Production
The series was produced for Yorkshire Television from 3 April 1986 to 20 December 1994. It was created by Melvyn Jacobson, with scripts, narration and music by Neil Innes. Yorkshire Television produced the first two series of The Raggy Dolls before awarding the commission to Orchid Productions Limited in 1987. This was the first programme Yorkshire Television commissioned from an independent production company, and Orchid Productions went on to produce over 100 more episodes of the series. The initial animator was Roy Evans, and consequently (vision only) animation director was Mark Mason, before being replaced by Peter Hale from third series onwards.
The Raggy Dolls holds the record for the longest running children's series of its genre. In celebration of the 50th episode, the producers of the series enlisted self-professed fan, ex-Beatle George Harrison, to perform the opening sequence. Harrison agreed and the introduction was used for the remaining episodes.
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