Robin Stevens

Robin Gordon Stevens (born 30 January 1958) is an English puppeteer, actor, director and writer for children's TV for nearly 30 years, and has done many successful programs. These include Pob's Programme, Corners, Teletubbies, Rosie and Jim, Tots TV, Boohbah and Blips.

This article is about the male British television writer and director. For the female American-born English author of children's fiction, see Robin Stevens (author).

Robin Stevens
Born
Robin Gordon Stevens

(1958-01-30) 30 January 1958
London, England
OccupationPuppeteer, actor, television director, writer
Years active1985–present
Known forRagdoll Productions

Early life

Stevens was born in London. He trained with John Blundall the world-famous puppet master.

Career

Stevens worked for Ragdoll Productions for about 20 years, at times co-writing scripts and originating content with Alan Dapre, he also used to work for the BBC puppeteering Jo Corner on Corners. He puppeteered Pob in Pob's Programme,[1] Jim in Rosie and Jim, Tom in Tots TV (he also wrote the scripts with Tiny's puppeteer Andrew Davenport) and The Man in the Magic House in Teletubbies (he voiced the man in all foreign dubs except for the PBS version where American actress Dena Davis redubbed the voice). Stevens also played Grandpapa in Boohbah and Mr. Perfect in Blips.

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References
  1. Ian Potter, The Rise and Rise of the Independents: A Television History, Guerilla Books, 2008
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