Small Potatoes (2011 TV series)


Small Potatoes is a 2011 British animated series of shorts aimed at pre-school children. It features a group of four potatoes who sing songs. The series is written and directed by Josh Selig, creator of Oobi, Wonder Pets and 3rd & Bird. 27 shorts were produced. The "Small Potatoes" series is currently airing on CBeebies in the UK, ABC 4 Kids in Australia and on the Disney Junior channel in the United States. The series was followed by a motion picture in 2013, Meet the Small Potatoes.

Characters

The series features four potatoes: Olaf, Ruby, Nate, and Chip. Simon Snail, a monocled snail with a top hat, has also appeared twice in the series, and is referred to by this name in the episode "Imagination" and "Chip's Theme".

Olaf

Olaf is very plump. He's deep and profound. He feels his feelings really big and that's why he's so round

Nate

Nate is very long and skinny, he likes jazz music and poetry.

Chip

Chip is a perfectly normal shaped potato. He is pretty shy, but if you get a chance to know him, he's pretty sweet.

Ruby

Ruby is a small orange potato and is the lead singer in most songs.

Baby Potato

Baby Potato joins in halfway through the series, and is seen in "Moon Baby", "Potatoes At Heart", and "Christmas Baby". Crew
TitleOriginal UK airdatePlotEpisode Number
ImaginationThe Potatoes go on an imaginary hippy journey using their imaginations. The episode was available as an ebook for the iPhone in advance of debut, and screened at the BAMkids Film Festival in Brooklyn, New York.2
Chip's ThemeChip sings a heartfelt song about being a potato.4
Small Potato RockThe Small Potatoes introduce themselves and sing about their unique personalities.6
SeasonsThe Potatoes celebrate the four seasons.8
On a FarmThe Small Potatoes meet their favorite farm animals.10
I'm a Little RaindropRuby sings a techno song, where she imagines what it's like to be a raindrop.12
Potato TrainThe Small Potatoes hop on board the Potato Train and chug through town.12
The Small Potatoes WaltzThe Small Potatoes travel to Victorian-era Vienna.14
A Musical ShowSmall Potatoes sing and dance their way across the stage.16
ArtThe Potatoes enter famous paintings and celebrate different ways art is created.18
FeelingsThe Small Potatoes sing a guitar driven, rock and roll anthem celebrating their feelings.20
Moon BabyMoon Baby observes the galaxy from up on the moon before floating back home.21
This Is My FamilyThe Small Potatoes sing about the importance of family and friends.24
Marching BandThe Small Potatoes lead a parade of musical instruments in a rousing anthem.26
Dress UpThe Potatoes dress up for a party and try on silly costumes.28
ScienceThe Potatoes explore science in a new wave music video.30
Small Potatoes CongaThe Small Potatoes conga their way through a fantastical world filled with fruit.32
I Love To Dance The FlamencoThe Small Potatoes visit Spain for a flamenco dancing fiesta.34
PlaytimeThe Small Potatoes enjoy playtime after school.36
I Just Want To Be MeThe Small Potatoes sing a punk rock anthem about how wonderful it is to just be yourself.38
We're All Potatoes At HeartPotatoes from around the world celebrate the similarities and differences we all share.40
You Can Be What You Want To BeThe Small Potatoes have a disco pageant and explore different jobs.42
I Love SchoolRuby sings a diva style ballad about the thing she loves more than anything else - school.44
Today's The Perfect Day Ruby and her friends head off to the barbershop to get their hair styled.46
Small Potatoes, Yes SirThe Small Potatoes sing about how they're no average spuds.48
Potato LoveThe Small Potatoes sing about how wonderful it is to be alive and feel the Potato Love.50
Christmas BabyIt's Baby Potato's very first Christmas! Note: The song shares the tune of Moon Baby.32

The series is broadcast in the following countries:

Albums

Singles

Dvd

2012 - Small Potatoes – The Complete Episodes