The Sound Collector

Season 1

60 episodes · Feb 20, 2023

Keira Knightley narrates this adorable animated series. From the hissing of the tide to the snuffles of his pet Mole, hear the world through the ears of a little Sound Collector.

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  • S1E1

    Rockpool

    Feb 20, 2023

    As the Sound Collector records the sound of the seashore with Mole by his side, he discovers a stunning rockpool, but what noises does a rockpool make, and how can he record them?

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  • S1E2

    Hello Cello

    Feb 21, 20235m

    The Sound Collector enters a little girl's garden when he hears an awful scraping noise - here he finds a huge wooden cello. Surely this amazing thing can't be the source of that noise?

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  • S1E3

    Night Noises

    Feb 22, 20235m

    It's a moonlit night packed with wonderful sounds when the Sound Collector camps out in a garden, but when he hears a rumbling noise he's never heard before, he's in for a big surprise...

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  • S1E4

    Snorgesbord

    Feb 23, 20235m

    It's early to rise for the Sound Collector when Mole wakes him up with her snoring - this inspires him to collect other snoring noises, some of which are small and others of which are e-snormous!

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  • S1E5

    How to Calm a Mole

    Feb 24, 20235m

    Mole is in such an excitable mood that she keeps disturbing the Sound Collector as he tries to record sounds by a stream - just how do you calm down an excitable Mole?

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  • S1E6

    Stormy Day

    Feb 25, 20235m

    Mole doesn't like the sound of an approaching storm, so she hides in the house to get away from the rumbling thunder - the Sound Collector then has an idea to comfort her with sound!

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  • S1E7

    The Lost Bear

    Feb 26, 20235m

    When the Sound Collector discovers a little lost teddy bear, he remembers a sad noise he recorded earlier that day... maybe they are connected.

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  • S1E8

    Mole's Big Plant

    Feb 27, 20235m

    Mole's plant has outgrown the Sound Collector's house and even her own molehill, so the Sound Collector is inspired by sound to find the plant a new home.

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  • S1E9

    Way Up High

    Feb 28, 20235m

    As he searches the hedgerows for the perfect noise, the Sound Collector stumbles on something that takes him on an adventure recording the sounds of the sky!

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  • S1E10

    Tick Tock

    Mar 1, 20235m

    After hitching a lift into town to record some exciting town sounds, the Sound Collector is surprised to hear the call of a cuckoo.

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  • S1E11

    Magical Sounds

    Mar 2, 20235m

    Finding that the Sound Collector has left for the day, Mole finds him recording sounds in a wonderful bluebell wood where all is not what it seems.

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  • S1E12

    A Night in the Day

    Mar 3, 20235m

    The Sound Collector is excited because there will be a total eclipse today - Mole, however, is totally confused when day suddenly turns to night.

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  • S1E13

    Panning for Sound

    Mar 4, 20235m

    When the Sound Collector discovers a discarded soda can at a nearby stream, he repurposes the litter into something that Mole absolutely loves.

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  • S1E14

    No Luck, No Duck

    Mar 5, 20235m

    When the Sound Collector makes his very own duck call, he goes out to talk to some ducks. But finding a duck to talk to proves harder to find than he thought.

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  • S1E15

    Scarecrow

    Mar 6, 20235m

    Discovering a scarecrow in the middle of a field, the Sound Collector thinks it must be lonely, but he couldn't be further from the truth.

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  • S1E16

    Mood Music

    Mar 7, 20235m

    The Sound Collector discovers that music and sound can change the world around him.

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  • S1E17

    Knock Knock

    Mar 8, 20235m

    The Sound Collector is puzzled when he hears a strange knocking noise - where could it be coming from?

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  • S1E18

    One Starry Night

    Mar 9, 20235m

    Mole is frustrated because she can't see a shooting star display, so the Sound Collector comes up with the perfect idea for her to enjoy it with him.

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  • S1E19

    Village Church

    Mar 10, 20235m

    After giving Mole her very own bell to wear, the Sound Collector is lured into the village by the peel of bigger bells! They aren't the only amazing sounds he finds.

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  • S1E20

    Sound Detector

    Mar 11, 20235m

    The Sound Collector needs Mole's digging skills when he heads into the garden with his metal detector and makes a very funny discovery.

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  • S1E21

    The Sound of Steam

    Mar 12, 20235m

    Today is all about whistling sounds, but when the Sound Collector hears a loud whistle coming from over a nearby hill, he's in for a big surprise.

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  • S1E22

    Re-Wilding

    Mar 13, 20235m

    As the Sound Collector records the sounds of the trees, he discovers a barren hillside - maybe the Seed Collector can help rewild it.

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  • S1E23

    Horse Power

    Mar 14, 20235m

    The Sound Collector is amazed when he sees a horse being ridden past the mill. It is majestic, and the noise it makes with its hooves on the bridge is irresistible.

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  • S1E24

    Animal Talk

    Mar 15, 20235m

    The Sound Collector waves goodbye to Mole who's having a nap. He records a puppy yapping and a kitten meowing... wonderful. He then heads off to the Wildlife Park.

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  • S1E25

    The Piano

    Mar 16, 20235m

    The Sound Collector hears a piano being played in a rehearsal studio, and just has to investigate. Inside, the pianist has left the room.

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  • S1E26

    Beachcombing

    Mar 17, 20235m

    Mole wakes to find the Sound Collector has left home already - and we search for him. We drone all the way to the beach, where we find him beachcombing for sounds.

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  • S1E27

    Spring Clean

    Mar 18, 20235m

    The house is a mess! Yes, it's time for a spring clean. Mole has to wait for her walkies. The Sound Collector cleans a pile of plates, recording the noises.

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  • S1E28

    The Magic of Seeds

    Mar 19, 20235m

    The Sound Collector discovers an envelope on the doormat from the Seed Collector. He shakes the contents and can make out something rattling inside... seeds!

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  • S1E29

    Spooky Day

    Mar 20, 20235m

    The Sound Collector is splicing together a spooky tape of noises that he loves: an owl, creaky doors, and the Theremin. He plays them to Mole while she eats breakfast.

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  • S1E30

    Sounds of the Clouds

    Mar 21, 20235m

    The Sound Collector heads to the cliffs above the beach. Using his telescope, he identifies and records the sounds from the sea below.

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  • S1E31

    Harp Strings

    Mar 22, 20235m

    The Sound Collector hitches a lift on the neighbour's car to explore sounds further afield! With the coast clear, Mole takes this opportunity to get a snack from the fridge.

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  • S1E32

    Float Your Boat

    Mar 23, 20235m

    The Sound Collector hits the stream in his boat, observing nature from this vantage point as he paddles along. He plays his ukulele to complement his slow passage.

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  • S1E33

    Roar Power

    Mar 24, 20235m

    The Sound Collector hears a distant roar. Could it be the lions at the Wildlife Park? He heads there to investigate and finds the animals are pretty sleepy.

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  • S1E34

    Festival of Sound

    Mar 25, 20235m

    The Sound Collector is going to reveal some amazing sounds he's recorded to the Seed Collector and Hebe the Bee in a mini-festival in his back garden.

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  • S1E35

    Murmurations

    Mar 26, 20235m

    The Sound Collector is recording the call of a starling as it perches on a telephone wire. It's not the sweetest call, but is interesting all the same.

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  • S1E36

    Squeak

    Mar 27, 20235m

    After a dog, who lives with the Little Girl, startles Mole as she plays with her squeaky ball, the Sound Collector tries to get her to come out and play some more.

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  • S1E37

    The Sound of Mole

    Mar 28, 20235m

    The Sound Collector does his chores, while watching Mole play in the garden with her ball. She chases a butterfly, then rolls in something disgusting on her back!

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  • S1E38

    Apple Bobbing

    Mar 29, 20235m

    The Sound Collector is off to find the perfect apple to make an apple pie. He plugs in his hearing aids, slots a tape into his recorder and heads off.

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  • S1E39

    Loud Music

    Mar 30, 20235m

    Mole finds an old tape of the Sound Collector playing in a band, which makes the Sound Collector rock out on his electric guitar.

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  • S1E40

    Wake Up!

    Mar 31, 20235m

    The Sound Collector and Mole wake up to find there's an autumnal chill in the air. They decide they must visit the Seed Collector, as she'll be hibernating soon.

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  • S1E41

    Wind Farm

    Apr 1, 20235m

    The Sound Collector heads off to find a special sound, something he's never heard before. He records a sycamore seed twirling in the breeze - a fantastic tiny sound.

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  • S1E42

    Meerkat Mayhem

    Apr 2, 20235m

    The Sound Collector has already left early one morning, so using her keen sense of smell, Mole heads off to find him, saying hello to a hedgehog along the way.

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  • S1E43

    Lost in the Fog

    Apr 3, 20235m

    It's a foggy winter morning and Mole runs off excitedly and vanishes. The Sound Collector follows, recording her sound, but soon finds himself lost in the fog.

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  • S1E44

    Extremes

    Apr 4, 20235m

    The Sound Collector's morning snooze is disturbed by the sound of a car horn. Quiet, disturbed by loud! He heads off to find some noises and maybe make a few too.

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  • S1E45

    Buzzy Business

    Apr 5, 20235m

    It's Autumn. Perfect for crunchy sounds, like leaping into leaves. The Sound Collector hears a buzzing noise and finds an exhausted bee in the garden.

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  • S1E46

    Mole's Magic Carpet

    Apr 6, 20235m

    It's a rainy day, perfect for staying cosy indoors and recording sounds, like Mole being bored on the sofa. So, the Sound Collector decides to un-bore her.

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  • S1E47

    Bells

    Apr 7, 20235m

    The Sound Collector hitches a lift into the village on the back of the Little Girl's bike, when he hears the distant sound of the church bells drifting across the fields.

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  • S1E48

    Echo Echo

    Apr 8, 20235m

    It's a warm autumn morning as the Sound Collector walks through a tunnel, searching for sound. He notices his feet are making an echoing noise and records it.

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  • S1E49

    Skateboard

    Apr 9, 20235m

    It's perfect weather for some beach sounds, so the Sound Collector heads off with his skateboard for some skating, too.

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  • S1E50

    Nice on the Ice

    Apr 10, 20235m

    It's an icy morning and, after recording some winter sounds, the Sound Collector discovers a big, icy puddle further in a garden, so decides to do some ice skating.

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  • S1E51

    Sound of the Town

    Apr 11, 20235m

    The Sound Collector loves the sounds around the mill, but today he catches a lift into town to record some more lively noises! The town is a complete cacophony.

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  • S1E52

    Watch the Birdy

    Apr 12, 20235m

    The Sound Collector goes to the wildlife park to record sounds. On the way, he sees the Little Girl, bursting with sound. He waves to the Seed Collector and Hebe.

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  • S1E53

    The Visitor

    Apr 13, 20235m

    The Sound Collector is fast asleep, his hearing aids aren't in yet, so he can't hear the noise that wakes up Mole. She heads downstairs to investigate and finds a mess.

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  • S1E54

    The Sound of Silence

    Apr 14, 20235m

    Leaving Mole to play with her squeaky ball, the Sound Collector gets a lift to a garage, the perfect place to record some noises, like an air compressor.

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  • S1E55

    A Cold Winter's Day

    Apr 15, 20235m

    Mole awakes to find that the Sound Collector has already left to collect some sounds. As she leaves to find him, we drone up and up, and out towards the sea.

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  • S1E56

    Bats

    Apr 16, 20235m

    It's early evening and will be a full moon later. The Sound Collector is working away at his desk on a new gadget that he is going take outside as he records some night sounds.

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  • S1E57

    Snowboarding

    Apr 17, 20235m

    Mole has her nose pressed against the window. She huffs because she wants it to snow. When the Sound Collector inspects the barometer, it depicts winter sunshine.

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  • S1E58

    The Sounds Inside

    Apr 18, 20235m

    After he puts his hearing aids in, the Sound Collector places his head on Mole's chest and hears the steady beat of her heart. He heads out to find more noises.

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  • S1E59

    A Beautiful Noise

    Apr 19, 20235m

    As Mole is still fast asleep, the Sound Collector creeps quietly out of the house and hitches a lift to the village. He records the whistle of a postman.

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  • S1E60

    Ice Music

    Apr 20, 20235m

    The Sound Collector heads out on a frosty day to find the true sound of winter. Mole is happier by the fire, toasting her tummy.

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