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Kevin the Gerbil is a British television puppet character associated with Roland Rat, a popular rod-puppet character used in British television during the 1980s. He was presented as Roland's companion and was characterized as less clever and more easily led than the streetwise rat. The character is of interest to viewers researching British children's and family television, TV-am, and the era's puppet-based television personalities.
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Who is Kevin the Gerbil?
Kevin is a British television puppet character from the Roland Rat world, presented as Roland's companion and comic foil. Roland Rat first appeared on TV-am on April 1, 1983, placing Kevin in the 1980s children's television boom. [Roland Rat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_Rat)
Who performed Kevin the Gerbil?
David Claridge created and operated Roland Rat and is credited with providing the voices for the main characters, including Kevin. That shared performer is why Kevin is usually cataloged as part of the Roland Rat ensemble rather than as a separate franchise. [Roland Rat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_Rat)
What was Kevin's personality compared with Roland Rat?
Kevin was usually portrayed as more naive and easily led, while Roland was the streetwise central character. The contrast gave the 1980s segments a clear duo dynamic without making Kevin a rival lead.
Which Roland Rat programs included Kevin?
Kevin appeared with Roland in the TV-am material and in Roland Rat: The Series, which ran from 1985 to 1988. He also appeared in Roland's Rat Race, which ran from 1988 to 1989. [Roland Rat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_Rat)
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