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1981 - 1991 7.0 (1 votes) 8 Seasons
Genres
Comedy Family Kids
Networks
ITV1

Rod, Jane and Freddy

Overview

Join Rod, Jane and Freddy from 'Rainbow' as they set off on their own adventures. Sometimes they may be putting on a mini variety show at a theatre, other times they may leap through the pages of a story book trying to get Mary Mary home. It's always musical and mostly educational.

Top Cast

Jane Tucker

Herself

Freddy Marks

Himself

Rod Burton

Himself

Seasons

Season 1 (1981)

No overview available.

13 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Wobbyland
1981-09-29

Meet the Wobbyland residents and sing along.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 2: Musicland
1981-10-06

Tom Tom the drum is too loud to play with his friends in the King's birthday parade.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 3: Slumberland
1981-10-13

Rod, Jane and Freddy fall asleep and find themselves in Slumberland.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 4: Castaways
1981-10-20

Freddy is a greedy pirate looking for treasure on a desert island, what he doesn't expect is Rod and Jane, two castaways, to also be searching for the treasure.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 5: On The Moon
1981-10-27

Jane and Freddy decide they want to go to space and meet the `Man in the Moon'

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 6: Under The Sea
1981-11-03

What would life be like under the sea, What songs do Rod Janes and Freddy know about this subject?

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 7: Clockland
1981-11-10

A boy and a girl live together in a giant clock in Tickvill, Clockland.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 8: Nursery Rhyme land
1981-11-17

Let's take a trip to Nursery Rhyme land.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 9: Cowboyland
1981-11-24

It's Wild West Show with Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakleigh and the Big Indian Chief!

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 10: Snowland
1981-12-01

What shall we do in Snowland, have a snowball fight or maybe build a snowman? Jack Frost is building a snowman friend

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 11: Circusland
1981-12-08

Lions, tigers and clowns! None of them are in this episode.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 12: Toyland
1981-12-15

The children's toys come alive when the children go to sleep.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 13: Picturebook Land
1981-12-22

There once was a girl who didn't like her nose, so she ventured to the local wizard and asked for it to be replaced.

Runtime: 15 min
Season 2 (1983)

No overview available.

13 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The Wobblies
1983-04-06

Meet the Wobblies of Wobbyland and hear about the time their Jelly houses melted away in the sun.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 2: Comics
1983-04-13

Punky Pam and Horris find out that the colours in their own page comic page have had been stolen by Ted the tealeaf.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 3: The Chinese Plate
1983-04-20

The story of the he Princess and the gardener, the two who pictured on the Chinese willow plate.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 4: Dolls
1983-04-27

Let's meet the dolls from Dollland.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 5: Germs
1983-05-04

The musical adventures of the Germs who live in Mrs Jones' bathroom.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 6: Weather
1983-05-11

Songs about the sun, the rain and the snow.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 7: Opera Singers
1983-05-18

Rod, Jane and Freddy actor out the story of the Opera Singers.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 8: The Fox
1983-05-25

The story of a day dreaming Fox, a Badger and a Hedgehog.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 9: The Lost Toys
1983-06-01

Father Christmas is in such a rush, he dropped two presents in the snow that has missed out one house altogether. Pero the clown doll & Captain Neutron have to find their home before Christmas Day.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 10: The Vegetables
1983-06-08

Story and songs all about Vegetables.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 11: The Tree Gnomes
1983-06-15

The tree Gnomes go on an adventure.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 12: The Big Mouth
1983-06-22

Open up it's the story of the Big mouth.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 13: The Evil Garden
1983-06-29

An adventure all about the most evil garden.

Runtime: 15 min
Season 4 (1988)

No overview available.

13 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The Wobblies-Olympics
1988-01-06

The Wobblies get ready for the Wobblies Olympic Games, they all hope to win a medal.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 2: The Alley Cats
1988-01-13

Two friendly Tom cats try to help uptown cat Siam find her way home.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 3: Top Of The Table
1988-01-20

Sonny, the character on the butter wrapping and Stodgy the breadboy are in trouble, t the point of fearing for their lives, when Mrs Jones goes on a diet.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 4: The Dragon in the Dungeon
1988-01-27

The tale of Princess Angelica, Peter the librarian and the brave but boring knight, Sir Bolfrey.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 5: The Ship In The Bottle
1988-02-03

The story of a fishing trip which changes course when RedBeard the pirate appears.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 6: The Man With No Shadow
1988-02-10

What happens to the man with no shadow and how can he discover a way to get it back?

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 7: The Weathervane
1988-02-17

The story how Mr and Mrs Corkinbottle lose their home.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 8: The Adventures of Mary Mary
1988-02-24

Zap and Zoom Space hero toys, who hang around with the transformers toys, help 'old fashioned' Mary Mary find her way back to her book..

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 9: The Scarecrow
1988-03-02

The scarecrow who asks Mr Sun and Mr Cloud to give him a change of weather.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 10: Small World
1988-03-09

Cob the Cobbler and Thimble the Tailor help a fairy go to the Springtime Revels.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 11: The Magic Socks
1988-03-16

The magical musical story of the wizards socks.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 12: The Riddle of the Clock
1988-03-23

Alice pays a visit to Old Father Time, and arranges some extra time for the Mad Hatter and March Hare to prepare tea for the Queen of Hearts.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 13: The Funny Shape
1988-03-30

It's strange and a bit frightening when you can't find anything or anyone that looks like you. But the Square and Triangle come to the rescue.

Runtime: 15 min
Season 5 (1989)

No overview available.

18 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Mirrors/Dressing Up
1989-01-03

Rod becomes a clown and Jane becomes a fish, a princess and a great explorer.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 2: The Attic/Looking Back
1989-01-10

Rod, Jane and Freddy sort through things in their attic and remember the past.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 3: Domestic Animals
1989-01-17

Rod, Freddy and Jane sing about all the different kinds of pets they have met. Dogs, Cats, Rabbits and the like.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 4: The Farmyard
1989-01-24

Rod, Jane and Freddy sing about the animals you see on a farmyard. Pigs, Goats and sheep.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 5: Wild Animals
1989-01-31

Rod, Jane and Freddy go exploring and sing about animals you might find in the jungle.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 6: Counting
1989-02-07

Rod, Jane and Freddy sing about counting and numbers.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 7: Nursery Rhymes
1989-02-14

Rod, Jane and Freddy sing various nursery rhymes in modern and traditional styles.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 8: Day Out/The Seaside
1989-02-21

Rod, Jane and Freddy go on an adventure.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 9: Vegetables
1989-02-28

Rod, Jane and freddy's rock opera about vegetables.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 10: Colours/Shapes
1989-03-07

Featuring songs about balloons and colours.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 11: London Town
1989-03-14

Rod, Jane and Freddy take a trip to 'old London town'.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 12: Illusions
1989-03-21

Don't you be fooled by what you see, it's MAGIC!

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 13: Tramps
1989-03-28

Rod, Jane and Freddy dress up as tramps.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 14: Putting On A Show
1989-04-04

Rod Jane and Freddy show us some of the problems which have to be faced before an audience can be entertained. Jane performs a ballet and tap dance, Freddy uses a typewriter and Rod pretends to play a trumpet.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 15: Hats
1989-04-11

Rod, Jane and Freddy know many songs about hats, maybe too many songs about hats.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 16: Daytime/Nighttime
1989-04-18

Rod, Jane and Freddy sing songs about day and night.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 17: Books and Words
1989-04-25

Let Rod, Jane and Freddy show you what kinds of adventure you can have when you read.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 18: Entertainment
1989-05-02

A musical themed episode.

Runtime: 15 min
Season 6 (1989)

No overview available.

16 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Nursery Rhymes
1989-09-05

Another show with a Nursery Rhyme theme.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 2: The Street
1989-09-12

This episode is all about life on the street.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 3: Party/Fancy Dress
1989-09-19

Rod Jane and Freddy get dressed up for a party.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 4: Emotions
1989-09-16

Rod, Jane and Freddy explore all different kinds of emotions.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 5: Fast and Slow
1989-10-03

Featuring songs about fast and slow people and animals

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 6: Moving - Decorating
1989-10-10

Rod Jane and Freddy have lots of fun with boxes.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 7: Sounds
1989-10-17

Featuring songs about all various kinds of sounds.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 8: Emotions
1989-10-24

Rod, Jane and Freddy explore all different kinds of emotions.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 9: The Girl With The Long Nose
1989-10-31

The story of a girl who doesn't like her nose goes to see a wizard to get it changed but he can only a cast a spell if she meets someone with an even longer nose.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 10: Colours
1989-11-07

Featuring songs about colours and painting.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 11: Food - Sweets
1989-11-14

First of the food themed episodes, featuring songs about sweets and fruits.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 12: Food - Normal
1989-11-21

Featuring songs about different kinds of food, meals and snacks.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 13: Paper
1989-11-28

Songs about paper

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 14: Suitcases
1989-12-05

Rod, Jane and Freddy make a train and car out of suitcases.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 15: Tristan
1989-12-12

Remake of a previous story from an episode in 1984. Nod is the keeper of all the dreams in the land and is writing a dream for a boy called Tristan. Nod's assistant Dreamboy meets Tristan and takes him to many different places in his dream,but he ends up not liking any of them. Will Nod manage to finish writing his dream?

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 16: A Day in the Country
1989-12-19

Rod, Jane and Freddy have a musical day in the country. As well as having an enjoyable picnic, there are some strange and exciting animals, birds and insects to meet.

Runtime: 15 min
Season 7 (1990)

No overview available.

25 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Snow and Ice
1990-01-09

All things wintery.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 2: Dressing Up
1990-01-16

Have you ever pretended to be someone else, Rod, Jane and Freddy have.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 3: Houses and Homes
1990-01-23

Songs about the different kind of homes and places where humans and animals live.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 4: Suitcases (2)
1990-01-20

Rod, Jane and Freddy make a boat and a desert island out of suitcases using a green umbrella for a palm tree.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 5: The Garden
1990-02-06

Featuring songs about the garden, gnomes and different seasons.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 6: Games
1990-02-13

Featuring songs all about games.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 7: Cowboys
1990-02-20

A Wild West Show with Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakleigh and the Big Indian Chief.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 8: Music / Song
1990-02-27

Rod, Jane and Freddy perform a musical themed episode.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 9: The Chinese Plate
1990-03-06

The story of the Princess and the gardener who live on the Chinese willow plate. This is a remake of an episode from 1983.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 10: Pets
1990-09-04

Rod, Freddy and Jane sing about all the different kinds of pets they have met. (Most of the songs are from 1989 episode 'Domestic Animals'.)

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 11: Flowers
1990-09-11

Featuring songs about flowers and the garden.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 12: Paper (2)
1990-09-18

Even more songs about Paper.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 13: Time
1990-09-25

Songs about the time and clocks.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 14: Faces
1990-10-02

This episode is all about pulling different faces.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 15: Feelings
1990-10-09

This episode is all about Feelings and thinking about how others feel.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 16: Colours (2)
1990-10-16

This episode is all about different colours.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 17: Mechanical
1990-10-23

Clockwork and mechanical machines. If you want to see 3 grown adults put cardboard horse masks on their heads and pretend to be a merry-go-round, then THIS is the episode for you.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 18: Moon and Stars
1990-10-30

Songs about night-time.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 19: Improvisation
1990-11-06

The trio make many things from bottles and saucepans.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 20: Dots and Dashes
1990-11-13

Songs about dots, dashes and dice.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 21: Costume
1990-11-20

Rod, Jane and Freddy dress up in costumes.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 22: Daytime
1990-11-27

What do people do in the day time?

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 23: Boxes
1990-12-04

Adventures with boxes.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 24: Toys
1990-12-11

Christmas episode.

Runtime: 15 min
Episode 25: Children's Favourites
1990-12-18

Classic nursery rhymes with the Rod, Jane and Freddy twist.

Runtime: 15 min

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