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Series · 2008 – 2011 · Comedy

Big & Small

★7.7 2008 – 2011 3 Seasons Kathy Waugh TV-MA

Big & Small is a British children's television series aimed at preschoolers. Big & Small is a co-production between Kindle Entertainment and 3J's Productions produced in association with the BBC, Treehouse TV, and Studio 100. The first series was deemed a success worldwide and a second series was commissioned by the BBC. The show is a live action comedy for preschoolers, and follows the lives of puppets. Big & Small Online, a section of CBeebies Online, won a Children's BAFTA in 2009 for the best interactive content.

Seasons & episodes

3 seasons · 78 episodes

Something Is Missing

Episode 01

Something Is Missing

Oct 6, 2008

Big feels that there's something missing from his house until his first-ever visitor arrives.

Door for Small

Episode 02

Door for Small

Oct 7, 2008

Big decides to help Small by building him a teeny tiny front door, but Small liked the big door much more.

Fish Wish

Episode 03

Fish Wish

Oct 8, 2008

Small sees a fish in the garden pond and wants to keep it in a bowl, but Big thinks fish are better left in the water.

There's Space For Small

Episode 04

There's Space For Small

Oct 9, 2008

Big invents a machine which tidies away Small's things. Small is not happy and decides to live somewhere else.

A Piece of Cake

Episode 05

A Piece of Cake

Oct 10, 2008

When Big is building his latest invention, a Sunshine Catcher, he loses the doohickey that the machine needs to work.

The Worm in Big's Apple

Episode 06

The Worm in Big's Apple

Oct 13, 2008

Small asks Big to pick the juiciest apple on the tree, but the apple is home to a talkative green worm.

The Case of the Missing Dinosaur

Episode 07

The Case of the Missing Dinosaur

Oct 14, 2008

Small is scared by Big's favourite toy, so he secretly buries it in the garden. Will Big forgive him?

Stormy Weather

Episode 08

Stormy Weather

Oct 15, 2008

Small is excited when a storm arrives because he wants to see lightning, but Big hides under the stairs for safety.

Playing By The Rules

Episode 09

Playing By The Rules

Oct 16, 2008

Big leaves the house and puts Small in charge, but leaves a very long list of things Small should not do.

A Sound Idea

Episode 10

A Sound Idea

Oct 17, 2008

Big and Small hear sounds one night and find Ruby practicing a new song she has written about how lovely the Moon is.

Rain Dance

Episode 11

Rain Dance

Oct 20, 2008

Big is annoyed when Small cuts up his hosepipe to use as a rope in his rodeo show. To repay him, Small helps Big water the garden.

My Friend Fang

Episode 12

My Friend Fang

Oct 21, 2008

Small makes a new pet called Fang out of an old sock and pieces of macaroni. Big puts it into the washing machine by mistake.

Starry Starry Night

Episode 13

Starry Starry Night

Oct 22, 2008

Big takes Small into the garden one evening to look at the stars, which he thinks are beautiful and magical.

Bad Luck Machine

Episode 14

Bad Luck Machine

Oct 23, 2008

Big is working hard on his latest invention, a Good Luck Machine, but Small thinks it is actually giving them bad luck.

The Big Sneeze

Episode 15

The Big Sneeze

Oct 24, 2008

Big has a cold. A really bad, stay-in-bed cold. Small offers to nurse Big, but he is not one of life's natural carers.

The Mysterious Woods

Episode 16

The Mysterious Woods

Oct 27, 2008

Big accidentally whacks a ball into the Mysterious Woods. Small is fascinated by these woods, so the pair explore them.

Surprise Surprise

Episode 17

Surprise Surprise

Oct 28, 2008

Small is determined to find out the fun surprise that Big is planning for him, while planning a surprise of his own.

The Sleep Toy Thingie

Episode 18

The Sleep Toy Thingie

Oct 29, 2008

Big sleeps with his beloved stuffed T-Rex and sings it a song at bedtime, but Small is jealous and wants his own toy.

Smashing Tomatoes

Episode 19

Smashing Tomatoes

Oct 30, 2008

Big's prize tomato has finally ripened. It is big and red and beautiful, and Small thinks it will taste really great.

Picture Perfect

Episode 20

Picture Perfect

Oct 31, 2008

Big and Small decide to paint a portrait of Ruby, but they have very different styles of painting.

Twiba's Treasure Hunt

Episode 21

Twiba's Treasure Hunt

Nov 3, 2008

Twiba hears a magpie boast about the treasure it has hidden in the garden, and asks Big and Small to help her look for it.

The Case of the Clogs

Episode 22

The Case of the Clogs

Nov 4, 2008

Big and Ruby try to write a poem about a sweet little songbird but Small interrupts. They send him into the kitchen.

Twiba Takes Flight

Episode 23

Twiba Takes Flight

Nov 5, 2008

Small is confused about the difference between a worm and a caterpillar, and tells Twiba she will turn into a butterfly.

Cabin Fever

Episode 24

Cabin Fever

Nov 6, 2008

Big and Small are snowed into the house. Big is happy to stay indoors, but Small is frustrated at being stuck inside.

The Gwelf in the Garden

Episode 25

The Gwelf in the Garden

Nov 7, 2008

One evening Big and Small hear a strange noise outside and Small is convinced it is the Gwelf, a creature from his story book.

Five Minute Sled

Episode 26

Five Minute Sled

Dec 19, 2008

Big and Small are excited because it snowed overnight. Big wants to toboggan down the hill on his sledge, Daffodil.

About the series

Big & Small poster
Audience score
★ 7.7 /10

based on 3 votes

Synopsis

Big & Small is a British children's television series aimed at preschoolers. Big & Small is a co-production between Kindle Entertainment and 3J's Productions produced in association with the BBC, Treehouse TV, and Studio 100. The first series was deemed a success worldwide and a second series was commissioned by the BBC. The show is a live action comedy for preschoolers, and follows the lives of puppets. Big & Small Online, a section of CBeebies Online, won a Children's BAFTA in 2009 for the best interactive content.

Comedy

Cast

3 principal cast

Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry

Big / Small (voice)

Imelda Staunton

Imelda Staunton

Twiba (voice)

Tamsin Heatley

Tamsin Heatley

Ruby (voice)

Where to watch Big & Small

Big & Small is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Kathy Waugh has 3 seasons and 78 total episodes, rated 7.7/10 by 3 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Big & Small have?

Big & Small has 3 seasons with 78 episodes in total.

Is Big & Small still on the air?

Big & Small has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Big & Small?

Big & Small airs on CBeebies, BBC One, Treehouse TV.

When did Big & Small first air?

Big & Small first aired on October 6, 2008.

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