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The Best Episodes of Roobarb

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Every episode of Roobarb ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Roobarb!

The Best Episodes of Roobarb

Roobarb is a British animated children's television programme, originally shown on BBC1 just before the evening news. Each cartoon, written by Grange Calveley and animated...

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  1. Background image for When Roobarb Made A Spike
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #1 - When Roobarb Made A Spike

    S1:E1

    Roobarb wants to eat worms so he makes a spike, some wings and some springs so that he is like a bird.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for When Roobarb Wasn't As Pleased As Punch
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #2 - When Roobarb Wasn't As Pleased As Punch

    S1:E21

    Roobarb puts on a puppet show.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for When Roobarb Got A long Break
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #3 - When Roobarb Got A long Break

    S1:E25

    Roobarb wants some peace and quiet.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for When There Was A Big Mix Up
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #4 - When There Was A Big Mix Up

    S1:E30

    Roobarb pretends to be a hypnotist.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for When Roobarb Didn't See the Sun Come Up
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #5 - When Roobarb Didn't See the Sun Come Up

    S1:E2

    Roobarb tries to ice-skate.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for When It Was Christmas
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #6 - When It Was Christmas

    S1:E29

    Roobarb organises a christmas party.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for When The Sun Was Just Right
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #7 - When The Sun Was Just Right

    S1:E7

    Roobarb makes a film.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  8. Background image for When The Tree Fell To Pieces
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #8 - When The Tree Fell To Pieces

    S1:E4

    It is a windy day and all of the leaves get blown off of the tree.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for When Roobarb Was Cheating
    6.6/10(6 votes)

    #9 - When Roobarb Was Cheating

    S1:E11

    Roobarb organises a sports day.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for When The Day Didn't Arrive
    6.6/10(6 votes)

    #10 - When The Day Didn't Arrive

    S1:E15

    The garden is covered in fog.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for When Roobarb Did The Lion's Share
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #11 - When Roobarb Did The Lion's Share

    S1:E17

    Roobarb meets a lion.

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for When Roobarb Turned Over A New Leaf
    6.6/10(6 votes)

    #12 - When Roobarb Turned Over A New Leaf

    S1:E22

    Roobarb plants some seeds.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for When There Wasn't Treasure
    6.5/10(7 votes)

    #13 - When There Wasn't Treasure

    S1:E9

    Roobarb attempts to find some treasure.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for When There Was A Dance At Foxes Dale
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #14 - When There Was A Dance At Foxes Dale

    S1:E20

    There is a dance at foxes dale.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for When Roobarb Found The Sauce Of The Pond
    6.4/10(6 votes)

    #15 - When Roobarb Found The Sauce Of The Pond

    S1:E5

    All of the water in the pond has evaporated so Roobarb goes to find some and comes back with chocolate sauce.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for When It Was Night
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #16 - When It Was Night

    S1:E6

    Roobarb has a dream in which he is a general fighting against crow indians.

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for When The Opera Wasn't A Phantom
    6.4/10(6 votes)

    #17 - When The Opera Wasn't A Phantom

    S1:E8

    Roobarb makes some extra-fizzy lemonade.

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for When It Wasn't Thorsday
    6.4/10(6 votes)

    #18 - When It Wasn't Thorsday

    S1:E10

    Roobarb angers the Viking Gods.

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for When Custard Was Sorry
    6.4/10(6 votes)

    #19 - When Custard Was Sorry

    S1:E12

    Custard joins a gang of criminals.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for When Roobarb Mixed the Paint
    6.4/10(6 votes)

    #20 - When Roobarb Mixed the Paint

    S1:E13

    Roobarb redecorates his house with help from Custard and the other animals.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for When Roobarb's Heart Ruled His Head
    6.4/10(6 votes)

    #21 - When Roobarb's Heart Ruled His Head

    S1:E14

    Tramp dogs take over Roobarbs house.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for When You're Going To Fly-Fly High
    6.4/10(6 votes)

    #22 - When You're Going To Fly-Fly High

    S1:E16

    Roobarb starts a travel agency.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for When Custard Stole the Show
    6.4/10(6 votes)

    #23 - When Custard Stole the Show

    S1:E19

    Custard goes on a deep pond diving expedition.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for When The Day Wouldn't Keep Still
    6.4/10(6 votes)

    #24 - When The Day Wouldn't Keep Still

    S1:E23

    Roobarb has hiccups.

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for When There Was Someone Else
    6.4/10(6 votes)

    #25 - When There Was Someone Else

    S1:E24

    Roobarb is followed by a shadow.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"When Roobarb Made A Spike" is the best rated episode of "Roobarb". It scored 7.2/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/21/1974. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "When Roobarb Wasn't As Pleased As Punch".