Tickle, Patch and Friends

Tickle, Patch and Friends
Original language(s)	English
No. of series	11
Production
Running time	25 minutes
Production company(s)	Two Hand Productions
Release
Original network	Channel 5/Milkshake!
Original release	28 August 1999 (1999-08-28) – 26 June 2005 (2005-06-26)

Tickle, Patch and Friends was a BAFTA award-winning television series for children. The series was produced by Two Hand Productions for the United Kingdom television network Channel 5, and was originally broadcast in the Milkshake! programming block.

Plot

Tickle, Patch and Friends featured the misadventures of the two guinea pigs Tickle and Patch. The show often featured crossover appearances from Channel 5's other children's programming. Guest appearances included characters from PB Bear, Plonsters, Animal Antics, and Mr. Men and Little Miss. These other shows also aired on Milkshake!

Other characters

• Hoot the Owl: a toy owl living in the loft. Originally, Hoot had a nest made of a bunch of socks that didn't match until Little Bear gave her an old bobble hat to use instead.