Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks

The adventures of Piggley, a spunky eight-year-old pig, and his friends Dannan the Duck and Ferny the Bull on Raloo Farm in Ireland.

Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks (2003-2007) is a United States produced animated kids comedy series created by Mike Young Productions and aired on PBS and CBeebies. Piggley Winks, a spunky eight-year-old pig voiced by Maile Flanagan, leads the show alongside his duck friend Dannan O'Mallard, voiced by Tara Strong, and his bull friend Ferny Toro, voiced by Russi Taylor. Mel Brooks lends his voice to the character Wiley, adding a playful presence to the cast. Across three seasons and fifty-two half-hour episodes, the show follows its small band of animal friends through everyday mishaps and gentle adventures on a farm. Each episode is built around a simple problem, a small misunderstanding, or a childhood scheme that the characters work through together. The farm is set in a rural Irish countryside evoking a 1950s feel, with a cozy, cheerful look rendered in bright 3D animation. The tone is warm, whimsical, and light, with lots of pig and snout wordplay in the spirit of classic farmyard tales. Fans of Peppa Pig, Charlie and Lola, and Bluey will find resonance in its gentle humor, family friendly comedy, and charming rural world built for young viewers.

• Peppa Piggentle family animation, rural farm setting, kid-friendly comedy
• Charlie and Lolawhimsical rural animal characters, light episodic adventure, preschool-friendly comedy
• BlueyIrish rural setting, animated kids comedy with warm mood

Release Date

2003-09-07

Episode runtime

30 min

Rating

6.8 / 10 (40)

What is Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks about?

A spunky eight-year-old pig and his duck and bull friends get into farmyard adventures on Raloo Farm in Ireland.

What is Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks.

Which shows are like Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks?

Shows with a similar feel include Peppa Pig, Charlie and Lola, and Bluey.

How long is Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks?

Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks: 3 seasons, 52 episodes.

Is Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks still running?

No, Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks has ended.

Where can I watch Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks?

In United States, Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks streams on PBS Kids Amazon Channel.