Topsy and Tim

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Distinguish". Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use British English 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.[1] 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,[2] Jean Adamson said that she and her future husband had been trained as book illustrators at Goldsmiths College. They decided to get married and leave their former 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?"[2]

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

Cast list of Topsy and Tim
Actor Character
1 2 3
Jocelyn MacNab Topsy O’Dell colspan="3" Template:CMain
Joshua Lester Tim O’Dell colspan="3" Template:CMain
Anna Acton Joy O’Dell colspan="3" Template:CMain
Chris Hannon Brian O’Dell colspan="3" Template:CMain
Suzy Aitchison Jean O’Dell colspan="3" Template:CMain
Natahlia Colbourne Kerry colspan="3" Template:CRecurring
Tom Hibberd Tony Welch colspan="3" Template:CRecurring
Nicole Davis Dominique colspan="3" Template:CRecurring
Iain Campbell Carson colspan="3" Template:CRecurring
Emily Butterfield Elaine Welch colspan="2" Template:CRecurring colspan="1" Template:CGuest
Barry McCarthy Mr Fishwick colspan="1" Template:CRecurring —
Kayleigh Burke Vinda colspan="3" Template:CRecurring
Natalya Hibberd Josie Miller — colspan="2" Template:CRecurring
Jon Rummey Mr. Rosen colspan="3" Template:CRecurring
Tim Hibberd Mr. Fen — colspan="1" Template:CRecurring colspan="1" Template:CGuest
Joshua Levin Stephen "Stevie" Dunton — colspan="2" Template:CRecurring
Kemaal Deen-Ellis Rai colspan="1" Template:CRecurring colspan="1" Template:CGuest —
Tom Price Paul Welch — colspan="2" Template:CRecurring
Bobby Smalldridge Andy Anderson — colspan="2" Template:CRecurring
Emma Kershaw Dr. Walton — colspan="1" Template:CRecurring
India Brown Molly — colspan="1" Template:CRecurring
Eva Alexander Miss Terry — colspan="1" Template:CGuest —
June Whitfield Mrs Higley-Pigley — colspan="1" Template:Guest —
James Wooldridge Mr. Morris — colspan="1" Template:CRecurring
Glen Davies DIY Derek colspan="1" Template:CRecurring colspan="1" Template:CGuest colspan="1" Template:CRecurring
Jake Unsworth Kevin — colspan="1" Template:Guest —


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.

# Date Title Template:Text
1 1960 Monday Book n/a
2 1960 Tuesday Book n/a
3 1961 Wednesday Book n/a
4 1961 Thursday Book n/a
5 1961 Friday Book n/a
6 1961 Saturday Book n/a
7 1962 Sunday Book n/a
8 1962 Foggy Day Template:ISBNT
9 1963 Football Match n/a
10 1964 Snowy Day Template:ISBNT
11 1965 At the Seaside Template:ISBNT
12 1968 At School Template:ISBNT
13 1968 At the Zoo Template:ISBNT
14 1970 Bonfire Night Template:ISBNT
15 1970 Go Fishing Template:ISBNT
16 1970 On the Farm Template:ISBNT
17 1970 Paddling Pool Template:ISBNT
18 1970 The Adventures of Topsy and Tim Template:ISBNT
19 1971 Birthday Party Template:ISBNT
20 1971 Go to Hospital Template:ISBNT
21 1971 Happy Days with Topsy and Tim Template:ISBNT
22 1971 Surprises for Topsy and Tim Template:ISBNT
23 1972 Go Pony-Trekking Template:ISBNT
24 1972 Safety First with Topsy and Tim Template:ISBNT
25 1972 Take No Risks Template:ISBNT
26 1973 Go Sailing Template:ISBNT
27 1973 Learn to Swim Template:ISBNT
28 1973 Go Hill-Walking Template:ISBNT
29 1974 Cross the Channel Template:ISBNT
30 1974 Go to Holland Template:ISBNT
31 1974 In Belgium Template:ISBNT
32 1975 New Brother Template:ISBNT
33 1975 Visit the Dentist Template:ISBNT
34 1975 Visit the Doctors Template:ISBNT
35 1976 At the Wedding Template:ISBNT
36 1976 New School Template:ISBNT
37 1976 Pet Show Template:ISBNT
38 1976 Visit the Tower of London Template:ISBNT
39 1977 At the Circus Template:ISBNT
40 1977 Go Camping Template:ISBNT
41 1977 Go Shopping Template:ISBNT
42 1977 Monday Book (version 2) Template:ISBNT
43 1977 Tuesday Book (version 2) Template:ISBNT
44 1977 Wednesday Book (version 2) Template:ISBNT
45 1977 Thursday Book (version 2) Template:ISBNT
46 1977 Friday Book (version 2) Template:ISBNT
47 1977 Saturday Book (version 2) Template:ISBNT
48 1977 Sunday Book (version 2) Template:ISBNT
49 1977 Sports Day Template:ISBNT
50 1977 Through The Year Template:ISBNT
51 1978 At the Fairground Template:ISBNT
52 1978 At the Library Template:ISBNT
53 1978 At the Vet Template:ISBNT
54 1978 Choose a Puppy Template:ISBNT
55 1978 Meet the Monsters Template:ISBNT
56 1978 Picnic Template:ISBNT
57 1978 School Outing Template:ISBNT
58 1978 Train Journey Template:ISBNT
59 1979 At the Fire Station Template:ISBNT
60 1979 At the Jumble Sale Template:ISBNT
61 1979 At the Pantomime Template:ISBNT
62 1979 Caravan Holiday Template:ISBNT
63 1979 Go in an Aeroplane Template:ISBNT
64 1979 Have a Barbecue Template:ISBNT
65 1979 Move House Template:ISBNT
66 1979 At the Hairdresser Template:ISBNT
67 1980 Can Print in Colour Template:ISBNT
68 1980 Can Sing and Play Template:ISBNT
69 1980 Can Garden Template:ISBNT
70 1981 Can Cook Template:ISBNT
71 1981 Learn to Swim (version 2) Template:ISBNT
72 1981 Can Look After Pets Template:ISBNT
73 1982 ABC Template:ISBNT
74 1982 Can Make Music Template:ISBNT
75 1982 Counting Book Template:ISBNT
76 1982 Go Safely Template:ISBNT
77 1982 Have Their Eyes Tested Template:ISBNT
78 1982 Help the Dustmen Template:ISBNT
79 1982 New Playground Template:ISBNT
80 1982 School Play Template:ISBNT
81 1982 Can Play Party Games Template:ISBNT
82 1983 Chocolate Cook Book Template:ISBNT
83 1983 In the Kitchen Template:ISBNT
84 1983 Pets Template:ISBNT
85 1983 Big Fun Book Template:ISBNT
86 1983 Games Book
87 1983 Go On Holiday Template:ISBNT
88 1983 Go riding Template:ISBNT
89 1983 Music Book Template:ISBNT
90 1984 At the Football Match (version 2) Template:ISBNT
91 1984 Playing Rhymes Template:ISBNT
92 1984 Tell the Time Template:ISBNT
93 1984 Visit the Police Station Template:ISBNT
94 1984 Word Book Template:ISBNT
95 1985 At the Bank Template:ISBNT
96 1985 Farm Day (Shape Book) Template:ISBNT
97 1985 Motorway Games Template:ISBNT
98 1985 On the Move (Shape Book) Template:ISBNT
99 1985 Ride Their Bikes Template:ISBNT
100 1985 And the Babysitter Template:ISBNT
101 1985 At the Supermarket Template:ISBNT
102 1985 In the Gym Template:ISBNT
103 1986 At the Post Office Template:ISBNT
104 1986 At the Safari Park Template:ISBNT
105 1986 Coach Journey Template:ISBNT
106 1986 Learn to Horse Ride Template:ISBNT
107 1986 New Shoes Template:ISBNT
108 1986 Monday Book (version 3) Template:ISBNT
109 1986 Tuesday Book (version 3) Template:ISBNT
110 1986 Wednesday Book (version 3) Template:ISBNT
111 1986 Thursday Book (version 3) Template:ISBNT
112 1986 Friday Book (version 3) Template:ISBNT
113 1986 Saturday Book (version 3) Template:ISBNT
114 1986 Sunday Book (version 3) Template:ISBNT
115 1986 Can Help Birds Template:ISBNT
116 1987 At the Biscuit Factory Template:ISBNT
117 1987 At the Farmyard Template:ISBNT
118 1987 At the TV Studio Template:ISBNT
119 1987 Stay with a Friend Template:ISBNT
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 Template:ISBNT

Second Generation: 1990-2007

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

# Date Title Template:Text
1 1990 At the Supermarket (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
2 1992 At the Wedding (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
3 1992 Go in an Aeroplane (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
4 1992 Go on a Train (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
5 1992 Go to School Template:ISBNT
6 1992 Have Horse Riding Lessons Template:ISBNT
7 1992 Meet the Babysitter Template:ISBNT
8 1992 Ride Their Bikes (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
9 1992 Small Pets (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
10 1992 Stay with a Friend (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
11 1993 At Granny and Grandpa's Template:ISBNT
12 1993 Go Camping (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
13 1993 At the School Fair Template:ISBNT
14 1995 At the Gym Club Template:ISBNT
15 1995 First French Words - Premiers Mots Anglais Template:ISBNT
16 1995 Meet the Dinosaurs (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
17 1996 And the Bully Template:ISBNT
18 1996 and The New Baby Template:ISBNT
19 1996 And the New Puppy (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
20 1996 Go to the Park Template:ISBNT
21 1996 Meet the Ambulance Crew Template:ISBNT
22 1996 Meet the Dentist (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
23 1996 Can Help Birds Template:ISBNT
24 1997 and their New School Friend Template:ISBNT
25 1997 Go in an Aeroplane (Version 3) Template:ISBNT
26 1997 Go On Holiday (Version 3) Template:ISBNT
27 1997 Have Their Eyes Tested (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
28 1998 Go on a Train (Version 3) Template:ISBNT
29 1998 Start School (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
30 1999 A Special Visit Template:ISBNT
31 1999 And The New Baby (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
32 1999 At the Farm (Version 3) Template:ISBNT
33 1999 Buckets and Spades Template:ISBNT
34 1999 Can Look After Their Pets (Version 3) Template:ISBNT
35 1999 First School Stories Template:ISBNT
36 1999 Go to Hospital (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
37 1999 Go to the Dentist (Version 3) Template:ISBNT
38 1999 Go to the Doctor (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
39 1999 Go to the Park (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
40 1999 Go to the Zoo (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
41 1999 Growing Up Stories Template:ISBNT
42 1999 Have a Birthday Party Template:ISBNT
43 1999 Learn to Swim (Version 3) Template:ISBNT
44 1999 Little Lost Rabbit (Version 1) Template:ISBNT
45 1999 Little Shoppers (Version 3) Template:ISBNT
46 1999 Meet the Ambulance Crew (Version 1) Template:ISBNT
47 1999 Meet the Police Template:ISBNT
48 1999 Old Shoes New Shoes (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
49 1999 Red Boots Yellow Boots Template:ISBNT
50 1999 The Big Surprise Template:ISBNT
51 2000 Word Book Template:ISBNT
52 2000 Go Out and About -
53 2001 Learn ABC (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
54 2001 Learn About Time (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
55 2001 Learn Opposites Template:ISBNT
56 2001 Learn to Count (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
57 2003 At the Farm (Version 4) Template:ISBNT
58 2003 Go to the Dentist (Version 4) Template:ISBNT
59 2003 Go to the Doctor (Version 3) Template:ISBNT
60 2003 Go to the Park (Version 3) Template:ISBNT
61 2003 Go to the Zoo (Version 3) Template:ISBNT
62 2003 Learn to Swim (Version 4) Template:ISBNT
63 2003 Look After Their Pets (Version 4) Template:ISBNT
64 2003 Meet the Firefighters (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
65 2003 Meet the Police (Version 3) Template:ISBNT
66 2003 Start School (Version 3) Template:ISBNT
67 2003 The New Baby (Version 3) Template:ISBNT
68 2004 Busy Builders Template:ISBNT
69 2004 Little Lost Rabbit (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
70 2004 Red Boots Yellow Boots (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
71 2004 The Big Surprise (Version 2) Template:ISBNT
72 2005 Have Itchy Heads Template:ISBNT
73 2005 Help a Friend Template:ISBNT
74 2005 Little ABC Library -
75 2006 Have Chickenpox Template:ISBNT
76 2006 New Lunchboxes Template:ISBNT
77 2007 Go Camping (Version 3) Template:ISBNT
78 2007 Go on a Train (Version 3) Template:ISBNT

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.

# Date Title Template:Text
1 2009 Go on an Aeroplane (version 4) Template:ISBNT
2 2009 Go to the Zoo (version 4) Template:ISBNT
3 2009 Have a Birthday Party Template:ISBNT
4 2009 Learn to Swim (version 5) Template:ISBNT
5 2009 Little ABC Library (version 4) Template:ISBNT
6 2009 Start School (version 4) Template:ISBNT
7 2009 The New Baby (version 4) Template:ISBNT
8 2010 At the Farm (version 5) Template:ISBNT
9 2010 Go Camping (version 4) Template:ISBNT
10 2010 Go on a Train (version 5) Template:ISBNT
11 2010 Go to Hospital (version 3) Template:ISBNT
12 2010 Go to the Dentist Template:ISBNT
13 2010 Go to the Doctor Template:ISBNT
14 2010 Play Football (version 3) Template:ISBNT
15 2011 First Numbers Template:ISBNT
16 2011 First Writing Template:ISBNT
17 2011 Have Itchy Heads (version 2) Template:ISBNT
18 2011 Meet the Firefighters (version 3) Template:ISBNT
19 2011 Meet the Police (version 4) Template:ISBNT
20 2011 Safety First Template:ISBNT
21 2012 Visit London Template:ISBNT
22 2013 Meet Father Christmas Template:ISBNT
23 2013 The Big Race Template:ISBNT
24 2014 Go For Gold / Sports Day Template:ISBNT
25 2015 First Numbers Sticker Counting Book Template:ISBNT
26 2015 First Words Template:ISBNT
27 2015 Help a Friend (version 2) Template:ISBNT
28 2016 Our Day Clock (version 3) Template:ISBNT
29 2017 Go on Holiday (version 3) Template:ISBNT
30 2017 Have Their Eyes Tested (version 3) Template:ISBNT
31 2019 Halloween Party Template:ISBNT

Republished: 2020-Ongoing

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

# Date Title Template:Text
1 2020 On the Farm 60th Anniversary Edition Template:ISBNT

References

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