The Shoe People (1987)
The Shoe People was an animated television series which was first broadcast in the UK in April 1987 on TV-am. The Shoe People went on to be broadcast in 62 countries around the world. It was the first series from the West to be shown in the former Soviet Union and became so popular there that they sold over 25 million Shoe People books. The Shoe People was created by James Driscoll, who got the inspiration for the show from noticing that the style and appearance of peoples shoes told you about their owners personalities. He then wondered what stories these shoes could tell about themselves when they were new and when they had gradually worn out. The theme song for The Shoe People was written and sung by Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues. A second series titled 'The New Adventures of The Shoe People' consisting of 26 episodes was commissioned using a number of new characters, however there is little known information as to how the episodes became in the public domain.
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Episode 1 - Can You Keep a Secret?
Release Date: 1987-04-01PC Boot takes us on a tour of Shoe Town and introduces many of the Shoe People.
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Episode 2 - Sergeant Major
Release Date:Sergeant Major lives in Drill Hall and has the best kept garden in Shoe Town. His next door neighbour however is Trampy whose garden is completely overgrown with wild flowers, grass and weeds. This always annoys Sergeant Major.
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Episode 3 - A Day At The Seaside
Release Date:The Shoe People spend a day at the seaside. Flip-Flop is sun-bathing on the rocks when she is swept into the sea. Trampy, Charlie and Sergeant Major come to her rescue.
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Episode 4 - Trampy
Release Date:We are introduced to the kindly and generous Trampy, and his untidy lifestyle.
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Episode 5 - Trampy's Birthday Surprise
Release Date:P.C. Boot is looking through his notebook when he notices the date and realizes today is Trampy's birthday. The Shoe People have forgotten Trampy's birthday. Or have they?
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Episode 6 - Margot
Release Date:The Shoe People are very excited. They have been invited to Swan Lake Cottage for a performance of Margot's latest ballet. Who or what will she dance with today?
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Episode 7 - Charlie
Release Date:Charlie is the best clown in the world. Meet him in The Little Big Top and see him perform on the trapeze. Sometimes Sergeatn Major calls him a 'stupid clown' but today he and Sergeant Major seem to be the best of friends.
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Episode 8 - A Rainy Day Problem
Release Date:Wellington is always happy on wet days. He simply loves jumping in and out of puddles, but one big puddle proves quite a problem not only for him but especially for Margot. The Shoe People solve the problem for her.
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Episode 9 - Tea at the Little Big Top
Release Date:The Shoe People love to visit Charlie for tea. Today Charlie is going to show them his latest trick.
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Episode 10 - Fun and Games in the Park
Release Date:Charlie's is up to his usual funny tricks in the park, making everyone laugh. Today one of his tricks is just too much for Sergeant Major.
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Episode 11 - Charlie's Car
Release Date:Charlie arrives back in Shoe Town after collecting his brand new clown's car. Most of the Shoe People like Charlie's new car.
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Episode 12 - P.C. Boot to the Rescue
Release Date:Trampy and Margot are having a lovely afternoon on the boating lake. Suddenly their rowing boat gets stuck on a mud bank.
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Episode 13 - Trampy's Dream
Release Date:Trampy falls asleep in front of the fire and starts to dream. Suddenly his dream turns into a nightmare.
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Episode 14 - The Fair Comes to Shoe Town
Release Date:The Shoe People are looking forward to going to the fair, especially Sergeant Major.
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Episode 15 - Delay at Shoe Town Railway Station
Release Date:A tree falls across the track at the railway station, and Mr Potter, the station master, calls on the help of PC Boot and Sergeant Major.
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Episode 16 - Sneaker
Release Date:Sneaker always seems to be in trouble. Even a simple job for Margot brings him a warning from P.C. Boot.
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Episode 17 - The Windmill Has Stopped
Release Date:Gilda Van Der Clog has a problem with a bird nesting. P.C. Boot and Charlie soon arrive.
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Episode 18 - A Job for Wellington
Release Date:Shoe Street Police Station is flooded. Who will mend the burst water pipe?
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Episode 19 - Margot's Mirror
Release Date:Charlie is trying to break his juggling record. This is not the only thing he breaks.
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Episode 20 - The Missing Jumble
Release Date:Trampy's jumble has been stolen or has it? Watch out for Sneaker.
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Episode 21 - The Paper Chase
Release Date:The paper trail comes to an abrupt end. Sergeant Major seems very embarrassed.
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Episode 22 - Where's Baby Bootee
Release Date:Baby Bootee crawls away from Sid Slipper in the park and ends up flying.
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Episode 23 - Trampy Mows the Lawn
Release Date:Trampy offers to mow Sergeant Major's lawn but all does not go to plan, which leaves the lawn looking like a pile of spaghetti. Charlie has an ingenious plan to help Trampy cover up the mistake.
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Episode 24 - The Great Sledge Race
Release Date:The residents of Shoe Town gather on the hill for the Annual Great Sledge Race. With a number of different sledges, the competition is as close as it's ever been. However one resident doesn't have a sledge at all!
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Episode 25 - The Mystery Tour
Release Date:The Shoe People are very excited as they get on the bus. Only Sergeant Major knows where they are going. Or does he?
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Episode 26 - Our Very Own Circus
Release Date:The circus has been cancelled and The Shoe People are very disappointed. Charlie has a brilliant idea!