Topsy and Tim

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Distinguish". Template:DMCA Template:DMCA Topsy and Tim is a series of children's books written by Jean Adamson and Gareth Adamson about twins and their adventures with their 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 1991, and second, in collaboration with Darrall Macqueen Ltd for the 2013 live-action production, which first aired on CBeebies and is now available on DVD and online.

Bevanfield Films

In 1991, an animated series was produced by Bevanfield Films for Video Collection International, consisting of 60 five-minute episodes narrated by Roger Blake. The series was broadcast on ITV.

CBeebies

In 2013, a 13-minute live-action comedy series was made for CBeebies, consisting of three series and 71 episodes. 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 Ltd 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 Main
Joshua Lester Tim O’Dell Main
Anna Acton Joy O’Dell Main
Chris Hannon Brian O’Dell Main
Suzy Aitchison Jean O’Dell Main
Natahlia Colbourne Kerry Recurring
Tom Hibberd Tony Welch Recurring
Nicole Davis Dominique Recurring
Iain Campbell Carson Recurring
Emily Butterfield Elaine Welch Recurring Guest
Barry McCarthy Mr. Fishwick Recurring Template:Screen reader-only
Kayleigh Burke Vinda Recurring
Natalya Hibberd Josie Miller Template:Screen reader-only Recurring
Jon Rummey Mr. Rosen Recurring
Tim Hibberd Mr. Fen Template:Screen reader-only Recurring Guest
Joshua Levin Stephen "Stevie" Dunton Template:Screen reader-only Recurring
Kemaal Deen-Ellis Rai Recurring Guest Template:Screen reader-only
Tom Price Paul Welch Template:Screen reader-only Recurring
Bobby Smalldridge Andy Anderson Template:Screen reader-only Recurring
Emma Kershaw Dr. Walton Template:Screen reader-only Recurring
India Brown Molly Template:Screen reader-only Recurring
Eva Alexander Miss Terry Template:Screen reader-only Guest Template:Screen reader-only
June Whitfield Mrs Higley-Pigley Template:Screen reader-only colspan="1" Template:Guest Template:Screen reader-only
James Wooldridge Mr. Morris Template:Screen reader-only Recurring
Glen Davies DIY Derek Recurring Guest Recurring
Jake Unsworth Kevin Template:Screen reader-only colspan="1" Template:Guest Template:Screen reader-only


Topsy and Tim Books

First Generation: 1960-1987

The first generation of Topsy and Tim books were characterised by Jean Adamson's rich gouache illustrations and believable stories filled with fun anecdotes by Gareth Adamson. They were illustrated primarily by Jean Adamson, with some titles illustrated by Gareth Adamson and Gabrielle Adamson.

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

Second Generation: 1990-2007

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

# Date Title ISBN-13
1 1990 At the Supermarket (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
2 1992 At the Wedding (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
3 1992 Go in an Aeroplane (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
4 1992 Go on a Train (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
5 1992 Go to School Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
6 1992 Have Horse Riding Lessons Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
7 1992 Meet the Babysitter Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
8 1992 Ride Their Bikes (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
9 1992 Small Pets (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
10 1992 Stay with a Friend (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
11 1993 At Granny and Grandpa's Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
12 1993 Go Camping (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
13 1993 At the School Fair Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
14 1995 At the Gym Club Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
15 1995 First French Words - Premiers Mots Anglais Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
16 1995 Meet the Dinosaurs (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
17 1996 And the Bully Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
18 1996 and The New Baby Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
19 1996 And the New Puppy (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
20 1996 Go to the Park Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
21 1996 Meet the Ambulance Crew Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
22 1996 Meet the Dentist (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
23 1996 Can Help Birds Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
24 1997 and their New School Friend Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
25 1997 Go in an Aeroplane (Version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
26 1997 Go On Holiday (Version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
27 1997 Have Their Eyes Tested (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
28 1998 Go on a Train (Version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
29 1998 Start School (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
30 1999 A Special Visit Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
31 1999 And The New Baby (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
32 1999 At the Farm (Version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
33 1999 Buckets and Spades Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
34 1999 Can Look After Their Pets (Version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
35 1999 First School Stories Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
36 1999 Go to Hospital (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
37 1999 Go to the Dentist (Version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
38 1999 Go to the Doctor (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
39 1999 Go to the Park (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
40 1999 Go to the Zoo (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
41 1999 Growing Up Stories Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
42 1999 Have a Birthday Party Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
43 1999 Learn to Swim (Version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
44 1999 Little Lost Rabbit (Version 1) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
45 1999 Little Shoppers (Version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
46 1999 Meet the Ambulance Crew (Version 1) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
47 1999 Meet the Police Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
48 1999 Old Shoes New Shoes (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
49 1999 Red Boots Yellow Boots Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
50 1999 The Big Surprise Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
51 2000 Word Book Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
52 2000 Go Out and About -
53 2001 Learn ABC (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
54 2001 Learn About Time (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
55 2001 Learn Opposites Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
56 2001 Learn to Count (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
57 2003 At the Farm (Version 4) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
58 2003 Go to the Dentist (Version 4) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
59 2003 Go to the Doctor (Version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
60 2003 Go to the Park (Version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
61 2003 Go to the Zoo (Version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
62 2003 Learn to Swim (Version 4) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
63 2003 Look After Their Pets (Version 4) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
64 2003 Meet the Firefighters (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
65 2003 Meet the Police (Version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
66 2003 Start School (Version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
67 2003 The New Baby (Version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
68 2004 Busy Builders Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
69 2004 Little Lost Rabbit (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
70 2004 Red Boots Yellow Boots (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
71 2004 The Big Surprise (Version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
72 2005 Have Itchy Heads Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
73 2005 Help a Friend Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
74 2005 Little ABC Library -
75 2006 Have Chickenpox Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
76 2006 New Lunchboxes Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
77 2007 Go Camping (Version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
78 2007 Go on a Train (Version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".

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 ISBN-13
1 2009 Go on an Aeroplane (version 4) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
2 2009 Go to the Zoo (version 4) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
3 2009 Have a Birthday Party Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
4 2009 Learn to Swim (version 5) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
5 2009 Little ABC Library (version 4) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
6 2009 Start School (version 4) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
7 2009 The New Baby (version 4) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
8 2010 At the Farm (version 5) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
9 2010 Go Camping (version 4) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
10 2010 Go on a Train (version 5) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
11 2010 Go to Hospital (version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
12 2010 Go to the Dentist Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
13 2010 Go to the Doctor Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
14 2010 Play Football (version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
15 2011 First Numbers Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
16 2011 First Writing Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
17 2011 Have Itchy Heads (version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
18 2011 Meet the Firefighters (version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
19 2011 Meet the Police (version 4) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
20 2011 Safety First Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
21 2012 Visit London Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
22 2013 Meet Father Christmas Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
23 2013 The Big Race Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
24 2014 Go For Gold / Sports Day Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
25 2015 First Numbers Sticker Counting Book Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
26 2015 First Words Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
27 2015 Help a Friend (version 2) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
28 2016 Our Day Clock (version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
29 2017 Go on Holiday (version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
30 2017 Have Their Eyes Tested (version 3) Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
31 2019 Halloween Party Script error: No such module "template wrapper".

Republished: 2020-Ongoing

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

# Date Title ISBN-13
1 2020 On the Farm 60th Anniversary Edition Script error: No such module "template wrapper".

References

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  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Rigby, Nic (22 January 2003). "Relaunch for Topsy and Tim". BBC News.
  2. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Pauli, Michelle; Nylind, Linda; Wyse, Pascal (2 November 2010). "Jean Adamson: Living with Topsy and Tim". The Guardian.

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