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Hey Duggee
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Based on 15 parent reviews
Parents say the show is incredibly cute and charming, with vibrant animation and engaging songs that appeal to young children. While it contains positive messages and simple storylines, some parents find the short episode length frustrating, and there are mixed feelings about the representation of certain characters and themes.
- cute and charming
- positive messages
- short episodes
- enjoyable animation
- good for kids
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
Based on 7 kid reviews
What's the Story?
In HEY DUGGEE, five animal kids spend their days learning new things with their jovial Squirrel Club leader, Duggee (voiced by Sander Jones). Each morning, Betty (Jasmine Bartholomew), Happy (Duke Davis), Norrie (Poppie Boyes), Roly (Leo Templer), and Tag (Alfie Sanderson) arrive at Duggee's door eager to discover what he has planned for them. Faced with unknowns, the friends work together to solve a problem or complete a task, at which time Duggee awards them a new Squirrel badge for their efforts. The show is narrated by Alexander Armstrong.
Is It Any Good?
This charming preschool series shows kids doing what they do best -- learning life skills through play and simple problem-solving tactics. Whether it's caring for an infant puppy or staying the course in a lengthy game of hide-and-seek, Duggee's Squirrels are eager to take on the tasks and see where they take them. With their leader's gentle guidance, they revel in their adventures and celebrate the badges that are their rewards.
Hey Duggee's delightful characters are what make the show, but there's also much appeal in the unique animation that plays with shapes in unexpected ways. Some characters' images are predictable (a round octopus and spider, for instance), but others are less so, including triangular frogs and rectangular birds. It's also surprising that while most of the other characters talk, Duggee doesn't (he speaks in "woofs"), but kids will have no trouble interpreting his body language and other visual clues to grasp the meaning.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about solving problems. How do the characters in Hey Duggee solve problems? Kids: When you're presented with a challenge, how do respond? Do you like to jump right in, or are you more calculated in your plans? In what ways does working as a team lighten the load?
How well do your kids adapt to new situations? Is separation anxiety a concern for you (or them)? How do you ease the transition to a new place for your little ones? What makes them feel more comfortable when that happens?
Kids: How do the Hey Duggee characters stack up against your other TV favorites? What kinds TV shows do you most like? What screen-time rules exist in your home?
How do the characters in Hey Duggee demonstrate teamwork? Why is this an important character strength?
TV Details
- Premiere date : December 17, 2014
- Cast : Alexander Armstrong , Sander Jones , Jasmine Bartholomew
- Networks : Nick Jr. , CBeebies
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Adventures , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Teamwork
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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