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Rastamouse: Embracing Hybridity for Authenticity in Children's TV Series

Explore how the BBC's Rastamouse series maintains authenticity through Afro-Caribbean Patois rhyme, delivering positive messages for all young viewers while addressing complaints of racism. The show's inclusive approach, featuring themes of friendship, respect, and community, resonates with diverse audiences on CBeebies. Learn how Rastamouse cleverly navigates cultural nuances to deliver entertaining and educational content with heart and integrity.

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Rastamouse: Embracing Hybridity for Authenticity in Children's TV Series

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  1. Making a bad ting good: Hybridity and Authenticity in the BBC’s Rastamouse children’s series

  2. Rastamouse "Da Missing Masterpiece" Clip (Official) - YouTube

  3. The Rastamouse books are written in Afro-Caribbean Patois rhyme and this authentic voicehas been transferred to the TV series to retain its heart, integrity and distinctive quality. Rastamouse is part of a rich and varied CBeebies schedule, which is dedicated to reflecting the lives of all children in this country. Although Rastamouse has a particular appeal to young Afro-Caribbean children, its entertaining stories and positive messages - about friendship, respect and community - are intended to be enjoyed by all our young viewers, regardless of their backgrounds. Jonathan Wynne-Jones and Jasper Copping, Daily Telegraph, ‘Rastamouse provokes complaints of racism and teaching bad language’ (12 February 2011).

  4. Janelle Rodriques, Newcastle Universityj.rodriques@newcastle.ac.uk

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