Step Inside
Step Inside was a British programme that was first shown on CBeebies in 2002
Step Inside is not shown on the CBeebies channel anymore.
The only human character in the show is Mr Mopple (played by Chris Jarvis), a groundsman. Whilst doing his jobs, Mr Mopple invariably hears a noise from the house which tells him there must be a story to be told. The house magically appears to come to life as he steps inside, a face appearing on the outside wall.
Inside the house are the non-human characters, which use a mix of animatronic faces and puppet hands:
Boris the bookshelf provides the book for the story, and Mr Mopple sits down to tell a story. The characters often argue among themselves, with Mr Mopple keeping the peace. Mr Mopple reads the story, providing an array of voices for each character in the book. When Mr Mopple has finished the story, he goes back to work.
Podcasts:
Step Inside
Side, step inside
You can knock on my door anytime you're passing by
You don't need an invitation, step inside
We'll have tea and crumpets toasted by the fireside
You don't need an invitation, step inside
Step inside my doorway, there's no admission fee at all
If you're in the neighborhood, you only have to call
I'll be glad to see you, it just cannot be denied
It's been a long time since I held you, step inside
Don't tell your mother about me
She'll only get angry knowing you've come back
What her heart can't see can't hurt her
So take my hand and step inside, take my hand and step inside
Don't tell your mother about me
You know she'll only get angry knowing you've come back
What her heart can't see can't hurt her
So take my hand and step inside, take my hand and step inside
If it gets too late, I have a bed that you can use
You don't need an invitation
If you feel the inclination, you just call on speculation
Step inside
Side, step inside
Step inside
Step inside