The Family-Ness
The Family-Ness is a British cartoon series produced in 1983. It was first broadcast on BBC One from 5 October 1984 to 5 April 1985, and it was created by Peter Maddocks of Maddocks Cartoon Productions. Maddocks later went on to produce Penny Crayon and Jimbo and the Jet Set in a similar style. Family-Ness was about the adventures of a family of Loch Ness Monsters and the MacTout family, particularly siblings Elspeth and Angus. The 'Nessies' could be called from the loch by the two children by means of their "thistle whistles". The series was followed with a large collection of merchandising including annuals, story books, character models and even a record. The single "You'll Never Find a Nessie in the Zoo" was written by Roger and Gavin Greenaway, but never made it into the Top 40.
Episodes
Elspeth and Angus Meet The Loch Ness Monster
Elspeth and Angus MacTout are playing by Loch Ness when they find a large mound - but it is not a mound it is Silly-Ness stuck in a hole. The children come up with a plan to free him and receive two thistle whistles as reward.
Professor Dumkopf's Underwater Telescope
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Ferocious-Ness Changes His Colour
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Ferocious-Ness and the Look-a-like Contest
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Clever-Ness Helps with the Homework
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Silly-Ness and the Bubble Machine
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Ferocious-Ness and the Sound Machine
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Clever-Ness and the Curling Championship
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Professor Dumkopf Makes a Monster Film
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Professor Dumkopf's and his Amazing Cannonball
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Sporty-Ness and the Highland Games
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Professor Dumkopf and the Hungry Monster
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Clumsy-Ness Upsets Captain Steadfast
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Captain Standfast and the Golden Key
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Thirsty-Ness and the Part-Time Witch
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Baby-Ness and the Mayor's Statue
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Captain Standfast and the Stowaway
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You'll Never Find a Nessie in the Zoo
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Top Cast
Susan Sheridan
Peter Hawkins
