Rainbow

Rainbow

Rainbow

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Rainbow

1972- 1992

23 Seasons

1044 Episodes

6.6(19 votes)

Canceled

Comedy

Kids

Overview

Children's puppet programme featuring music and stories. Join George, Bungle, Zippy, and all their friends at the Rainbow House, always an exciting place to be.

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Production Companies

Thames Television

Cast & Crew

3 members

Acting

Malcolm Lord

Bungle

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Acting

Roy Skelton

Zippy / George (voice)

Roy Skelton

Acting

Geoffrey Hayes

Himself

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