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Issi Noho written by Keith Chatfield
"Isis Noho" was written by the brilliant Keith Chatfield who was also the author of the wonderful "Hattytown Tales." Issi Noho was the name given to a small panda who arrived in a large crate with the words "THIS SIDE UP, USE NO HOOKS" on the side. The crate was destined for a zoo after travelling all the way from China, but somehow fell off the back of a truck. The Panda was first discovered in Coppins Woods by the children as they were playing. At first no one knew his name. However, several of the letters on the side of the crate were covered up and the name on the crate read "thIS SIde up........use NO HOoks. Issi Noho was no ordinary Panda though. He had magical powers given to him whenever he used his magic square cards and said the correct rhyming words. He did have a small problem, in order to make some of the magic work correctly he often had to say a rhyme and/or work out the numbers. Issi Noho was not very good at this and as a result, his magic often went astray. Issi stayed with the Martin family after he met Andrew and Sally one day. They all knew he could work magic and would always take part in his little adventures. Issi kept the magic squares around his neck in a small pouch gifted to him by his father.
The program was first shown on ITV back in 1974-1979. Each episode lasted approximately 10 minutes and was made by Thames television productions. Apologies for the lack of images but I did not have much to work with.
Issi Noho (left) and Andrew Martin (right)
Issi (left), Andrew & Sally Martin (center) and Mum Martin (right)
Episodes shown 1974-1975 (thanks to Leslie for the information)
| ISSI NOHO | A GREAT WIND FOR FLYING AND DRYING |
| A MOST BEDRAGGLED AND SOGGY PANDA | WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE |
| A VERY MAGIC PANDA | A PANDA IN THE POST |
| ALMOST A VERY NASTY ACCIDENT | THE RISE AND FALL OF THE TRIPLI-TRICYCLE |
| THE MISSING HOUSE | THUDS, SURPRISES, KNITTING AND DREAMS |
| A NOBLE ROOF | SAILING BOATS AND BEDSTEADS |
| THE GREENHOUSE ISN'T TALL ENOUGH | A PROBLEM OF FRESH EGGS FOR BREAKFAST |
| PURGES AND PAINT | A SHORT BUT MOST EVENTFUL GAME OF CRICKET |
| THE CUCKOO IN THE NEST | THE SYCAMORE TREE GETS A HAIR NET |
| FALLING LEAVES AND A RISING STACKPIPE | THE MAGIC CONFERENCE THAT NEVER WAS |
Isis Noho End Credits
| Written by | Keith Chatfield |
| Illustrations & Drawings by | Edward C. Standon |
| Singer / Vocalist | James Thornton |
| Produced by | Ruth Boswell |
| Produced and Directed by | Charles Warren & Stan Woodward & Audrey Starrett |
This one definitely is fondly remember by those who have requested it. Comments, thoughts and suggestions etc. to the usual address.
