Boohbah

YMA recommendation

Approved as non-violent media, with caution. Slapstick comedy

Most suitable age range:

2-4

Availability

At time of review, screening on ABC free to air.

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About the program

Year of production	2003-ongoing
Classification advice
Rating	G
Consumer advice lines	None
Duration	20 minutes

Other information
Country of origin	UK
Production Company	BBC in Association with Ragdoll Productions Ltd.

Synopsis

The Boohbahs are five shimmery pear shaped creatures, each a different colour that live in a glowing ball of light that travels around the world. Part of each show is given over to the story people who inhabit Storyland. They represent a diverse mix of humanity and together compose a single family. Each episode consists of a ‘warm-up’ dance, present giving, a visit to Storyland, and another Boohbah dance.

Points to consider

Words of caution

Instances of slapstick comedy, such as

falling over in a paddling pool
Grandpapa finding a suit of armour and trying to ride on a horse while wearing the suit. His movement is restricted and he keeps falling over, the horse doesn’t make things easy either.

Positive aspects

promotes physical activity and exercise.
demonstrates human diversity, representing many different races and nationalities, and imparts the importance of looking at other people as part of the same human family, regardless of colour or creed.

Questions to ask

Would it be hard to move while wearing a suit of armour?
Is there a way that Grandpapa could have gotten onto the horse without repeatedly falling over?
Do you think that it would hurt more or less to fall wearing a suit of armour?