Engineering:Jimbo and the Jet-Set

Short description: British animated television series (1986–1987)

Jimbo and the Jet-Set
Jimbo
Created by	Peter Maddocks
Voices of	Peter Hawkins Susan Sheridan
Country of origin	United Kingdom
No. of episodes	25
Production
Executive producer(s)	Maddocks Cartoon Productions
Running time	5 minutes
Release
Original network	BBC One
Original release	6 January 1986 (1986-01-06) – 6 February 1987 (1987-02-06)
Chronology
Related shows	Penny Crayon The Family-Ness

Jimbo and the Jet-Set is a British animated cartoon series centered on the eponymous Jimbo, an anthropomorphic aeroplane. The series, created by Peter Maddocks and produced by Maddocks Cartoon Productions, aired for 25 episodes from 6 January 1986 until 6 February 1987, and succeeded his prior creation The Family-Ness.

Characters

Jimbo

The titular protagonist. As stated in its first episode, Jimbo was originally intended to be a Jumbo Jet. However, as his designer had never known the difference between inches and centimetres, he resulted in his diminutive size.

Chief Controller

The irate manager of the fictional "London Airport", who frequently ends episodes exclaiming "I want words with you, Jimbo!"

Tommy Tow-Truck

Jimbo’s best friend. He sometimes comes to his rescue, and is adored by Amanda Baggage.

Phil Fuel-Truck

Supplying Jimbo’s fuel, and considered a vital member alongside Tommy Tow-Truck and Amanda Baggage.

Amanda Baggage

A yellow baggage truck who is responsible for carrying visitors' luggage.

Freddie Fire Truck

He is introduced when Captain Squirt arrives at London Airport to drop him off and demonstrate fire safety. He is then used to handle fires that break out.

Old Timer

A Vickers Wellington who is the most frequent guest character. He is usually used in air shows.

Gloria

A female counterpart to Jimbo, who comes from Hawaii.

Credits

Created, Written and Produced by

Peter Maddocks

Music

Roger Greenaway, Gavin Greenaway

Series Animation by

Clive Dawson, Julian Gibbs, Neil Salmon, William Mobberley

Backgrounds

Kevin Smith

Camera

Chris Williams

Editing

Keith Learner

Trace & Paint

Guy Maddocks, Vivienne Dempsey, Simon Maddocks

Directed by

Keith Learner

Voices

Peter Hawkins & Susan Sheridan

Episodes

No.	Title	Original air date

Home releases

In 1987, after its debut on the BBC, twelve episodes were released on BBC Video, then reissued by 'Paradox Films' which distributed Total Home Entertainment with under licence from BBC Worldwide Ltd (Cat. No. THE 20003) in 1995.

VHS video title	Year of release	Episodes
Jimbo and the Jet-Set 1 (BBCV 4074)	13 July 1987	"The Little Big Problem" "First Time Fliers" "The Old Timer" "Jimbo Down-Under" "April Fools Day" "Jimbo and the Whale" "The Chief Gets a Rocket" "Jungle Jimbo" "Chinese Pandamonium" "Trouble at Sea" "Quiet Please" "Jinglebells Jimbo"

In 1999, Castle Home Video released all 25 episodes on two videos, but reissued on DVD by Rights Entertainment (distributed by Universal Pictures UK) in 2004 since Castle's VHS versions became out of print in 2002.

VHS video title	Year of release / Cat. No. (VHS)	Year of release / Cat. No. (DVD)	Episodes
Jimbo and the Jet-Set: The Royal Visitors	14 June 1999 (CHV 2015)	2004 (8228105)	"The Royal Visitors" "First Time Fliers" "Holiday Weather" "Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud" "Jet Lag" "Trouble at Sea" "The Old Timer" "Winter Wonderland" "April Fools Day" "The U.F.O"
Jimbo and the Jet-Set: The Little Big Problem	14 June 1999 (CHV 2016)	2004 (8223728)	"The Little Big Problem" "Bermuda Triangle" "Jimbo and the Whale" "Jungle Jimbo" "Jimbo and the Astronaut" "Jimbo Down-Under" "Quiet Please" "The Chief Gets a Rocket" "The Controller's Apprentice" "Jinglebells Jimbo" "The Pennand Inca Story" "The Great Air Race" "The Little Red Devil" "Chinese Pandamonium" "The Computer Clanger"

External links

• Toonhound – Jimbo and the Jet Set
• 80s Cartoons – Jimbo and the Jet Set
• 80sNostalgia.com – Jimbo and the Jet Set
• Jimbo and the Jet Set at ClassicKidsTV.co.uk
• Jimbo and the Jet Set on IMDb