''Little Hippo'' (french: Petit Potam) is an

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based on the French ''Petit Potam'' books by Christine Chagnoux. The series was an international co-production between Marina Productions,

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, EVA Entertainment, Neurones and

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. The series debuted on

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on 1 September 1997.

Premise

''Little Hippo'' is about Little Hippo, Tessie, Tim, and Tam who live in Muddy Wallow.

Characters

*Little Hippo *Tessie *Tim *Tam

Episodes

Broadcast

''Little Hippo'' was broadcast circa 1998 on Disney Channel in the United Kingdom.

Film

''Petit Potam – Le film'' is a film based on the series.

References

External links

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