Bob The Builder - Can He Fix It? Yes He Can!

If you have a child under the age of five, no matter if it's a girl or boy, you probably know about Bob the Builder.

In the late 1990s an artist by the name of Keith Chapman created Bob the Builder. The show originated in the United Kingdom, and was an almost-immediate hit. It airs in the UK on BBC2 and CBeebies. The show came to the United States in 2001, where it again quickly gained popularity and is aired on PBS and PBS KIDS Sprout. Today the show is shown in over 240 countries and territories, with the dialogue translated into 45 languages.

The main characters are Bob the Builder, Wendy, and Bob’s machine friends Scoop, Muck, Dizzy, Roley, and Lofty. Bob wears a checked flannel shirt, blue overalls and a bright-yellow hardhat. He owns his own building company, Bob’s Building Yard, and spends his days building, repairing, or renovating buildings and homes in and around the town where he lives.

Bob - When he isn’t running his building company, Bob is known to belt out a tune or two. In fact, both his theme song “Can We Do It?” and his own special rendition of Lou Bega’s “Mambo #5” actually became chart-toppers in the United Kingdom, in 2000 and in 2001, respectively.

Wendy - Wendy is Bob’s business partner as well as the object of his infatuation. She started out as Bob’s receptionist, but today she can be seen working side by side with Bob on the various construction sites.

Scoop - Scoop is the team leader of Bob’s construction crew. He’s the big yellow digger who’s always willing to lend a hand wherever he’s needed.

Muck - Muck sometimes digs himself into a “hole” lot of trouble and has to have help dumping out his load of problems. His friends are always ready to come to his rescue, though.

Dizzy - Dizzy is the cement mixer. She likes to listen to music all day, through her headphones, of course, so that she doesn’t disturb the others. When she’s not working, she plays games.

Roley - Roley steamrolls his way around the construction sites, usually with his bird friend Bird accompanying him, while Lofty works every day to craning his neck to overcome his fears and reaching new heights.

Each member of Bob’s team has his or her own catchphrase or favorite word. Throughout the workday, Bob will hear Scoop say, “No prob, Bob!” while Muck is calling, “Muck to the Rescue!” Usually, however, it’s Muck that has to be rescued. Dizzy lets everyone know how “Brilliant!” they are, while Roley spurs everyone on by telling them, “Let’s rock and roll!” Not wanting to be left out, Lofty meets each challenge and shows his agreeableness by telling himself and everyone else, “I think so,” whenever he needs to.

More about Bob the Builder:

Keith Chapman: This website gives a short biography on Keith Chapman, Bob the Builder’s creator.
All About Bob: Meet the characters on Bob the Builder, read information on the history, and learn the words to the famous theme song.
Coloring pages: These coloring and activity pages feature Bob the Builder.
Draw Bob!: Step-by-step instructions are given for drawing Bob the Builder on the computer.
Official UK Bob the Builder website: This is the official Bob the Builder website for the UK. Games featuring Bob the Builder and friends can be played from this site.
Official USA Bob the Builder website: The USA has an official Bob the Builder website. It has games and activities that can be played, as well as information on the program.
CBeebies: CBeebies is a UK channel that airs Bob the Builder. Their website offers games and activities.
Sprout: Sprout offers games and activities, including puzzles, with a Bob the Builder theme.
Crazy About Bob the Builder: A complete episode guide, character list with voice actors, as well as theme song lyrics can be found here.
Meet the Characters: Bob the Builder and his friends are here waiting to meet you!