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{{Short description|Television series}}
{{about|the 2008 revival|the original show|Pinky and Perky}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{Infobox television
| image                = Pinkyandperkylogo.jpg
| image_alt            =
| caption              =
| genre                = Comedy<br />Children's<br />Animated
| creator              = [[Jan Dalibor]] (original characters)<br />[[Vlasta Dalibor]] (original characters)
| writer               = Alan Gilbey<br />Mark Daydy<br />[[Ian Carney]]<br />Andrew Clifford<br />[[Lee Pressman]]<br />[[Simon Jowett]]<br />Joel Jessup<br />Darren Jones<br />Sally Marchant<br />[[Oriane Messina]]<br />[[Fay Rusling]]<br />Deborah Scott-Lovric
| director             = Cyril Adam
| voices               = [[David Holt (voice actor)|David Holt]]<br />[[Duncan Wisbey]]<br />[[Teresa Gallagher]]<br />[[Jimmy Hibbert]]<br />[[Ella Kenion]]<br />Steve Brody<br />[[Kevin Bishop]]<br />[[Mike Hayley]]<br />[[Renton Skinner]]<br />[[Niky Wardley]]<br />Mark Perry<br />Jessica Robinson<br />[[Lizzie Roper]]
| theme_music_composer = [[Glenn Gregory]]<br />Keith Lowndes
| opentheme            = "It's the Pinky and Perky Show"
| endtheme             = "It's the Pinky and Perky Show" (Reprise)
| composer             = Ben Lee-Delisle
| country              = United Kingdom<br />France
| language             =
| num_seasons          = 1
| num_episodes         = 52
| list_episodes        =
| executive_producer   = Jesse Cleverly<br />Tapaas Chakravarti
| producer             = [[Ruth Fielding]]
| editor               = Laurent Blot
| camera               =
| runtime              = 13 minutes
| company              = [[Method Animation|Method Films]]<br />[[Picture Production Company]]<br />[[Telegael]]<br>[[DQ Entertainment]]
| network              = <!-- This field is for original networks only, not networks that may have subsequently aired the series! -->[[CBBC (TV channel)|CBBC]]<br>[[France 3]]
| first_aired          = {{Start date|df=yes|2008|11|3}}
| last_aired           =
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'''''The Pinky and Perky Show''''' is a 2008 [[revival (television)|revival]] of [[Pinky and Perky]]. It stars the two [[Anthropomorphism|anthropomorphic]] pigs. It is in full [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] and produced by Method Films, Picture Production Company, Telegael and in association with Pinky and Perky Enterprises. 52 episodes were produced.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Crump |first1=William D. |title=Happy Holidays—Animated! A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Cartoons on Television and Film |date=2019 |publisher=McFarland & Co |isbn=9781476672939 |pages=149–150}}</ref>
== Plot ==
The show stars the Pigs named Pinky and Perky, together they run their children's show called The Pinky and Perky Show. Together they handle different situations whether being bringing a band back together, trying to get the most stickers and even finding lost treasure. Pinky is the kind hearted pig and animator of the cartoon "The Adventures of Power Pig and Porker" while his other brother Perky is spoilt and takes things for granted.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/abc3/shows/5947.htm |title=ABC3 - TV Program - The Pinky And Perky Show |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=2010-03-03 |accessdate=2010-05-08}}</ref>
== Setting ==
Unlike the original puppet series, the show is set in a world of [[anthropomorphic]] animals, such as K.T., a cat who serves as the show organizer; Wilberforce, a turtle who works as the security guard; Vera, a fox who hosts a morning show; and Eric, a dog who serves as Vera's co-host. Each episode takes place in the PPCTV Studio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00ff95p |title=CBBC Programmes - Pinky and Perky |publisher=BBC |accessdate=2010-05-08}}</ref>
== Cast ==
* [[David Holt (voice actor)|David Holt]] as Pinky
* [[Duncan Wisbey]] as Perky
* [[Teresa Gallagher]] as KT
* [[Jimmy Hibbert]] as Wilberforce
* [[Ella Kenion]] as Tara & Vera
* Steve Brody as Eric
* [[Kevin Bishop]] as Powerpig & Porker and various comedy cameos
* [[Mike Hayley]] as Sir Percival
* [[Renton Skinner]] as Morton Frog
=== Minor ===
* [[Niky Wardley]] as Tamara
* Mark Perry as Simon Cow
* Jessica Robinson as various comedy cameos
* [[Lizzie Roper]] as various comedy cameos
== Production ==
The show is produced by [[DQ Entertainment]], [[Method Animation]], [[Picture Production Company]], [[Telegael]] and in association with Pinky and Perky Enterprises. It is distributed worldwide by [[Granada International]]. One series has been produced so far with 52 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pinkyandperky.tv/ |title=Pinky & Perky Enterprise |publisher=Pinkyandperky.tv |accessdate=2010-05-08}}</ref>
== Episodes ==
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=1
|Title=Pup Idol
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|11|3|df=y}}
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=2
|Title=The Menacing Phantom
|RTitle=
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|11|4|df=y}}
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=3
|Title=Keep Fit
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|11|5|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=Sir Percival hires `Sporticle' (a parody of [[LazyTown]]'s [[Sportacus]]), a keep fit guru, to get his staff into shape. Sporticle confiscates all sugary food and imposes a strict exercise regime. Unimpressed, Pinky and Perky smell a rat when he tries to sell his own `healthy' snacks instead, and uncover the truth about him on their live show.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=4
|Title=The Baloonatic
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|11|6|df=y}}
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=5
|Title=License to Swill
|OriginalAirDate=
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=6
|Title=Axe Factor
|OriginalAirDate=
|ShortSummary=Simon Cow plans to make receptionists Tara and Tamara the next big singing superstars with their video hit 'Stinky and Turkey no!', however, when Perky finds out they will be performing on their show, he tries to stop them.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=7
|Title=Cartoon Mash-up
|OriginalAirDate=
|ShortSummary=After a rejection for a new cartoon to replace Power 'Pig and Porker', the brothers enemy uses a device to make their cartoon say mean things about people, including Sir. Percival causing him to cancel the cartoon.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=8
|Title=What's Up Documentary
|OriginalAirDate=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=9
|Title=Pretty in Pork
|OriginalAirDate=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=10
|Title=You'll Believe a Pig Can Fly
|OriginalAirDate=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=11
|Title=Punk Rocker Pig
|OriginalAirDate=
|ShortSummary=An anger-management prone punk rocker who is to appear on Pinky and Perky's show singing his number one hit 'No, No, No' has decided to turn away from punk music and enter the opera world, causing the boys to find a replacement.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=12
|Title=It's Christmas
|OriginalAirDate=
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=13
|Title=Harry Trotter
|OriginalAirDate=
|ShortSummary=Famous teen actor of the popular 'Harry Trotter' films arrives at the studio to perform on the Pinky and Perky show, though, tired of being known as his on-screen counterpart, he plans to announce his departure from the franchise, which could cause the brothers show to be blamed for destroying 'Harry Trotter'.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=14
|Title=The Day of the Living Gunge
|OriginalAirDate=
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=15
|Title=Prod It Like Peckham
|OriginalAirDate=
|ShortSummary=Football superstar David Peckham guest stars on the show, however with all of the attention on him, Perky becomes jealous and pretends to be a major sports star of a made up sport, he then seeks Pinky's help to create the sport in time for the show.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=16
|Title=Lights, Camera, Auction
|OriginalAirDate=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=17
|Title=Quiz Me!
|OriginalAirDate=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=18
|Title=Wrestlemaniac
|OriginalAirDate=
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=19
|Title=Porchetta
|OriginalAirDate=
|ShortSummary=Perky tries to keep his lie of having a girlfriend named Porchetta going, however struggles when Sir. Percival orders a special love-themed episode of the show, with Perky and Porchetta to have a date on live television.
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}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=20
|Title=Some Like It Not
|OriginalAirDate=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=21
|Title=The Incredible Sulk
|OriginalAirDate=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=22
|Title=Red Snout Day
|OriginalAirDate=
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=23
|Title=Dr. Roo
|OriginalAirDate=
|ShortSummary=After a rehearsal for a '[[Doctor Who|Dr. Roo]]' segment on the Pinky and Perky show goes wrong, major fan, Pinky believes that Dr. Roo is real and he must protect him from the evil cyborgs, who are really just actors.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=24
|Title=Most Definitely
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date}}
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=25
|Title=Pink'd
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date}}
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=26
|Title=The Apprenticeship
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=27
|Title=Virtual Insanity
|OriginalAirDate=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=28
|Title=Card Times
|RTitle=
|OriginalAirDate=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=29
|Title=The Pig and the Porker
|OriginalAirDate=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=30
|Title=Don't Try This at Home
|OriginalAirDate=
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=31
|Title=The Alfie and Artie Show
|OriginalAirDate=
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=32
|Title=The Pig Chill
|OriginalAirDate=
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=33
|Title=Shiny
|OriginalAirDate=
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=34
|Title=This Episode Has a Title but It's a Secret
|OriginalAirDate=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=35
|Title=The Pinky and Eric Show
|OriginalAirDate=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=36
|Title=What a Pal
|OriginalAirDate=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=37
|Title=Robin Hood and His Merry Pigs
|OriginalAirDate=
|ShortSummary=Famous actor, known for his work on Robin Hood and His Merry Pigs visits the studio for a sketch scene, however when told to do his own stunts, he tries to leave.
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}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=38
|Title=By Royal Aporkment
|OriginalAirDate=
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=39
|Title=NannyGoat Gruff
|OriginalAirDate=
|ShortSummary=A special guest on Morning, Morning, Morning, NannyGoat Gruff helps Pinky and Perky learn to behave, which pits the brothers against each other all to receive a sticker.
|LineColor=FF69B4
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=40
|Title=Pig Issues
|OriginalAirDate=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=41
|Title=Pinky Goes Green
|OriginalAirDate=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=42
|Title=The Pig Sleep
|OriginalAirDate=
|ShortSummary=Playing video games all night, Pinky must let Perky look awake in order to keep the show running, however it becomes difficult after Eric finds out Perky is sleep deprived.
|LineColor=FF69B4
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=43
|Title=KT-Rella
|OriginalAirDate=
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=44
|Title=You Must Be Joking
|OriginalAirDate=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=45
|Title=This Little Piggy
|OriginalAirDate=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=46
|Title=No Strings Attached
|OriginalAirDate=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=47
|Title=The T&T Factor
|OriginalAirDate=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=48
|Title=Piglets of the Caribbean
|OriginalAirDate=
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=49
|Title=Where Is Everybody
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date}}
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=50
|Title=Most Definitely Haunted
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date}}
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=51
|Title=Meet the Beakles
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date}}
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber=52
|Title=Pret The Porker
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date}}
}}
|}
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onthebox.com/tv/program/episodes/SHE10167030000/pinky-and-perky.aspx |title=Pinky and Perky - Pinky and Perky |publisher=On The Box |accessdate=2010-05-08}}</ref>
== Home media ==
A DVD has been released by the [[Australian Broadcasting Company]] and the [[British Broadcasting Corporation]] called ''Licence to Swill'' and contains 8 episodes from the series. ITV Studios Another DVD will be released in September 2010 entitled ''Cartoon Mashup''.{{update after|2010|09|30}}
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!  style="background: #FF69B4;"|Title
!  style="background: #FF69B4;"|[[DVD region code#Region codes and countries|Region 4]]<br />release date
!  style="background: #FF69B4;"|[[DVD region code#Region codes and countries|Region 2]]<br />release date
! style="background: #FF69B4;"|Episodes
|-
| {{nowrap|Pinky And Perky -}}<br />License To Swill
| {{nowrap|{{start date|2010|04|1|df=y}}<ref name="DVD1.4" />}}
| {{nowrap|{{start date|2009|04|20|df=y}}<ref name="DVD1.2" />}}
|
*8 Episodes
|-
| {{nowrap|Pinky And Perky -}}<br />Cartoon Mashup
| {{nowrap|{{start date|2010|9|2|df=y}}<ref name="DVD2.4" />}}
| {{nowrap|{{start date|2010|||df=y}}<ref name="DVD2.4" />}}
|
*8 Episodes
|-
|}
== References ==
{{Reflist |refs=
<ref name="DVD1.4">{{cite web |url=http://www.sanity.com.au/products/2140389/Pinky_And_Perky_Show_License_To_Swill |title=Pinky And Perky Show; License To Swill |publisher=Sanity.com.au |accessdate=18 July 2010}}</ref>
<ref name="DVD1.2">{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001RIXEYI |title=Pinky And Perky - License To Swill [DVD] [2008]|date=20 April 2009 |publisher=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=18 July 2010}}</ref>
<ref name="DVD2.4">{{cite web |url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/814544 |title=Pinky & Perky Show, The - Cartoon Mashup |publisher=EzyDvd.com.au |accessdate=18 July 2010}}</ref>
}}
== External links ==
* {{BBC programme}}
* {{Official website|http://www.thepinkyandperkyshow.com/}}
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