School of Roars

School of Roars is a British children's TV series created by Alan Robinson.[1] The show is about five monsters who go to a school for preschool monsters at night called the School of Roars to learn lessons whilst having fun with various activities.[2] It was recommissioned for a second series.[3]

School of Roars
GenreChildren's television
Created byAlan Robinson
Directed byAlan Robinson
Voices ofAndrew Scott
Kathy Burke
Sarah Lancashire
Che Grant
Max Pattison
Rosie Cooper-Kelly
Ellie Gee
Ben Guiver
Jess Robinson
Georgia Coates
Alan Robinson
Narrated byAndrew Scott
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes104
Production
Executive producersJo Killingley
Sarah Legg
Running time7 minutes
Production companiesDot to Dot Productions
Monster Paw Productions
Release
Original networkCBeebies
Universal Kids
Original release6 February 2017 (2017-02-06) –
31 January 2022 (2022-01-31)

Premise

The show focuses on five little monsters named Wufflebump, Meepa, Icklewoo, Yummble, and Wingston through their nights of attending the School of Roars, where they're taught about how to deal with daily life problems by five big monsters named Miss Grizzlesniff, Mr. Marrow, Mrs. Twirlyhorn, Miss Sneezle, and Mr. Snapper.

Characters

Main
  • Wufflebump (voiced by Che Grant) is a 5-year-old purple "rhinoceros" monster who lives in a volcano. He's the leader of the young monsters. He can be clumsy, as he often trips over his own tail. His Italian name is "Burlagiu".
  • Icklewoo (voiced by Rosie Cooper-Kelly) is a 3-year-old yellow "goat" monster who lives in a flower windmill. She doesn't roar as loud as the others do, as she's shy. Her Italian name is "Minilu".
  • Yummble (voiced by Max Pattison) is a 5-year-old orange monster with three eyes and legs who lives in a giant mushroom and loves to eat. He's the best friend of Wufflebump. Because of his appetite, he can have a hard keeping any kind of food where it is by gobbling it up and breaking the adults' rules of not eating them at the wrong times. He has tons of favourite foods. He is shown having super stretchy arms. Unlike the other students, he can’t sing out of tune and his singing is all in tune. His Italian name is "Iammi".
  • Meepa (voiced by Ellie Gee) is a 4-year-old green alien monster who lives in a tree flat and has four hands. She likes to say her name twice ("Meepa! "Meepa!"), as she can never stop talking. She has a love for monster animals. She has the most flexible body out of anyone in the School of Roars. Her Italian name is "Mipa".
  • Wingston Waftywing (voiced by Ben Guiver) is a 4-year-old blue "bat" monster who lives in a castle and is the smartest. He's depicted as the fastest monster in the school thanks to his wings, size, and energy, in the pilot, he is going to be female and named winona. His Italian name is "Wingy".
  • Miss Grizzlesniff (voiced by Kathy Burke) is a pink-red tyrannosaurus rex-like monster and the teacher of the School of Roars. Her catchphrase is "Oh, my claws!" She's one quirky teacher.

Other
  • Miss Sneezle (voiced by Jess Robinson) is the school nurse. Her room isn’t like any other school hospital - the students from the classroom can have squidgy pillows when they need a rest. The bandage bats can also sing a lullaby, which most of the monsters like, but Yummble doesn’t. The students can also get lollipops for being brave.
  • Miss Twirlyhorn (voiced by Sarah Lancashire) is the headmonstress of the School of Roars.
  • Mr Marrow (voiced by Andrew Scott) is the chef who works in the café at the School of Roars. In the episode Get Well Soon, he was the substitute teacher in the classroom.
  • Mr Snapper (voiced by Andrew Scott) is a photographer that looks like a crocodile. He does not work at the School of Roars, but he visits when it is in need of a camera.
  • Mr. Bogglelots (voiced by Andrew Scott) is the school optician. Out of all the characters, he has the most eyes.
  • Mrs. Wufflebump (voiced by Jess Robinson) is Wufflebump's mother.
  • Mr. Wufflebump (voiced by Alan Robinson) is Wufflebump's father.
  • Growlbert (vocal effects provided by Alan Robinson) is Wufflebump and his parents' pet monster dog.
  • Mr. Yummble (voiced by Andrew Scott) is Yummble's father.
  • Mrs. Yummble is Yummble's mother.
  • Yummble's baby brother
  • Yummble's baby sister
  • Meepa's mummy
  • Meepa's daddy
  • Icklewoo's mummy
  • Icklewoo's daddy
  • Mr. Waftywing (voiced by Andrew Scott) is Wingston's father. He works as a mailman monster.
  • Mrs. Waftywing is Wingston’s mother. She has never appeared in the show because according to the episode Wingston’s Mummy, she has died, and Wingston misses her.
  • Granny Waftywing is Wingston's grandmother.

Episodes
SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1526 February 2017 (2017-Feb-06)1 May 2018 (2018-May-01)
2529 November 2020 (2020-Nov-09)August 20, 2021 (2021-Aug-20)

This is the list of episodes and their morals.

Series 1
No.TitleWritten byOriginal air date
1""Show and Tell""Tracey Hammett6 February 2017 (2017-Feb-06)
2""Bestest Friends""Lisa Akhurst7 February 2017 (2017-Feb-07)
You can have more than one friend. If someone else plays with you, that doesn’t mean your best friend doesn’t like you anymore.
3""Daddy’s Late""Denise Cassar8 February 2017 (2017-Feb-08)
4""I Want the Human""Lisa Akhurst9 February 2017 (2017-Feb-09)
5""Monster Assembly""Lisa Akhurst10 February 2017 (2017-Feb-10)
6""Get Well Soon""Sara Brabus13 February 2017 (2017-Feb-13)
Every teacher’s a good teacher.
7""Wobbly Tooth""Tim Dann & Neil Mossey14 February 2017 (2017-Feb-14)
Having a wobbly tooth is amazing!
8""Snap""Lee Pressman15 February 2017 (2017-Feb-15)
Even if you think you look gorgeous, you should still stay still when a photographer visits.
9""Boo""Dave Ingham16 February 2017 (2017-Feb-16)
10""Blushberry Blob Cakes""Tracey Hammett17 February 2017 (2017-Feb-17)
11""Wufflebump Owns Up""Dave Ingham20 February 2017 (2017-Feb-20)
Nobody will be mad at you if you just own up.
12""Growling Up""Tim Dann & Neil Mossey21 February 2017 (2017-Feb-21)
It’s OK to feel worried, but not for too long. It’s much better to be brave.
13""Nurse Meepa""Darren Jones22 February 2017 (2017-Feb-22)
14""Measuring Chart""Sara Barbas23 February 2017 (2017-Feb-23)
If you’re the shortest, it doesn’t mean you’re the worst.
15""Buddy Bench""Howard Davidson24 February 2017 (2017-Feb-24)
16""Shriekend News""Howard Davidson8 May 2017 (2017-May-08)
17""Sleepover""Gerard Foster9 May 2017 (2017-May-09)
If you need something, just be honest and tell an adult. Don’t pretend you don’t need what you actually need.
18""Dressing Up""Sara Barbas10 May 2017 (2017-May-10)
19""Full Moon""Tim Dann & Neil Mossey11 May 2017 (2017-May-11)
20""Doodah""Dave Ingham12 May 2017 (2017-May-12)
If you need the toilet, you’ve got to go, even if you’re scared. WARNING: Watching this episode will make you need the toilet!
21""Funny Bones""Tim Dann & Neil Mossey15 May 2017 (2017-May-15)
Don’t break things.
22""The Very Important Monster""Rebecca Stevens16 May 2017 (2017-May-16)
23""Monster Choir""Dave Ingham17 May 2017 (2017-May-17)
Don’t be upset that someone’s different - some monsters sing in tune!
24""Class Monitor""Howard Davidson18 May 2017 (2017-May-18)
25""Googly Glasses""Gerald Foster19 May 2017 (2017-May-19)
Don’t pretend you can’t see what you can in an optician’s test. If you don’t need glasses, you shouldn’t wear them.
26""Wingston Wins""Lisa Akhurst25 September 2017 (2017-Sept-25)
Don’t be a sore loser - be a good loser.
27""Monster Book Day""Rebecca Stevens26 September 2017 (2017-Sept-26)
Make the most of what you’re dressed up as for World Book Day.
28""Hoopla""Sara Barbas27 September 2017 (2017-Sept-27)
Don’t be a sore loser - be a good loser. Also, don’t break things.
29""Monster Pet""Rebecca Stevens28 September 2017 (2017-Sept-28)
30""Time Capsule""Tim Dann & Neil Mossey29 September 2017 (2017-Sept-29)
31""My Old Scooter""Tim Dann & Neil Mossey2 October 2017 (2017-Oct-02)
32""Miss Sneezle's Birthday""Tracey Hammett3 October 2017 (2017-Oct-03)
33""Stop Copying""Denise Cassar4 October 2017 (2017-Oct-04)
Don’t copy people if they don’t like it.
34""Hats Off To Yummble""Dave Ingham5 October 2017 (2017-Oct-05)
Don’t worry about losing.
35""Painty Play Tree""Dave Ingham6 October 2017 (2017-Oct-06)
Don’t touch paint that isn’t dry yet.
36""Oh Wingston!""Dave Ingham9 April 2018 (2018-Apr-09)
Don’t be rude.
37""Teddy Monster""Rebecca Stevens10 April 2018 (2018-Apr-10)
38""Monster Joke""Rebecca Stevens11 April 2018 (2018-Apr-11)
39""Glog""Denise Cassar12 April 2018 (2018-Apr-12)
40""the Itchlings""Tim Dann & Neil Mossey13 April 2018 (2018-Apr-13)
41""The School Inspector""Denise Cassar16 April 2018 (2018-Apr-16)
42""Squish Squash Salad""Tracey Hammett17 April 2018 (2018-Apr-17)
Try food you’ve never had before. How come you don’t like something if you’ve never tried it?
43""Sports Night""Gerard Foster18 April 2018 (2018-Apr-18)
It’s not about winning or losing, it’s the taking part that counts. Don’t worry about losing, just be brave.
44""Froggy""Tracey Hammett19 April 2018 (2018-Apr-19)
45""Fibbing""Dave Ingham20 April 2018 (2018-Apr-20)
Tell the truth, and don’t lie. Lying is really bad!
46""Dragon Brigade""Tracey Hammett23 April 2018 (2018-Apr-23)
47""Lost Property""Howard Davidson24 April 2018 (2018-Apr-24)
48""Telling Tales""Tim Dann25 April 2018 (2018-Apr-25)
Don’t tell tales.
49""Marching Band""Alan Robinson & Simon Rolph26 April 2018 (2018-Apr-26)
Try every way possible if you can’t do something.
50""Whizzy Worms""Tracey Hammett27 April 2018 (2018-Apr-27)
51""Toys""Neil Mossey30 April 2018 (2018-Apr-30)
Don’t play with a toy that belongs to someone else (without permission).
52""Snowed In""Dave Ingham1 May 2018 (2018-May-01)

Series 2
No.TitleWritten byOriginal air date
1""School Library""Alan Robinson9 November 2020 (2020-Nov-09)
2""Monster Post""Alan Robinson10 November 2020 (2020-Nov-10)
3""Paws and Claws""Lee Pressman11 November 2020 (2020-Nov-11)
There’s a special thing about every animal.
4""Breakfast Club""Alan Robinson12 November 2020 (2020-Nov-12)
5""The Daily Growl""Alan Robinson13 November 2020 (2020-Nov-13)
Don’t make up fake news.
6""Ringo""Alan Robinson16 November 2020 (2020-Nov-16)
7""Fangella’s Biggest Fan""Lee Pressman17 November 2020 (2020-Nov-17)
8""Puppet Show""Alan Robinson18 November 2020 (2020-Nov-18)
9""Computer Bug""Alan Robinson19 November 2020 (2020-Nov-19)
Don’t do things you shouldn’t do.
10""Grizzletown""Alex Collier20 November 2020 (2020-Nov-20)
11""Grumble Plant""James Henry23 November 2020 (2020-Nov-23)
12""Beaster Eggs""Alex Collier24 November 2020 (2020-Nov-24)
13""Pumpkin Parade""Alan Robinson25 November 2020 (2020-Nov-25)
14""Shop Meepa""Jason Tammemagi5 April 2021 (2021-Apr-05)
15""Bird Feeder""Alan Robinson6 April 2021 (2021-Apr-06)
16""Monster Cave""James Henry7 April 2021 (2021-Apr-07)
17""Squeezing In""Alan Robinson8 April 2021 (2021-Apr-08)
18""Boring Box""Bec Hill9 April 2021 (2021-Apr-09)
Using your imagination can make a boring thing fun.
19""Funky Frames""Bec Hill12 April 2021 (2021-Apr-12)
Don’t worry about other people’s opinions. Focus on your own.
20""Call Miss Sneezle""Bec Hill13 April 2021 (2021-Apr-13)
Don’t pretend to be poorly, because being poorly isn’t fun.
21""I Hear Thunder""Bec Hill14 April 2021 (2021-Apr-14)
22""Hot Cakes""Sophie Dutton15 April 2021 (2021-Apr-15)
Your “yuck” can be someone else’s “yum-yum”.
23""Big Monsters""Jason Tammemagi16 April 2021 (2021-Apr-16)
24""Mr Babble Beast""Howard Davidson19 April 2021 (2021-Apr-19)
25""Interesting Monster""Rebecca Stevens20 April 2021 (2021-Apr-20)
26""Frosty Claws""Rebecca Stevens21 April 2021 (2021-Apr-21)
27""Safari""Unknown22 April 2021 (2021-Apr-22)
28""Camping Trip""Unknown23 April 2021 (2021-Apr-23)
29""The Greatest Showmonster""Unknown26 April 2021 (2021-Apr-26)
Be brave.
30""Number Wizard""Unknown27 April 2021 (2021-Apr-27)
31""Monstersitter""Unknown28 April 2021 (2021-Apr-28)
32""Swamp Trip""Unknown29 April 2021 (2021-Apr-29)
33""Mee T.V.""Unknown1 August 2021 (2021-Aug-01)
Don’t get carried away if you want to see something.
34""The Sillies""Unknown2 August 2021 (2021-Aug-02)
Don’t do something that ruins the day.
35""Tick Tock Time""Unknown3 August 2021 (2021-Aug-03)
36""Wingston's Mum""Unknown4 August 2021 (2021-Aug-04)
37""School Disco""Unknown5 August 2021 (2021-Aug-05)
38""Float""Unknown6 August 2021 (2021-Aug-06)
39""Smelling Bee""Unknown7 August 2021 (2021-Aug-07)
40""Monster Mystery""Unknown8 August 2021 (2021-Aug-08)
41""Out of this World""Unknown9 August 2021 (2021-Aug-09)
42""Swapsies""Unknown10 August 2021 (2021-Aug-10)
43""Pricklepig""Unknown11 August 2021 (2021-Aug-11)
44""Messy Monster”"Unknown12 August 2021 (2021-Aug-12)
45""Ickleblue”"Unknown13 August 2021 (2021-Aug-13)
Don’t be arrogant - it makes other people sad.
46""Club Yummble”"Unknown14 August 2021 (2021-Aug-14)
47""Slimy Season”"Unknown15 August 2021 (2021-Aug-15)
48""The Wrong Pictures”"Unknown16 August 2021 (2021-Aug-16)
Don’t edit someone else’s work without permission.
49""My Hero”"Unknown17 August 2021 (2021-Aug-17)
50""Super Goo”"Unknown18 August 2021 (2021-Aug-18)
51""Treasure Trail”"Unknown19 August 2021 (2021-Aug-19)
52""First Time”"Unknown20 August 2021 (2021-Aug-20)

Broadcast

CBeebies aired the show on its debut in 2017. Then, Universal Kids was next to acquire it in August the same year with it only airing the first 26 episodes. When it ended, Universal Kids permanently removed it in 2018, but airs on Nick Jr., DeA Junior and Rai Yoyo in Italy, TG4 In Ireland and ABC Kids in Australia.

References
  1. "School of ROARS". schoolofroars.zdfe-b2b.de.
  2. "Our Work". Dot To Dot Productions.
  3. "School of Roars is Back For a Second Series! | Jess Robinson". 9 January 2020.
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