Archibald the Koala

Archibald the Koala is a 1998 British animated children's television series produced by in association with HiT Entertainment. The show began in September 1998 and starting airing on ITV on its children's block CITV. The show itself is based on the books written by Paul Cox. The show was made in both French and English versions. In the United States, the show was seen on Cartoon Network's international showcase program aimed at pre-schoolers, Small World. This series is set on a secluded island called "Rastepappe", which is populated by anthropomorphic Koalas and Badgers. Its city, Koalaville is filled with various strange characters including a nervous mayor, a hopeless inventor, a lazy fisherman, a short-tempered chef and a bossy painter. The stress of the mayor's job causes him to have trouble with migraines, or "meeegranes" as he still pronounces it. There are always strange things going on in Rastepappe, so Archibald, the trustworthy detective, is put on the job. Archibald the detective — the detective and main character. Voiced by Richard Griffiths. Agatha — a novel writer and Archibald's wife. Voiced by Kate Robbins. Archduke — the mayor of the town. He is the king. He speaks English with an English accent. He has the same voice as Nelson the Elephant from 64 Zoo Lane. Voiced by Keith Wickham. Jozette — Archduke's wife. She is the queen. She speaks Victorian with a Victorian accent. She has the same voice as Madam Owl from Pablo the Little Red Fox. Voiced by Adrienne Posta. Giovanni — an opera singer. He speaks Italian with an Italian accent. Voiced by Dan Russell. John Dory — a fisherman and Iris Dory's husband. He speaks American with an American accent. Voiced by Dan Russell. Iris Dory — a florist and John Dory's wife. She speaks Irish with an Irish accent. Voiced by Kate Robbins. Edison — an inventor. He speaks a Royal British with a Royal British accent. Voiced by Keith Wickham. Marie — an architect and painter. She has the same voice as Pablo, Poppy and Pumpkin's Mum from Pablo the Little Red Fox.