The Flumps had Papier Mache bodies coated with fur, their facial features, hands and feet were made from Fymo, and their arms and legs were steel armatures clad with chamois leather.

The music was composed by Paul Reade, and the theme tune featured George Chisholm on trombone.

The names of the Flumps are: Grandfather, Father, Mrs Flump and the kids; Perkin, Posie and Pootle (the baby).