Review by Con
On Channel Five’s milkshake (Monday 4th June at 8.15am) and Nick Jr. (6pm on the 4th June and again on Tuesday 5th June at 8am, 12pm and 5.30pm) 20 Stars out of 5
Parent View:
A brand new ‘Classic’ Peppa Pig episode likely to be remembered by Pre-school Kidz as a highlight of the Jubilee celebrations. We’ve watched it about 6 times – so no doubt your Kidz will watch it every time its aired.
Peppa Pig Creator’s Phil Davis, Neville Astley and Mark Baker answer ‘Kidz Random Questions’!!!!
(Mark Baker, Phil Davis and Neville Astley winning the Children’s Bafta for Best Pre-School animation)
What gave you the idea for Peppa Pig? Joseph age 6
Phil Davis: Mark & Nev came up with the idea
Neville Astley: We liked the idea of a character that snorted….Hmm which animal? ….A Pig!
Mark Baker: ………And an animal that loves mud….
How old is Peppa? – Hag age 7
Phil Davis: 4
Neville Astley: 4
Mark Baker: 4
What colour are your socks? Calista age 4
Phil Davis: Mine are Black and White Stripes
Neville Astley: I don’t have socks. I just paint my feet a different colour each day….Today…Blue with Red spots
Mark Baker: Black
Do you plan to make any episodes of Peppa Pig with Gaston in? Joe age 7
Phil Davis: OK..That plots a bit too strange
Neville Astley: Peppa and Gaston have never met ….But have spoken on the phone.
Mark Baker: Good idea!
(Gaston the Lady bird from Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom)
How long does it take to make an episode? Freddie age 7
Phil Davis: About 3 months
Neville Astley: It takes 3 people 2 weeks to animate the episode, but there’s lots to do before and after like recording voices and Music
Mark Baker: Yes, it takes a lot longer than 5 minutes……
Where do you get your ideas from or inspiration? Bethany age 10
Phil Davis: Jimi Hendrix!
Neville Astley: From what our friends and families get up to!
Mark Baker: Yes, all the ideas come from things that have really happened to us or people we know!
(Rock Legend Jimi Hendrix)
Where did you get all the names from? Alex age 6
Phil Davis: Mark & Nev came up with the names.
Neville Astley: Peppa’s name came from a Chilli Pepper that is a bit fiery and Red
Mark Baker: The names all come from friends
Who is your favourite pig? Lawrence age 3
Phil Davis: Pedro Pony!
Neville Astley: Favourite Pig – George
Favourite Not Pig – Miss Rabbit
Mark Baker: Peppa!
Have you ever fought evil with a sword? – Con age 4
Phil Davis: Yes – it was fun!
Neville Astley: Never! I hunt evil with a spoon
Mark Baker: No, but that is a great question!!!!
