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Budgie the Little Helicopter

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About Budgie the Little Helicopter

Budgie the Little Helicopter is a TV series that premiered on ITV1 on January 4, 1994. It has 3 seasons and 39 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 13 "Ups And Downs", aired on March 25, 1996.

Budgie the Little Helicopter is a series of children's books and animated television series relating to a fictional character 'Budgie' and his friends. The characters were based on the books by Sarah, Duchess of York, who was influenced by her flight training in the Royal Navy. The show was produced by Fred Wolf Films Dublin for HTV and Sleepy Kids Company, and originally aired on British television in 1994 on CITV, then, was aired later on in the United States of America on Fox Kids. The TV Show ran for 39 episodes, and a range of videos, books, and toys were released under the 'Budgie' label. Budgie the Little Helicopter merchandise is now quite rare. On release of the first book, the Duchess was forced to deny she had copied the idea for the series from the earlier Hector the Helicopter book by A.W. Baldwin. The voice of Budgie was originally performed by Richard Pearce.

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Episodes

39 episodes · 3 seasons

Season 1

1994 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 32 years ago

Budgie the Little Helicopter Season 1 release dates →
  1. E13

    13. Down on the Farm

    Finale

    Everyone joins in to help Farmer Hayes when he falls in and cannot do his daily chores at his farm.

  2. E12

    12. What's Bruin?

    Still in the Arctic Circle Mike and Ken are chased by a polar bear and Pippa is still adrift.

  3. E11

    11. Flying in Arctic Circles

    The planes at the airfield are hired for an expedition to the Arctic Circle.

  4. E10

    10. Daydreams and Candy Floss

    While at the seaside Budgie must rescue a couple stuck on a broken ferris wheel.

  5. E9

    9. Copters and Robbers

    Budgie must rescue Ben and Lucy when they are stolen by crooks.

  6. E8

    8. Boats, Boots and Budgie

    The Airport is flooded and Budgie must save a cow after the river bursts its banks.

  7. E7

    7. All At Sea

    Budgie must spend the night on an Aircraft Carrier while delivering spare parts to a Navy Destroyer.

  8. E6

    6. The Air Show

    Budgie must battle two crooks while leading the fly-past at Harefield.

  9. E5

    5. Budgie Takes a Catch

    Budgie hears cries in the mist while collecting lobsters at Seapool.

  10. E4

    4. Ice Work, Budgie

    Pippa flies fuel out to Budgie.

  11. E3

    3. Budgie's Blizzard

    It is a snowy day and a woman is starting to have her baby, but she can't get to the hospital. Will Budgie get her and her husband there in time?

  12. E2

    2. Chuck Comes Unstuck

    Harefield fete arrives.

  13. E1

    1. Pippa Arrives

    A new arrival called Pippa arrives.

Season 2

1995 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 31 years ago

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  1. E13

    13. Budgie's Opening Goal

    Finale

    As the new airport is unveiled, Budgie must come to the aid of the Minister for Airports.

  2. E12

    12. Dutch Courage

    The crew travel to Holland on their return journey from France in order to drop off a delivery but a problem occurs for Budgie when he mistakes a windmill for a helicopter.

  3. E11

    11. Budgie Barges In

    All of the aircraft travel to France.

  4. E10

    10. Bad News, Good News

    Budgie must act when it is discovered that the airfield is going to be closed to make room for a factory.

  5. E9

    9. Deep Sleep

    During bad weather Wally recounts the time he saved a man from a shark.

  6. E8

    8. Surprise, Surprise

    The heliwash gets damaged when heavy pipes are accidentally dropped on it, all the while Mrs Kitchen is baking a cake for Ken.

  7. E7

    7. The Balloon Goes Up

    Everyone is excited by the balloon festival near Harefield but an accident puts the twins and their mum in danger.

  8. E6

    6. Wally Waddles In

    Wally arrives

  9. E5

    5. Blown Up Let Down

    Budgie is flying over the sea and runs out of fuel. Will anyone find him?

  10. E4

    4. Who's A Clever Budgie?

    Chuck brings lots of crates of Brazil nuts in

  11. E3

    3. Aliens Have Landed

    Lionel goes off on a job and Budgie hears that they are being invaded by aliens.

  12. E2

    2. Skids, Stunts and Soap

    Patsy visits

  13. E1

    1. Budgie Sticks To It

    A new airport is being built

Season 3

1996 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 30 years ago

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  1. E13

    13. Ups And Downs

    Finale

    As punishment, Chuck is forced to pick up rotten vegetables. While Budgie is delivering parts for a new bridge he spots two people trying to catch a dolphin.

  2. E12

    12. Silent Flight

    Multiple calls come in for the rescue of skiers on a snowy day near Harefield.

  3. E11

    11. Put Up Or Stuck Up

    Budgie must complete all of his tasks as the Museum of Flight at the Airport is opened.

  4. E10

    10. A Tail Of Woe

    While trying to avoid Ben and Lucy's rabbits, Lionel damages his rotor. Will Budgie find a replacement rotor before the twins find the rabbits?

  5. E9

    9. The Runaway Train

    Budgie must save the day when Jake the Train runs into trouble while pulling the 'Royal Carriage'.

  6. E8

    8. The Plane That Cried Wolf

    Budgie must come to the aid of Jasper, whose constant lying has meant no one else believes when he is actually in trouble.

  7. E7

    7. Plane Silly

    Budgie goes off to search for a model plane built by Ben and Lucy

  8. E6

    6. The Aqueduct

    Disaster strikes as Budgie discovers that all water in the surrounding area has vanished.

  9. E5

    5. Chuck's Buddy

    Buddy, a giant helicopter, puts Budgie incharge for the day, with disastrous consequences.

  10. E4

    4. Eye In The Sky

    Trouble ensues as Budgie is tasked to become a traffic helicopter for the day.

  11. E3

    3. Double Trouble

    Budgie and Chuck are shocked to realise that Pippa has been replaced by a double.

  12. E2

    2. Writers In The Sky

    While towing two kites Chuck crashlands in a pond.

  13. E1

    1. Boom Boom Budgie

    Budgie becomes determined to break the sound barrier.

Budgie the Little Helicopter FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Budgie the Little Helicopter?

Budgie the Little Helicopter has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 25, 1996.

When did the latest episode of Budgie the Little Helicopter come out?

The most recent episode of Budgie the Little Helicopter, Season 3 Episode 13 "Ups And Downs", aired on March 25, 1996.

How many seasons of Budgie the Little Helicopter are there?

Budgie the Little Helicopter has 3 seasons with 39 episodes in total.

When did Budgie the Little Helicopter first air?

Budgie the Little Helicopter first aired on ITV1 on January 4, 1994.

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