Wallace & Gromit's Cracking Contraptions

2002
1 Season

The show's animation is meticulously crafted, with every detail carefully sculpted and painted by hand. The characters move with a charmingly jerky motion that is characteristic of stop-motion animation, and the settings are full of quirky details that bring Wallace and Gromit's world to life.

Despite the often chaotic nature of Wallace's inventions, there is a certain sense of whimsy and joy that pervades the series. Wallace and Gromit's dynamic is warm and affectionate, and their never-ending pursuit of innovation and fun is infectious.

One of the keys to the show's enduring appeal is its ability to appeal to both children and adults. While young viewers will enjoy the slapstick humor and colorful visuals, older audiences will appreciate the clever references and subtle jokes that are peppered throughout each episode.

Overall, Wallace & Gromit's Cracking Contraptions is a delightful showcase of Aardman Animations' signature style and humor. Fans of the Wallace and Gromit franchise, as well as new viewers, are sure to enjoy the lovable duo's latest series of wacky inventions and misadventures.

Wallace & Gromit's Cracking Contraptions is a series that ran for 1 seasons (10 episodes) between December 6, 2002 and on Aardman Animations

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Seasons

10. Shopper 13

October 14, 2002

It's just a short nip to the shops but it can become a daily chore when you have all that cheese to carry home.

9. The Snoozatron

October 14, 2002

Getting to sleep can be a problem when you eat as much cheese as Wallace. His solution is the "Snoozatron", a simple device to aid the restless insomniac.

8. The Bully-Proof Vest

October 14, 2002

It can be a hard life 'up North' and home security can be a problem these days.

7. A Christmas Cardomatic

October 14, 2002

It's nearly Christmas and Wallace is getting into the festive spirit.

6. The 525 Crackervac

October 14, 2002

Gromit's daily chores include sweeping up, unfortunately Wallace wants to help.

5. The Turbo Diner

October 14, 2002

Another chore Gromit dislikes is clearing the table after meals. Wallace's Turbo Diner is designed to do the job fast and efficiently; all they have to do is top up the electricity meter.

4. The Snowmanotron

October 15, 2002

It's Gromit's job to walk over and switch the channels on Wallace's TV. Feeling sorry for his pooch, he invents a simple remote control device but it is hardly instant. When Wallace is confronted by a hard-hitting penguin documentary, he needs to change channel fast - but there's a flaw in his Tellyscope...

3. The Soccamatic

October 14, 2002

When Wallace takes Gromit to the park for a game of football he plays to win. Unfortunately he is constantly frustrated by Gromit's goalkeeping prowess.

2. Cracking Contraptions, Part 2

December 6, 2002

Wallace test out another five of his cracking inventions -- Getting to sleep can be a problem when you eat as much cheese as Wallace. His solution is the "Snoozatron", a simple device to aid the restless insomniac... "The Snowmanatron" is invented just in time for the annual West Wallaby Street Snowman Competition, and Wallace is determined to win... When Wallace takes Gromit to the park for a game of football, he plays to win. Unfortunately he is constantly frustrated by Gromit's goalkeeping prowess. Wallace is forced to reveal his circa-1938 penalty-taking machine "The Soccamatic" he recently purchased via mail order from Preston North End FC... It has always been Gromit's job to walk over and switch the TV channels on Wallace's aging set. Wallace decides to save his legs by inventing "The Tellyscope"... Another chore Gromit dislikes is clearing the table after meals. "The Turbo Diner" is designed to clear the table fast and efficiently, but as ever, it doesn't quite go to plan.

1. Cracking Contraptions, Part 1

December 6, 2002

Five Tales of Wallace's mini-masterpieces... Gromit's daily chores include sweeping up, unfortunately Wallace wants to help. "The 525 Crackervac" will save Gromit's time, in theory... Breakfast is Wallace and Gromit's favourite meal. But why bother cooking yourself when you have an "Autochef," the combined cooker and waiter on wheels? Wallace is anxious to prove that his troublesome invention is perfectly safe around the home... It can be a hard life "up North" and home security can be a problem, cue Wallace's fearsome "Bully Proof Vest" ... It's nearly Christmas and Wallace is getting into the festive spirit. He's decided to make some tasteful Christmas cards with the help of Gromit, lots of glitter and the "Christmas Cardomatic" ... It's just a short trip to the shops but it can become a daily chore when you have all that cheese to carry home. Wallace has decided to save his legs by initiating a program of guided shopping trolleys to the supermarket. "Shopper" mission is the big one; he's going for the largest ball of Edam on the shelf!

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Where to Watch Wallace & Gromit's Cracking Contraptions

Wallace & Gromit's Cracking Contraptions is available for streaming on the Aardman Animations website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Wallace & Gromit's Cracking Contraptions on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon and Apple TV.