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Roobarb

7.419741 seasonTV SeriesAnimation

Roobarb is a British animated children's television programme, originally shown on BBC1 just before the evening news. Each cartoon, written by Grange Calveley and animated by Bob Godfrey, was about five minutes long. Thirty episodes were…

ProducerBob Godfrey

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
When Roobarb Made A Spike
Oct 21, 1974
E2
When Roobarb Didn't See the Sun Come Up
Oct 22, 1974
E3
When Roobarb Was Being Bored Then Not Being Bored
Oct 23, 1974
E4
When The Tree Fell To Pieces
Oct 24, 1974
E5
When Roobarb Found The Sauce Of The Pond
Oct 28, 1974
E6
When It Was Night
Oct 29, 1974
E7
When The Sun Was Just Right
Oct 30, 1974
E8
When The Opera Wasn't A Phantom
Oct 31, 1974
E9
When There Wasn't Treasure
Nov 4, 1974
E10
When It Wasn't Thorsday
Nov 5, 1974
E11
When Roobarb Was Cheating
Nov 6, 1974
E12
When Custard Was Sorry
Nov 7, 1974
E13
When Roobarb Mixed the Paint
Nov 11, 1974
E14
When Roobarb's Heart Ruled His Head
Nov 12, 1974
E15
When The Day Didn't Arrive
Nov 13, 1974
E16
When You're Going To Fly-Fly High
Nov 14, 1974
E17
When Roobarb Did The Lion's Share
Nov 18, 1974
E18
When Roobarb Was at the End of His Tether
Nov 19, 1974
E19
When Custard Stole the Show
Nov 20, 1974
E20
When There Was A Dance At Foxes Dale
Nov 21, 1974
E21
When Roobarb Wasn't As Pleased As Punch
Nov 25, 1974
E22
When Roobarb Turned Over A New Leaf
Nov 26, 1974
E23
When The Day Wouldn't Keep Still
Nov 27, 1974
E24
When There Was Someone Else
Nov 28, 1974
E25
When Roobarb Got A long Break
Dec 2, 1974
E26
When The Pipes Call The Tune
Dec 3, 1974
E27
When A Knight Lost His Day
Dec 4, 1974
E28
When Custard Got Too Near The Bone
Dec 5, 1974
E29
When It Was Christmas
Dec 24, 1974
E30
When There Was A Big Mix Up
Mar 29, 1976

Cast

RBRichard Briers
Richard Briers

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Roobarb — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Roobarb?

Roobarb is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ITVX Premium and ITVX in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Roobarb on Netflix?

No, Roobarb is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and ITVX Premium.

Is Roobarb on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Roobarb is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Roobarb for free?

Roobarb is available to stream free (with ads) on ITVX in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Roobarb?

Roobarb has 1 season in total (30 episodes). The series concluded in 1976.

Are all episodes of Roobarb out yet?

Yes — all 30 episodes across 1 season of Roobarb are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Roobarb?

No — Roobarb ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.