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.

Seasons

1. Elspeth and Angus Meet The Loch Ness Monster

Air Date: 1984-10-05

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.

2. Professor Dumkopf's Underwater Telescope

Air Date: 1984-10-12

3. Elspeth and Angus Buy a Puppy

Air Date: 1984-10-19

4. Ferocious-Ness Changes His Colour

Air Date: 1984-10-26

5. Ferocious-Ness and the Look-a-like Contest

Air Date: 1984-11-02

6. Clever-Ness Helps with the Homework

Air Date: 1984-11-09

7. Speedy-Ness Saves The Day

Air Date: 1984-11-16

8. Ferocious-Ness Loses His Roar

Air Date: 1984-11-23

9. Baby-Ness Gets the Measles

Air Date: 1984-11-30

10. Silly-Ness and the Bubble Machine

Air Date: 1984-12-07

11. Ferocious-Ness and the Sound Machine

Air Date: 1984-12-14

12. Clever-Ness and the Curling Championship

Air Date: 1984-12-21

13. The Maze of Urquhart Castle

Air Date: 1985-01-03

14. Professor Dumkopf Makes a Monster Film

Air Date: 1985-01-10

15. Professor Dumkopf's and his Amazing Cannonball

Air Date: 1985-01-17

16. Sporty-Ness and the Highland Games

Air Date: 1985-01-24

17. Hungry-Ness and the Diving Bell

Air Date: 1985-01-31

18. Professor Dumkopf and the Hungry Monster

Air Date: 1985-02-07

19. Clumsy-Ness Upsets Captain Steadfast

Air Date: 1985-02-14

20. Angus and the Monster Kite

Air Date: 1985-02-21

21. Captain Standfast and the Golden Key

Air Date: 1985-02-28

22. Thirsty-Ness and the Part-Time Witch

Air Date: 1985-03-07

23. Baby-Ness and the Mayor's Statue

Air Date: 1985-03-14

24. Captain Standfast and the Stowaway

Air Date: 1985-03-21

25. You'll Never Find a Nessie in the Zoo

Air Date: 1985-03-28

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Rating

5.6/10

Release Date

1984-10-05

Episodes

25 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended