Productions

Grandpa in my Pocket

Live action comedy drama with CG animation visual effects
65 x 12 minutes and a Christmas Special
For 4-6 year olds

Grandpa in my Pocket first hit the UK screens in February 2009 and was an instant hit with fans. A second and third series followed and now there are 66 entertaining episodes to enjoy, including a Christmas Special. This comedy drama for pre-schoolers about a boy’s everyday adventures with his mischievous Grandpa takes a fun, light hearted look at the hugely important relationship between Grandparent and Grandchild.

THE STORY

Grandpa lives with his family in a beautiful seaside town called Sunnysands. When Grandpa isn’t in his armchair, everyone thinks he’s gone for “a little lie down!” But in fact he has a magic Shrinking Cap which only his Grandson, Jason, knows about. When Grandpa puts his cap on, he becomes small enough to fit into Jason’s pocket, not to mention his toy plane and car. He turns up in all sorts of unlikely places and creates comic mayhem which Jason has to sort out. Grandpa is playful and mischievous but always a force for good. Together, Grandpa and Jason make a great team and have a host of hilarious adventures.

AN ALL STAR CAST

Grandpa in my Pocket features an all star cast, led by James Bolam as Grandpa. Rising talent Jay Ruckley plays his Grandson, Jason Mason. Susan Jameson plays the regular role of Grandpa’s sister, the love-to-hate eccentric Great Aunt Loretta. The Mason family members are played by Zara Ramm (Mum), Sam Ellis (Dad) and Josie Cable (Jemima.)  Regular Sunnysands characters are played by Lorna Laidlaw (Miss Smiley), Steve Elias (Mr Whoops), Phil Gallagher (Mr Liker Biker), Luke Perry (Floyd) and Alan McMahon (Mr Mentor). Guest appearances include Liza Goddard, Geoffrey Palmer, Rula Lenska, Meera Syal, Alex Jennings, Anne Reid, Sian Thomas and Sanjeev Bhaskar.

AWARD-WINNING SERIES

Grandpa in my Pocket has been twice nominated for a BAFTA (Best Pre-School Live Action) and in 2010 won the Welsh BAFTA for Best Children’s Programme.

Created, Written & Produced by: Mellie Buse and Jan Page
Directors: Richard Bradley & Martin Franks
Executive Producer for Adastra: Angus Fletcher
Executive Producer for the BBC: Sarah Colclough
Animation and Visual Effects: Dinamo Productions.
Filmed at Enfys Studios, Cardiff.

GRANDPA GOES AROUND THE WORLD

Grandpa in my Pocket is distributed worldwide by DHX Media, based in Toronto Canada and so far has sold to over a hundred international territories.  The show is a huge hit in Australia (ABC Kids) where it regularly tops the children’s ratings charts.  Other countries enjoying the series include France, Italy, Republic of Ireland, Canada, Norway, Israel, South Africa, India, Russia and the Far East.

MERCHANDISING AND LICENSING

A range of great Grandpa branded products is now available.

CLOTHING

Two beautiful designs of children’s t-shirt - featuring the show’s popular catchphrases “Teamwork” and “Catch Me If You Can”.  Available in two sizes from Amazon.

A baseball-style dark “shrinking” cap, embroidered with Grandpa in his plane and the catchphrase, “Not the Shrinking Cap!” One size with adjustable band.

DVD

Series One of Grandpa in my Pocket is currently available on DVD with a compilation taken from Series Two and Three being issued this autumn, featuring the Christmas Special episode.  Available in store and online.

BOOKS

There are three TV tie-in books from Series Three - No Help for Alvin, Lenora the Explorer and The Magic of Christmas.  Available in store and online.

STORYBOOK APP

Based on the popular pirate episode, “Horatio Heave Ho!”  this new storybook APP for I-Pad, I-Phone and I-Touch is now available. http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/grandpa-in-my-pocket-book/id409148735?mt=8

Adastra Creative is delighted to hear from potential licensees interested in becoming involved in the Grandpa brand. A full style guide is available on request. Contact Us