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Directed by Bob Godfrey, who was also jointly responsible for its jelly-wobbly animation, written by Grange Calveley and narrated by the tirelessly chipper Richard Briers, Roobarb and Custard was one of the very great five-minute animated cartoon series of the 1970s. This complete edition contains all its 30 episodes. First broadcast in 1974, squeezed in just before the early evening news on the BBC, it was ostensibly aimed at schoolchildren. However, there's much for adults to enjoy in these episodes beyond the obvious nostalgia value.

Roobarb is the breathlessly optimistic hound determined to reshape the universe according to his existential whims but who, like many dogs, is perpetually apt to bark up the wrong tree. Daily he tries to liven up the garden he inhabits, be it putting on a clown show on a rainy day or reinventing the day Thursday as Thorsday, thereby invoking the anger of the Norse Gods. All his efforts end in catastrophe, provoking the guffaws of the smug and cynical cat Custard and twittery snickers of the Greek chorus of birds in the trees. Deep truths about hubris and folly are revealed in these episodes.

The makers of these cartoons, who clearly had a very good time working on them, see no reason not to avail themselves of all the surreal possibilities of animation, or to indulge in groan-inducing puns for that matter. From the cheesy soundtrack to the lateral flights of associative fancy, this is wonderful, timeless stuff that should give paws for thought for those who pooh-pooh 1970s cartoon canine capers.

On the DVD: The Complete Roobarb and Custard has one extra feature--an interactive game in which you are invited to foil Custard by clicking a button to effect a Roobarb disguise. Adults may struggle to comprehend the rules, but they should present no problem to the more computer-adept under-10s. --David Stubbs

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   17 of 17 people found the following review helpful: Just plain good fun, 15 Mar 2004 By A Customer This is certainly a blast from the past. But now I'm older I can understand the cutting humor that was in this series. Richard Briars does a wonderful job. But what can you say. It is a fun collection of animated shorts. If you are looking for something deep, as Richard says in one of the episodes, "you are embarking up the wrong tree."  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   9 of 9 people found the following review helpful: excellent seventies surreal cartoon, 4 Feb 2005 By A Customer Who over 30 does not remeber and cherish this cartoon??? Brilliant theme tune, surreal and clever humour (of that odd, almost druggy quality) and the animation that seemed to be wobbly felt tip drawings by five year olds. Add Richard Brier's superb narration........perfect recipe. What is not to love??? The DVD is also excellent value with all 30 episodes and a game for a very small price. Go buy!!!!  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: Even funnier today, 22 Jun 2005 By  A. Eastham "andy19048" (Swindon, England) - See all my reviews    This really is great fun and I now get a lot of the jokes that went over my head as a kid. I wasn't sure if today's kids would appreciate it though. I shouldn't have worried - my seven year old loves it. It's great that my son says that this is far funnier than most of today's cartoons, and my two year old now prefers Mary, Mungo aand Midge to the Teletubbies!  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all 3 customer reviews...		Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews