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Kipper (TV series) United States. It also aired on YTV around the late 1990s as a part of its YTV Jr. lineup. Kipper (TV series) Kipper is a British animated children's television series based on the characters from Mick Inkpen's "Kipper the Dog" book series. Some episodes are based on particular stories by Inkpen. The videos have won awards including a BAFTA award for best children's animation. The show was released on VHS by Lyrick Studios and DVD by HIT Entertainment. The series follows Kipper the Dog as he goes on many fun and exciting adventures with his friends, Tiger, Pig, Arnold, and