Bob the Builder
A BBC One Original
Bob the Builder follows a crew led by Bob as they tackle a steady stream of jobs around town. Bob, a practical and optimistic builder, coordinates a team of machines and friends who turn plans into action. Episodes focus on problems, brainstorming fixes, and getting hands on deck until a solution... Read more
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About Bob the Builder
Bob the Builder follows a crew led by Bob as they tackle a steady stream of jobs around town. Bob, a practical and optimistic builder, coordinates a team of machines and friends who turn plans into action. Episodes focus on problems, brainstorming fixes, and getting hands on deck until a solution is found. The Can Do Crew shows how good teamwork makes tasks easier, from gathering tools to adjusting when plans change. It values careful communication, persistence, and doing the work step by step. Characters such as Scoop and Muck join Bob on offbeat adventures, showing how gears turn and teamwork works in practice The Fun Is In Getting It Done.
Released in 1999, Bob the Builder emerged from Keith Chapman's creative concept. The series uses a warm voice cast and bright animation to offer humor and reassurance for young viewers. Each episode stays focused on practical tasks and friendly problem solving, inviting kids to observe, learn, and try things for themselves.
Critics and families respond to its steady pace and the clear morals it teaches. The series foregrounds teamwork, practical problem solving, and optimistic planning as everyday skills for kids. The Can Do Crew models patience and a positive approach to mistakes. The tone stays gentle and humorous, making the lessons feel natural.
Over time Bob the Builder helped shape a recognizable niche in children animation. Its steady cast and friendly dynamics offered a predictable, reassuring world where machines cooperate with people. The show has an approachable tone and an emphasis on getting things done that resonated with parents seeking constructive programming, while kids embraced the practical tasks as a way to learn and imitate safe, cooperative habits in daily play. This approach to friendly teamwork has influenced later preschool shows and is often cited in discussions of nonviolent problem solving in media.
Details
- Release Date
- April 12, 1999
- Episode Length
- 10m
- Rating
- TV-Y
- User Ratings
- 124 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 18
- Episodes
- 255
- Network
- BBC One, CBeebies
- Status
- Ended
- Genres
- Kids, Animation, Family
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- HiT Entertainment +3 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Greg Proops
Bob the Builder (voice)
Rupert Degas
Scrambler / Sandy Beach / Brickbeard (voice)
Lorelei King
Wendy / Roley / Sumsy / Packer (voice)
David Menkin
Scoop / Travis (voice)
Lachele Carl
Muck (voice)
Alan Marriott
Scoop / Travis / Dodger (voice)
Vincent Marzello
Farmer Pickles / Robert / Tumbler (voice)
Emma Tate
Lofty / Dizzy / Benny / Marjorie / Ella / Saffron (voice)
Maria Darling
Dizzy / Roley / Trix (voice)
Rob Rackstraw
Spud / Mr. Bentley (voice)
Created by: Keith Chapman
Seasons (18 seasons, 255 episodes)
Season 1
13 episodes - 1999
Season 2
13 episodes - 1999
Season 3
13 episodes - 2000
Season 4
14 episodes - 2000
Season 5
13 episodes - 2002
Season 6
13 episodes - 2002
Season 7
13 episodes - 2003
Season 8
14 episodes - 2003
Season 9
13 episodes - 2004
Season 10
17 episodes - 2005
Season 11
12 episodes - 2005
Season 12
14 episodes - 2006
Season 13
13 episodes - 2006
Season 14
12 episodes - 2007
Season 15
15 episodes - 2007
Season 16
13 episodes - 2008
Season 17
20 episodes - 2010
Season 18
20 episodes - 2011