Raa Raa the Noisy Lion

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Raa Raa the Noisy Lion is a British stop‑motion animated children’s TV show. It aired on CBeebies from May 2011 to January 2018 and has 78 short episodes (about 10 minutes each). The series follows Raa Raa, a fun and noisy young lion, and his friends in the Jingly Jangly Jungle.

What it’s about
- A group of animal friends go on daily adventures, sing and play, learn about teamwork, and have fun together.

Who’s in it
- Raa Raa: a cheerful, noisy little lion.
- Topsy: a reading-loving giraffe, the tallest and oldest friend.
- Zebby: a kind zebra who sometimes feels hungry.
- Huffty: an elephant who loves music and giving rides.
- Ooo Ooo: a playful monkey who swings on vines.
- Crocky: a crocodile who enjoys the river and riding in his log boat.
- Pia: a parrot who flies high (introduced in series 3).
- Scuttle: a purple eight‑legged spider (introduced in series 3).

Production and people
- Created by Curtis Jobling. Development work was led by Peter Saunders.
- Series 1 and 2 were produced by Chapman Entertainment; Series 3 was produced by DreamWorks Classics.
- The show is narrated by Lorraine Kelly, with music by Alan Coates and Kim Goody. The opening and ending themes are both titled “Raa Raa the Noisy Lion.”

Series and episodes
- Series 1 (2011): 26 episodes.
- Series 2 (2012): 26 episodes.
- Series 3 (2017–2018): 26 episodes.
- Total: 78 episodes.

Where it came from
- Country of origin: United Kingdom.
- Original language: English.
- The show uses stop‑motion animation to bring the jungle and its characters to life.

Raa Raa the Noisy Lion remains a simple, friendly program for preschoolers about friends, games, and exploring together.