TV series
Rainbow
1972–1992, English, on ITV1. Created by Pamela Lonsdale.
Children's puppet programme featuring music and stories. Join George, Bungle, Zippy, and all their friends at the Rainbow House, always an exciting place to be.
- Seasons
- 23
- Episodes
- 1044
- Episode length
- 20 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 1992
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Latest episode
S23 E24: If Only We Hadn't
Aired 6 March 1992
Seasons 23
Season 1
1972 · 50 episodes · 5.0/10
Season 2
1973 · 55 episodes
Season 3
1974 · 34 episodes
Season 4
1974 · 67 episodes
Season 5
1975 · 78 episodes
Season 6
1976 · 50 episodes
Season 7
1977 · 61 episodes
Season 8
1978 · 80 episodes
Season 9
1979 · 69 episodes
Season 10
1980 · 73 episodes
Season 11
1981 · 24 episodes
Season 12
1982 · 36 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 13
1983 · 30 episodes
Season 14
1983 · 22 episodes
Season 15
1984 · 29 episodes
Season 16
1984 · 44 episodes
Season 17
1985 · 49 episodes
Season 18
1986 · 54 episodes
Season 19
1987 · 16 episodes
Season 20
1988 · 51 episodes
Season 21
1989 · 24 episodes
Season 22
1990 · 24 episodes
Season 23
1991 · 24 episodes
Specials
1979 · 2 episodes
Cast & crew
- Pamela LonsdaleCreator
- Geoffrey HayesHimself · 1044 ep
- Roy SkeltonZippy / George (voice) · 994 ep
- Stanley BatesBungle · 867 ep
- Jane TuckerHerself · 833 ep
- Rod BurtonHimself · 833 ep
- Freddy MarksHimself · 428 ep
- Matthew CorbettHimself · 273 ep
- Roger WalkerHimself · 210 ep
- David CookHimself · 105 ep
- Hugh PortnowHimself (Telltale member) · 105 ep
- Tim ThomasHimself (Telltale member) · 105 ep
- Fluff JoinsonHerself (Telltale member) · 105 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 October 1972
- Last aired
- 6 March 1992
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Rainbow: quick answers
Is Rainbow worth watching?
Rainbow doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Rainbow are there?
Rainbow has 23 seasons and 1044 episodes, about 20 minutes each.
Is Rainbow finished?
Yes. Rainbow was cancelled in 1992, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Rainbow suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Rainbow yet.
What shows are like Rainbow?
If you liked Rainbow, try Sesame Street, Cow and Chicken, The Magilla Gorilla Show.
Who created Rainbow?
Rainbow was created by Pamela Lonsdale and stars Geoffrey Hayes, Roy Skelton, Stanley Bates.