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Grandpa in My Pocket

Network
CBeebies
Genre
Comedy
Premiered
25 February, 2009
Grandpa in My Pocket

Grandpa in My Pocket is a comedy series commissioned by Michael Carrington for CBeebies, the BBC's dedicated pre-school and nursery channel targeting children aged 2–7 years. The programme stars James Bolam as a grandfather who owns a magical "shrinking cap", which only his 8-year-old grandson Jason Mason knows about. This cap enables him to shrink to about 4 inches tall, become a CGI-animated character, run very fast, and bring toys and objects to life. This allows him to experience many amazing adventures which are narrated by Jason, including finding a prisoner under the floorboards, bringing a home-made robot to life, and driving Jason's toy car and biplane. The programme also stars Josie Cable, Zara Ramm and Sam Ellis, as Jason's sister, mother and father, respectively.

Created by Mellie Buse and Jan Page
Developed by Mellie Buse and Jan Page
Written by Mellie Buse and Jan Page
Directed by Richard Bradley, Martin Franks and Iain McLean
Starring James Bolam, Jay Ruckley, Josie Cable, Zara Ramm, Sam Ellis, Harvey Thorn, Sezen Djouma
Theme music composer Kate Edgar
Composer(s) Matt Dilley
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of series 5
No. of episodes 120
Executive producer(s) Sarah Colclough (BBC), Angus Fletcher (Adastra), Michael Towner (CBeebies)
Producer(s) BBC
Running time 12 minutes
Production company(s) Adastra Creative Ltd.
Distributor Decode Enterprises (2009–2010), DHX Media (2010–2014)
Original network CBeebies
Picture format 1080i (16:9)

About Grandpa in My Pocket

This show follows the adventures of a young boy and his grandfather who has a magical shrinking cap. The series was created by Mellie Buse and Jan Page.

Achievement of Grandpa in My Pocket

The show won its first BAFTA Children's Award in 2009. Lorna Laidlaw and Todd Kramer have both guest starred on the show. 

Top Facts You Did Not Know About Grandpa in My Pocket

CBeebies.. Television shows set in England.. Television series by DHX Media.

Latest information about Grandpa in My Pocket updated on July 28 2021.