Pingu™
Pingu is a unique and quirky show conceived in 1986 by Swiss animators Otmar Gutman and Harald Muecke. The show follows the adventures of the sometimes mischievous and clumsy Pingu as he plays and interacts with his family and friends. Pingu lives in the Antarctic and does all the things you might do if you were a young penguin in the Antarctic, such as discover vast musical ice caves, play fish tennis, misplace your sister, find a treasure map and periodically enrage most of the local penguin population in one way or another. Pingu is a penguin of emotional extremes -- he's full of energy, life and love. Exceptionally expressive, Pingu's special 'Penguinese' language is fun and imaginative.
Pingu™: Supporting Character Bios
"A Flock of Penguins"
Robby -- Robby is Pingu's best friend...and when they're together, that means double trouble! With Pingu at his side, Robby lands himself in all sorts of comical situations. They tend to egg each other on until they just tip over the edge of silliness. Robby is full of energy and enthusiasm for whatever he does and is always eager to inspire Pingu to join in with his antics in the Antarctic.
Pinga -- Pinga is Pingu's three year-old baby sister; she is not yet old enough to be fully independent and looks to her big brother to include her in his games and adventures. Pinga loves her toy rabbit, which she carries with her everywhere and she often carries a little bag too.
Pinga is a contented and happy little penguin. She is very straightforward and honest and because she doesn't always understand the consequences, will happily own up tsomething that Pingu is trying to cover up!
Mother -- Pingu's mother can generally be found at home in the igloo and although Pingu's antics can sometimes make her cross, she is always there to give him a hug when he needs one. Mother has infinite patience with her two children and she is devoted to them both. She is sensible in what she allows and understands that being a child is all about having fun. Mother loves to see her family happy and is always baking cakes and keeping the igloo in cozy order. When she manages to find a moment to herself Mother knits or reads the newspaper.
Father -- Pingu's dad is the local postman. He delivers the letters on his snowcart, which also comes in handy for taking the family out and about, visiting the shops or stopping by Grandpa's igloo. Father has a talent for making toys for his children and he is indispensable when it comes to DIY. Like mother, he is devoted to Pingu and Pinga and he is a very calm and solid character who can handle almost anything - whether it's Pingu stuck in a snowdrift or Pinga with a lost toy. A real renaissance penguin, Dad does the ironing or the knitting at home if Mother is busy and is happiest when he's doing something practical. Father is quite capable of getting cross, but most of the time he enjoys having two bouncy penguins around and is very proud of everything they do.
Grandfather -- Grandfather lives a short snowcart trip away from Pingu's igloo. He's just about the best grandfather a penguin could wish for and has always got something new for Pingu to play with when he comes to visit. Grandfather is quite old and not as fast on his flippers as he used to be. But when Pingu's around, there's a glint in his eye that tells us where Pingu gets his mischievous streak. Grandfather is just as likely to get into trouble as Pingu. He has been known to teach Pingu how to fire a bow and arrow and then forget to watch over him so that Pingu ends up breaking everything within arrow shot. A penguin of many talents, Grandfather can be called upon to teach the accordion or help Pingu fly a kite.
Bajoo -- Clumsy, snuffly and very shy, Bajoo is an adorable junior "Abominable Snowman" who, despite living in the Antarctic, doesn't like the cold! Always wrapped up in ear muffs and a scarf, even his name derives from the sound he makes while sneezing! Determined to stay hidden from adults' eyes, Bajoo emerges to play in secret with Pingu and Pinga, leaving only a trail of large mysterious footprints.
