July 27, 2019 (2019-07-27) – June 8, 2021 (2021-06-08)
Norman Picklestripes is a stop-motion animated musical children's television series that aired from July 27, 2019 to June 8, 2021 on Universal Kids.[1] The series is produced by an animation studio in Manchester, United Kingdom called Factory that received awards from BAFTA[1] and Kidscreen.[2] The series follows forest animals going through comedic adventures of Plywood Forest's can-do handyman, Norm.[3] The series also features Broadway–inspired songs.[4] 23 episodes were produced.
Currently, the series is available for streaming on Globoplay in Brazil, as well as Stan in Australia; and is also available in 7 languages and has broadcast over 18 countries globally.
Characters
Main
Norman "Norm" Picklestripes (voiced by Dwayne Hill) is a green-striped bear-like creature who is Plywood Forest's handyman. He can solve all sorts of problems. He is the son of Mother Nature.
Bob (voiced by David Berni) is a neurotic and lovable purple porcupine and is Norm's oldest friend.
Blanche (voiced by Stacey DePass) is a sassy and fashionable pink rabbit who likes everything to be clean in Plywood Forest.
Marco (voiced by Alexander Marsh) is an 8-year old brown raccoon. He is very active and full of energy. He thinks that he is good at jumping, running, and hip hop dancing, but is still learning how to do them right.
Bixie (voiced by Bryn McAuley) is a black and white striped skunk. She advances at arts and crafts. She is also an owner and chief of her own salon, "Chop Chop Hair Salon".
Recurring
The Possums are a trio of blue possums who like hanging out with Norm in the Forest. The "lead possum" is named Blake and the other two possums are named Travis and Drew. Blake is voiced by Christian Martyn and Travis and Drew are respectively voiced by Dan Petronijevic and Robert Tinkler.
Mother Nature (voiced by Judy Marshank) is a pink-striped bear-like creature who is Norm's mom.
Betsy (voiced by Shayelin Martin) is a young skunk who is Bixie's sister.
Juniper (voiced by Tajja Isen) is a young frog who wears a bonnet.
Fred (voiced by Deven Mack) is a friendly purple spider.
The Gophers are a pair of gophers who are Norm's assistants who like to chant "Magic" two or three times and say "One More Time" at the end of every episode to sing the episode's main song once again. Their names, however, are not revealed. They are respectively voiced by Taylor Abrahamse and Bryn McAuley.