Come Outside

Come Outside is aimed at younger children of primary school age and each episode covers a different subject.

Auntie Mable and her dog Pippin usually visit a factory in her spotted aeroplane to see how a certain product is made and how we get it. The show also includes a song and animated sequence. It can even be educational for adults too!

Auntie Mable is played by Linda Baron, better known as Nurse Gladys Emanuel in the comedy Open All Hours, where she starred alongside Ronnie Barker. She also sings the Come Outside theme song.

The show is often repeated at regular intervals on BBC2, often in the morning.

I've watched this from a young age. My nana used to play it on the VHS player. Me and my dad still watch it when we have nothing to do. This show will always hold a place in my heart. Definitely one to show the kids.

I tried to like this show back in the day I mean the acting and premise were fine. The human characters were fine as well. The host lady was very naturing and postive. It has tons of 90 nostalgia. Theme song is very good to listen to.

My problem is the mutt. It creeped me out and that's why I had bad vibez when watching this children show. I wanted to like it. But the mutt ruined the experience. Those types of breed of mutts make me uncomfortable.

Wow, what a wonderful show. Although I am 18 now, I will always have a soft spot for Come Outside. Along with Pingu, Tots TV, Spot the Dog and Rosie and Jim, this was one of my first childhood memories, and what a delightful childhood memory it was too. Come Outside is lovingly filmed, lovely shots of the countryside and such and the photography is simple yet skillful. The theme tune is beautiful, simple and easy to sing along to, not to mention easy to remember. The vocals were stunning too. The stories are educational, fun and innocent, and the dialogue is nice. I absolutely love Lynda Baron(from Open All Hours) as Auntie Mabel, she is so warm and loving, and her dog Pippin, she was cute and endearing. Overall, lovable and wonderful, a must watch for kids! 10/10 Bethany Cox

Loved this show as a child. I still remember the lessons I was taught from this show, I.e. certain types of daffodils. Might not seem much but has definitely helped in the pub quiz