Topsy and Tim#Television series

{{Short description|2013 British television show}}

{{Distinguish|Rosie and Jim}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}

{{Use British English|date=November 2015}}

Topsy and Tim is a series of children's books written by Jean Adamson and Gareth Adamson about twins and their adventures with their new friends. They were first published by Blackie in 1960; Topsy and Tim were relaunched in new editions in 1990, 2003 and 2009.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2681367.stm |title=Relaunch for Topsy and Tim |date=22 January 2003 |first=Nic |last=Rigby |publisher=BBC News}} In 2020, Topsy and Tim "On the Farm" was reprinted to celebrate 60-years since the first publication.

Since 1960 more than 130 Topsy and Tim titles have been published with sales of more than 21 million. Since first broadcasting on Cbeebies in 2013, the live-action production of Topsy and Tim has received over 250 million views online.

Origin

In an interview with The Guardian,{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/books/audioslideshow/2010/oct/28/topsy-tim-jean-adamson |title=Jean Adamson: Living with Topsy and Tim |date=2 November 2010 |first1=Michelle |last1=Pauli |first2=Linda |last2=Nylind |first3=Pascal |last3=Wyse |work=The Guardian}} Jean Adamson said that she and her future husband had been trained as book illustrators at Goldsmiths College. They decided to get married and quit their jobs in order to write and illustrate their own children's books. Their approach was shaped by a visit to a children's bookshop in Newcastle where they realised that there were few books depicting actual contemporary children. She explained that the books were also influenced by the post-war mood:

:At that time, not so terribly long after the end of the war, England was just waking up, bright colours were coming in, there was a lovely optimistic feeling in the air. So I said "Why don't we do books with real live little children in, with the little adventures and so on that they have in the house?"

Television series

The books have been adapted for television twice; first, in collaboration with Video Collection International in 1996 and, second, in collaboration with Darrall MacQueen Limited for the 2013 live-action production, first aired on Cbeebies, now available online and on DVD.

=Bevanfield Films=

Firstly by Bevanfield Films for Video Collection International, 60 episode 5 minute animated series narrated by Roger Blake and was shown on ITV.

=CBeebies=

In 2013, a 13-minute live-action comedy series was made for CBeebies, with 3 series produced and 71 episodes made. Further details can be seen here: List of Topsy and Tim episodes. No further episodes have been planned as of 2024. The series was produced by Darrall Macqueen and distributed globally by WildBrain. Series 1 and 2 were filmed from March to October 2013, the Christmas Special was filmed in December 2013 and Series 3 was filmed from June to August 2015.

=Characters=

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|+ Cast list of Topsy and Tim

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Jocelyn MacNab

| Topsy O’Dell

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Joshua Lester

| Tim O’Dell

| colspan="3" {{CMain}}

Anna Acton

| Joy O’Dell

| colspan="3" {{CMain}}

Chris Hannon

| Brian O’Dell

| colspan="3" {{CMain}}

Suzy Aitchison

| Jean O’Dell

| colspan="3" {{CMain}}

Natahlia Colbourne

| Kerry

| colspan="3" {{CRecurring}}

Tom Hibberd

| Tony Welch

| colspan="3" {{CRecurring}}

Nicole Davis

| Dominique

| colspan="3" {{CRecurring}}

Iain Campbell

| Carson

| colspan="3" {{CRecurring}}

Emily Butterfield

| Elaine Welch

| colspan="2" {{CRecurring}}

| colspan="1" {{CGuest}}

Barry McCarthy

| Mr Fishwick

| colspan="1" {{CRecurring}}

| colspan="2" {{N/A}}

Kayleigh Burke

| Vinda

| colspan="3" {{CRecurring}}

Natalya Hibberd

| Josie Miller

| colspan="1" {{N/A}}

| colspan="2" {{CRecurring}}

Jon Rummey

| Mr. Rosen

| colspan="3" {{CRecurring}}

Tim Hibberd

| Mr. Fen

| colspan="1" {{N/A}}

| colspan="1" {{CRecurring}}

| colspan="1" {{CGuest}}

Joshua Levin

| Stephen "Stevie" Dunton

| colspan="1" {{N/A}}

| colspan="2" {{CRecurring}}

Kemaal Deen-Ellis

| Rai

| colspan="1" {{CRecurring}}

| colspan="1" {{CGuest}}

| colspan="1" {{N/A}}

Tom Price

| Paul Welch

| colspan="1" {{N/A}}

| colspan="2" {{CRecurring}}

Bobby Smalldridge

| Andy Anderson

| colspan="1" {{N/A}}

| colspan="2" {{CRecurring}}

Emma Kershaw

| Dr. Walton

| colspan="2" {{N/A}}

| colspan="1" {{CRecurring}}

India Brown

| Molly

| colspan="2" {{N/A}}

| colspan="1" {{CRecurring}}

Eva Alexander

| Miss Terry

| colspan="1" {{N/A}}

| colspan="1" {{CGuest}}

| colspan="1" {{N/A}}

June Whitfield

| Mrs Higley-Pigley

| colspan="1" {{N/A}}

| colspan="1" {{Guest}}

| colspan="1" {{N/A}}

James Wooldridge

| Mr. Morris

| colspan="2" {{N/A}}

| colspan="1" {{CRecurring}}

Glen Davies

| DIY Derek

| colspan="1" {{CRecurring}}

| colspan="1" {{CGuest}}

| colspan="1" {{CRecurring}}

Jake Unsworth

| Kevin

| colspan="1" {{N/A}}

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Topsy and Tim Books

= First Generation: 1960-1987 =

The first Generation of Topsy and Tim Stories, characterised by Jean Adamson's rich gouache illustrations and believable stories filled with fun anecdotes by Gareth Adamson. Illustrated primarily by Jean Adamson, with some titles illustrated by Gareth Adamson and Gabrielle Adamson.

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11960Monday Bookn/a
21960Tuesday Bookn/a
31961Wednesday Bookn/a
41961Thursday Bookn/a
51961Friday Bookn/a
61961Saturday Bookn/a
71962Sunday Bookn/a
81962Foggy Day{{ISBNT|978-0-216-88664-3}}
91963Football Matchn/a
101964Snowy Day{{ISBNT|978-0-216-89235-4}}
111965At the Seaside{{ISBNT|978-0-216-88670-4}}
121968At School{{ISBNT|978-0-216-89014-5}}
131968At the Zoo{{ISBNT|978-0-216-89015-2}}
141970Bonfire Night{{ISBNT|978-0-216-88667-4}}
151970Go Fishing{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91398-1}}
161970On the Farm{{ISBNT|978-0-216-88674-2}}
171970Paddling Pool{{ISBNT|978-0-216-88675-9}}
181970The Adventures of Topsy and Tim{{ISBNT|978-0-216-88704-6}}
191971Birthday Party{{ISBNT|978-0-216-88719-0}}
201971Go to Hospital{{ISBNT|978-0-216-88720-6}}
211971Happy Days with Topsy and Tim{{ISBNT|978-0-216-89235-4}}
221971Surprises for Topsy and Tim{{ISBNT|978-0-216-89233-0}}
231972Go Pony-Trekking{{ISBNT|978-0-216-89528-7}}
241972Safety First with Topsy and Tim{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91313-4}}
251972Take No Risks{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90458-3}}
261973Go Sailing{{ISBNT|978-0-216-89653-6}}
271973Learn to Swim{{ISBNT|978-0-216-89654-3}}
281973Go Hill-Walking{{ISBNT|978-0-216-89652-9}}
291974Cross the Channel{{ISBNT|978-0-216-89808-0}}
301974Go to Holland{{ISBNT|978-0-216-89734-2}}
311974In Belgium{{ISBNT|978-0-216-89805-9}}
321975New Brother{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90105-6}}
331975Visit the Dentist{{ISBNT|978-0-216-89894-3}}
341975Visit the Doctors{{ISBNT|978-0-216-89983-4}}
351976At the Wedding{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90281-7}}
361976New School{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90287-9}}
371976Pet Show{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90284-8}}
381976Visit the Tower of London{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90282-4}}
391977At the Circus{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90403-3}}
401977Go Camping{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90405-7}}
411977Go Shopping{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90409-5}}
421977Monday Book (version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-216-90304-3}}
431977Tuesday Book (version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-216-90306-7}}
441977Wednesday Book (version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-216-90308-1}}
451977Thursday Book (version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-216-90310-4}}
461977Friday Book (version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-216-90312-8}}
471977Saturday Book (version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-216-89364-1}}
481977Sunday Book (version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-216-90302-9}}
491977Sports Day{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90407-1}}
501977Through The Year{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90300-5}}
511978At the Fairground{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90529-0}}
521978At the Library{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90523-8}}
531978At the Vet{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90524-5}}
541978Choose a Puppy{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90527-6}}
551978Meet the Monsters{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90570-2}}
561978Picnic{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90544-3}}
571978School Outing{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90542-9}}
581978Train Journey{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90568-9}}
591979At the Fire Station{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90808-6}}
601979At the Jumble Sale{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90807-9}}
611979At the Pantomime{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90810-9}}
621979Caravan Holiday{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90812-3}}
631979Go in an Aeroplane{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90810-9}}
641979Have a Barbecue{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90692-1}}
651979Move House{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90688-4}}
661979At the Hairdresser{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90691-4}}
671980Can Print in Colour{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90991-5}}
681980Can Sing and Play{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90988-5}}
691980Can Garden{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90984-7}}
701981Can Cook{{ISBNT|978-0-216-90986-1}}
711981Learn to Swim (version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-216-91143-7}}
721981Can Look After Pets{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91123-9}}
731982ABC{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91269-4}}
741982Can Make Music{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91174-1}}
751982Counting Book{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91267-0}}
761982Go Safely{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91314-1}}
771982Have Their Eyes Tested{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91154-3}}
781982Help the Dustmen{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91260-1}}
791982New Playground{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91258-8}}
801982School Play{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91263-2}}
811982Can Play Party Games{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91124-6}}
821983Chocolate Cook Book{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91362-2}}
831983In the Kitchen{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91520-6}}
841983Pets{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91514-5}}
851983Big Fun Book{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91272-4}}
861983Games Book
871983Go On Holiday{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91400-1}}
881983Go riding{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91402-5}}
891983Music Book{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91515-2}}
901984At the Football Match (version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-216-91370-7}}
911984Playing Rhymes{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91543-5}}
921984Tell the Time{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91581-7}}
931984Visit the Police Station{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91368-4}}
941984Word Book{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91582-4}}
951985At the Bank{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91810-8}}
961985Farm Day (Shape Book){{ISBNT|978-0-216-91721-7}}
971985Motorway Games{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91706-4}}
981985On the Move (Shape Book){{ISBNT|978-0-216-91723-1}}
991985Ride Their Bikes{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91815-3}}
1001985And the Babysitter{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91704-0}}
1011985At the Supermarket{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91367-7}}
1021985In the Gym{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91813-9}}
1031986At the Post Office{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91940-2}}
1041986At the Safari Park{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91934-1}}
1051986Coach Journey{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91936-5}}
1061986Learn to Horse Ride{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91938-9}}
1071986New Shoes{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91365-3}}
1081986Monday Book (version 3){{ISBNT|978-0-216-92040-8}}
1091986Tuesday Book (version 3){{ISBNT|978-0-216-92042-2}}
1101986Wednesday Book (version 3){{ISBNT|978-0-216-92044-6}}
1111986Thursday Book (version 3){{ISBNT|978-0-216-88660-5}}
1121986Friday Book (version 3){{ISBNT|978-0-216-92049-1}}
1131986Saturday Book (version 3){{ISBNT|978-0-216-92050-7}}
1141986Sunday Book (version 3){{ISBNT|978-0-216-92038-5}}
1151986Can Help Birds{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91176-5}}
1161987At the Biscuit Factory{{ISBNT|978-0-216-92311-9}}
1171987At the Farmyard{{ISBNT|978-0-216-92317-1}}
1181987At the TV Studio{{ISBNT|978-0-216-92313-3}}
1191987Stay with a Friend{{ISBNT|978-0-216-92316-4}}
120-Seven Days with Topsy and Tim - Gift Pack-
121-Topsy and Tim's Animal Friends - Gift Pack-
122-Going Places with Topsy and Tim - Gift Pack{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91170-3}}

= Second Generation: 1990-2007 =

The second generation of Topsy and Tim stories, with illustrations drafted by Jean Adamson and coloured by professional artists.

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11990At the Supermarket (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-216-92857-2}}
21992At the Wedding (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-216-92849-7}}
31992Go in an Aeroplane (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-216-92466-6}}
41992Go on a Train (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-216-92855-8}}
51992Go to School{{ISBNT|978-0-216-92468-0}}
61992Have Horse Riding Lessons{{ISBNT|978-0-216-92600-4}}
71992Meet the Babysitter{{ISBNT|978-0-216-92593-9}}
81992Ride Their Bikes (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-216-93134-3}}
91992Small Pets (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-216-92843-5}}
101992Stay with a Friend (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-216-93132-9}}
111993At Granny and Grandpa's{{ISBNT|978-0-216-94054-3}}
121993Go Camping (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-216-94043-7}}
131993At the School Fair{{ISBNT|978-0-216-94052-9}}
141995At the Gym Club{{ISBNT|978-0-216-94169-4}}
151995First French Words - Premiers Mots Anglais{{ISBNT|978-0-216-94092-5}}
161995Meet the Dinosaurs (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-216-94166-3}}
171996And the Bully{{ISBNT|978-0-14-055954-5}}
181996and The New Baby{{ISBNT|978-0-14-055915-6}}
191996And the New Puppy (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-14-055937-8}}
201996Go to the Park{{ISBNT|978-0-14-055927-9}}
211996Meet the Ambulance Crew{{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2860-4}}
221996Meet the Dentist (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-14-055924-8}}
231996Can Help Birds{{ISBNT|978-0-216-91176-5}}
241997and their New School Friend{{ISBNT|978-0-14-056184-5}}
251997Go in an Aeroplane (Version 3){{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2854-3}}
261997Go On Holiday (Version 3){{ISBNT|978-0-216-92466-6}}
271997Have Their Eyes Tested (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-14-055916-3}}
281998Go on a Train (Version 3){{ISBNT|978-1-4093-1064-8}}
291998Start School (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2841-3}}
301999A Special Visit{{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2041-7}}
311999And The New Baby (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2851-2}}
321999At the Farm (Version 3){{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2846-8}}
331999Buckets and Spades{{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2042-4}}
341999Can Look After Their Pets (Version 3){{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2852-9}}
351999First School Stories{{ISBNT|978-0-7214-9787-7}}
361999Go to Hospital (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2853-6}}
371999Go to the Dentist (Version 3){{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2856-7}}
381999Go to the Doctor (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2859-8}}
391999Go to the Park (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2847-5}}
401999Go to the Zoo (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2845-1}}
411999Growing Up Stories{{ISBNT|978-0-7214-9785-3}}
421999Have a Birthday Party{{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2849-9}}
431999Learn to Swim (Version 3){{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2842-0}}
441999Little Lost Rabbit (Version 1){{ISBNT|978-0-7214-1933-6}}
451999Little Shoppers (Version 3){{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2044-8}}
461999Meet the Ambulance Crew (Version 1){{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2860-4}}
471999Meet the Police{{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2858-1}}
481999Old Shoes New Shoes (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2043-1}}
491999Red Boots Yellow Boots{{ISBNT|978-0-7214-1932-9}}
501999The Big Surprise{{ISBNT|978-0-7214-1934-3}}
512000Word Book{{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2217-6}}
522000Go Out and About-
532001Learn ABC (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2371-5}}
542001Learn About Time (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2372-2}}
552001Learn Opposites{{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2373-9}}
562001Learn to Count (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-7214-2370-8}}
572003At the Farm (Version 4){{ISBNT|978-1-904351-20-7}}
582003Go to the Dentist (Version 4){{ISBNT|978-1-904351-27-6}}
592003Go to the Doctor (Version 3){{ISBNT|978-1-904351-29-0}}
602003Go to the Park (Version 3){{ISBNT|978-1-904351-22-1}}
612003Go to the Zoo (Version 3){{ISBNT|978-1-904351-21-4}}
622003Learn to Swim (Version 4){{ISBNT|978-1-904351-18-4}}
632003Look After Their Pets (Version 4){{ISBNT|978-1-904351-23-8}}
642003Meet the Firefighters (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-1-904351-31-3}}
652003Meet the Police (Version 3){{ISBNT|978-1-904351-30-6}}
662003Start School (Version 3){{ISBNT|978-1-904351-19-1}}
672003The New Baby (Version 3){{ISBNT|978-1-904351-25-2}}
682004Busy Builders{{ISBNT|978-1-84422-312-1}}
692004Little Lost Rabbit (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-1-84422-314-5}}
702004Red Boots Yellow Boots (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-1-84422-311-4}}
712004The Big Surprise (Version 2){{ISBNT|978-1-84422-313-8}}
722005Have Itchy Heads{{ISBNT|978-1-84422-581-1}}
732005Help a Friend{{ISBNT|978-1-84422-582-8}}
742005Little ABC Library-
752006Have Chickenpox{{ISBNT|978-1-84646-144-6}}
762006New Lunchboxes{{ISBNT|978-1-84646-141-5}}
772007Go Camping (Version 3){{ISBNT|978-1-84646-583-3}}
782007Go on a Train (Version 3){{ISBNT|978-1-84646-584-0}}

= Third Generation: 2009-Ongoing =

The third Generation of Topsy and Tim books, based on the original stories by Jean and Gareth Adamson, with modernised illustrations by Belinda Worsley.

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12009Go on an Aeroplane (version 4){{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0057-1}}
22009Go to the Zoo (version 4){{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0084-7}}
32009Have a Birthday Party{{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0061-8}}
42009Learn to Swim (version 5){{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0060-1}}
52009Little ABC Library (version 4){{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0226-1}}
62009Start School (version 4){{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0083-0}}
72009The New Baby (version 4){{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0056-4}}
82010At the Farm (version 5){{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0336-7}}
92010Go Camping (version 4){{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0333-6}}
102010Go on a Train (version 5){{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0424-1}}
112010Go to Hospital (version 3){{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0423-4}}
122010Go to the Dentist{{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0058-8}}
132010Go to the Doctor{{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0334-3}}
142010Play Football (version 3){{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0335-0}}
152011First Numbers{{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0925-3}}
162011First Writing{{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0924-6}}
172011Have Itchy Heads (version 2){{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0720-4}}
182011Meet the Firefighters (version 3){{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0721-1}}
192011Meet the Police (version 4){{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0883-6}}
202011Safety First{{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0882-9}}
212012Visit London{{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0947-5}}
222013Meet Father Christmas{{ISBNT|978-1-4093-1159-1}}
232013The Big Race{{ISBNT|978-0-7232-7385-1}}
242014Go For Gold / Sports Day{{ISBNT|978-1-4093-0946-8}}
252015First Numbers Sticker Counting Book{{ISBNT|978-0-7232-9463-4}}
262015First Words{{ISBNT|978-0-7232-9465-8}}
272015Help a Friend (version 2){{ISBNT|978-0-7232-9259-3}}
282016Our Day Clock (version 3){{ISBNT|978-0-241-19644-1}}
292017Go on Holiday (version 3){{ISBNT|978-0-241-28255-7}}
302017Have Their Eyes Tested (version 3){{ISBNT|978-0-241-28254-0}}
312019Halloween Party{{ISBNT|978-0-241-38616-3}}

=Republished: 2020-Ongoing=

Republications of the original Topsy and Tim stories, bringing back the classic gouache illustrations by Jean Adamson.

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12020On the Farm 60th Anniversary Edition{{ISBNT|978-0-241-42046-1}}

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