Skip to content
SearchOTT
Rainbow poster

Rainbow

1972·Series·U·20 min·6.8(20)

Children's puppet programme featuring music and stories. Join George, Bungle, Zippy, and all their friends at the Rainbow House, always an exciting place to be.

Where to watch Rainbow in United States

No streaming info for your region.

Click a service to open Rainbow there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

About Rainbow

Rainbow is a 1972 English-language comedy and kids series created by Pamela Lonsdale. The cast is led by Malcolm Lord, Roy Skelton, Geoffrey Hayes. It spans 23 seasons and 1044 episodes.

Rainbow was produced by Thames Television and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on October 16, 1972, and carries a U certification.

Created by
Pamela Lonsdale
First aired
October 16, 1972
Last aired
March 6, 1992
Original language
English
Age rating
U
Status
Canceled
Seasons
23 (1044 episodes)
Network
ITV1
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Thames Television
#puppet#anthropomorphism#educational

Rainbow cast & crew

Rainbow was created by Pamela Lonsdale.

The cast features Malcolm Lord as Bungle, Roy Skelton as Zippy / George (voice), and Geoffrey Hayes as Himself.

Is Rainbow worth watching?

With 23 seasons and 1044 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy comedy and kids, Rainbow is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Rainbow

Rainbow isn't currently available on major streaming services in United States. We track availability continuously — add it to your watchlist and we'll keep an eye out.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

Rate & review

Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.

Cast of Rainbow

No photo

Malcolm Lord

Bungle

Roy Skelton

Roy Skelton

Zippy / George (voice)

No photo

Geoffrey Hayes

Himself

Rainbow — FAQs

Where can I watch Rainbow in United States?

Rainbow is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.

What language is Rainbow in?

Rainbow is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of Rainbow are there?

Rainbow has 23 seasons with 1044 episodes in total.

What is Rainbow rated?

Rainbow is rated U. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 20 ratings.

More like Rainbow

Sesame Street
The Backyardigans
Cow and Chicken
The Muppet Show
The Busy World of Richard Scarry
Gabby's Dollhouse
Back at the Barnyard
Max & Ruby
Fish Hooks
Curious George
Tom & Jerry Kids Show
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Rainbow (1972) — where to watch online · SearchOTT