Sheeep
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Children's animation |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | HIT Entertainment |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
Area served | United Kingdom |
| Products | Animated children's television series |
Sheeep is a British animated children's series from 2000, inspired by the book Sheep in Wolves' Clothing authored by Japanese writer Satoshi Kitamura. The show was developed by HIT Entertainment for CBBC, with Grand Slamm Children's Films providing the animation. The storyline centers on three sheep—Georgina, Gogol, and Hubert—who frequently foil the wolves' plots.
Characters
- Georgina (voiced by Julia Sawalha) – The assertive and self-appointed leader of the group, Georgina is wary of wolves and heads a flock residing in the fictional area called "Green Meadow".
- Gogol (voiced by Enn Reitel) – An intellectual sheep living in an urban setting; he drives a car, owns a home, and works professionally as a photographer.
- Hubert (voiced by David Holt) – The most reserved and humble member of the trio, sharing residence with Georgina in "Green Meadow".
- Moze (voiced by Enn Reitel) – The cunning mastermind among the wolves, distinguished by his black and red striped necktie and sunglasses.
- Spike (voiced by David Holt) – Moze’s accomplice, recognizable by his green bow tie and sunglasses.
- Gotcha (voiced by David Holt) – Another of Moze’s henchmen, who wears a blue bandana.
- Kid (vocal effects by Julia Sawalha) – Gotcha’s silent younger sister who enjoys licking a lollipop and avoids participating in wolf schemes; originally portrayed as an older male wolf in the source book.
- Mumsie (voiced by Enn Reitel) – Moze’s mother.
- Captain Bleat (voiced by David Holt)
- Uncle Elliott (voiced by Enn Reitel)
- P.C. Butt (voiced by David Holt)
- Jaunita Luftfita (voiced by Julia Sawalha)
- Penny (voiced by Julia Sawalha)
Episodes
| # | Title | Written By | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Say Cheese | Joe Boyle | 2000-04-07 |
| 2 | Queen Georgina | Joe Boyle | 2000-04-14 |
| 3 | The Stamp | Joe Boyle and Naomi Cassman | 2000-04-28 |
| 4 | Gogol the Champion | Paul Fraser | 2000-05-05 |
| 5 | Hubert's Surprise | Joe Boyle | 2000-05-12 |
| 6 | Gogol's Sofa | Joe Boyle | 2000-05-19 |
| 7 | The Flat Tyre | Joe Boyle | 2000-05-26 |
| 8 | Gogol Learns Golf | Jan Page | 2000-06-02 |
| 14 | The Big Freeze | Jan Page |
Wolves attempt to pilfer firewood during the sheep’s dinner preparations but are apprehended by Captain Bleat and Uncle Elliot. |
| 15 | Stormy Weather | Andy Bernhardt |
Gogol becomes entangled in Moze’s concert contract scheme; Captain Bleat and Hubert devise an escape plan. |
| 16 | Scoop | Dave Ingham |
Moze takes over Gogol’s photography assignment; after an unsuccessful scoop, Gogol steps in to resolve matters. |
| 17 | Georgina's Sleepover | Jan Page |
Georgina organizes a sleepover while Moze searches for a present for his mother; Hubert and Gogol engage in cricket. |
| 18 | "Say it with Flowers" | Joe Boyle |
At Gogol’s garden, wolves try to steal a prized plant but Kid assists in its growth. |
| 19 | "The Bank Robbery" | Jan Page |
During a jumble sale, wolves disguise themselves to rob a bank; Hubert uncovers their plot and Gogol contacts the police. |
| 20 | "The Flood" | Joe Boyle |
While preparing for flooding, Gogol purchases umbrellas; wolves fail to steal them, and Kid repurposes the items. |
| "The Talent Contest"
Dave Ingham |
Georgina leads a musical act to approach the host; wolves attempt to steal the trophy but fail, with Georgina emerging victorious. | ||
| "Keep Fit"
Joe Boyle |
Moze uses stolen cans for a gym scheme; Georgina, Hubert, and Gogol thwart their plan. | ||
| "Sea Tales"
Jan Page |
Hubert takes photographs for an ill Gogol but inadvertently reveals news of sunken treasure that piques the wolves’ interest. | ||
| "Georgina and the Princess"
Dave Ingham |
Preparing for Princess Grazelightly’s supermarket opening, Georgina accidentally wears pink fleece causing embarrassment until meeting the princess. Meanwhile, wolves struggle with a rope mishap atop a building. | ||
| "Snow Business"
Andy Bernhardt |
Wolves create snow drifts to charge fees for cleanup; Hubert’s giant snowball disrupts their scheme. | ||
| "Hubert Goes Green"
Hiawyn Oram |
Hubert finds himself inside the wolves’ shop filled with recycled goods. |
External links
- Official Website (No longer active after Adobe Flash Player was discontinued in 2020)
- Articles with short description
- 2000 British television series debuts
- 2001 British television series conclusions
- British children's animated adventure shows
- British children's animated fantasy programs
- BBC children's programming
- Television productions by Mattel Television
- Fictional trios in television
- Anthropomorphic sheep characters
- Television series featuring sheep
- British English-language television series
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation original content
- The Den (TV programme)
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming