Whether you’re a child or a child at heart, watching cartoons can be a fun time for all. If you run out of American cartoons to watch, we can suggest a number of great British cartoons to put into your viewing queue. Perhaps not as well known as series like Danger Mouse or Shaun the Sheep, the five cartoons that we present below are no less enjoyable. From the latest TV adaptation of Paddington to a series of web-published shorts, we have identified some newer cartoons that we think you should watch and where to find them. If you have some suggestions of your own, you can share them and their viewing platforms with us in the comments.

Simon’s Cat – YouTube

Artist Simon Toefield created the animated adventures of his cat in 2008. Featured in a series of books and animated shorts, Simon’s Cat is affectionate, stubborn, and clumsy. He is almost always on the hunt for food and letting his owner, Simon, know how hungry he is (even if he’s just eaten). Many of the cartoons can be found on the animator’s website (www.simonscat.com) or on YouTube.

Thomas & Friends – Amazon Prime

If you grew up in the States, you likely remember the animated Thomas the Tank Engine cartoons from the show Shining Time Station. The American version incorporated various shorts from Thomas & Friends, which itself was based on The Railway Series of books by Reverend Wilbert Awdry. Seven seasons of the classic series and seasons 18 through 22 are available to watch through Amazon Prime, along with a number of specials. Sure, they won’t have Didi Conn, Ringo Starr, or George Carlin, but Thomas has endured since the 1980s as one of the most popular children’s animated characters for a reason.

Sarah & Duck – Tubi

This charming cartoon ran for three seasons from 2013 and featured the adventures of little Sarah and her pet duck. Throughout the series, Roger Allam provided the voice of the narrator, who would often engage Sarah & Duck in conversations and ask them questions (the narrator also isn’t above the occasional punny dad joke). The cartoon is very child-focused, with parents not appearing (though other adults do), and is animated in the style of a child’s drawings. This charming series can be found on two different platforms, notably Tubi and Pluto TV, though it’s available for purchase through several other streaming services.

Mr. Bean – Amazon Prime

If you like the classic Mr. Bean series with Rowan Atkinson, get ready for its animated counterpart. While Atkinson could have easily passed on the voice acting to another actor (a.k .a. Jackie Chan Adventures), he nonetheless voices the character himself throughout all five seasons. The show very much continues Bean’s wacky escapades, from Teddy being stolen by burglars to making his own viral video. Three seasons are available to watch courtesy of Amazon Prime through FreeVee, which is an ad-supported video streaming service.

The Adventures of Paddington – Paramount Plus

The latest animated series to adapt the works of Michael Bond, the Adventures of Paddington, started in 2019. It builds on the popularity of the more recent Paddington films and is entirely 3D animated. While hardly any of the movie cast participates in the show, Paddington Bear himself is still voiced by Ben Whishaw. The basic premise of this adaptation is that Paddington is writing letters back to his Aunt Lucy in Darkest Peru, telling her what all he has been up to on any given day. So far the series is on its second season and can be found on Paramount Plus.