The Family-Ness(1984)
KidsAnimation
First Air Date: 1984-10-05
Average Runtime: 5m
Rating: 5.9
Votes: 9
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 25
The Family-Ness is a British cartoon series produced in 1983. It was first broadcast on BBC One from 5 October 1984 to 5 April 1985, and it was created by Peter Maddocks of Maddocks Cartoon Productions. Maddocks later went on to produce Penny Crayon and Jimbo and the Jet Set in a similar style. Family-Ness was about the adventures of a family of Loch Ness Monsters and the MacTout family, particularly siblings Elspeth and Angus. The 'Nessies' could be called from the loch by the two children by means of their "thistle whistles". The series was followed with a large collection of merchandising including annuals, story books, character models and even a record. The single "You'll Never Find a Nessie in the Zoo" was written by Roger and Gavin Greenaway, but never made it into the Top 40.
Top Cast
Seasons & Episodes
Series 1
Episodes: 25E01
Elspeth and Angus Meet The Loch Ness Monster
Air Date: 1984-10-05
Elspeth and Angus MacTout are playing by Loch Ness when they find a large mound - but it is not a mound it is Silly-N...
E02
Professor Dumkopf's Underwater Telescope
Air Date: 1984-10-12
No episode overview available.
E03
Elspeth and Angus Buy a Puppy
Air Date: 1984-10-19
No episode overview available.
E04
Ferocious-Ness Changes His Colour
Air Date: 1984-10-26
No episode overview available.
E05
Ferocious-Ness and the Look-a-like Contest
Air Date: 1984-11-02
No episode overview available.
E06
Clever-Ness Helps with the Homework
Air Date: 1984-11-09
No episode overview available.
E07
Speedy-Ness Saves The Day
Air Date: 1984-11-16
No episode overview available.
E08
Ferocious-Ness Loses His Roar
Air Date: 1984-11-23
No episode overview available.
E09
Baby-Ness Gets the Measles
Air Date: 1984-11-30
No episode overview available.
E10
Silly-Ness and the Bubble Machine
Air Date: 1984-12-07
No episode overview available.
E11
Ferocious-Ness and the Sound Machine
Air Date: 1984-12-14
No episode overview available.
E12
Clever-Ness and the Curling Championship
Air Date: 1984-12-21
No episode overview available.
E13
The Maze of Urquhart Castle
Air Date: 1985-01-03
No episode overview available.
E14
Professor Dumkopf Makes a Monster Film
Air Date: 1985-01-10
No episode overview available.
E15
Professor Dumkopf's and his Amazing Cannonball
Air Date: 1985-01-17
No episode overview available.
E16
Sporty-Ness and the Highland Games
Air Date: 1985-01-24
No episode overview available.
E17
Hungry-Ness and the Diving Bell
Air Date: 1985-01-31
No episode overview available.
E18
Professor Dumkopf and the Hungry Monster
Air Date: 1985-02-07
No episode overview available.
E19
Clumsy-Ness Upsets Captain Steadfast
Air Date: 1985-02-14
No episode overview available.
E20
Angus and the Monster Kite
Air Date: 1985-02-21
No episode overview available.
E21
Captain Standfast and the Golden Key
Air Date: 1985-02-28
No episode overview available.
E22
Thirsty-Ness and the Part-Time Witch
Air Date: 1985-03-07
No episode overview available.
E23
Baby-Ness and the Mayor's Statue
Air Date: 1985-03-14
No episode overview available.
E24
Captain Standfast and the Stowaway
Air Date: 1985-03-21
No episode overview available.
E25
You'll Never Find a Nessie in the Zoo
Air Date: 1985-03-28
No episode overview available.
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