong
Geoffrey is busy tidying up the house ready for his sister's visit, but he has got the date she is supposed to be coming mixed up. Rod and Freddy remember the time Geoffrey helped them with some decorating with disastrous results and then Zippy, George and Bungle recall the time Geoffrey made a blunder when helping them with their paintings. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Mr Bodger" with the help of Geoffrey dressed up as Mr Bodger. Then magician Clive Webb does some magic tricks but all his tricks go wrong.
- E13
13. Multi Cultural: Chinese
- E12
12. 1000th Birthday Party
The Rainbow team celebrate their 1000th episode!! Special party guests are Matthew Corbett and Sooty, Christopher Lillicrap and Mel Harvey.
- E11
11. Party Preparation
The Rainbow team prepare for their 1000th Birthday Party. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "We're Going To A Party".
- E10
10. Horses II
- E9
9. Multi Cultural: Indian
Bungle, Zippy and George learn about India and Indian culture. They watch film of a girl and her Indian family, at school, helping out in her parent's newsagents shop and at home. Sneh Gupta tells the story of The Clever Monkey and Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "India".
- E8
8. Mirrors
Bungle, Zippy and George find out all about mirrors and reflections. Geoffrey reads the story of The Very Old, Large Mirror and Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Mirror Mirror".
- E7
7. Hard Worker
Geoffrey is outside in the shed working very hard making a table. Bungle complains when the noise of Geoffrey's hammering disturbs him, as he is being very lazy and staying in bed for the day. Zippy and George ask Geoffrey if he will read them a story, but Geoffrey is too busy so they go off in search of Freddy to ask if he'll read them a story instead. Freddy reads the story of "Hardworking Horace". Rod, Jane and Freddy give Geoffrey a helping hand to make the table and sing "When There's Work To Be Done".
- E6
6. Favourite Things
Bungle is busy sorting out old clothes for a jumble sale. He finds an old sweater of Geoffrey's and wants to put it in the sale, but Geoffrey tells him he wants to keep it as it was knitted by an old girlfriend of his. Then Bungle finds an old scarf which belongs to Zippy, but Zippy won't let him have it for the jumble as it's his favourite. Meanwhile George is watching TV. First he watches the lines and shapes, then he watches Rod, Jane and Freddy sing a song called "Your Favourite Things". Bungle, Zippy and George talk about their favourite things, then Bungle daydreams that he's a magician. Geoffrey tells a story called 'Dolly Doodles Favourite Things'.
- E5
5. Italian
Geoffrey is learning to speak Italian. Bungle, Zippy and George learn about Italy, its people and food, and they watch a film of a boy and his Italian family, at school and at home. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "We're In A Gondola".
Season 19
1987 · 16 episodes · Last episode: 38 years ago
- E16
16. Decorations
FinaleGeoffrey and Bungle can't find the Christmas decorations to put up, so George suggests they make their own decorations. Geoffrey makes a Christmas tree out of an old cardboard tube, George makes some snowflakes out of old newspapers and Zippy makes a banana snowman. John tells the story of 'The Great Marzipan', a magician who is always forgetting things. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Happy Christmas". They visit the rainbow house. George uses a magic wand to make a fairy appear at the top of the Christmas tree. Zippy uses the magic wand, but accidentally magics himself into a fairy costume. Everyone sings "Christmas Is Coming".
- E15
15. Souvenirs in the Loft
- E14
14. Rumpelstiltskin
The Rainbow gang out out the story of Rumpelstiltskin. Zippy tells the story, whilst Rod plays the miller and Bungle plays his daughter. George plays the baby, Geoffrey plays the king, Jane plays the maid and Freddy plays a peasant. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Fairy Stories".
- E13
13. Bits and Pieces
Geoffrey's been to an arts and crafts fair, and George, Zippy and Bungle are so taken by the idea that they decide to hold their own for Rod, Jane and Freddy. First, though, they're going to have to get creative with whatever materials they have lying around.
- E12
12. Small World 2
Geoffrey shows Zippy, George and Bungle a dollhouse. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Little Train". Geoffrey makes a little doll for the dollhouse. Bungle imagines what it would be like to be so small that he could fit inside a doll's house.
- E11
11. New Friends
- E10
10. Animal Houses
- E9
9. Moving House
- E8
8. Wind
It's a very stormy night and Bungle, Zippy and George get woken up by the noise of the wind blowing outside. Next morning they all learn about the wind and Geoffrey says a rhyme about the wind. Rod, Jane and Freddy are out in the garden in the wind and they sing a song called "There's Nothing Like A Windy Day". Geoffrey tells the story of "Cocky the Weather Cock".
- E7
7. Help
- E6
6. Describing
Zippy and George have hidden Bungle's teddy so he tries to find it. Geoffrey's going shopping so Bungle asks him for some crunchy things, Zippy wants some red stuff in a jar and George wants some long stringy things. A lady rings the Rainbow house, but they don't know who he is. Geoffrey returns with the items for Zippy, George and Bungle - breakfast cereal, tomato ketchup and liquorice. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Here's A Game You Can Play". Maggie reads a story called Zoe's Zoo.
- E5
5. Sensitivity
First everyone upsets Bungle, then Jane and finally Tat. What else can go wrong?
- E4
4. Monster Makes
Geoffrey pretends to be a funny looking monster and Zippy, George and Bungle make some funny monster masks. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "We'll Make A Monster". Geoffrey makes a sock puppet. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "We'll Make A Monster". Then they help Geoffrey, Zippy, Bungle and George make a monster called Arnold for a party.
- E3
3. Floating and Sinking
Bungle, Zippy and George are supposed to be helping Geoffrey with the washing-up, but instead they are having a lot of fun using the water in the sink to sail their pretend boats. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Deep Blue Sea".
- E2
2. Borrowing
Jane borrows Geoffrey's Wellington boots so she can dig up some potatoes from the garden and Mrs Smith from next door borrows some sugar. Bungle wants Geoffrey to buy him a jigsaw puzzle he's seen, but doesn't have enough money of his own. Zippy and George borrow Bungle's crayons and drawing book but end up breaking the crayons and wasting all the paper. Bungle gets upset, so George and Zippy agree to let Bungle borrow some of their money so that Geoffrey can buy the jigsaw for him. Rod looks after Bungle, Zippy and George while Geoffrey goes to the shop to buy Bungle the jigsaw and while he's out, Mrs Smith borrows some milk. Rod Jane and Freddy sing "We'd Like To Borrow". Mrs Smith returns with some milk and sugar to replace the milk and sugar she borrowed earlier.
- E1
1. Finding Out
Season 20
1988 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 37 years ago
- E51
51. Sympathy
FinaleZippy gets the measles and George tries to make him a get well card, but it gets ruined. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Look On The Bright Side". Geoffrey, George and Bungle paint red dots on their faces to make Zippy feel better.
- E50
50. Problem Solving: Mystery 2
- E49
49. Greed
- E48
48. Non-Pliable
- E47
47. Ice and Snow: Explorers
Zippy,George and Bungle want to play outside in the snow, but Geoffrey suggests that they could pretend to go out on a expedition, so they all get everything they need to go exploring in the snow. George can see polar bears, rabbits, seals and whales through his telescope. Zippy, George and Geoffrey are hungry so Bungle shows them the food he's bought, but he's brought all cold food and they want hot food to warm themseleves up. Zippy plays some music so they all start dancing to keep warm. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Ice Cold Weather". George can see footprints through his telescope and then he sees Rod, Jane and Freddy. They come over to meet Zippy, George, Bungle and Geoffrey and share their hot food with them. Geoffrey takes a photo of everyone and then it starts snowing so they all go home. Bungle leaves some ice hes brought back on the desk, but later on it melts and he thinks someones taken it and isn't happy that there's nothing to remember their trip by, but Geoffrey shows him the photo he took earlier of them all.
- E46
46. Just One of Those Days
Everything seems to be going wrong in the Rainbow house. First of all, Geoffrey oversleeps and is late getting up. Then he discovers there's no cereal left for their breakfast, so he makes some toast instead, but ends up burning it. After breakfast, Bungle helps Geoffrey to clear away the breakfast things but drops them as he carries them into the kitchen. Later, Bungle does a painting, but spoils it by accidentally dripping some yellow paint onto it. Geoffrey thinks that auntie is visiting them, but he gets the days mixed up and discovers she's not visiting until the next day. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Just One of Those Days".
- E45
45. Outer Space
Geoffrey, Bungle, and Rod, Jane and Freddy have landed on a stange planet which they explore. Zippy and George are at the Rainbow Space command centre and see lots of stars and they wonder what sort of picture they'd make if they joined them up. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "We're In Outer Space". Geoffrey tries to contact Zippy and George at the Rainbow Space command centre, but there's no reply. Rod, Jane and Freddy help them and in the end they manage to get to the Rainbow Space Centre.
- E44
44. Generosity
- E43
43. Practical Joking
- E42
42. Apes
- E41
41. Fast and Slow
- E40
40. Exclamation Sounds
- E39
39. Problem Solving: Together
Bungle, Zippy, George and Geoffrey want to pick some apples from the tree in their garden, but Geoffrey can't reach up high enough. They all think of different ways of how Geoffrey can reach up high enough to pick the apples. Later, Bungle paints a picture of a house and garden, but can't paint the grass as he doesn't have any green paint. But Geoffrey shows Bungle that by mixing yellow paint and blue paint he can make green paint. John Styles tells the story of "Mr and Mrs Marzipan's Problem". Bungle can't get his painting to stand up on display, but Zippy comes up with an idea to help him. Freddy sings a musical story about "The Enormous Turnip" and the others play the parts of the characters in the song.
- E38
38. Shapes
The Rainbow gang make shapes with their bodies. Bungle and Geoffrey race each other to see who can build a tower with the different shapes. Geoffrey builds his tower first but Bungle accidentally knocks it down and he has to start again. Then Geoffrey and Bungle make a boat out of the shapes. Geoffrey, Bungle, Zippy and George talk about the shapes different fruits are. Geoffrey shows them a lemon and Bungle jokes that Zippy looks like one. John Styles tells his "Shapes Story". Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "We've Got Paper, We've Got Scissors". Then Geoffrey and Bungle make a house and a big lorry with the different shapes.
- E37
37. Upside Down, Inside Out
Geoffrey is wearing his sweater back to front, so has to put it on the right way round, but then he puts it on inside out. Geoffrey shows Zippy a drawing of an old man that very cleverly changes to a drawing of a boy when you turn the picture upside down. Jane has trouble with her umbrella when the wind blows it inside out and George is wearing his hat back to front. Geoffrey opens the storybook to read a story but the pages appear to be upside down and back to front. He realises someone has put the book cover on wrongly and then tells a Tat The Cat story. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Inside Out", Upside Down, Back to Front". Bungle notices a fly walking upside down on the ceiling and wishes he could do the same.
- E36
36. Nature Care
- E35
35. What's Going On
- E34
34. Up/Down/Across
- E33
33. Problem Solving: Alone
- E32
32. Wibbly Wobbly
Geoffrey is going to make an enormous jelly for tea and leaves Bungle, Zippy and George to watch the TV while he's in the kitchen. But while Geoffrey's gone the TV picture goes off so there's just a lot of wobbly lines. Then to the surprise of Bungle, Zippy and George, a man called Wilbur Wobble, who looks rather like Geoffrey, appears on the TV welcoming viewers to Wibbly Wobbly Television and then reads the Wobbly News. This is followed by The Fluffy Frothy Show presented by a character called Tony Tremble who looks just like Bungle! Tony Tremble introduces Jilly Jelly and the Blamanges (Rod, Jane and Freddy) who sing The Woblies Song. Then Wilbur Wobble is back and reads the story of Wobert's Wonderful Wobbles to two little friends of his, Blibby and Blobby who look just like Zippy and George. After the story has ended, Geoffrey comes in with the enormous jelly he's made for tea and they all tell him about Wibbly Wobbly Television and all the funny characters they've seen, but he doesn't believe them and thinks they imagined it.
- E31
31. All Change
The gang decide to move all their furniture out of the room and into the garden to give Rod, Jane and Freddy more space to rehearse their song. But the table rolls away along the street into the park and Geoffrey, Rod, Jane and Freddy have to chase after it. John Styles tells Bungle, Zippy and George an amusing story about a magical bag he found. Then the gang decide it wasn't such a good idea to put their furniture outside after all and move it back indoors. Geoffrey, Rod, Jane and Freddy manage to catch their runaway table, and then the trio sing "Sardines in a Tin".
- E30
30. Lions and Tigers
Everyone goes exploring in the jungle and they see a lion and a tiger. Terry Hall reads a story called The Lonely Lion. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "In the Jungle".
- E29
29. Zippy's In Love
Zippy falls in love with television presenter Debbie and sends her a drawing and a poem hes written. Then Zippy dreams about meeting her. Debbie reads out Zippy's poem, but she can't make out who it's from, but then Zippy wants to write Debbie a song and wants to sing it her, if only he could meet her. Rod, Jane and Freddy help him to write his song for Debbie and sing "It Was Love". Geoffrey writes to Debbie and she comes round to meet Zippy's who's so happy and sings her his song. Debbie lets Zippy help her with the letters on Children's ITV and he's so happy.
- E28
28. More/Less/Enough
- E27
27. Music and Song
Everyone's singing different songs. Zippy wants George to sing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" faster and Rod, Jane and Freddy and Geoffrey pretend their on a train while Rod sings "Little Train". Bungle wants to be like the man playing lots of different instruments at once. Then Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "My Song Has Five Notes". George and Zippy sing "Do Re Mi", but then Geoffrey disturbs them playing his bagpipes. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "We're The Singers On The Show". Geoffrey plays his bagpipes again so Zippy makes his disappear using a magic wand. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Goodbye".
- E26
26. Pliable
Bungle, Zippy and George learn all about things that are pliable. Firstly Geoffrey shows them how pliable plasicine can be by making it into different shapes. Then Geoffrey makes some play dough out of flour and water for them to all play with. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Blowing A Balloon". Bungle, with help from Zippy, George and Geoffrey, makes a cat out of pipe cleaners. Freddy visits a potter and helps him out by making lids for the different sized pots.
- E25
25. Pre-Reading Skills: Sequencing
- E24
24. Pre-Reading Skills: Auditory
- E23
23. Looking at Things
- E22
22. Problem Solving: Mystery
Geoffrey, Bungle, Zippy and George are busy sorting through some stuff they've collected for a local jumble sale. Zippy is playing with a red toy car that he found in the jumble. Bungle asks if he can have a turn playing with the toy car, but Zippy won't let him. Then suddenly Zippy notices his toy car has disappeared, so he tries to solve the mystery of who took it. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Rainbow Street". Zippy asks lots of questions to try to find out who has taken his red toy car. Meanwhile, George sees Bungle playing with Zippy's toy car in the garden. Geoffrey reads a story called "Who Took The Magic From The Magic Box?" George tells Zippy he saw Bungle with his toy car earlier which Zippy is non-too pleased about, but Bungle apologises and he forgives him.
- E21
21. Language of Position
- E20
20. Rhyming Words
E19
19. Sounds the Same
Bungle, Zippy and George discover that some words that sound the same mean completely different things. Geoffrey is upstairs trying to find a pair of socks to put on. He shouts downstairs to Bungle, asking if he can find him a pair, but Bungle and Zippy think he wants a pear to eat. Then Geoffrey tells Bungle to leave the downstairs door ajar, but Bungle thinks he means leave a jar by the door! George tells Geoffrey he has to give Jane the ring he's found when they are ready for the song, but Geoffrey explains that Jane meant to give her a ring on the telephone, not a ring people wear on their fingers. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "It's A Riddle", and Geoffrey reads a story called "Words That Sound The Same".
- E18
18. Whispers
Everyone is whispering today because it's Bungle's birthday, and they don't want him to know they're planning a surprise party for him. Geoffrey reads a story called 'Sammy and the Whispering Trees'. Jane sings "Whispers". Zippy thinks Geoffrey's forgotten the snake, so Freddy goes off to find one. Then everyone surprises Bungle and he's happy they didn't forget his Birthday. Freddy gives Bungle a toy snake, but Zippy got mixed up and it was the cake Geoffrey forgot, however Jane's made Bungle a lovely cake and they all have a wonderful time.
- E17
17. Mazes Tracks and Trails
Zippy and George are looking for things using Zippy's magnifying glass and they follow a trail and find a snail. Then they see some tracks on the ground and wonder what animal has made them, and follow them into the house finding an empty sweet tin. They wonder who's been eating all the sweets, so they follow a trail of empty sweet wrappers on the floor and find Bungle reading his comic. Freddy looks for his dog Muffin in a maze. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "We're On The Trail". Then Geoffrey makes a trail for Zippy, George and Bungle to follow and they end up finding a teddy bear.
- E16
16. Large and Small
When Jane asks Geoffrey to look after her small dog and Freddy asks Bungle to look after his large dog, they get the food and the bowls mixed up. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing 'So Many Dogs'.
- E15
15. Wide and Narrow
Bungle, Zippy and George watch a video of the time when Geoffrey, Rod, Jane and Freddy went on a narrow boat. Afterwards, they decide to make their own pretend narrowboats. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing a funny song about being too wide to fit through the door called 'Imagine You're Enormous'.
- E14
14. Learning About Ourselves: Interaction
- E13
13. Emotions
- E12
12. Learning About Ourselves: Physical Differences
Freddy brings Zippy's cousin Zippo to visit. Bungle, Zippy and George discover that although Zippy and his cousin look alike, they are very different in other ways. Rod and Jane sing "Ten Feet Tall" and Geoffrey reads a story about twins, Susie and Sarah.
- E11
11. Music C
- E10
10. Music B
Rod Jane and Freddy sing "Listen To The Rhythm". Geoffrey and Bungle march up and down the garden. George pretends to play the penny whistle and Bungle pretends to play the drums. Rod sings "Feel The Rhythm". George and Bungle dance along to some Reggae music. Geoffrey talks about some slow rhythms such as dancing. Then everyone plays along to a reggae version of the Rainbow theme tune.
- E9
9. Music A
Zippy and George makes shakers and Bungle makes a twanger to make kitchen music. Geoffrey plays a musical tune using some jars. Then they all play their instruments while Zippy sings. Geoffrey reads a story called 'Mr Oompahpah'. Jim plays a sousaphone. Then Zippy and George play their shakers, Bungle plays his twanger, Geoffrey plays the plinky plonker and Jim plays a shaker. Rod plays the spoons, Jane plays the colender and Freddy plays his guitar and they sing "Bits and Pieces".
- E8
8. Social Behaviour: Group
Geoffrey takes George, Zippy and Bungle to visit Auntie - played by Carry On actress Patsy Rowlands - who has recently lost her job. Meanwhile, Rod, Jane and Freddy sing us a song about not letting things get us down, and there's a story about camels and their humps. The general theme is all about getting along with and understanding one another.
- E7
7. Social Behaviour: Others
- E6
6. Social Behaviour: Self
Zippy plays some loud music which wakes up Geoffrey, George and Bungle. Geoffrey and Bungle go to have breakfast, but Zippy's eaten all of the cereal, milk and bread leaving Geoffrey very cross. He's also cross that Bungle's not put away any of his toys and that George is reading his rainbow comic and hasn't gotten up out of bed yet. Geoffrey trips over one of Bungle toys and hurts his ankle. Jane offers to do his shopping and goes to practise her song with Rod and Freddy. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "We're Singing Our Little Song", but Geoffrey keeps interrupting them.
- E5
5. Sharing Out
- E4
4. Counting Back
- E3
3. Counting On
- E2
2. Water
Zippy wants to call both his fish Borris because he doesn't know which one is which, but Bungle disagrees and they both end up aruging. Geoffrey asks Zippy, George and Bungle to collect as many saucepans as they can along with a kettle and a watering can because they're having their water turned off. Zippy can't find his goldfish Boris and Boris and thinks someone's kidnaped them. Geoffrey brings some drinks for Zippy, George and Bungle as they're all thirsty, but it starts raining. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Open Up Your Umbrella".
Season 21
1989 · 24 episodes · Last episode: 36 years ago
- E24
24. No Accounting for George
FinaleZippy wants to buy a new model car and Bungle wants to buy a comic, so George lends them some money, but then he realises he hasn't got as much money in his money box as he thought he had. Geoffrey reads a story called 'The More The Merrier'. Geoffrey gives George some chores to do to earn extra pocket money so he can buy a xylophone.
- E23
23. Wrong Day
- E22
22. The VIP
Someone very special is coming for dinner, a VIP.
- E21
21. Practice Makes Perfect
Bungle is learning to play his keyboard, but he never stops playing it which annoys everyone. Geoffrey comes up with an idea to help improve his playing and asks Jessica to gives him some piano lessons.
- E20
20. Family Pressure
- E19
19. Geoffrey Learns French
- E18
18. George and Germs
- E17
17. Super Bungle
Super Bungle helps George get his doll from Zipoid and Mr Geoffrey who live on the planet of too many toys.
- E16
16. The Toymaker
- E15
15. Same/Different
Zippy's cousin Zippo comes to stay but Zippy gets annoyed when Geoffrey's 'friend' Jenny keeps getting them mixed up.
- E14
14. Borrowing 2
Everyone is borrowing things, but they forget to give them back. Zippy's taken George's basket and moved his shells, Bungle's taken Geoffrey's ruler, George has taken Bungle's scissors and Geoffrey's borrowed the paints and forgotten to put them back. Gabrielle shows everyone her game that's she made.
- E13
13. Night Out
Zippy, George and Bungle camp out in the garden for the night but not everything goes to plan.
- E12
12. Time/Space
Geoffrey has forgotten he had to make a rocket for a children's party, so Gabrielle Bradshaw comes round to help him.
- E11
11. Our Common Land
Geoffrey, Zippy George and Bungle find out that the council want to build houses on the Rainbow woodland.
- E10
10. Worried/Weary
George is collecting money for the local hospital. Gabrielle makes lots of paper animals to sell at the jumble sale and shows everyone how to make them. The Rainbow gang have a jumble sale in the garden.
- E9
9. Zippy Wants to be a Comedian
When watching Ernie Wise on the TV, Zippy develops aspirations to be a comedian himself, but no-one will laugh at his jokes. That night he has a dream in which he meets Ernie Wise, thus imbuing him with the talent he needs to become a master comedian.
- E8
8. Zipman and Bobbin
Zippy is building his own Batmobile out of cardboard. Then he and George pretend to be Zip Man and Bobbin the Boy Blunder. Together they stop Geoffrey the Joker from getting rid of the worlds laughter.
- E7
7. Misbehaving
When Zippy, George and Bungle are misbehaving, Geoffrey gets so fed up that he goes out for the day- and gets his extremely strict grumpy Uncle Bill to come and look after the misbehaving trio.
- E6
6. Neighbours
Zippy, George and Bungle, mistaking a sikh turban for a crown, think a King and Queen have moved in next door.
- E5
5. Geoffrey Babysits
Geoffrey tells Zippy, Bungle and George about Bobby who's moved in next door, but Geoffrey seems to spend most of the time with Bobby leaving Zippy, George and Bungle very unhappy until they find out why. Geoffrey read a story called 'Hot Dog, Shaggy Dog'.
- E4
4. Family in the Garden
Geoffrey knocks down Zippy and George's skittles over and then falls over into Bungle's paddling pool. He then goes to sit down but sits on Bungle's lemonade and isn't best pleased. Geoffrey decides that everyone should have their own piece of the garden so that he can have his own quiet corner, Zippy can grow things to eat, George can grow flowers and Bungle wants to have animals on his piece of garden. Bungle and Geoffrey measure the garden whilst Zippy and George design a plan. Zippy and George show Geoffrey their plan for the garden, but they've put everyone in the same part of the garden. Auntie comes round and reads everyone a story called 'Thomas The Gardener'. Then everyone has their own piece of garden and Bungle brings a donkey into the garden so children can ride him.
- E3
3. Rejected/Neglected
Zippy is trying to write a song for a talent contest . He refuses help from Bungle George and Geoffrey but finds it's more difficult to do than he realised.
- E2
2. Bungling Bungle
Geoffrey decides to decorate with Bungle's help but things don't go to plan when Bungle wallpapers over the door.
- E1
1. Family Get Together
Zippy, George, Bungle and Geoffrey are going to go for a picnic but it's rains so they decide to have their picnic inside. Zippy and George perform a show for Bungle and Geoffrey and sing "Three Blind Mice". Geoffrey reads a story called 'Home is Best'. Bungle sings "London's Burning" and Zippy, George and Geoffrey join in and they all have their picnic.
Season 22
1990 · 24 episodes · Last episode: 35 years ago
- E24
24. Shaping Up
FinaleDawn's making a jumper for Geoffrey whilst George is cutting out different shapes to make a mobile. Bungle draws around everyone's hands and Zippy's curious to why, but it's a surprise. Everyone sings "Shapes Around". Zippy and George have to guess what objects wrapped up in fabric. Bungle shows everyone what's he's made from drawing around everyone's hands.
- E23
23. The Birthday Cake
'The Birthday Cake' In this episode of Rainbow It's Zippy's Birthday! Zippy gets upset when he believes Geoffrey hasn't got him a birthday cake, but Bungle, George and Geoffrey have a little surprise!
- E22
22. Rain and Water
It's raining and Zippy, George and Bungle are singing songs about the rain. Geoffrey talks about rain and how you must not waste water. Zippy, George and Bungle put objects into a tray of water and Bungle's rubber duck and Geoffrey's boat float, but George's lump of plasticine sinks. Then Zippy asks Geoffrey to make a man for the boat, but it sinks. Geoffrey reads a story called 'Bessie Bundle's Sinking Feeling'.
- E21
21. Who Done It
Geoffrey's going to write some letters, but can't find his pen. Zippy thinks he could be a good detective and George helps him look for the missing pen. They dress in different disguises and try to solve the case of the missing pen, starting by looking in the bedroom. Zippy and George want to borrow Geoffrey's magnifying glass to find the clues to solve the mystery of the missing pen. Zippy thinks Geoffrey took the pen so they look downstairs for it and they find it under the storybook. Geoffrey reads a story called 'Mr Snoozer's Parrot' Geoffrey's going to write his letters, but can't find his writing pad so it looks like another case for Detective Zippy, until Bungle finds it!
- E20
20. Playing the Game
- E19
19. Exercise is Fun
Bungle is doing lots of running in the garden as he wants to get fit, but Zippy and George are eating biscuits. Bungle ends up overdoing his running and gets very tired. Then everyone has lunch but Bungle only has a few peas on his plate and thinks he needs to go on a diet. Geoffrey convinces him to eat more food and wants Zippy and George not to eat too many sugary foods. ippy and George feel sick as they've eaten too much and Bungle's hungry. Bungle then does some more exercise, but struggles weightlifting. Geoffrey does some exercises such as weightlifting and press ups but struggles doing them. Bungle and Geoffrey play ball which makes Zippy and George tired. Then they have to join in their exercises.
- E18
18. A Lazy Day
Everyone in the Rainbow house is having a lazy day, Bungle even refuses to get out of bed.
- E17
17. Chitter Chatter
Zippy, George and Bungle are making lots of noise so Geoffrey tells them all to be quiet. Zippy dreams about the phone, clock and Rainbow storybook coming to life. Geoffrey reads a story called 'Ichabod and the Birthday Cake' and then tells Zippy, George and Bungle about the play he's going to see called The School for Scandal. Zippy, George, Bungle and Geoffrey act out a play with Geoffrey as Sir Geoffrey Laugh-A-Lot, Bungle as Mr Fibber, George as Lady Chitter Chatter and Zippy as her husband.
- E16
16. New for Old
Zippy decides he doesn't want any old books anymore and only likes new things. Geoffrey finds an old toy theatre and John comes round and tells everyone about it. Zippy dreams about being in the theatre. John performs a puppet play for everyone. Then Zippy realizes old things can just be as good as new things.
- E15
15. Time
Zippy, George and Bungle don't feel like getting up, but go to eat breakfast. Geoffrey receives a parcel in the post and it's a cuckoo clock. He shows Zippy, George, Bungle how the cuckoo clock works and they also look at other clocks to see how they work, but then all the clocks go off together.
- E14
14. Why Did You Do That
Zippy, George and Bungle are a bit grumpy today. George knocks down Zippy's house of cards and Zippy messes up George's paper hat. Geoffrey reads a story called 'Zoe's Zoo'. Geoffrey accidently knocks down Zippy's house of cards, Zippy accidently throws a glass of water at Geoffrey and ruins his shirt and Geoffrey accidently squashes Bungle's model flat. Christopher comes in and Bungle accidently gets paint on Christopher's face. Christopher sings "Why Did You Do That? and cheers everyone up.
- E13
13. Going Places
Geoffrey's late coming home from his holiday so whilst their waiting Zippy, George, Bungle and Dawn sing "Ride A Cock Horse". Zippy wants to pretend their going somewhere and George suggest the sea so everyone pretends to be going there by coach with Geoffrey as the driver. Then everyone pretends to be traveling by train, but Zippy doesn't know what way he wants to travel. Bungles pretends to travel in different ways such as riding a horse, a motorbike and a boat. Then everyone sings "Down By The Station".
- E12
12. Shops
Zippy, George and Bungle are bored as there's nothing to do. Geoffrey suggests playing a game of eye spy or doing a jigsaw puzzle, but they're fed up and want to do something else, so Geoffrey suggests a day out at the shops. Everyone gets ready to go out, but it starts raining, so they cant go. Geoffrey reads a story called 'Reggie The Pillar Box'. It's still raining so Geoffrey suggests that everyone can have a day in the shops inside. Zippy pretends to open up his own supermarket called Zippy's, Bungle pretends to have a charity shop called Bungles Charity Shop and George pretends to have a music shop selling tapes and records called Georges Mega Music Store. Geoffrey goes to each of their shops and buys things and then he pretends to open up a fast food shop. Zippy, George and Bungle want to buy some of his food, though Zippy wants lots of food as he's very hungry.
- E11
11. Safari Park
Zippy, George and Bungle pretend they're going to a Safari park in their coach, with Bungle as their driver. Zippy, George and Bungle receive a letter from their friends Charlotte and Victoria, so Geoffrey tells them about the girl's visit to a Safari Park. Geoffrey, Zippy, Bungle and George talk about all the different animals that you find at a Safari Park such as deer and giraffes.
- E10
10. Sports Day
Zippy, George and Bungle have a Sports day in the garden. They split in to two teams with Bungle, George and Jane on the blue team, and Zippy, Rod and Freddy on the red team. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "Our Big Sports Day". Zippy and George have an egg and spoon race and then everyone plays Tug of War.
- E9
9. Kitchen Art
Geoffrey shows Zippy, George and Bungle how to make kitchen art. Everyone makes models from dough which include a snake and a mouse. Everyone makes different shapes from dough including a star, a dog, a rabbit and a duck. George feels itchy and thinks he has a flea on him, but it turns out to be feather. Whilst the models are cooking, Geoffrey plays a song on tape about a king who had a flea.
- E8
8. Streets
Everyone's bored so Geoffrey tells them about some different things that they can see and do. George dreams he's a shop worker. Geoffrey and Bungle paint the window outside the Rainbow house. Geoffrey reads a story called 'The Street That Moaned and Groaned'.
- E7
7. How Does Your Garden Grow
Everyone's doing some gardening today and Bungle's watering some flowers, whilst Geoffrey and Dawn plant some flowers. Geoffrey shows everyone different types of seeds you can plant. Zippy, George and Zippy look at all the seeds they've planted. Zippy's hungry so dreams about cream cakes, but ends up eating too many. Everyone sings a song called "Little Bean Will Grow".
- E6
6. Things Aren't Always What They Seem
Zippy, George, Bungle and Geoffrey are looking at distorting mirrors which makes them look different and they all laugh at how each other looks. They make Bungle look thin and Geoffrey look short which Zippy finds very amusing. Bungle thinks it was funny seeing Zippy with a great big head. Then everyone makes different shadows. An old lady visits Zippy, Bungle and George and brings them some presents, but they find out it's Geoffrey in disguise. They open all the gifts and Geoffrey reads a story called 'Things Aren't Always What They Seem'.
- E5
5. Changes
- E4
4. Keeping Tidy
- E3
3. The Wall
Geoffrey's busy building a wall, while Bungle builds a bridge out of building blocks. Zippy, George and Bungle act out the story of the 'Three Little Pigs' with Dawn playing the music and Geoffrey playing The Big Bad Wolf.
- E2
2. Friends
Two of Geoffrey's old friends, Terry Hall and Lenny the Lion visit the Rainbow house. Bungle and George are a little anxious about meeting a lion, but they soon discover that Lennie is a very friendly lion and they get along with their new friend very well. But Zippy gets jealous of Bungle, George and their new friends Lennie and Terry and thinks nobody wants to be friends with him anymore. Rod, Jane and Freddy sing "New Friends". Geoffrey goes to find Zippy to cheer him up and then Zippy joins the others where they all listen to Terry read a story called "Alby All Alone".
- E1
1. Planting Seeds
Everyone's planting seeds in the garden, but the birds are trying to eat everyone's seeds. Geoffrey reads a story called 'The Mouse And The Miller'. Bungle thinks singing will scare away the birds, but Zippy thinks making a windmill is a better idea. George makes a scarecrow of Zippy looking angry and it scares the birds away, but Geoffrey thinks if they give the birds some bird seeds in a pot it will stop the birds stealing their plant seeds.
Season 23
1991 · 24 episodes · Last episode: 34 years ago
- E24
24. If Only We Hadn't
Finale - E23
23. Let's Play a Game
- E22
22. Noise
- E21
21. Back Tracking
Right after Zippy helps Dawn pack her shopping basket the TV remote goes missing, everyone thinks back and tries to remember when they last saw it.
- E20
20. The Invitation
- E19
19. Getting Organised
Bungle can't find his farm animals puzzle and is making a mess while looking for them. So Zippy decides it's time to get organised and sort all the toys out but will Zippy's organizing go to plan?
- E18
18. Ice and Water
- E17
17. Auntie Pays a Visit
Auntie Patsy comes to visit quite unexpectedly, but Bungle, Zippy and George are not very happy when she has to have their bedroom for the night. Auntie gives Bungle, George and Zippy some gifts, but they are very disappointed with the things she has bought them. Geoffrey reads the story "A Very Special Visitor". Later, before bedtime, Bungle, Zippy and George get some pillows from the bedroom and notice Auntie's vanishing cream and they think it is for making her invisible. That night they become curious to know if Auntie has vanished, so Bungle, Zippy and George creep into the room where Auntie is sleeping to check whether she is still there or not. They wake Auntie up, but luckily she finds it funny when they explain about them thinking the vanishing cream was to make her invisible.
- E16
16. The Zippybread Man
It's raining so the rainbow gang can't go to the park. Dawn brings round some gingerbread men biscuits she's baked. Geoffrey tells the story of the gingerbread man. Zippy ends up eating all the biscuits and needs to lie down and dreams about a Zippybread Man. The story of the Gingerbread Boy comes to life. Can the fox catch him? Geoffrey plays a little old man and Dawn plays his wife, George plays a cow and Bungle plays a fox who wants to eat the little Zippybread man.
- E15
15. Treasure Hunt
Bungle dreams about looking for treasure in a magic jungle and meet some unusual charcters along the way including the Jungle Jinx and a talking tree.
- E14
14. Snow
It's snowing outside and Bungle gets covered in snow. Geoffrey makes some paper snowflakes. Geoffrey makes some snowballs from cotton wool and Bungle builds a snowman. It's also snowing in Swallow Street where Grandma Bricks lives.
- E13
13. Taking Turns
Geoffrey and Bungle take turns dancing with Dawn, while Zippy wantt to play a trick on Geoffrey using his toy spider, but things don't turn out as he expects. There's one chocolate cake left, so Geoffrey cuts it in to four pieces for Zippy, George, Bungle and himself. Geoffrey reads a story called 'Helping Humpty and then everyone sings "London's Burning".
- E12
12. Zippy Sets Them Up
Zippy's being unusually helpful today and offers to help George find some leaves, do the washing up for Geoffrey and help tidy the loft for Bungle. Geoffrey reds Bungle a story called 'Tat The Cat Helping Out'. Geoffrey then finds out Zippy only said he'd help out so he could win a big picnic hamper in the local newspaper's competition.
- E11
11. Sing Song
Zippy wants to listen to his records, George wants to listen to the radio and Geoffrey would rather watch TV, so they ask Bungle to choose what to do and he decides they should have a sing song.
- E10
10. Surprise Surprise
Zippy, George and Geoffrey can hear Bungle making noise upstairs, but Bungle won't tell them what's going on. However he tells Zippy and George that he's tidying up their bedroom as a surprise for Geoffrey, but Zippy accidentally lets it slip, so Geoffrey pretends he doesn't know a thing. Geoffrey decides that he, Zippy and Bungle should make a surprise for Bungle, but George has to make sure Zippy doesn't let their secret slip. Bungle shows Geoffrey the new room and he's very impressed, but then Bungle finds out he knew already what was happening. Bungle loves the mobiles Geoffrey, Zippy and George made for the room. Geoffrey reads a story called 'A Big Surprise For Bertie'. Then Zippy gets a surprise as Geoffrey and George made him a model house and he loves it.
- E9
9. Safety First
Geoffrey needs to mend a swing in the garden and tells Zippy, George and Bungle not to use it, but Bungle goes on it and ends up falling over hurting himself and Geoffrey's not best pleased. Geoffrey reads a story called 'Fetch A Pail Of Water'. Geoffrey, Zippy, George and Bungle make a first aid box. Geoffrey's finished mending the swing, so he asks if Bungle wants to go on it, but Bungle plays a trick on Geoffrey.
- E8
8. Naughty Zippy
Zippy's being very naughty and knocks down Bungle's tower he's made from building blocks, so Geoffrey, George and Bungle decide to do something about it. Geoffrey reads a story called 'Bossy Billy'.
- E7
7. I'm the King of the Castle
Geoffrey tells the gang a bedtime story. The handsome Prince George goes to find the beautiful princess Zippelina.
- E6
6. Geoffrey's Big Occasion
Geoffrey recieves an invite to a royal garden party.
- E5
5. Without a Voice
Geoffrey, George and Bungle are getting ready for a boat trip across the river, but Zippy's not very well and has lost his voice, so they all decide to go on a pretend boat trip instead. Zippy pretends to be the captain of the boat, but as he can't speak Geoffrey gives the orders for him. Bungle pretends to swim in the water and then they get shipwrecked on a desert island. Everyone has a picnic and then Geoffrey reads a story called 'Chirp Finds His Voice'. Geoffrey gives Zippy some medicine and then he falls asleep.
- E4
4. The Seaside Show
Everyone's come back from the seaside and Bungle suggests that they should all put on their own seaside show. Dawn plays the music, Zippy and George do a balancing act, Bungle does a song and dance and Geoffrey performs some magic tricks.
- E3
3. Getting in a Muddle
Geoffrey's talking to Dawn's sister Annette on the phone about finding things for the jumble sale, but a kite has got stuck up in a tree and Zippy ends up getting tangled up when he climbs up to get it. Bungle can't unravel it, but George manages to. Geoffrey's sorting out clothes for the jumble sale, but Bungle mishears him and thinks Geoffrey's taking them to the jungle and taking a net. Zippy thinks he's going to give all the old clothes to the animals and Bungle goes to put them all in a suitcase. Everyone's just about to leave to go to the jumble sale when Annette rings Geoffrey and he tells her the lovely things he's found for the jumble sale, lots of bits of old newspaper, bits of straw and some chewed carrot, but that's not right so he speaks with Zippy, George and Bungle. Bungle then realizes they're going to the jumble and not the jungle and Dawn's sister Annette is coming and not a net. Geoffrey reads a story called 'Monty's Muddled Monday'. Then he tells Zippy, Bungle and George that they're going to see Aunty Jean tomorrow, but Bungle thinks they're going to sea in a submarine.
- E2
2. Something to Care For
Geoffrey, Zippy, George and Bungle have just got back from the zoo and Zippy wants a real elephant for a pet. Geoffrey goes to the pet shop and buys a guinea pig which Zippy calls Gilbert. Zippy wants to look after Gilbert for the first week and take good care of him. George gives Zippy some carrots to give to Gilbert and Bungles collected some newspapers for the hutch, but Zippy's more interested in playing with his toy car. Zippy cant be bothered to clean out Gilbert's hutch or give him any food or change his water, so Geoffrey decides to teaches him a lesson. Geoffrey gives everyone lunch apart from Zippy, so when Zippy asks why Geoffrey says he's been far too busy watching TV. Zippy then gets mad and goes to his room to read his comics, but then complains about how messy it is. Geoffrey then tells Zippy off for not looking after Gilbert, so Zippy goes to clean his hutch and takes him some food. Geoffrey reads a story called 'Alby All Alone'.
- E1
1. A Trip to Spain
It's a hot day and Zippy and George wish that they could be on holiday so everyone pretends that they're going on a trip to Spain. Geoffrey pretends to sell ice cream and then everyone goes to a restaurant where Dawn is the waitress. George, Zippy and Bungle learn some Spanish words and everyone sings "Viva La Espana".
Cast & crew
Created by Pamela Lonsdale
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Dawn Bowden
Herself
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Matthew Corbett
Himself
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Barbara Mitchell
Storyteller
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Fiona Freer
Herself - storyteller
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Sandra Dickinson
Herself - Storyteller
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Patsy Rowlands
Auntie Patsy
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Sneh Gupta
Herself
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Alfred Marks
Himself
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Bobby Davro
Himself
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Christopher Lillicrap
Himself
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Mel Harvey
Himself
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Rani Singh
Herself
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Jugnu Singh
Himself
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Ernie Wise
Himself
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Philip Elsmore
Himself
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Gabrielle Bradshaw
Herself
Rainbow FAQ
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Rainbow has been canceled, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 6, 1992.
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The most recent episode of Rainbow, Season 23 Episode 24 "If Only We Hadn't", aired on March 6, 1992.
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Rainbow has 23 seasons with 1,044 episodes in total.
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Rainbow first aired on ITV1 on October 16, 1972.
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