Peppa Pig to leave Amazon Prime Video very soon as parents issued warning
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Parents have been alerted as one of the most popular children's TV shows is due to depart from Amazon Prime Video in less than 30 days.
Peppa Pig, which first graced our screens in 2004, quickly became a sensation and has even prompted breaking news bulletins on programmes such as Good Morning Britain.
The animated series revolves around Peppa, a young piglet, her brother George, Daddy Pig, Mummy Pig and a host of anthropomorphic friends. Since its inception, Peppa Pig has taken the globe by storm, being aired in over 180 countries.
Each episode, lasting approximately five minutes, follows Peppa as she learns new skills, makes friends and plays, with most episodes concluding with Peppa and her pals collapsing in fits of laughter, reports the Express.
In addition to teaching children about friendship and manners, the long-standing series has kept toddlers engrossed for hours on end.
But it's not just parents who have sung praises for the cherished children's programme, but also those reminiscing about their own childhood.
One person said: "This show is astonishing. I have grew up watching this show and all I can think of when I hear those two words "peppa pig" is MEMORIES of me loving there admiration for jumping up and down in muddy puddles."
A fervent reviewer exclaimed: "This show, no, this masterpiece, has flooded my mind with thought and astonishment. Countless hours I have spent pondering the fabric and creation of this program. Peppa Pig may be the greatest sight I have ever laid eyes on."
Another shared their affection for the show, saying: "Lovely lessons, gentle stories. My granddaughter has enjoyed Peppa from very tiny toddler and still watches them at 7 yrs old. The lessons on friendship are so important. It is so creative the way they use all the different animal characters."
One parent expressed their appreciation: "I genuinely enjoy this show. I love that the characters and story lines are very family oriented and that they deal with real life situations. To me, it teaches my almost 3 yr old how people should react in what could be potentially high stress situations. Everyone is always calm and talks things through with each other. As a Mom, I love that she sees a family relating to each other that way."
Despite its current popularity, Daddy Pig's voice actor once disclosed that there were initial doubts about the show's appeal.
In a 2004 interview marking two decades since the inception of Peppa Pig, Richard Ridings told Metro about his early uncertainty regarding te show's potential success.
"At the time I thought a family of pigs was a bit weird," he admitted. "But as soon as you see it, you get it, and hear the script and how witted they are, it does make sense."
He further commented: "I thought I wanted to be involved even if it was tiny, but who could imagine it being so big across the world."
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