Rainbow S19E6 (1987) - FULL EPISODE

Describing. George, Zippy and Bungle ask for some "crunchy things", "long stringy things", and "red stuff in a jar". Are they being specific enough? Meanwhile, Geoffrey comes back from the shop and can't find his wallet anywhere. This episode was originally broadcast on Friday, 9th October, 1987.
The key lesson here, of course, is about making yourself understood and not being vague - "I'm not a mind-reader," as every parent ever has said at some point. The guest star is Sue Devaney, who we know from Johnny Briggs and Spatz, but maybe Dinnerladies is what she's most recognised for. Sue plays Maggie from the local shop, and she reads the story Zoe's Zoo for us. Needless to say, Rod, Jane and Freddy also pop in for the traditional musical interlude.
I'm not ashamed to admit that Zippy's telephone voice at 3:25 had me in absolute stitches (did anyone else's grandparents also use to get instantly posher while on the phone?), but don't look too hard at the bottom left around 2:45 if you don't want the magic to be spoiled a little.
Stay tuned at the end for a brief promo for some Rainbow "Science Is Fun" books. Look at the state of George, Zippy and Bungle in those illustrations!
Many thanks to Lee for providing this recording.
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[@mashibinbin]

Lol! Zippy's voice was always great and a brilliant anti role model to aspire to! Nice to see him do a Hyacinth! ;)

[@mrhammadmossop1988ul-haq]

I absolutely love this episode of Rainbow

[@billymyers9268]

It's funny the way Geoffrey rolls his R's when he says the words "crunchy" and "breakfast"

[@mrhammadmossop1988ul-haq]

I absolutely love Rainbow

[@valeriemacmillan2424]

Rainbow program ❤

[@ppotter]

"She looked like our Rita from Jonny Briggs."

[@mosquitor81]

Sue Devaney rocks!!!

[@aliorr9356]

The classic theme tune: Up above the streets and houses Bungle's flying by, opens up his hairy bum and shi*s in Jeffrey's eye. 😆😆

[@itsjemmabond]

You forgot to mention Sue was also in Coronation Street, Kevin Webster sister Debbie!

[@VideotapeFTW]

Of course! (Also, Pointless Celebrities quite recently.)

[@zippygeorgebungleandgeoffr5511]

Yeah

[@christopherhorsford5658]

🌈

[@thehoobs9788]

Geoffrey says "crunchy" and "breakfast"

[@80srenaissance67]

Was Rod Bruno Brookes brother?

[@RCLeahcar]

What's happened to Bungle, Zippy and George at the end 😆

[@zippygeorgebungleandgeoffr5511]

Cool Episode

[@80srenaissance67]

Why would a shop assistant want to read them a story ?

[@cameronslater6716]

Heaven sake bungle and for heaven sake zoe more like.

[@michelleskidmore7902]

Kevin Webster sister from Corranation street

[@80srenaissance67]

Was Bungles twanger in this episode ?

[@dominewimbury2039]

Yes! Brilliant

[@Tularis]

Did they forget to dub in the telephone ringing?

[@VideotapeFTW]

It's there - but it's _very_ quiet. I missed it first time, too.

[@zippygeorgebungleandgeoffr5511]

I know