Peppa Pig

About Peppa Pig

Peppa Pig is a British preschool animated television series created, directed and produced by Astley Baker Davies, which originally aired on 31st May 2004. The show revolves around Peppa, an anthropomorphic female pig, and her adventures with her family and friends. Every one of her friends is a different species of mammal. They all wear clothes, live in houses, and drive cars, but still display some characteristics of the animals they are based on.

Making / Production

Astley Baker Davies, a London-based animation studio, produced Peppa Pig. The design of the show was engineered to be simple and attractive to young children. Frames were painted with bold colours and lines, and sophisticated special effects were absent. The creators chose a unique style of dialogue for the characters, allowing them to speak with easy and natural language, much like children learning to speak.

Actors

• Harley Bird: She voiced the main character, Peppa Pig. Her youthful, vibrant voice encapsulated the playful spirit of Peppa.
• Richard Ridings: He provided the voice for Daddy Pig, delivering a warm and charming performance that perfectly encapsulates the character.
• Morwenna Banks: She voiced Mummy Pig along with several other female characters, delivering a range of vocal performances that entertain and amuse.
• Oliver May: He voiced George Pig, capturing the innocence and fun-loving nature of Peppa's little brother.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Peppa Pig is broadcast in over 180 territories.
• Peppa Pig episodes are just five minutes long.
• The show has been dubbed into 40 languages.
• The first episode ever made was never broadcasted.

Awards

Peppa Pig has received several awards including a BAFTA for Best Pre-School Animation in 2005 and in 2011 the show then went on to win the Best Pre-School Animation again at the BAFTAs.

Quotes

• "I'm Peppa Pig. This is my little brother George. This is Mommy Pig. And this is Daddy Pig."
• "It's only a pretend horsey, like my teddy. He's not pretend. He's real."
• "If you jump in muddy puddles, you must wear your boots."

Music, Soundtrack

• 'Peppa Pig Theme Song' is the catchy tune that plays at the beginning of each episode.
• 'Bing Bong Song' is a common song in the series, often sung by Peppa and her friends.
• 'The Muddy Puddles Song' is a popular song from the show about Peppa's favorite pastime — jumping in muddy puddles.