3. The Animals of Farthing Wood
Germany and the United Kingdom became the first two European Countries to air The Animals of Farthing Wood - based on the books of the same name written by Colin Dann - in January 1993. The show lasted for three series up until 1995 and followed a group of woodland creatures, such as group leader Fox, Vixen, Mole, Badger and Owl, as they sought refuge after their home in Farthing Wood had been destroyed by developers building new houses. Whilst it is a kids show, it does deal with certain aforementioned adult situations and was known, controversially, for "killing off" a number of the main cast members throughout the shows run as they battled against their invaders.