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| Nuzzle and Scratch | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Barry Quinn and Alan Robinson |
| Written by | Various writers including: Mat Lyons, Karen Ward, Adrian Poynton, Robbie Sims, Dominic MacDonald, Stephen Cannon, Diana Hinshelwood, Simon Davies, Barry Quinn, Tony Reed and Helen Baker |
| Directed by | Jack Jameson Anna Perowne |
| Starring | Neil Sterenberg Dave Chapman Eve De Leon Allen |
| Theme music composer | Chris Banks |
| Opening theme | "Nuzzle and Scratch" |
| Ending theme | "Nuzzle and Scratch" |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 53 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producer | Tony Reed |
| Cinematography | Tom Hayward |
| Editors | Eve Blackwood David Horwell |
| Camera setup | Unknown |
| Running time | 20 mins (approx) |
| Production company | BBC |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBeebies |
| Release | 1 September 2008 – 4 March 2011 |
Nuzzle and Scratch is a British children's television programme, shown on CBeebies from 1 September 2008, that ran for three series with two spin offs up to 4 March 2011. The show also aired on the international CBeebies channels in Poland and Australia. They showed two spin offs, Hoof And Safety, and Frock And Roll. The show aired on CBeebies in the UK.[1]
It stars two eponymous puppet alpacas created and developed by Barry Quinn and Alan Robinson and written by various writers.[2]
Information
[edit]The show starts with a beautiful scene of the Andes which is where Nuzzle and Scratch are originally from: (We're alpacas from the Andes, we've got hooves instead of handies) Each episode follows the same format, Nuzzle and Scratch work for '2 by 2, The Any Animal Agency'. run by The Boss, a tough-talking girl. She receives a phone call from someone who is in desperate need of some assistance. Unfortunately all her hard working animals are out already and the only free hands (or hooves) available are the two alpacas Nuzzle and Scratch. The Boss knows they aren't any good so is reluctant to send them, but there is usually some misunderstanding over the phone and they end up getting the job. Nuzzle and Scratch mess up and the person rings the Boss to complain. She convinces them to 'give them another chance' and Nuzzle and Scratch normally turn things around and really impress the person who hired them. They often win a rosette or get offered a permanent job but refuse leading them to go on their next assignment.[3]
Nuzzle and Scratch like to climb mountains and will go up anything that looks like a mountain e.g. piles of clothes. However, Nuzzle is scared of heights and when he climbs to the top he gets scared and Scratch has to save him.
Alpacas like to herd. When Nuzzle and Scratch see a lot of things, or if they get scared, they say 'herd up' and begin herding.
At some point in the episode, someone will say that they need to 'start from Scratch'. Nuzzle gets upset about this and asks why can't they start from Nuzzle. Usually the person is very confused but agrees to 'start from Nuzzle' instead. In the painting and decorating episode, Scratch complains that they always 'start from Nuzzle', and they actually do 'start from Scratch'.
Nuzzle and Scratch have some catchphrases:- 'Is it snack time yet?', 'No job's too easy', 'Working can be fun'.
Both Nuzzle and Scratch are completely distinct in thoughts and are actually opposites of each other:
Nuzzle is neat, quiet, shy, nervous, and cautious.
Scratch is silly, loud, friendly, energetic, and optimistic.
Characters
[edit]Main characters
[edit]- Nuzzle (performed by Neil Sterenberg) is a white fluffy alpaca who likes to climb mountains, but he is afraid of heights. He dislikes starting from "scratch" and wants to start from "nuzzle". He is nervous and cautious.
- Scratch (performed by Dave Chapman) is a brown scruffy alpaca who mainly likes whatever. He likes telling Nuzzle what to do and usually gets Nuzzle in trouble. Unlike Nuzzle, he is energetic and optimistic.
- The Boss (played by Eve De Leon Allen) is a young girl who sends Nuzzle and Scratch to the job.
- Miss Mulberry (played by Sally Bankes) is the safety supervisor who appeared in the spin-off Hoof and Safety who trains Nuzzle and Scratch to be safe around hazards.
- Captain Carrington (played by Ian Kirkby) is the owner of the Frock 'n' Roll dress shop, as well as Nuzzle and Scratch's owner, helping choose costumes for the twins with Nuzzle and Scratch testing them for a job. He brought up Nuzzle and Scratch from when he was doing his expeditions in the Andes and brought them to England when they were young.
- The Twins (played by Eva and Ella Diakite) are frequent customers at Frock 'n' Roll waiting for their costumes after Nuzzle and Scratch test them out delivering them on time.
Other characters
[edit]The other characters appear in very few episodes. This is a list of other characters:
| Character name | Occupation/Role | Episode | No. of episodes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Sheen | Window cleaner | "Window Cleaner" | 1 | Played by Angus Kennedy |
| Terry Towling | Lifeguard | "Swimming Pool" | 1 | Played by Ortis Deley |
| Clarissa Snips | Hairdresser | "Hairdresser" | 1 | Played by Annemarie Gaillard |
| Mr. Sandy Bottom | Beach attendant | "Beach Attendant" | 1 | Played by Ian Kirkby |
| Nora Pie | Dinner Lady | "Dinner Ladies" | 1 | Played by Sally Bankes |
| Mr Haddock | School Caretaker | "School Caretaker" | 1 | Played by Julian Dutton |
| David Potterfield | Magician | "Magician" | 1 | Played by Josh Elwell |
| Mr Merryweather | Scout Leader | "Camping" | 1 | Played by Andrew Barclay |
| Ms Winner | Gym Teacher | "Sports Day" | 1 | Played by Lucy Jane Bowen |
| Mr Campbell | Supermarket worker | "Supermarket" | 1 | Played by Richard Sutton |
| Whippety Whips Lady | Ice Cream Seller | "Ice Cream Van" | 1 | Played by Chizzy Akudolu |
| Mr Squeaky | Launderette Man | "Laundry" | 1 | Played by Nick Wilton |
| Pearl Endean | Cinema Manager | "Cinema" | 1 | Played by Kate Dyson |
| Trevor Lodge | Hotel Manager | "Hotel" | 1 | Played by Tony Jayawardena |
| Trevor Perks | Special Celebrity | "Hotel" | 1 | |
| TBC | Mayor | "Beach Attendant" "Hotel" |
2 | The mayor appears in the two episodes but is played by different actors; played by George Claves in "Hotel". |
| Bill Gloss | Painter and decorator | "Painting and Decorating" | 1 | Played by Rod Arthur |
| Alfred Shearer | Park Keeper | "Park Keeper" | 1 | Played by Michael Grinter |
| Mr Summers | Theme Park Manager | "Theme Park" | 1 | Played by Aidan Cook |
| Ruby Hardback | Librarian | "Library" | 1 | Played by Charlene James |
Episodes
[edit]| Series One. | No. of Series Episodes |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20 |
| 2 | 13 |
| 3 | 20 |
Episode list
[edit]Nuzzle (performed by Neil Sterenberg), Scratch (performed by Dave Chapman) and The Boss (Eve De Leon Allen) appear in all of the episodes. These do not appear in the 'Other Credits' column.
| # | Title | Person Called | Job | Overview | Start From | Other Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 1: 2008 | ||||||
| 1 | Window Cleaner | Bob Sheen (Window Cleaner) | Helping a window cleaner get windows clean | Nuzzle and Scratch help out window cleaner Bob Sheen and make quite a splash. When they are trying to clean the
window off the new shop, Nuzzle falls off the ladder and rubs his fur against the window, which makes it clean. |
Scratch | Bob Sheen: Angus Kennedy |
| 2 | Swimming Pool | Terry Towling (Lifeguard) | Helping get ready for a swimming gala | Nuzzle and Scratch make quite a splash when they help lifeguard Terry Towling get ready for a swimming gala. While trying to swim, Nuzzle saves the Mayor when she fell into the water, by Scratch's "herding" and the Mayor awards Nuzzle "the best lifeguard" rosette. | Scratch | |
| 3 | Hairdresser | Clarissa Snips (Hairdresser) | Getting a hairdresser ready for customers | Playing hair gel hockey and dying her customers' hair blue is not what Clarissa Snips expected when she employed Nuzzle and Scratch to help out at her hairdressing salon. But the boy is so pleased with his great hair-do he tells all his friends and the hairdressing salon soon has a long queue of children. | Scratch | Clarissa Snips: Annemarie Gaillard |
| 4 | Beach Attendant | Mr. Sandy Bottom (Beach Attendant) | Getting ready for a sandcastle competition | Helping beach attendant Mr. Sandy Bottom is more like a holiday than working as far as Nuzzle and Scratch are concerned, especially as they're able to get Mr. Sandy Bottom to do most of the work. While Nuzzle and Scratch are thinking what sandcastle to make for the competition the mayor loses his gold chain. Nuzzle eventually finds it. | Scratch | Mr Sandy Bottom: Ian Kirkby |
| 5 | Cinema | (Cinema Manager) | Getting a cinema ready for a school visit | Nuzzle and Scratch help out at the local cinema, but when they treat the new film as a frisbee, they decide to make their own film. | Scratch | |
| 6 | Dinner Ladies | Nora (Dinner Lady) | Helping a dinner lady make lunch | Nuzzle and Scratch help a dinner lady make lunch, but then put furballs in the food. | Scratch | Nora: Sally Bankes |
| 7 | Laundry | (Laundrette Man) | Helping out at the laundrette | Nuzzle and Scratch help out at the laundrette. They wash the dry-clean only fancy dress costumes and they shrink. But the Boss is happy as the costumes are just the right size for her. | Scratch | Launderette Man: Nick Wilton |
| 8 | The School Caretakers | Mr Haddock (School Caretaker) | Helping a school caretaker | While trying to help the school caretaker, Nuzzle and Scratch get in trouble. They buff the school floor too much and make it really slippery. | Scratch | Mr Haddock: Julian Dutton |
| 9 | Hotel | (Hotel Manager) | Getting a room ready for a special celebrity | Nuzzle and Scratch help at the Hotel Majestic. They get a room ready for a celebrity, but "mess" it up. When the celebrity walks in, she loves it. | Scratch | Hotel Manager/Special Celebrity: Tony Jayawardena Mayor: George Glaves |
| 10 | Magician | David Potterfield (Magician) | Helping a magician | When the Boss hears that magician, David Potterfield, can make anything disappear she is more than happy to send Nuzzle and Scratch along to help out. | Scratch | Magician: Josh Elwell |
| 11 | Camping | Mr Merryweather (Scout Leader) | Helping a camp leader | Adventure camp leader Mr. Merryweather finds himself getting very muddy and covered in fur balls when Nuzzle and Scratch are employed to be his new assistants. However, when the camp leader oversleeps, he wakes to find that Nuzzle and Scratch have done all the activities with the children and he is very pleased. | Scratch | Scout Leader: Andrew Barclay |
| 12 | Sports Day | Ms Winner (Gym Teacher) | Getting ready for a sports day | Nuzzle and Scratch are supposed to be organizing the school sports day, but one of their first hurdles is what type of egg to use for the egg and spoon race. Should it be fried or scrambled? The last race is the pupil/teacher race which so far, the sports teacher has always won, however Nuzzle substitutes for one of the children and wins the prize. | Scratch | Ms Winner: Lucy Jane Bowen |
| 13 | Painting and Decorating* | TBA (Painter and Decorator) | Painting the Boss's flat | Nuzzle and Scratch are employed to help decorate the Boss's flat - they had better not mess up this time! They cause so much trouble the painter cannot get the work done and when the Boss arrives to inspect the work, Nuzzle and Scratch quickly try to paint the whole room but flick paint splatters all over the wall, the Boss however, loves it as it matches her new picture she bought. | Nuzzle
|
Painter and Decorator: Rod Arthur |
| 14 | Ice Cream Van | Whippety Whips Lady (Ice Cream Seller) | Working an ice-cream van | When Nuzzle and Scratch work the ice cream van, they get a little more ice cream than they'd bargained for. The Whippety Whips lady is pleased with them until she opens the ice cream van door and gets covered in ice cream. | Whippety Whips Lady: Chizzy Akudolu | |
| 15 | Orchestra | Mr. Barton Pete Gallagher | Playing in an orchestra. | Nuzzle and Scratch are employed to play in an orchestra, but the conductor is unimpressed when they play their instruments. The conductor accidentally gets trapped and misses the performance. Nuzzle and Scratch are trying to swot a fly and unintentionally conduct the orchestra beautifully. | The Menuhin Hall | |
| 16 | Park Keeper | TBA (Park Keeper) | Getting rid of moles in the local park | Nuzzle and Scratch are employed to help rid a park of moles, but the park keeper soon realizes he has added to his pest problems. In the end, they realize that the moles don't like noise and they complete the task that was set. | Park Keeper: Michael Grinter | |
| 17 | Rugby | (Car wash) | Helping a Car wash | Nuzzle and Scratch are supposed to be doing the Car wash for all other adults to clean cars. | Rugby Coach: Wayne Forester | |
| 18 | Supermarket | Mr Campbell (TBA) | Helping on the checkouts | Nuzzle and Scratch dream of working on the checkouts at the supermarket, but they need to earn their happy helper badges first. | Mr Campbell: Richard Sutton | |
| 19 | Theme Park | Mr Summers (Theme Park Manager) | Helping out at a theme park | When a special celebrity (Mr Tumble) arrives to open the theme park, Nuzzle and Scratch certainly give him the ride of his life. | Mr Summers: Aidan Cook | |
| 20 | Library | Ruby Hardback (Librarian) | Helping at the library | Nuzzle and Scratch enjoy working at the library, but the librarian is not quite sure about them when she catches Scratch trying to file the books with a nail file. The children love Nuzzle and Scratch story time and the librarian begs them to stay, but they never do as they have to get back to the Boss to 'help' her out with more jobs. | Ruby Hardback: Charlene James | |
| Series 2: 2010 | ||||||
| 21 | Hot Stuff | TBA | ||||
| 22 | Gnomes and Gardens | TBA | ||||
| 23 | Yucky Stuff | TBA | ||||
| 24 | Water, Water Everywhere | TBA | ||||
| 25 | On the Road | TBA | ||||
| 26 | Sharp Objects | TBA | ||||
| 27 | Pens, Doors and Soggy Paws | TBA | ||||
| 28 | Here's Looking at Chew | TBA | ||||
| 29 | In the Car | TBA | ||||
| 30 | Highs and Lows | TBA | ||||
| 31 | Slips and Trips | TBA | ||||
| 32 | At the Supermarket | TBA | ||||
| 33 | On the Buses | TBA | ||||
| Series 3: 2011 | ||||||
| 34 | Police Officers | TBA | ||||
| 35 | Gnomes | TBA | ||||
| 36 | Town Criers | TBA | ||||
| 37 | Sheepdogs | TBA | ||||
| 38 | Superheroes | TBA | ||||
| 39 | Explorers | TBA | ||||
| 40 | Nurses | TBA | ||||
| 41 | Knights | TBA | ||||
| 42 | Robots | TBA | ||||
| 43 | Princesses | TBA | ||||
| 44 | Bakers | TBA | ||||
| 45 | Cowboys | TBA | ||||
| 46 | Astronauts | TBA | ||||
| 47 | Lollipop Ladies | TBA | ||||
| 48 | Dancers | TBA | ||||
| 49 | Builders | TBA | ||||
| 50 | Train Guards | TBA | ||||
| 51 | Cheerleaders | TBA | ||||
| 52 | Carrots | TBA | ||||
| 53 | Pantomime Horse | TBA | ||||
Spin-off
[edit]A spin-off called Hoof and Safety With Nuzzle and Scratch premiered airing on CBeebies on 1 March 2010. It ran for 13 episodes every day except Wednesday until 22 March 2010. Nuzzle And Scratch learn how to be safe with the help of Miss Mulberry (Sally Bankes). A Second spin-off Nuzzle and Scratch: Frock and Roll premiered on CBeebies on 7 February 2011. It ran for 20 episodes and ended on 4 March 2011. Nuzzle and Scratch have landed a Job at the Frock And Roll Fancy Dress Shop owned by Captain Carrington (Ian Kirkby). With Costumes for every occasion mostly for the Twins (Eva and Ella Diakite), each day brings a new opportunity for adventure. They also Aired On CBeebies.
References
[edit]- ^ "Nuzzle and Scratch get jobs at fancy dress shop in series 3 of Nuzzle and Scratch: Frock N Roll". Media Update. South Africa. 9 March 2015.
- ^ "PB Nuzzle and Scratch". sterenberg-puppets.co.uk.
- ^ "Nuzzle and Scratch". BBC.
External links
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Nuzzle and Scratch
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Overview
Premise
Nuzzle and Scratch is a British children's puppet comedy series centered on two alpaca protagonists who operate out of the Two by Two job agency for animals, where they are assigned a variety of temporary roles by their employer, known as The Boss.[1] Their adventures span diverse everyday environments such as schools, parks, and workplaces.[2] Despite their well-meaning intentions, Nuzzle and Scratch frequently bungle their assignments, leading to chaotic mishaps that highlight their incompetence, only for them to ultimately redeem themselves and resolve the situations positively.[1] The core themes of the series emphasize learning from errors, the value of teamwork between the duo, and finding enjoyment in routine work, all delivered through lighthearted humor suitable for young audiences.[1] Episodes typically follow a structure where the alpacas receive a new job brief, embark on their task with enthusiasm but poor execution, encounter escalating comedic problems, and conclude with a successful turnaround, often incorporating collaborative efforts to fix the chaos.[1] This narrative arc reinforces positive messages about perseverance and cooperation without delving into complex conflicts.[1] Each installment runs approximately 20 minutes and employs puppetry to bring the animal characters to life, blending physical comedy with occasional musical elements to engage preschool viewers in the humorous exploration of job-related antics.[2] The format prioritizes fun and resolution, ensuring every story ends on an uplifting note that celebrates the protagonists' growth through their shared experiences.[1]Production
Nuzzle and Scratch was created by Barry Quinn and Alan Robinson, who developed the concept of two alpaca puppets navigating various jobs for a children's audience.[2] The series was produced by the BBC specifically for the CBeebies channel, targeting preschool viewers with a blend of humor and learning.[12] The production utilized puppetry techniques, featuring live-action elements alongside the puppet alpacas to create engaging scenarios in everyday work environments. Puppetry was performed by Neil Sterenberg as Nuzzle and Dave Chapman as Scratch.[13] Directors Jack Jameson and Anna Perowne oversaw multiple episodes, ensuring the visual storytelling aligned with the show's comedic and educational tone.[5][12] Writing duties were handled by a team of contributors, including Barry Quinn, Mat Lyons, Karen Ward, Adrian Poynton, and Robbie Sims, who crafted scripts emphasizing mishaps in professional settings to teach basic concepts.[14] Music played a key role, with original songs and a theme tune composed to reinforce episode themes and enhance memorability for young audiences.[15] Developed as educational entertainment, the series focused on preschoolers by highlighting job-related skills and safety practices through the characters' comedic failures, promoting awareness without direct instruction.[16] Filming took place in UK studios between 2008 and 2011 across three series, incorporating occasional location shoots to depict diverse workplaces authentically.[17]Characters
Main characters
Nuzzle is a white alpaca puppet character who serves as one half of the titular duo, typically acting as the more neat and cautious member, often trying to keep situations under control as the voice of reason. He is performed and voiced by Neil Sterenberg.[4] Scratch is the brown alpaca counterpart to Nuzzle, characterized by his silly and optimistic nature, which frequently leads to enthusiastic mishaps and comedic errors during their assignments. He is performed and voiced by Dave Chapman.[4] The Boss is the strict young girl who owns and runs the Two by Two animal job agency, assigning various temporary jobs to Nuzzle and Scratch while providing comic authority and occasional exasperation at their incompetence. She is voiced by Eve De Leon Allen.[4][18]Supporting characters
Notable one-off guest characters include Bob Sheen, a window cleaner voiced by Angus Kennedy, who features in the episode where Nuzzle and Scratch assist with cleaning tasks, leading to humorous spills and splashes. Another guest is Terry Towling, a lifeguard voiced by Ortis Deley, appearing in a swimming pool episode focused on preparing for a gala, where the duo's help results in watery disruptions.[19] Additional guests, such as Mr. Squeaky voiced by Nick Wilton, portray various tradespeople whose brief roles underscore the show's theme of job-related blunders through interactions that escalate the alpacas' errors.[19]Broadcast
Airing history
Nuzzle and Scratch premiered on the CBeebies channel on 1 September 2008, marking the start of its run as a puppet-based comedy drama aimed at preschool children.[2] The first series consisted of 20 episodes, which aired daily from Monday to Friday during the channel's afternoon schedule, concluding later that month.[20] This format allowed for consistent viewing opportunities within CBeebies' educational programming block, which focuses on entertaining and informative content for young audiences. The second series, subtitled Hoof and Safety with Nuzzle and Scratch, began airing on 1 March 2010 and comprised 13 episodes broadcast over approximately three weeks, skipping Wednesdays to align with the channel's rhythm.[21] It ended on 22 March 2010, maintaining the daily preschool slot to reinforce safety-themed lessons.[22] The third and final series: Frock 'n' Roll returned in early 2011 with another 20 episodes, airing in the same daily format and concluding on 4 March 2011.[23] Across all three series, a total of 53 episodes were produced, emphasizing job-related adventures and learning opportunities.[24] Reruns of the programme, including episodes from the second series, continued on CBeebies until at least 2015, supporting ongoing access for its target demographic.[25] No major specials or holiday editions were produced during or after the original run.[26]International distribution
Nuzzle and Scratch was distributed internationally through CBeebies channels and local broadcasters, with adaptations including dubbing to accommodate non-English speaking audiences. In Poland, the series premiered on CBeebies Poland in 2010, where it was dubbed into Polish under the title Nosal i Skrob and aired on additional channels targeting young children.[27] The show found a foothold in Australia, broadcasting on ABC Kids beginning in 2009 as part of the CBeebies block on ABC2; select episodes have since been made available on Australian streaming platforms like ABC iView.[28] Distribution remained limited in other regions, such as New Zealand via CBeebies and select European markets through localized CBeebies feeds, though it did not achieve widespread adoption. Unlike these areas, there was no major release in the United States, with only minor or unconfirmed airings reported on preschool blocks.[26] Home media releases supported international accessibility, including DVD compilations in the UK such as the Series 1 box set issued in 2009 by BBC Worldwide, and similar editions distributed in Australia through local retailers.[29] These physical formats allowed fans outside the UK to access full seasons without relying on broadcast schedules.Episodes
Series overview
Nuzzle and Scratch aired for three series on CBeebies between 2008 and 2011, with the program evolving from simple comedic mishaps to more structured lessons in safety and collaboration across its 55 episodes. The first series, launched on 1 September 2008, comprised 20 episodes that introduced the alpaca protagonists' work at the Two by Two Employment Agency through basic jobs like window cleaning and hairdressing, centering on their endearing incompetence and the resulting chaos.[20][30][1] The second series, broadcast in 2010, featured a run of 13 episodes and focused on safety lessons in everyday hazards, such as fire and road safety, while refining the puppetry techniques for smoother performances and incorporating themes of caution.[21][22][31] The third series in 2011, consisting of 22 episodes, emphasized dress-up and role-playing in costumes for various jobs and mysteries, building upon lessons from prior seasons with an increased number of songs to reinforce concepts of coordination and group effort.[32][33][34] Throughout the series, there is no continuous narrative arc, but rather episodic development that progressively highlights the importance of safety practices and teamwork in resolving the duo's job-related blunders.[1]Series 1 (2008)
The first series of Nuzzle and Scratch consists of 20 episodes, airing weekdays from 1 September to 26 September 2008 on CBeebies. Each episode features the alpacas assisting in a different job, leading to comedic mishaps.| No. | Title | Air date | Job/Person called | Overview | Credits (Guest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Window Cleaner | 1 Sep 2008 | Bob Sheen (Window Cleaner) | Nuzzle and Scratch help window cleaner Bob Sheen, causing chaos with squeegees and water. | Bob Sheen [24] |
| 2 | Swimming Pool | 2 Sep 2008 | Terry Towling (Lifeguard) | The duo assists with lifeguard duties in preparation for a swimming gala, resulting in a splashy mess. | Terry Towling [35] |
| 3 | Hairdresser | 3 Sep 2008 | TBA | Nuzzle and Scratch try their paws at hairstyling, leading to furry disasters. | [35] |
| 4 | Beach Attendant | 4 Sep 2008 | TBA | Helping at the beach involves sandcastles and sun loungers gone wrong. | [35] |
| 5 | Cinema | 5 Sep 2008 | TBA | The alpacas manage a cinema premiere, but the film reel causes confusion. | [24] |
| 6 | Dinner Ladies | 8 Sep 2008 | TBA | Assisting in the school kitchen leads to food fights and mix-ups. | [35] |
| 7 | Launderette | 9 Sep 2008 | TBA | Laundry duties turn into a soapy suds explosion. | [35] |
| 8 | School Caretaker | 10 Sep 2008 | TBA | Maintaining the school grounds results in misplaced tools and chaos. | [35] |
| 9 | Hotel | 11 Sep 2008 | TBA | Hotel management involves lost guests and elevator antics. | [35] |
| 10 | The Magician | 12 Sep 2008 | David Potterfield (Magician) | Nuzzle and Scratch aid magician David Potterfield, who specializes in making things disappear, but tricks backfire hilariously. | David Potterfield [18] |
| 11 | Camping | 15 Sep 2008 | TBA | Outdoor camping assistance leads to tent collapses and campfire woes. | [35] |
| 12 | Sports Day | 16 Sep 2008 | TBA | Helping organize sports day events causes relay race disasters. | [35] |
| 13 | Painting and Decorating | 17 Sep 2008 | TBA | Decorating tasks result in paint splatters everywhere. | [36] |
| 14 | Ice Cream Van | 18 Sep 2008 | TBA | Operating an ice cream van involves melting mishaps and queue chaos. | [24] |
| 15 | Orchestra | 19 Sep 2008 | TBA | Assisting an orchestra leads to off-key performances. | [24] |
| 16 | Park Keeper | 22 Sep 2008 | TBA | Park maintenance turns into animal escapes and litter lunacy. | [24] |
| 17 | Rugby | 23 Sep 2008 | TBA | Helping with a rugby match involves ball mishandles and try fails. | [37] |
| 18 | Supermarket | 24 Sep 2008 | TBA | Supermarket stocking leads to trolley crashes and shelf spills. | [24] |
| 19 | Theme Park | 25 Sep 2008 | TBA | Ride operations at a theme park cause loop-the-loop mix-ups. | [24] |
| 20 | Library | 26 Sep 2008 | TBA | Organizing books in the library results in page-turning pandemonium. | [24] |
Series 2: Hoof and Safety (2010)
The second series, titled Hoof and Safety with Nuzzle and Scratch, focuses on safety training under supervisor Miss Mulberry and aired 13 episodes from 1 March to 22 March 2010, every day except Wednesdays.[21][38]| No. | Title | Air date | Theme | Overview | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot Stuff | 1 Mar 2010 | Fire safety | Nuzzle and Scratch learn about fire hazards in a kitchen setting. | Miss Mulberry [21] |
| 2 | Gnomes and Gardens | 2 Mar 2010 | Garden safety | Safety lessons involve avoiding garden tool injuries. | [21] |
| 3 | Yucky Stuff | 4 Mar 2010 | Hygiene | The duo is taught about germs and cleaning properly. | [21] |
| 4 | Water, Water Everywhere | 5 Mar 2010 | Water safety | Lessons on avoiding slips near water. | [21] |
| 5 | On the Road | 8 Mar 2010 | Road safety | Training for safe crossing and vehicle awareness. | [21] |
| 6 | Sharp Objects | 9 Mar 2010 | Tool handling | Handling sharp items without accidents. | [21] |
| 7 | Pens, Doors and Soggy Paws | 11 Mar 2010 | Everyday hazards | Avoiding pinches and wet paw slips. | [21] |
| 8 | Here's Looking at Chew | 12 Mar 2010 | Chewing dangers | Warnings about swallowing small objects. | [21] |
| 9 | In the Car | 15 Mar 2010 | Car safety | Seatbelts and car travel rules. | [21] |
| 10 | Highs and Lows | 16 Mar 2010 | Height safety | Climbing and falling prevention. | [21] |
| 11 | Slips and Trips | 18 Mar 2010 | Floor hazards | Identifying trip risks indoors. | [21] |
| 12 | At the Supermarket | 19 Mar 2010 | Shopping safety | Trolley and aisle navigation. | [21] |
| 13 | On the Buses | 22 Mar 2010 | Public transport | Bus boarding and seating safety. | [21] |
Series 3: Frock and Roll (2011)
The third series, Nuzzle and Scratch: Frock and Roll, emphasizes dress-up and role-play in various jobs, airing 22 episodes starting 7 February 2011 on CBeebies.[38][33] The following table lists the first 20 episodes; titles for episodes 21 and 22 are not detailed in available sources.| No. | Title | Air date | Job theme | Overview | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Police Officers | 7 Feb 2011 | Police | Dressed as officers, they patrol and solve "crimes" comically. | [32] |
| 2 | Gnomes | 8 Feb 2011 | Garden gnomes | Role-playing as gnomes in a garden adventure. | [32] |
| 3 | Town Criers | 9 Feb 2011 | Town criers | Announcing news in period costumes with loud mishaps. | [32] |
| 4 | Sheepdogs | 10 Feb 2011 | Sheep herding | Herding sheep in dog costumes, leading to chases. | [32] |
| 5 | Superheroes | 11 Feb 2011 | Superheroes | Saving the day as caped crusaders with power fails. | [32] |
| 6 | Explorers | 14 Feb 2011 | Explorers | Jungle exploration in khaki outfits gone wild. | [32] |
| 7 | Nurses | 15 Feb 2011 | Nurses | Hospital duties in uniforms, with bandage blunders. | [32] |
| 8 | Knights | 16 Feb 2011 | Knights | Medieval quests in armor, jousting comically. | [32] |
| 9 | Robots | 17 Feb 2011 | Robots | Mechanical movements in tin suits break down. | [32] |
| 10 | Princesses | 18 Feb 2011 | Princesses | Royal duties in gowns, with tiara troubles. | [32] |
| 11 | Bakers | 21 Feb 2011 | Bakers | Baking bread in aprons, dough disasters ensue. | [32] |
| 12 | Cowboys | 22 Feb 2011 | Cowboys | Ranch work in hats and boots, lasso loops wrong. | [32] |
| 13 | Astronaut | 23 Feb 2011 | Astronauts | Space mission in suits, zero-gravity gaffes. | [32] |
| 14 | Lollipop Ladies | 24 Feb 2011 | Crossing guards | Traffic control in vests, sign-spinning spins out. | [32] |
| 15 | Dancers | 25 Feb 2011 | Dancers | Ballet performance in tutus, twirls turn to tumbles. | [33] |
| 16 | Builders | 28 Feb 2011 | Builders | Construction site in hard hats, hammer hits awry. | [33] |
| 17 | Train Guards | 1 Mar 2011 | Train guards | Ticket checking on trains in uniforms, whistle woes. | [33] |
| 18 | Cheerleaders | 2 Mar 2011 | Cheerleaders | Pom-pom routines at events, flips flop. | [33] |
| 19 | Carrots | 3 Mar 2011 | Farmers (carrot harvest) | Harvesting carrots in overalls, veggie vandalism. | [33] |
| 20 | Pantomime Horse | 4 Mar 2011 | Pantomime performers | Acting as a horse in a show, split-personality pranks. | [33] |
Spin-offs
Hoof and Safety
Hoof and Safety with Nuzzle and Scratch is a British children's television spin-off series derived from the original Nuzzle and Scratch programme. It premiered on CBeebies on 1 March 2010 and consisted of 13 episodes, airing weekdays (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) until 22 March 2010. The series was hosted by Miss Mulberry, the safety supervisor from the main show, who guides the alpaca duo Nuzzle and Scratch through practical safety training sessions.[8] The premise centers on educating young viewers about everyday safety hazards using a structured, standalone format distinct from the main series' employment-themed narratives. Episodes incorporate live-action puppetry, animated "hoovies" (instructional videos), and catchy songs to reinforce lessons on topics such as fire prevention, personal hygiene, and water safety. Nuzzle and Scratch's appearances provide continuity with the parent show, but the focus remains on Miss Mulberry's authoritative delivery of safety rules through scenarios, drills, and demonstrations.[39][8]Episode List
| No. | Title | Air Date | Overview |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot Stuff | 1 March 2010 | Nuzzle and Scratch learn to identify and avoid fire hazards, including hot objects and stoves, through safety drills and animations.[40] |
| 2 | Gnomes and Gardens | 2 March 2010 | The duo explores garden safety, covering risks from tools, plants, and outdoor play under Miss Mulberry's supervision.[21] |
| 3 | Yucky Stuff | 4 March 2010 | Focuses on hygiene practices to prevent illness, teaching handwashing and avoiding germs in everyday situations.[21][39] |
| 4 | Water, Water Everywhere | 5 March 2010 | Addresses drowning prevention and water safety rules for baths, pools, and outdoor areas.[21][41] |
| 5 | On the Road | 8 March 2010 | Teaches pedestrian and road safety, including crossing streets and vehicle awareness.[11] |
| 6 | At the Supermarket | 9 March 2010 | Covers shopping safety, such as navigating aisles, handling trolleys, and avoiding spills.[22] |
| 7 | Slips and Trips | 11 March 2010 | Demonstrates prevention of falls on slippery surfaces, stairs, and uneven ground.[22][42] |
| 8 | Highs and Lows | 12 March 2010 | Explores hazards at different heights, including climbing and falling risks.[22] |
| 9 | In the Car | 15 March 2010 | Instructs on car seat use, seatbelts, and safe behavior during vehicle travel.[22] |
| 10 | Here's Looking at Chew | 16 March 2010 | Warns against choking dangers from small objects and improper eating habits.[22] |
| 11 | Pens, Doors and Soggy Paws | 18 March 2010 | Addresses minor home hazards like jammed doors, ink spills, and wet floors.[22] |
| 12 | Sharp Objects | 19 March 2010 | Teaches safe handling and storage of knives, scissors, and other sharp tools.[21] |
| 13 | On the Buses | 22 March 2010 | Covers public transport safety, including boarding, seating, and emergency procedures on buses.[43][22] |