Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: CITV
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.7/10
Astro Farm
Overview
Astro Farm is an English children's television series animated in stop motion. It featured the adventures of the Foxwoods, a small family who work on an asteroid, which is covered in farmland. Astro Farm was produced by FilmFair for Central Independent Television, and was first broadcast on CITV in 1992; Nick Jr. later repeated it. The main action takes place on an asteroid dedicated to farming. The Foxwoods live in a small cottage with a barn nearby. Daisy, the cow lives in a separate farm. The atmosphere is artificial and is controlled by the weather machine in the cottage. The Gorps live on a nearby asteroid known as 'Gorpdale' which is dark and wet. The principal characters are Lizzie; Lizzie's husband Sam; their son, Tom; Dinko, a dog; Daisy, the big moo and Clucks the blue chicken; featuring Gorps, Splodger and Biff, three miscreants who steal food and cause trouble at the farm.
This production, originally released in 1992, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.7 across its 5 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and Family.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Season 1
8 Episodes • Aired 1992-09-11
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
5 Episodes • Aired 1993-10-15
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
5 Episodes • Aired 1994-09-22
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
6 Episodes • Aired 1995-09-28
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 5
5 Episodes • Aired 1996-10-02
No season overview provided for this season.