Roobarb Briers died, followed four days later by animator Godfrey. Roobarb is a green dog, and Custard is a pink cat. This is an inversion of the pudding (dessert) rhubarb crumble (pink) and egg custard (yellow). Roobarb is always involved in some kind of misadventure which he approaches with unbounded enthusiasm. Custard is cynical and sets out to sabotage Roobarb's fun. Which one comes out on top varies from episode to episode. Other characters in the series are the birds, who watch the antics of the other two from the safety of a nearby tree, often making snide remarks, and siding
Pink cat insisted she read the instructions carefully, knowing that the colouring could not be toxic as it was intended for human consumption. The RSPCA later confirmed they would not press charges. In May 2011, four kittens were found abandoned in a concrete factory in Redruth, Cornwall, whose fur had been coloured pink, apparently by contact with dye. The charity Cats Protection attempted to wash out the colour with shampoo, but were unsuccessful. In 2010, a report showed pollution from the Port Talbot Steelworks in Wales had turned cats both grey and pink. The title character of the 1970s British children's television