The United Kingdom has an extensive history on this topic, with many cult classic homegrown creations and popular imports that also became cult classics.
This page is intended as an attempt to list as many of them as possible in partial alphabetical order, with the aim of then linking to an article explaining the show as best I can.
Popular Children’s TV Shows from the UK
BananaMan | Bagpuss | Bill & Ben | Bertha |
Camberwick Green | Chigley | Count Duckula | Danger Mouse |
Family Ness | Fireman Sam | Jimbo and the Jet Set | King Rollo |
Knightmare | Mr Ben | Pigeon Street | Postman Pat |
Roobarb | Thomas the Tank Engine | Trumpton | |
Cult Classic Imported Children’s TV Shows in the United Kingdom
Garfield and Friends | Inspector Gadget | Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles | Dogtanian and the 3 Muskehounds |
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe | The Real Ghostbusters | The Magic Roundabout | The Pink Panther Show |
Fraggle Rock | Sesame Street | ThunderCats | The Racoons |
Animaniacs | The Gummie Bears | Tiny Toon Adventures | |