Humf is a British animated children's television program centered on a furry creature of the same name and his exploration of the world. The show is produced by
King Rollo Films and Rubber Duck.[2] It is narrated by
Caroline Quentin and was broadcast on
Nick Jr. and
Nick Jr. 2 from 2009-2017 in the UK and Ireland,
ABC in Australia,
RTÉ in Ireland,
TVB in Hong Kong,
Knowledge Network and
BBC Kids in Canada,
Okto in Singapore,
Four in New Zealand and
CBeebies in some international countries.[1] The episodes are usually around 7 minutes long.
Main characters
Humf is a purple rodent monster and the friend of Wallace and Loon. He resides in the middle flat of a multi-level home, with Wallace above him and Loon below him. Humf is known for his curiosity about the world around him and his desire to try new things, although he sometimes struggles to accomplish his goals.
Loon is a flamingo monster who lives in the flat below Humf and loves to go to the park and supermarket, most of the time with her best friend Bewla, and friends Humf and Wallace, along with her mum. She is the only one of the trio whose dad is never seen or mentioned.
Wallace is a ogre green hairy monster who runs around and lives on the very top floor of the three-story building.
Humf's parents are blue and red behemoths with green horns. His mum is a blue furry creature and his dad is a red furry creature.
Uncle Hairy is Humf's uncle and likes to play with his friends. His girlfriend is Flora.
Loon's Mum is a flamingo monster who lives with Loon in the flat below Humf.
Wallace's parents; his mum is a green hairy creature, and his dad is a blue hairy creature.
Flora is Uncle Hairy's girlfriend and Humf's auntie.
Bewla is Loon's best friend and Humf's other best friend. She is a blue fluffy creature with red hair and pointy ears. Like Loon, her dad is never seen or mentioned.
Bewla's Mum is a brown maned red, fluffy monster.
Locations
Most episodes of the series are set within the main characters' apartments. The characters often visit a nearby park, which is within walking distance and requires crossing a street. This park includes playground equipment, a sandbox, and open spaces for recreational activities. They also frequent a local supermarket, accessible via a footpath.
In the episode "Humf Goes Swimming", Humf and Loon's mothers take them to a swimming pool, which features a children's pool, a small slide, and changing facilities.[3] Another episode, "Uncle Hairy's Cinema", depicts Uncle Hairy and his partner Flora accompanying Humf, Loon, and Wallace to a cinema, which they reach by bus, as it is too far to walk.
Typical plot
The narrative typically follows Humf in his explorations and learning experiences. An illustrative episode involves Humf and his friends visiting the park, where they encounter litter. They discuss the issue and start collecting the trash enthusiastically. However, when Humf reaches for a banana peel, his mother cautions him against picking up certain items for safety reasons, as some litter may be unsanitary.
Other details
The series is aimed at pre-school children and was created by Andrew Brenner, directed by Neil Fitzgibbon, and produced by Alexi Wheeler.[2]