Bob the Builder

Bob the Builder is a cartoon from the United Kingdom. It first aired in 1998. The show stars a builder named Bob who wears a yellow hard hat. He has a team of talking trucks and tools. Together, they fix and build things in their town.

The Team

Bob works with his friend Wendy and his cat Pilchard. His machines are like a family. Scoop is a yellow digger and Muck is a dump truck. Dizzy is a cement mixer and Roley is a steamroller. They all love to help Bob with his jobs.

Bob the Builder says, can we fix it? Yes we can!
Bob the Builder says, can we fix it? Yes we can! (The BBC / Wikimedia Commons)

Catchphrase

The show's famous line is 'Can we fix it? Yes, we can!' Kids everywhere know this phrase. The theme song became a number one hit in the UK in 2000. The show uses stop-motion animation with clay figures in the early seasons. Later versions use computer animation.

Fun Facts

  • The 'Can We Fix It?' song was the best-selling UK single in 2000.
  • Bob the Builder has been shown in over 240 countries.
  • The show was created by Keith Chapman, who also made Paw Patrol.

Did You Know?

Bob's cat Pilchard is orange and gets into all kinds of funny trouble around the building yard.