Teddy Edward is a British television series for children. It was based on the books by Patrick and Mollie Matthews, about the travels of a teddy bear. The series of 13 episodes was first transmitted in 1973, and often repeated until 1980.

Teddy Edward
Created byPatrick Matthews
Mollie Matthews
StarringRichard Baker
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes13
Production
ProducerQ-3 London
Running time5 minutes per episode
Original release
NetworkBBC1
Release5 January (1973-01-05) –
30 March 1973 (1973-03-30)

Each episode consisted of a story narrated by Richard Baker, illustrated by still photographs of Teddy Edward and his friends. Teddy Edward's travelling companions included Jasmine the Rabbit, Snowytoes the Panda and Bushy the Bushbaby.

The series was directed by Howard Kennett.[1] The distinctive theme tune was "Glad Gadabout" by Johnny Scott. This theme tune is used as the closing musical bed by Tim Bowling on "The Saturday Sandpit" radio show on Susy Radio every Saturday 8-11am.

The series was also exported to New Zealand, Norway, Finland, Singapore and Albania.

Episode titles

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  1. "The Ugly Duckling"
  2. "Snow"
  3. "Hide And Seek"
  4. "Rain"
  5. "Visitor"
  6. "Farm"
  7. "Red Indians"
  8. "Sandcastle"
  9. "Jasmine's Present"
  10. "Contraption"
  11. "Picnic"
  12. "Dream"
  13. "Cornfield"

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