Bob the Builder follows the adventures of Bob and his Machine Team:
Scoop the digger, Muck the digger dumper, Dizzy the cement mixer,
Lofty the crane and Roley the steamroller, along with Bob's
business partner Wendy and Pilchard the cat who are all based at
Bob’s Builder’s Yard.
The characterful construction machines proved a considerable
challenge for our modelmakers - the initial prototype for each
one took 2 - 3 months to make.
As well as making the long-running series, HOT Animation have
produced several Bob "Specials", which give an extra insight
into the World of Bob and introduce new characters and new
countries. They have featured characters like Bob’s
previously unseen family, and guest star voices include Elton John,
Chris Evans, Noddy Holder, Alison Steadman, Stephen Tompkinson,
Brenda Blethyn, June Whitfield and Richard Briers. The first Special, “A Christmas To Remember” received a
Children’s BAFTA 2003 for the Best Animation.
