The Morph Files
| Industry | Television production |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Aardman Animations |
| Products | Children's stop-motion animated television series |
| Parent | Aardman Animations |
The Morph Files is a British children's stop-motion animated comedy series from 1996, starring Morph. Produced by Aardman Animations and narrated by Neil Morrissey, the show blends fresh animation with clips from earlier productions, including The Amazing Adventures of Morph, featuring the same ensemble. It debuted on the BBC in 1996 and subsequently aired internationally on channels such as the ABC, ATV World in Hong Kong, SABC 2 in South Africa, as well as Channel 5 and Arts Central in Singapore. Additionally, it was broadcast on military networks like the BFBS and SSVC Television across locations including Germany, the Falkland Islands, and Cyprus.
Reception
The Video Librarian characterized the series as "grating," comparing the claymation voices to "eunuch Teletubbies (or pre-literate Chipmunks)." One particular segment was described as "bland and uninspiring," though the show was acknowledged for being "occasionally inventive."
Episodes
Home media releases
In 1998, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment distributed the series on VHS in the United States, with each of three videotapes containing between four and five episodes. In the UK, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment released the complete series on both VHS and DVD formats. Australian distribution was managed by Roadshow Entertainment alongside ABC Video.