The following year, it was dubbed into English and broadcast all over the United Kingdom on BBC1, from 4 October 1983. Unlike the books, the television series was written by Robin Lyons and director Dave Edwards, who were also Directors of Siriol Animation, and between 1983 and 1986, three series, consisting of 12 episodes each, were made: Series 1 (1983) Series 2 (1984) Series 3 (1985/1986) References External links Toonhound – SuperTed 1980s British animated television series 1980s British children's television series 1983 British television series debuts 1986 British television series endings British children's animated adventure television series British children's animated comedy television series British children's animated superhero television series BAFTA winners (television series) BBC children's television shows Animated television series about bears S4C original programming Parody superheroes Sentient toys in fiction Teddy bears Television characters introduced in 1983