up the camp that was accidentally destroyed by Clumsy-Ness. Heavy-Ness Strong monster, who wears circus "strong man" outfits. Teams up with Mighty Ness to pull Silly Ness free when he gets stuck. Lovely-Ness The only female Nessie apart from her High Ness. She has long, blonde hair. A friendly Nessie, but often too dainty to help physically in a great deal of the adventures, and is therefore not often seen, though she does appear during the title credits. Mighty-Ness Another strong monster dressed in Circus Strongman clothes. Often seen with Heavy Ness. They may be identical twin brothers. Naughty-Ness A trouble causing monster. Silly-Ness Dim monster that's always getting into trouble. Often gets stuck in small holes and caves and was the first Nessie the children saw- albeit with his backside up in the air. Speedy-Ness After Eager-Ness, generally the quickest to action, he is distinguished by his red crash helmet. Sporty-Ness Appears in the opening credits, but seldom reacts to the MacTout children's thistle-whistles. When he does appear he tends to show off. He is shown wearing a red and white striped T-shirt. Hungry-Ness A Nessie who will eat anything, even diving bells! Comfy Ness A puffy pink Nessie who cushioned Angus when he fell from a loose kite. Thirsty-Ness An apparently constantly dehydrated Nessie who even drank a potion that made his bottom half disappear. There are many unnamed Nessies used as background characters. Credits Written and Created by Peter Maddocks Voices by Peter Hawkins, Susan Sheridan Music by Roger and Gavin Greenaway Theme Tune Performed By Roger Greenaway Animation by The Animation People, Gingerbread Animation Ltd, Bill Melendez Productions, T.V Cartoons Ltd, Bob Godfrey Ltd, The Ness Company Head of Backgrounds Kevin Smith Layout Ted Pettengel and David Elvin Production by Peter Maddocks, Nick Roberts, Gus Angus Series Director Jack Stokes Dubbing by MagMasters Episodes Home releases In the middle of 1985 after the final episode of The Family Ness was broadcast. BBC Video released one video with 14 episodes of the entire show. In the mid-1990s Hallmark and Carlton Home Entertainment released one video with the first 9 episodes of 1984. In 2002 Right Entertainment (distributed through Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd) released two videos with eight episodes on each one and then in Summer 2004 they were both re-released on 2 DVD releases. References External links 1980s British children's television series 1984 British television series debuts