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Rainbow (TV Series 1972–1992) Poster

(1972–1992)

Full Cast & Crew

Series Directed by 

Daphne Shadwell ... (50 episodes, 1981-1989)
Neil Stinchcombe ... (29 episodes, 1987-1990)
Andrew Thomas ... (27 episodes, 1983-1989)
Ingrid Duffell ... (15 episodes, 1985-1986)
John Darnell ... (14 episodes, 1984-1991)
Leon Thau ... (12 episodes, 1977-1988)
Audrey Starrett ... (10 episodes, 1981-1983)
Robert Reed ... (8 episodes, 1972)
Peter Yolland ... (9 episodes, 1987-1988)
Michael Custance ... (7 episodes, 1977)
Roger Damon Price ... (5 episodes, 1972)
Margery Baker ... (4 episodes, 1972)
Terry Steel ... (4 episodes, 1981-1983)
John Woods ... (4 episodes, 1982)
Joe Boyer ... (3 episodes, 1977-1981)
Rosalind Farrimond ... (3 episodes, 1991-1992)
Peter Webb ... (2 episodes, 1977)
Adrian Cooper ... (1 episode, 1972)
Dennis Kirkland ... (1 episode, 1975)

Series Writing Credits  

Pamela Lonsdale ... (creator) (1,030 episodes, 1972-1992)
Stanley Bates ... (writer) (52 episodes, 1983-1992)
Stanley Bates ... (57 episodes, 1983-1992)
John Kershaw ... (writer) (26 episodes, 1975-1979)
John Kershaw ... (written by) (18 episodes, 1972-1973)
John Kershaw ... (45 episodes, 1972-1981)
Roy Skelton ... (writer) (44 episodes, 1983-1989)
Roy Skelton ... (44 episodes, 1983-1989)
Geoffrey Hayes ... (writer) (28 episodes, 1983-1987)
Lee Pressman ... (writer) (14 episodes, 1983-1991)
Lee Pressman ... (23 episodes, 1982-1992)
Lee Pressman ... (story "Mildred the Witch") (1 episode, 1982)
Lee Pressman ... (story "Mr. Gorilla Pays a Call") (1 episode, 1988)
Lee Pressman ... (writer "Greedy Gus The Pirate") (1 episode, 1983)
Lee Pressman ... (writer: 'Make Up Your Mind Maurice') (unknown episodes)
Lee Pressman ... (writer: Alby All Alone) (unknown episodes)
Lee Pressman ... (writer: Grandpa Bean's Birthday) (unknown episodes)
Lee Pressman ... (writer: Litterbug Len) (unknown episodes)
Lee Pressman ... (writer: The Treasure Hunt) (unknown episodes)
Freddy Marks ... (writer) (8 episodes, 1987-1989)
Freddy Marks ... (11 episodes, 1985-1989)
Audrey Titcombe ... (8 episodes, 1981-1988)
Audrey Titcombe ... (writer "Tat the Cat") (3 episodes, 1982)
Audrey Titcombe ... ('Tat the Cat' story) (1 episode, 1983)
Audrey Titcombe ... (story "Tat the Cat") (1 episode, 1981)
Denis Bond ... (writer) (7 episodes, 1982)
Denis Bond ... (8 episodes, 1982)
Samantha Lee ... (writer) (7 episodes, 1982)
Samantha Lee ... ("The Flying Umbrella" story) (1 episode, 1982)
Anna Standon ... (6 episodes, 1981-1987)
Anna Standon ... (story "The Singing Kettle") (1 episode, 1981)
Anna Standon ... (writer "The House That Grew") (1 episode, 1982)
Anna Standon ... (writer: Suzy the Dog Detective) (unknown episodes)
Anna Standon ... (writer: Under the Floorboards) (unknown episodes)
Bridget Appleby ... (book) (1 episode, 1984)
Bridget Appleby ... (writer "Mr. Dragon's Busy Day") (1 episode, 1982)
Bridget Appleby ... (writer) (2 episodes, 1983-1986)
Bridget Appleby ... (writer: Mr. Stick and Mr. Stone) (unknown episodes)
Diane Wilmer ... (writer) (4 episodes, 1987-1990)
Christopher Lillicrap ... (writer) (4 episodes, 1989-1990)
Michael Bartlett ... (writer) (4 episodes, 1990-1992)
Clara Ducann ... (3 episodes, 1981-1986)
Clara Ducann ... (story "Rosemary to the Rescue") (1 episode, 1986)
Andrew Thomas ... (writer) (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
George Tarry ... (2 episodes, 1991)
George Tarry ... (writer) (1 episode, 1991)
Elizabeth Clark ... (author: "The Tale of a Turnip") (1 episode, 1972)
Adelaide Holl ... (author: "The Rain Puddle") (1 episode, 1972)
Jill Kent ... (author: "The Forgetful Oak Tree") (1 episode, 1972)
Terry Carter ... (story "Truant") (1 episode, 1981)
Marcy Campbell ... (writer "Moving Day") (1 episode, 1982)
Lyn Ten Kate ... (writer "Lots of Socks") (1 episode, 1983)
Mary Campbell ... (1 episode, 1985)
Janet Sorensen ... (1 episode, 1985)
Meshack Asare ... (1 episode, 1986)
Stephen Boswell ... (1 episode, 1987)
Ian Briddon ... (1 episode, 1987)
Stephanie Connell ... (writer) (1 episode, 1987)
Charles Warren ... (1 episode, 1988)
Victoria Whitehead ... (1 episode, 1988)
Robbie Brown ... (1 episode, 1989)
Gladys Lees ... (1 episode, 1990)

Series Cast  

Geoffrey Hayes ...  Geoffrey / ... 993 episodes, 1973-1992
Roy Skelton ...  George / ... 993 episodes, 1973-1992
Stanley Bates Stanley Bates ...  Bungle / ... 920 episodes, 1973-1989
Rod Burton Rod Burton ...  Rod / ... 832 episodes, 1974-1989
Jane Tucker Jane Tucker ...  Jane / ... 831 episodes, 1974-1989
Freddy Marks Freddy Marks ...  Freddy / ... 424 episodes, 1980-1989
Roger Walker ...  Roger 260 episodes, 1976-1980
Matthew Corbett Matthew Corbett ...  Matt / ... 149 episodes, 1974-1990
Julian Littman Julian Littman ...  Julian 89 episodes, 1973-1974
Charmian Dore Charmian Dore ...  Charmian 89 episodes, 1973-1974
Karl Johnson ...  Karl 89 episodes, 1973-1974
Malcolm Lord Malcolm Lord ...  Bungle / ... 73 episodes, 1985-1992
David Cook David Cook ...  David 51 episodes, 1972-1973
John Leeson ...  Bungle 50 episodes, 1972
Peter Hawkins ...  Zippy 50 episodes, 1972
Dawn Bowden Dawn Bowden ...  Dawn 15 episodes, 1990-1992
Telltale Telltale ...  Themselves 3 episodes, 1972
Jo Rowbottom Jo Rowbottom ...  Jo / ... 11 episodes, 1975-1987
John Styles John Styles ...  John 8 episodes, 1985-1990
Patsy Rowlands ...  Auntie / ... 5 episodes, 1987-1992
Christopher Lillicrap Christopher Lillicrap ...  Christopher 5 episodes, 1977-1991
Robbie Barnett Robbie Barnett ...  Clumsy handyman / ... 4 episodes, 1985-1988
Denise Coffey Denise Coffey ...  Denise / ... 3 episodes, 1985-1986
Gabrielle Bradshaw Gabrielle Bradshaw ...  Gabrielle 3 episodes, 1989
Vince Hill Vince Hill ...  Self / ... 2 episodes, 1983-1986
Nerys Hughes ...  Storyteller 2 episodes, 1972
Terry Hall Terry Hall ...  Lenny the Lion / ... 2 episodes, 1987-1988
Sue Devaney ...  Camper / ... 2 episodes, 1987
Pat Coombs Pat Coombs ...  Patty / ... 2 episodes, 1983-1985
Cheryl Hall 2 episodes, 1974-1976
Susan Stranks Susan Stranks ...  Self 2 episodes, 1977
Jonty Lovell Jonty Lovell ...  Jonty / ... 2 episodes, 1978-1981
Liz Crowther Liz Crowther 2 episodes, 1981
Bernie Clifton Bernie Clifton ...  Self 2 episodes, 1985
Sam Kydd ...  Storyteller 1 episode, 1972
Polly James Polly James ...  Storyteller 1 episode, 1972
Lesley Nunnerley Lesley Nunnerley ...  Storyteller 1 episode, 1972
Jumoke Debayo Jumoke Debayo ...  Storyteller 1 episode, 1972
Barbara Mitchell Barbara Mitchell ...  Storyteller 1 episode, 1972
Jessie Evans Jessie Evans ...  Storyteller 1 episode, 1972
Ali Bongo Ali Bongo ...  Self 1 episode, 1982
Liz Smith ...  Auntie Liz 1 episode, 1985
Alfred Marks ...  Self 1 episode, 1985
John Duttine ...  John 1 episode, 1986
Kim Goody ...  Self 1 episode, 1986
Anna Dawson ...  Self 1 episode, 1986
Sneh Gupta ...  Self 1 episode, 1986
Clive Webb Clive Webb ...  Clive 1 episode, 1986
Steve Steen Steve Steen ...  Vain man 1 episode, 1986
Ben Benison Ben Benison ...  Ben 1 episode, 1986
Shakey Jake Shakey Jake ...  Shaky Jake's One Man Band 1 episode, 1988
Adam Wide Adam Wide ...  Construction worker 1 episode, 1989
Sophie Aldred ...  Birthday Guest 1 episode, 1990
Colin Marsh Colin Marsh ...  Colin 1 episode, 1990
Roy Barraclough ...  Self 1 episode, 1983
Michael Keating Michael Keating ...  Detective Inspector Frost 1 episode, 1986
Ray Polhill Ray Polhill ...  Policeman 1 episode, 1988
Anna Karen ...  Anna 1 episode, 1976
Perry Benson Perry Benson 1 episode, 1981
Philip Madoc ...  Self 1 episode, 1981
Ian Bartholomew Ian Bartholomew ...  Self 1 episode, 1982
Jean Challis Jean Challis ...  Self 1 episode, 1982
Paul Henley Paul Henley ...  TV Presenter 1 episode, 1984
Sally Sagoe Sally Sagoe ...  Sally 1 episode, 1985
Sally Gregory Sally Gregory ...  Self 1 episode, 1985
Elizabeth Andrews Elizabeth Andrews ...  Self - Cellist 1 episode, 1985
Lynda Baron ...  Self 1 episode, 1986
Noel Dyson ...  Mrs. Smith 1 episode, 1987
Bobby Davro Bobby Davro ...  Self 1 episode, 1987
Judith Hibbert Judith Hibbert ...  Judith 1 episode, 1988
Sandra Dickinson ...  Self 1 episode, 1986
Jennifer Guy Jennifer Guy 1 episode, 1973
Linda Obee Linda Obee ...  Mother in library 1 episode, 1975
Jules Obee Jules Obee ...  Boy in library 1 episode, 1975
Una Stubbs ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
Peter Egan ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
Allan Cuthbertson ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
Susan Engel ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
Bryan Pringle ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
Candace Glendenning 1 episode, 1977
Jim Davidson Jim Davidson ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
Pamela Cundell Pamela Cundell ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
Joe Lynch Joe Lynch ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
Royce Mills Royce Mills ...  Cross Man 1 episode, 1977
Jacquie-Ann Carr Jacquie-Ann Carr ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
Vicky Ireland Vicky Ireland 1 episode, 1977
Sue Hammer Sue Hammer ...  Self 1 episode, 1977
Stephanie Beacham ...  Special Guest Narrator 1 episode, 1978
Wendy Richard ...  Self 1 episode, 1978
Judy Cornwell ...  Self 1 episode, 1978
Liz Fraser 1 episode, 1978
Deryck Guyler ...  Self 1 episode, 1978
Bridget Brice ...  Self 1 episode, 1978
Philip Elsmore Philip Elsmore ...  Storyteller 1 episode, 1978
Jan Harvey 1 episode, 1979
George Cole ...  Self 1 episode, 1979
Annie Ross ...  Self 1 episode, 1979
Gilbert Wynne ...  Self 1 episode, 1979
Julia Swift Julia Swift ...  Self 1 episode, 1980
Bill Homewood ...  Self 1 episode, 1980
Tom Mennard Tom Mennard ...  Self 1 episode, 1981
Jane Asher ...  Self 1 episode, 1983
Jim Sweeney Jim Sweeney ...  Self 1 episode, 1983
Claudette Williams Claudette Williams ...  Self 1 episode, 1983
The Great Kovari The Great Kovari ...  Magician 1 episode, 1984
Sue Holderness Sue Holderness ...  Self 1 episode, 1986
Hilda Braid Hilda Braid ...  Mrs. Jones 1 episode, 1987
Debbie Shore Debbie Shore ...  Self 1 episode, 1988
Gary Terzza Gary Terzza ...  Self 1 episode, 1988
Robert Wilkins Robert Wilkins ...  Self - Potter 1 episode, 1988
Ernie Wise ...  Self 1 episode, 1989
Rani Singh Rani Singh ...  Self 1 episode, 1989
Jenny Michelmore Jenny Michelmore ...  Jenny 1 episode, 1989
Jugnu Singh Jugnu Singh ...  Self 1 episode, 1989
Ann Curthoys Ann Curthoys ...  Storyteller (1972-1975) unknown episodes
Hugh Fraser ...  Singer (1972) unknown episodes
Peter Sowerbutts ...  Peter the Postman (1988) unknown episodes
Tom Edwards Tom Edwards ...  Self - Storyteller unknown episodes
Tim Thomas Tim Thomas ...  Self - Singer (uncredited) 1 episode, 1972
Fluff Joinson Fluff Joinson ...  Self (uncredited) 1 episode, 1972
Hugh Portnow Hugh Portnow ...  Self - Singer (uncredited) 1 episode, 1972
Ronnie Le Drew Ronnie Le Drew ...  Man # 2 (uncredited) 1 episode, 1985

Series Produced by 

Charles Warren ... executive producer / producer (495 episodes, 1980-1992)
Lesley Burgess ... producer (285 episodes, 1983-1989)
Pamela Lonsdale ... producer (282 episodes, 1972-1976)
Sheila Kinany ... producer (72 episodes, 1989-1992)
Joe Boyer ... producer (15 episodes, 1981-1982)
Daphne Shadwell ... producer (4 episodes, 1983)
Audrey Starrett ... producer (2 episodes, 1983)
Michael Thomas Slifkin ... producer (1985) (unknown episodes)
Vic Hughes ... producer (unknown episodes)

Series Editing by 

Ann Leno ... (28 episodes, 1985-1988)
John Kershaw ... (15 episodes, 1972)
John Wright ... (3 episodes, 1987-1988)
John Plummer ... (1 episode, 1985)

Series Production Design by 

Ian Russell ... (3 episodes, 1985-1989)
Brian Cosgrove ... (1 episode, 1986)
Mark Hall ... (1 episode, 1986)
Colin Andrews ... (1 episode, 1987)
Roger Allan ... (uncredited) (2 episodes, 1972)
Michael Minas ... (uncredited) (2 episodes, 1972)

Series Costume Design by 

Raymond Childe ... (2 episodes, 1986)
Jill Taylor ... (1 episode, 1987)
Liz Dann ... (unknown episodes)

Series Makeup Department 

Eva Marieges Moore ... makeup artist (1 episode, 1987)

Series Art Department 

Bill Titcombe ... illustrator (16 episodes, 1981-1990)
David Higham ... illustrator (12 episodes, 1985-1988)
Bridget Appleby ... illustrator / illustrator: Grandpa Bean's Birthday (8 episodes, 1972-1992)
Sally Gregory ... illustrator (8 episodes, 1985-1988)
Peggy Burton ... illustrator (6 episodes, 1982-1987)
Nicola Smee ... illustrator (5 episodes, 1982-1990)
Elphin Lloyd-Jones ... illustrator (4 episodes, 1985-1990)
Clara Ducann ... illustrator (3 episodes, 1981-1986)
Norman Beardsley ... illustrator (3 episodes, 1982-1983)
Jeff Harrison ... illustrator / graphic designer (3 episodes, 1987-1988)
Ruth Bribram ... illustrations (2 episodes, 1972)
Nina Klein ... illustrations / illustrator (2 episodes, 1972)
Joanne Cole ... illustrator (2 episodes, 1981-1983)
Jane Scott ... illustrator (2 episodes, 1981)
Rachel Stevens ... illustrator (2 episodes, 1988)
Harry Bloom ... illustrations (1 episode, 1972)
Roger Duvoisin ... illustrator (1 episode, 1972)
Sylvia Kenyon ... illustrations (1 episode, 1972)
Ann Quinn ... illustrator (1 episode, 1972)
Barry Wilkinson ... illustrations (1 episode, 1972)
Joan Hickson ... illustrator (1 episode, 1982)
Pamela Harris ... graphic designer (1 episode, 1985)
Avril Turner ... illustrator (1 episode, 1985)
Yinka ... illustrator (1 episode, 1985)
Meshack Asare ... illustrator (1 episode, 1986)
Mike Bennion ... illustrator (1 episode, 1986)
Peter Lock ... graphic designer (1 episode, 1986)
Anni Axworthy ... illustrator (1 episode, 1988)
Andy Armstrong ... props (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department 

Brian Moray ... sound supervisor (1 episode, 1987)
John Smyth ... sound supervisor (1 episode, 1987)
John Brady ... boom operator (1 episode, 1990)

Series Camera and Electrical Department 

Norman Hunt Jr. ... rostrum camera (1 episode, 1985)
Peter Bower ... lighting director (1 episode, 1987)
Adrian J. Fearnley ... senior cameraman (1 episode, 1987)

Series Animation Department 

Brian Cosgrove ... animator: Curly & Straight / animator: Sally & Jake and Curly & Straight / animator (7 episodes, 1972)
Mark Hall ... animator: Curly & Straight / animator: Sally & Jake and Curly & Straight / animator (7 episodes, 1972)
Pamela Harris ... animation / animator (5 episodes, 1984-1987)
David Stone ... animator (4 episodes, 1987-1988)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department 

Tony Vasey ... costume dresser (unknown episodes)

Series Editorial Department 

Colin Bocking ... video tape editor (1 episode, 1987)
Grant Goodwin ... video tape editor (1 episode, 1987)
Martin Perrett ... vision mixer (1 episode, 1987)
Richard Waiting ... vision control (1 episode, 1987)

Series Location Management 

Stephanie Connell ... location advisor (1 episode, 1982)

Series Music Department 

Rod Burton ... songs (567 episodes, 1976-1989)
Jane Tucker ... songs (567 episodes, 1976-1989)
Freddy Marks ... songs (329 episodes, 1980-1989)
Roger Walker ... songs (238 episodes, 1976-1980)
Telltale ... music performer / music performers (17 episodes, 1972)

Series Additional Crew 

Stephanie Connell ... educational advisor (495 episodes, 1980-1992)
Ronnie Le Drew ... puppeteer (495 episodes, 1980-1992)
Malcolm Lord ... puppeteer (423 episodes, 1980-1989)
Tony Holtham ... puppeteer (72 episodes, 1989-1992)
Aidan Boulter ... floor manager (50 episodes, 1986)
Sandra Brett ... production assistant (32 episodes, 1984-1989)
Peter Bailey ... researcher (28 episodes, 1986-1989)
Joan Walker-Smith ... stage manager (31 episodes, 1986-1989)
Martin Head ... researcher (21 episodes, 1985-1986)
Sue Gwynn ... production assistant (19 episodes, 1985-1987)
Mazzi Jones ... researcher (18 episodes, 1981-1983)
Sam Hanson ... researcher / puppeteer: Moony & Sunshine and Zippy (17 episodes, 1972)
Violet Philpott ... puppeteer: Moony & Sunshine and Zippy / puppeteer / puppets (17 episodes, 1972)
Gillian Trethowan ... researcher (15 episodes, 1982-1986)
Sue Cook ... production assistant (15 episodes, 1987-1988)
Penny Welsford ... production assistant (10 episodes, 1984-1988)
Susie Hart ... production assistant (10 episodes, 1989-1992)
Joanna Stewart ... production assistant (9 episodes, 1986-1987)
Erica Langston ... stage manager (8 episodes, 1989-1992)
Mick Robertson ... researcher (7 episodes, 1972)
Lindsey Bovill ... researcher (6 episodes, 1984-1985)
Valerie Heberden ... puppeteer (5 episodes, 1983-1988)
Liz Gray ... researcher (5 episodes, 1983)
Cherry Booker ... researcher (4 episodes, 1972)
Caroline Vance ... production assistant (4 episodes, 1988)
Valerie Brayden ... researcher (3 episodes, 1972)
Joanne Stewart ... production assistant (3 episodes, 1986)
Mary Kirkland ... researcher (3 episodes, 1988)
Jayana Austin ... researcher (2 episodes, 1988)
Jinty Coventry ... stage manager (2 episodes, 1990)
Gillie Robic ... puppeteer (1 episode, 1981)
Sue Dumbell ... production assistant (1 episode, 1982)
Helen Stephens ... production assistant (1 episode, 1982)
Clara Ducann ... story book illustrator (1 episode, 1986)
James Monroe Tharp Jr. ... production assistant (1 episode, 1986)
Cy Young ... researcher (1 episode, 1986)
Peter Ernster ... studio supervisor (1 episode, 1987)
Patrick Vance ... floor manager (1 episode, 1987)
Jane Hambly ... production assistant (1 episode, 1988)
Pat Sharpe ... director (1 episode, 1991)
Mary Austin ... researcher (unknown episodes)
Craig Crane ... puppeteer (unknown episodes)
Jill Kent ... educational advisor (unknown episodes)

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