Teddy Edward

Teddy Edward is a British television series for children. It was based on the books by Patrick and Mollie Matthews, about the travels of a teddy bear. The series of 13 episodes was first transmitted in 1973,^[1] and often repeated until 1980.

Teddy Edward
Created by	Patrick Matthews Mollie Matthews
Directed by	Howard Kennett
Narrated by	Richard Baker
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language	English
No. of series	1
No. of episodes	13
Production
Producer	Q-3 London
Running time	5 minutes
Original release
Network	BBC1
Release	5 January (1973-01-05) – 30 March 1973 (1973-03-30)

Each episode consisted of a story narrated by Richard Baker, illustrated by still photographs of Teddy Edward and his friends. Teddy Edward's travelling companions included Jasmine the Rabbit, Snowytoes the Panda and Bushy the Bushbaby.

The series was directed by Howard Kennett.^[2] The distinctive theme tune was "Glad Gadabout" by Johnny Scott. This theme tune is used as the closing musical bed by Tim Bowling on "The Saturday Sandpit" radio show on Susy Radio every Saturday 8-11am.

Episodes

No.	Title	First broadcast
1	"The Ugly Duckling"	5 January 1973 (1973-01-05)
2	"Snow"	12 January 1973 (1973-01-12)
3	"Hide And Seek"	19 January 1973 (1973-01-19)
4	"Rain"	26 January 1973 (1973-01-26)
5	"Visitor"	2 February 1973 (1973-02-02)
6	"Farm"	9 February 1973 (1973-02-09)
7	"Red Indians"	16 February 1973 (1973-02-16)
8	"Sandcastle"	23 February 1973 (1973-02-23)
9	"Jasmine's Present"	2 March 1973 (1973-03-02)
10	"Contraption"	9 March 1973 (1973-03-09)
11	"Picnic"	16 March 1973 (1973-03-16)
12	"Dream"	23 March 1973 (1973-03-23)
13	"Cornfield"	30 March 1973 (1973-03-30)

Other countries

The series was exported to New Zealand, Norway, Finland, Singapore and Albania.