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Trumpton

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Trumpton is a British stop-motion children's television series created and produced by Gordon Murray and first broadcast by the BBC in 1967. It is the second part of the connected Trumptonshire series, following Camberwick Green and preceding Chigley. The programme presents the routines of residents and public officials in the fictional town of Trumpton through short episodes using articulated puppet figures, miniature sets, and frame-by-frame animation.

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What is Trumpton's connection to Camberwick Green?

Trumpton is a direct spin-off from Camberwick Green. Both series were created by Gordon Murray and use British stop-motion puppetry.

When did Trumpton first air?

Trumpton aired in 1967. It followed Camberwick Green, which had aired on BBC One in 1966.

What kind of show is Trumpton?

It is a British children's television series made with stop-motion puppets. The setting is a fictional town whose everyday life is presented through short character-based stories.

Who created Trumpton's puppet animation style?

The series was created by Gordon Murray. His production cycle also included Camberwick Green and the later series Chigley.

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