The Mysteries of Alfred Hedgehog

The Mysteries of Alfred Hedgehog

Company type	Television series
Industry	Animation, Children's entertainment
Founded	2010
Founder	Mary Mackay-Smith, Merilyn Read
Area served	United States, Asia, Canada
Parent	Gaumont Animation, Muse Entertainment

The Mysteries of Alfred Hedgehog, is an animated children's series developed by Mary Mackay-Smith and Merilyn Read, produced through a collaboration between Gaumont Animation and Muse Entertainment. The storyline centers on three anthropomorphic pre-teen characters—Alfred Hedgehog, Camille Wallaby, and Milo Skunk—who work together to unravel mysteries within the Gnarly Woods.

Broadcast

This show was broadcast in the United States on Qubo during 2010, reached audiences in Asia via Discovery Kids in 2012, and was also featured on Canadian channels such as TVOntario’s TVO Kids starting in 2011.

Hedgehog family

• Alfred Hedgehog (voiced by Carolina Bartczak) serves as the lead young detective of the group. He utilizes a gadget resembling a smartphone called a "Detectaberry" to investigate mysteries tied to nature and science. Known for his signature line, "This is serious mysterious!", Alfred occasionally exhibits skepticism when interacting with his teammates or rival Cynthia.
• Lily Hedgehog (voiced by Gracie Orr) is Alfred’s younger sister who aids in gathering clues. She is also an accomplished young artist who frequently excels in painting competitions.
• Mrs. Hedgehog (voiced by Claudia Besso) oversees the household duties for the family.
• Mr. Hedgehog, father to Alfred and Lily, works as a beekeeper and has been involved in some of the mysteries resolved by the group.

Alfred's detective friends

• Camille Wallaby (known as Cam, voiced by Emma Taylor-Isherwood) acts as Alfred’s dependable deputy. She is kind-hearted and generous but can sometimes be impatient and quick-tempered. Camille is identified by her red hair styled in high pigtails and her outfit consisting of a cream hoodie paired with a red skirt. She appears throughout every episode and stands out as the sole female protagonist in "Ol' Fingerbone's Revenge!". There are hints that Camille might harbor romantic feelings for Alfred.
• Milo Skunk (voiced by Angela Galuppo) is a supportive yet occasionally hesitant member of the team who sometimes opts out of investigations due to nervousness or lack of focus. Recognized for his rich imagination, low confidence, and theatrical tendencies, Milo sports gray glasses along with a yellow sweatshirt and brown pants. Present in all episodes, he is credited with inventing the Milo-nator, a pair of goggles designed to isolate sound from visuals.

Payne family

• Cynthia Payne (voiced by Lisa Norton) is a pheasant who frequently acts as an antagonist but occasionally assists with cases, much to the main group’s annoyance. She is distinguished as the only Payne possessing a long tail and participates as a cheerleader using orange pom-poms. Cynthia is an avid supporter of Ricardo Rabbit and Razzy.
• Mrs. Payne (voiced by Linda Ballantyne) is Cynthia’s mother, often depicted wearing pink attire. She organizes events that combine inflatable water slides with manicures, such as the one featured in "It Is Raining Fish!"
• Louise (voiced by Sara Camacho), Cynthia’s cousin, has purple feathers and sports a pink ponytail. She cheers with light blue pom-poms and also supports Ricardo Rabbit and Razzy. Her resemblance to Tina suggests they might be siblings.
• Gabby, the tallest cousin, performs as a cheerleader wielding light green pom-poms while backing Ricardo Rabbit and Razzy.
• Tina, characterized by periwinkle feathers and a plum-colored bob haircut, cheers with magenta pom-poms. Like Louise, she supports Ricardo Rabbit and Razzy and likely shares a sibling relationship with Louise due to their similar looks.

Gnarly Woods staff

• Mr. Russard (voiced by Terrence Scammell) is a red fox who serves as an educator at Gnarly Woods Academy. Frequently managing school and community activities, he is distinguished by his green eyes, orange fur, and blue vest worn over a white shirt. Additionally, he plays the flute to lure fireflies.
• Rudy Gopher works as the neighborhood gardener and is known for constructing a limestone wall for Mr. Hedgehog in the episode "The Great Flower Mystery."
• Doctor Anna (voiced by Kim Handysides) is the resident physician of Gnarly Woods. This red fox, characterized by gray hair, dons a lab coat and carries medical supplies. Her approach to medicine involves logical deduction, reminiscent of Alfred’s investigative style.
• Helmut is a well-known otter artist within Gnarly Woods who frequently receives commissions for sculptures and fountains, though his creations occasionally attract criticism when unusual incidents arise.
• Grizz Kodiak is a tan-colored bear who acts as the community carpenter. He appears in "Who Knocked out Grizz?" where he suffers a knockout caused by an unseen Asian carp.
• Mr. Thomas (voiced by Kwasi Songui) is a wild boar functioning as principal of Gnarly Woods Academy. He actively participates in charitable causes and sporting activities such as hiking and hang-gliding.
• The Health Inspector (voiced by Arthur Holden) is an otter who appears in multiple episodes as both a syrup evaluator and superintendent. His true identity remains unknown.

Common animals

• Chloe is an owl who supports the series' narrative. In "Who, What, Where, When and How?" she sports an orange scarf and purple sunglasses and resides in a secluded tree accessible only by flight.
• J.J. Raccoon is a raccoon known for pilfering shiny or valuable objects. Although he vows to quit stealing after his first appearance, he is wrongly suspected again in "The Artful Art Thief." He wears a red cap and carries a sack.
• Lugubrious (voiced by Jerome Bourgault) is a pond turtle frightened of fish, often hiding in mud during "It is Raining Fish!"
• Lumis (voiced by Kwasi Songui) is an orange mountain lion with a pink nose who intimidates others due to his predatory nature and fierce demeanor.
• Minnie is a mole featured solely in "Great Flower Mystery," expressing concerns about poor soil conditions affecting flower growth.
• Oakley is a beaver who wears blue goggles and orange swimwear, living near the riverbank. In "A Flash of Silver," he escapes his collapsing lodge to seek refuge with the Hedgehog family.
• Victor is a vole dressed in a yellow t-shirt whose No. 1 maple syrup award is temporarily revoked after mistakenly passing off honey as syrup but later reinstated once the sap shortage issue is resolved.
• Winston is a moose wearing a purple harness who aids Alfred and his companions by offering rides and donating antlers used for crafting flutes.
• Withers is a wild brown bear residing near Gnarly Woods lake, featured in the resolved mystery "The Phantom Footprints." He also appears in "A Flash of Silver" and "The Drama of the Cabana," where he utters only the phrase "Thank you, Polly!"

Additional Characters

• Barney is a walrus known for his unique teeth and ownership of a magical shop.
• Clara, a goat musician, performs on the zither and offers Alfred and his companions radish juice alongside summer squash cookies.
• Mrs. Coleen Radley is a chipmunk residing in a mansion, recognized for her opera singing that reaches high "C" notes capable of breaking crystal.
• Polly Porcupine, a resident of Gnarly Woods, operates a beachside cabana, tends to a vegetable garden, serves meals, and cultivates prize-winning pumpkins.
• Razzy, a weasel with a French accent, is a stage and television personality who hosts school magic shows and is admired by Cynthia and her cousins.
• Mr. Remy is a mole specializing in music and history who aids in solving cases.
• Edgar Remy, son of Mr. Remy, supplies Alfred and his friends with visual clues.
• Ricardo Rabbit (voiced by Tod Fennell) is the only celebrity living in Gnarly Woods; he is actually a snowshoe hare who records albums, competes in races, and acts in plays. He is sensitive about how his statue portrays him.
• Tom is a bobcat character distinguished by his red shirt.

Locations

• Hedgequarters: The main headquarters where Alfred, Camille, and Milo examine clues. This facility includes a chemistry lab, several computers for research and data downloads related to investigations, as well as a library of mystery novels such as The Mystery Totem Series used for reference. It played a key role in addressing an issue involving roots from an ancient tree named Old Fingerbone that threatened its stability; Alfred intended to seek assistance to remove these roots.
• The Tower of Ziplines: A tall observation structure above Gnarly Woods connected to an extensive zipline network utilized by the team for swift transportation. The system can accommodate up to four riders when Lily participates.
• The Hedgehog Family Home: Residence of Alfred and Lily featuring Alfred’s bedroom equipped with his laptop. The property also includes a beehive cared for by Alfred’s beekeeper father.
• Camille's Residence: Contains Camille's bedroom.
• Milo's Residence: Contains Milo's bedroom.
• Gnarly Woods Academy: School attended by Mr. Russard and the main characters, furnished with standard classroom items like chalkboards.
• The Payne Family House: Cynthia’s home painted pink with garden areas, resembling a treehouse style.
• JJ Raccoon’s Tree: Decorated with shiny objects belonging to JJ Raccoon, accessible via a ladder at the front.
• Chloe Owl’s Tree: Chloe’s dwelling; the original tree was removed by Oakley the beaver.
• Winston’s Den: Sleeping quarters of Winston.
• Victor Vole’s Den: Victor’s home featuring a portrait of his grandfather.
• Oakley Beaver’s Dam: Oakley’s residence which was destroyed when rushing water carrying salmon swept through.
• Boo Radley Mansion: Mrs. Radley’s secluded home on Mayberry Hill surrounded by jack-o-lantern mushrooms.
• Ricardo Rabbit’s House: Both workplace and home of Ricardo Rabbit.
• Mr. Russard’s House: The residence of Mr. Russard.
• The Amphitheater: An outdoor performance stage located within Gnarly Woods.
• Gnarly Woods Lake: Location tied to numerous mysteries.
• Black Forest Elementary School: Rival institution to Gnarly Woods Academy frequently mentioned during competitions; Mr. Hedgehog attended this school.
• Turtle Pond: Habitat of Lugubrious the turtle.

Episodes

No.	Title	Resolved Mysteries	Original Air Date
1	"Forest Assaults! / Sleepless Evening"	Gorse seed dispersal / Oakley the beaver's activities	2010-01-09
2	"Thief's Gaze / Stranger in Our Midst"	Jonathan "J.J." Raccoon / Seasonal color change of Ricardo the snowshoe hare	2010-01-16
3	"Phantom Footprints / Audition Time"	Bear named Withers during hibernation / Mockingbirds' behavior	2010-01-13
4	"Glowing Eyes / The Treasure Hunt Without Treasure"	Fireflies illumination / Sunflower characteristics	2010-01-14
5	"Silver Flash / Buggy Summer Days"	Salmon migration / Landslide obstructing bats' flight	2010-01-19
6	"Space Invader Case / The Tree That Grows Fur"	Mr. Hedgehog dressed as beekeeper / Moose fur properties	2010-01-21
7	"Old Gnarly's Mystery / Trouble at Turtle Pond"	Halite salt formations / Effects of bottled water on turtles	2010-01-20
8	"Who Knocked Out Grizz? / The Enigmatic Vandal"	Asian carp invasion / Termite activity investigation	2010-01-27
9	"Cabana Drama / The Great Flower Puzzle"	Platypus behavior / Limestone causing low acidity levels	2010-01-28
10	"Boo Radley's House / Invisible Visitor Case"	Jack-o-lantern mushrooms / Chameleons' camouflage abilities	2010-02-02
11	"Red Spots Mystery / The Big Stink Enigma"	Pine processionary caterpillars / Valerian herb interactions with cats	2010-02-03
12	"Ghost Beetles Haunting / Three Star Puzzle"	Cicadas' emergence / Cold water geysers phenomenon	2010-02-04
13	"Baffling Bubble Mystery / Fish Rain Event"	Saponin berries from Shepherdia canadensis / Waterspouts occurrence	2010-02-09
14	"Fog Enigma / Maple Syrup Conundrum"	Grey herons' behavior / Yellow-bellied sapsuckers' habits	2010-02-10
15	"Malfunctioning Magical Beans / Heavy Feet Mystery"	Mexican jumping beans movement / Magnetite properties explained	2010-02-11
16	"Mysterious Ferns / Go-kart Puzzle"	Resurrection ferns curling process / Common cuckoos' behavior examined	2010-02-16
17	"Snow Rolls Phenomenon / The Itching Mystery"	Wind-generated snow rolls formation / Rose hips producing itching powder effects	2010 - 02 - 17
18	"Night of Stars / Old Fingerbone's Revenge"	Fallen meteorites discovery / Tree roots exploration	2010 - 02 - 23
19	"Blue Enigma / Bubble Trouble"	Woad leaves coloring water blue / Volcanic activity	2010 - 02 - 18
20	"Falling Forest Mystery! / The Magician's Wand"	Bark beetle infestations / Ball lightning occurrences	2010 - 03 - 23
21	"Ricardo's Missing Head Mystery / Who, What, Where, When, and How?"	Silt clay soil composition / Solar panel technology overview	2010 - 03 - 24
22	"Gold Rush Mystery / The Case of the 99 Fish"	Pyrite mineral identification / Tadpoles transforming into frogs	2010 - 03 - 30
23	"False Notes in Gnarly Woods / The Artful Art Thief"	Porcupine behaviors studied / Magpie thievery investigated	2010 - 03 - 25
24	"Disappearing Painting Case / Spirited Pearls"	Honey on paper phenomenon / Gecko egg observations	2010 - 06 - 12
25	"Haunting Sound Event / Marsh Mystery"	Mrs. Radley's vocal range singing analysis / Preserved artifact discoveries	2010 - 03 - 31
26	"Mysterious Sneeze Case / Long Lives the Queen!"	Hay fever and pollen allergies explained/ Pink snowdrops and honey bee interactions	2010 - 06 - 19

External links

• Official site
• Series overview at Gaumont
• Episode listings on the Big Cartoon DataBase