At the 22nd Banff Rockie Awards (June 10-15, 2001), YOHO AHOY: BUZZ WITH JONES, produced by The Consortium of Gentlemen for the BBC, UK, won the Animation Program Award. Every year, as a celebration of excellence, Canada’s Banff Television Festival administers the Banff Rockie Awards competition for the world’s best television programs and Webcasts. The competition recognizes excellence across 14 categories, including animation, with cash prizes totaling more than $100,000. For a complete list of the winners visit: www.banff2001.com.



Tired of Teletubbies and need another bizarre pre-school fix? In “Ahoy! An Intelligent Children's Show At Last!” Chris Robinson profiles Consortium of Gentlemen's YOHO AHOY. Soon you'll know every word... Includes a QuickTime movie clip!