Topsy and Tim: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Topsy and Tim draws on the legacy of the iconic books by Jean and Gareth Adamson. It's a drama inspired by the small stuff in little people's lives. Each episode centres around an insight into family life from the point of view of 5-year-old twins, Topsy and Tim. Whether it's washing the car with Dad; learning to ride a bike with Mum; or finding a lost cat, each story is full of warmth, humour and above all authenticity. At the heart of the show are five-year-old twins, Topsy and Tim. They share the special bond that many twins possess and their stories will be recognised by young children everywhere.

Series details

• Title: Topsy and Tim
• Format: Scripted
• Language: English
• Genres: Children
• Premiere date: 2013-11-11
• Final broadcast date listed: 2015-11-18
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: CBeebies
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 10 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 14565
• IMDb ID: tt3364206
• TVDB ID: 275233

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2013-11-11; final listed air date 2014-03-14.
• Season 2: premiered 2014-07-07; final listed air date 2014-12-18.
• Season 3: premiered 2015-09-16; final listed air date 2015-11-18.

Source and licence

Adapted from Topsy and Tim on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.