TV series
Children's puppet programme featuring music and stories. Join George, Bungle, Zippy, and all their friends at the Rainbow House, always an exciting place to be.
Availability
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Rainbow premiered October 16, 1972. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Children's puppet programme featuring music and stories. Join George, Bungle, Zippy, and all their friends at the Rainbow House, always an exciting place to be.
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Episode 1
Very first episode - very different to what the show later became. All the well known cast are not here (and did not arrive until 1974). The only recognisable puppet at this point is Zippy, although his voice isn't what we are used to.
Where to watch RainbowEpisode 33
Zippy throws a wet sponge at Bungle but hits David by accident. Zippy tells Bungle that a wet sponge is heavier than a dry sponge and David and Bungle find out if he's right.
Written by John Kershaw
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
Available now in United States
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