Top 10 Classic Children TV Series

With those magical words, Prince Adam of Eternia is transformed into the valiant defender of his realm...and a television icon was born! Inspired by the wildly popular toys, the original 'He-Man' series become a cultural phenomenon starring He-Man, Orko, Skeletor, Man-at-Arms and more unforgettable characters.

With those magical words, Prince Adam of Erernia is transformed into the valiant defender of his realm...and a television icon was born! Inspired by the wildly popular toys, the original 'He-Man' series become a cultural phenomenon starring He-Man, Orko, Skeleton, Man-at-Arms and more unforgettable characters.

Jim Henson is one of the world's most famous puppeteers responsible for the creation of the Muppets which are stars of Fraggle Rock (before they got their own show). A fun-loving group of furry subterranean creatures gained the cult following with its entertaining combination of music and comedy which you can now experience in the three series that were released on DVD. Its silliness is probably the best part of the series because they managed to deal a lot of important topics, including prejudice, spirituality, personal identity, the environment, and social conflict, through this format and still become audiences favourites.

If there's a classic must-see TV series for children list, Muppet Show has to be a part of it! Puppeteer Jim Henson's most notable work, the TV series presented a number of sketches every episode including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear. While all these different characters are definitely more appealing when you are young, some of them are so memorable they became a big part of the popular culture – a lot like Sesame Street. The TV series also produced not one but two successful feature-length films in recent years (and eight in total), The Muppets and Muppets Most Wanted.

Another classic children TV series that will make us look back with nostalgia. ChuckleVision starred the silly duo, The Chuckle Brothers of course who are also the creators of the popular programme. Following the mishaps of Paul and Barry, it first aired in 1987 and ran for astonishing 21 series, until 2009. ChuckleVision also resulted in several adventures that could be found on separate discs including ChuckleVision: Christmas and Two More Barmy Episodes and ChuckleVision: Halloween. And remember... "no slacking"!

They may seem cute and cuddly (and they indeed are!) but Chip and Dale are two of the most mischievous cartoon characters you can find in Disney. Straight out of Chipmunk's franchise, the brothers return as private detectives in this must-see children's series. They have sidekicks helping them fight crime adventure after adventure, friends Gadget Hackwrench, Zipper and Monterey Jack. Rent the first two series on DVD and if you want more, there are Chip 'N' Dale: Trouble in a Tree featuring Donald Duck as well as Chip 'n' Dale: Here Comes Trouble. 

Welcome to the world of magic and follow the story of Kay Harker, a young boy who finds himself drawn into it upon meeting mysterious strangers. He encounters ancient heroes, wolves, Romans, rats, flashing rings and flying ponies with a magic box which allows him to time travel. First broadcast in 1984, this TV series is an adaptation of a children's fantasy novel of the same name. At the time, the series was praised for the innovative use of live action and animation which alone makes it worth watching on DVD.

We've all at one point or other enjoyed in an episode, or few, of ThunderCats. This TV series centred on cat-like humanoid heroes who find a new home on a planet Third Earth, after they escaped their homeworld (Thundera) just before its destruction. Action-packed battles of good versus evil were the backbone of every episode and if your little ones enjoy a TV series like Ben 10, they'll most definitely enjoy ThunderCats too – if not more. It also spawned several comic book adaptations and as well as video games.

How could one forget the colour characters from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe? There's titular Prince Adam a.k.a. He-Man, his loyal pet tiger and transport Cringer/Battle Cat, and the main villain Skeletor located on a fictional planet Eternia. The series is based on Mattel's toy line Masters of the Universe and even though it was created to advertise the action figures, He-Man gathered a cult following even to this day. Rent it on DVD and find out more about its history and characters through many featurettes and bonus material.

Looney Tunes is a true classic that gave birth to so many memorable characters, starting with Bugs Bunny and his archenemy Elmer Fudd, to the crazy adventures of Daffy Duck. Oh, and then there are Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner. This is the TV series that produced the most of today's iconic cartoons and characters, and a real representative of the golden age of American animation. If you want to re-visit some of the greatest cartoons of all time or just show it to your little ones, you can rent it all as a part of Looney Tunes: Golden Collection. That's all folks!

Also known as Chorlton and the Wheelies, this British TV series focused on a dragon, his friends and their adventures in a world inhabited mainly by "wheelies". This is such a feel good and positive programme for the kids, and you can't expect anything less when the main character is named Chorlton the Happiness Dragon (because where he goes happiness follows). Some of the other characters include Fenella Fellorick the Kettle Witch (there has to be a villain), Zoomer and Jenny. The 1970's animated children series has been remastered and you can find all three series on DVD.

The Borrowers is a TV mini-series first aired in 1992 and is based on the popular books of the same name written by Mary Norton. The story centres on a group of tiny humans (Pod, Homily and their daughter Arrietty) who live under the floorboards of a family home and "borrow" their household items to furnish their own secret home. This TV series is a must-see for anyone ready to experience the fantastic adventures waiting for you in the world of the Borrowers! Rent both series on DVD and spend a fun-filled weekend watching the BBC classic mini-series.