Doctor Snuggles ambient background
CinebyCineby
Doctor Snuggles backdrop

Doctor Snuggles

Doctor Snuggles
★ 6.9/10•1979•TV-G•Animation•Family•Kids
Similars

Doctor Snuggles is an animated television series created by Jeffrey O'Kelly based on original artwork by Nick Price, about a friendly and optimistic inventor named Doctor Snuggles who has unusual adventures with his friends. The show featured fantastical scenarios which usually involved Doctor Snuggles inventing something outlandish such as a robot helper or diamond-making machine, and had a variety of supporting characters who were mostly anthropomorphic animals.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 1, 1979

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Fabulous Mechanical Mathilda JunkbottomE124m

The Fabulous Mechanical Mathilda Junkbottom

Dr. Snuggles' housekeeper, Miss Nettles, is fed up with having to do all the housework around the house and with tolerating Nobby Mouse who lives in the kitchen. She gives her notice -- as she frequently does -- and visits her friend, Madame Dumpitoo. As a present for her, Dr. Snuggles decides to invent a robot to help her with the chores but, of course, not all goes according to plan.

Oct 1, 1979

Episode 2 - The Astounding Treacle TreeE2

The Astounding Treacle Tree

The Treacle Tree, who lives outside Dr. Snuggles' house, is bored of staying in one place. Seeing the birds gives him the idea that he wants to learn how to fly. Dr. Snuggles builds him a pair of wings, but when the tree goes missing on his practice flight, the gang has to go look for him in Dr. Snuggles' space rocket.

Oct 18, 1981

Episode 3 - The Spectacular Rescue of Miss NettlesE3

The Spectacular Rescue of Miss Nettles

When Miss Nettles is kidnapped by a flying carpet, Dr. Snuggles must first consult the Cosmic Cat to find her, and then come up with a rescue plan.

Oct 25, 1981

Episode 4 - The Unbelievable WormmobileE4

The Unbelievable Wormmobile

When Dr. Snuggles gets a word from Uncle Bill that people and animals have been turning into butterflies, he and the gang must find a way to travel to the Amazon jungle to investigate before it's too late.

Nov 1, 1981

Episode 5 - The Sensational Balloon RaceE5

The Sensational Balloon Race

To help Granny Toots, who needs a bigger cat hospital, Dr. Snuggles decides to participate in a balloon race where the main prize is £1,000.

Nov 8, 1981

Episode 6 - The Magical Multi-Coloured DiamondE6

The Magical Multi-Coloured Diamond

When Dr. Snuggles notices that the rainbow has gone pale and frayed, he must consult the Cosmic Cat and Woogie the Freckled Camel to come up with a way to repair it.

Nov 15, 1981

Episode 7 - The Remarkable Fidgety RiverE7

The Remarkable Fidgety River

Dr. Snuggles discovers that the near-by river has dried up, and finds him hiding in a cave. The river is scared to go out to the sea because lately huge blocks of water have disappeared. Now Dr. Snuggles with the help of Uncle Bill and Woogie the Freckled Camel must find what is happening to all the water on Earth.

Nov 22, 1981

Episode 8 - The Fearful Miscast Spell of Winnie the WitchE8

The Fearful Miscast Spell of Winnie the Witch

When strange fire creatures bring a terrible heatwave to Snugwood, Dr. Snuggles must find out where they came from... and how to get rid of them.

Nov 29, 1981

Episode 9 - The Extraordinary Odd Dilemma of Dennis the BadgerE9

The Extraordinary Odd Dilemma of Dennis the Badger

After a strange accident, Dennis the Badger becomes uncharacteristically nasty. Dr. Snuggles must once again consult the all-knowing Cosmic Cat to find a cure for poor Dennis.

Dec 6, 1981

Episode 10 - The Wondrous Powers of the Magic CasketE10

The Wondrous Powers of the Magic Casket

Dr. Snuggles and his friends foil Professor Emerald's plans to unleash the "pandorium" hidden inside a casket discovered by Uncle Bill.

Sep 13, 1981

Episode 11 - The Turn of Events with the Unwelcome InvadersE11

The Turn of Events with the Unwelcome Invaders

Dr Snuggles and his friends save the Earth from certain consumption by invading, smog-making aliens.

Sep 20, 1981

Episode 12 - The Great Disappearing MysteryE12

The Great Disappearing Mystery

Doctor Snuggles matches wits with Professor Featherbody to foil a feathery kidnapping scheme.

Sep 27, 1981

Episode 13 - The Amazing Reflective MythE13

The Amazing Reflective Myth

Nobby the mouse travels back in time to become King of the Huacopocans - but Doctor Snuggles and his friends have to save him! It's tough being the king.

Sep 22, 1981

Actors

Peter Ustinov

Peter Ustinov

Doctor Snuggles (voice)

John Challis

John Challis

(voice)

Olwen Griffiths

(voice)

Recommendations

The Magic School Bus
The Patrick Star Show
The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack
I Am Groot
Cyberchase
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!
Hey Duggee
The Replacements
Doc McStuffins
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures
The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib
Green Eggs and Ham
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends
The Boss Baby: Back in Business
The Ren & Stimpy Show
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Little Bear
Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers
The Marvel Super Heroes
Superbook

Similars

Ed, Edd n Eddy
Witches of East End
Muppet Babies
Chasing Life
Empty Nest
Die Schwarzwaldklinik
Small Wonder
The Wonder Years
Kamen Rider Ex-Aid [Tricks]: Kamen Rider Snipe Episode ZERO
Las Aventuras de Papelucho
Monster Girl Doctor
우주선 닥터
Black Jack
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!
Docteur Claire Bellac
Everwood
Monster
Diagnosis: Murder
Der Bergdoktor
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show