Cabbages and Kings (1974)

Concept and creative process

Opening titles for a children's comedy history sketch show starring Johnny Ball, Derek Griffiths and Julie Stevens. A lengthy programme title introduced the cast in various live clips from the shows and again in an illustrated vignette of King Edward in costume. The King’s head was replaced by a 16-frame animated rotation to superimpose the head of different cast members on the King’s drawn body, alternating with a static hold on a cabbage.