Bertha (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 1985, Bertha is an animation series.
What it’s about. Bertha is a British stop motion-animated children's television series about a factory machine of that name, comprising 13 episodes that aired from 1985 to 1986. Other major characters in the series were Mr Willmake, Mr Sprott and Tracy. All the characters were designed by Ivor Wood, and the series was produced by his company, Woodland Animations. It was broadcast on BBC Television. A series of six storybooks based on Bertha was published by André Deutsch at the same time as the series was broadcast. They were adapted by Eric Charles and illustrated by Steve Augarde, who was also responsible for the artwork and music in the children's series Bump.
Who’s in it. Bertha stars Roy Kinnear.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Bertha has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bertha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bertha tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bertha (1985)?
- In GB, Bertha is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bertha worth watching?
- Bertha holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bertha?
- Bertha stars Roy Kinnear.
- When was Bertha released?
- Bertha was released in 1985.