Bob the Builder (1999)

Bob the Builder is a children's animated television show created by Keith Chapman. In the original Bob appears as a building contractor specializing in masonry in a stop motion animated program with his colleague Wendy, various neighbours and friends, and their gang of anthropomorphized work-vehicles and equipment. The show is broadcast in many countries, but originates from the where Bob is voiced by English actor Neil Morrissey. The show was later created using CGI animation starting with the spin-off Ready, Steady, Build!. In each episode, Bob and his group help with renovations, construction, and repairs and with other projects as needed. The show emphasizes conflict resolution, co-operation, socialization and various learning skills. Bob's catchphrase is "Can we fix it?", to which the other characters respond with "Yes we can!" This phrase is also the title of the show's theme song, which was a million-selling number one hit in the. In, Bob the Builder was revamped by Mattel for a new to be aired on Channel 5's Milkshake! in. Amongst the changes were a complete overhaul of the cast, with Harry Potter actor Lee Ingleby replacing Neil Morrissey as the voice of Bob, and Joanne Froggatt and Blake Harrison were also confirmed as the voices of Wendy and Scoop respectively. The setting and appearance of the characters also changed, with Bob and his team moving to the bustling metropolis of Spring City. An localization of the new  debuted on PBS Kids in. The changes have been censured by fans of the original version. See here for more information.

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International versions

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