TV series

Clangers

Name: Clangers
Released: 1969
Cast: Oliver Postgate

1969–1972· 2 seasons· 9 min episodesNR★ 7.1Ended

On BBC One — From Smallfilms

A family of knitted aliens eking out a threadbare existence on a bleak and cold world

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Synopsis

Chronicles the melancholically funny lives of the Clangers, a flutey-voiced family of woolen, knitted aliens living below the surface of a knobbly little planet far out in space. Their misadventures brought them into contact with such unlikely creatures as the Soup Dragon, the Froglets, the Iron Chicken and the Glow Buzzers.

Themes

alien

Episodes

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E1 FlyingNext upNov 16, 1969 · 9 min
Synopsis
Major Clanger builds a flying machine, and Tiny Clanger gets stuck at the top of the cave with a balloon.
E2 The VisitorNov 23, 1969 · 9 min
Synopsis
The Clangers find a television set.
E3 ChickenNov 30, 1969 · 9 min
Synopsis
The Clangers build some fireworks, one of which collides with a passing Iron Chicken.
E4 MusicDec 7, 1969 · 9 min
Synopsis
Tiny Clanger discovers music.
E5 The IntruderDec 28, 1969 · 9 min
Synopsis
A space probe from Earth lands on the Clangers' planet.
E6 Visiting FriendsJan 1, 1970 · 9 min
Synopsis
Tiny Clanger builds a helicopter to visit the Iron Chicken.
E7 FishingJan 11, 1970 · 9 min
Synopsis
The Clangers build a flying music boat, and Major Clanger goes fishing in it.
E8 The Top HatJan 18, 1970 · 9 min
Synopsis
The Clangers find some Froglets in a top hat.
E9 The EggJan 25, 1970 · 9 min
Synopsis
The Soup Dragon gets broody and gains a son.
E10 The HootFeb 1, 1970 · 9 min
Synopsis
A noisy metal creature is retrieved from space, disturbing the Clangers' peace.
E11 The MeetingFeb 8, 1970 · 9 min
Synopsis
More Hoots arrive and seem upset that the first Hoot has changed.
E12 TreasureFeb 12, 1970 · 9 min
Synopsis
Even to Clangers, wealth does not always bring happiness.
E13 GoodsFeb 22, 1970 · 9 min
Synopsis
The Clangers suffer from a shortage of consumer goods, but they prefer life that way.