In the Night Garden - FAQ

We're sure you have lots of questions about In the Night Garden and we've answered a few below.

  1. Does each programme have a structure that children will recognize?
  2. Did you come up with any new filming techniques or special effects, and/or did you encounter any unique challenges during production?
  3. Has the programme been tested with children?
  4. Why are the characters in the programme toys?
  5. Is it a programme that parents can enjoy too?
  6. What will children get out of the programme?
  7. What is the age group targeted by the programme?
  8. How did Anne Wood and Andrew Davenport collaborate on the production?
  9. Where did the idea for the programme come from?
  10. What is the name for the little blue people who live next door to the Pontipines?

The characters are toys for important creative reasons. Everybody understands what toys are - most of all children. A child understands that a toy is a person, but not a real person. A toy has a special relationship with a child, and exists for children, and is only of interest to them. A toy is a special object of expression and self-awareness. The toys are representative of the many different personalities of children who may have cherished them and kept them with them, especially at bedtime. Best of all toys are effortlessly funny.

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