Rubbadubbers Theme Song And Lyrics
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Rubbadubbers Theme Song And Lyrics

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Song TitleHere Come the Rubbadubbers
ComposerKiCK Production
Series CreatorPeter Curtis
Original Air DateSeptember 2, 2002
Episodes / Seasons52 Episodes (4 Series)
NetworkCBeebies / Nickelodeon
LanguageEnglish

Rubbadubbers Theme Song Lyrics

Here come the Rubbadubbers Splish! Splash! Splish! Splosh! Here come the Rubbadubbers Splish! Splash! Splosh! Here’s Tubb! (Swimmin’!) Rubbadubbers! Sploshy! Rubbadubbers! Finbar! Rubbadubbers! Splish! Splash! Splosh! Terence! Rubbadubbers! Winona! (Eek-eek-eek!) Rubbadubbers! Reg and Amelia! (Nyeeeoooow!) Here come the Rubbadubbers Splish! Splash! Splish! Splosh! Here come the Rubbadubbers Splish! Splash! Splosh! Here come the Rubbadubbers Splish! Splash! Sploooooosh!

Behind the Tune: Meaning & Story

The Rubbadubbers Theme Song, titled “Here Come the Rubbadubbers,” is a bright and energetic introduction to the British stop-motion series produced by HIT Entertainment and Hot Animation. Composed by KiCK Production, the song effectively introduces the entire cast of bath toys, each with their own distinct vocal interjection that mirrors their personality.

The show premiered on CBeebies in the UK on September 2, 2002, and quickly became a staple of early 2000s children’s television. The lyrics serve as a roll call for the “Mane Seven” toys—Tubb the frog, Sploshy the starfish, Finbar the shark, Terence the crocodile, Winona the whale, Reg the robot, and Amelia the flying submarine—setting the stage for their imaginative “if only” adventures.

With its signature “Splish, Splash, Splosh” refrain, the music perfectly captures the aquatic setting of the bathroom where the toys come to life. Despite only running for 52 episodes, the theme remains a nostalgic touchstone for a generation of viewers who grew up with the show’s vibrant animation and gentle life lessons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who composed the Rubbadubbers theme?
The theme music and various cues throughout the series were composed by KiCK Production.
What are the characters’ catchphrases in the song?
The theme features Tubb saying “Swimmin’!”, Winona making squeaking noises, and Amelia making a plane engine sound (“Nyeeeoooow!”).
When did Rubbadubbers first air?
The series officially debuted on September 2, 2002, in the UK on the BBC’s CBeebies channel.
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Editorial Note: Production credits and broadcast history for Rubbadubbers have been cross-referenced with HIT Entertainment and BBC archival records to ensure accuracy for the ThemeSong.info database.