A Town Called Panic (Panique au village) is a Belgian stop-motion animated series created by Stéphane Aubier and Vincent Patar in 2002. Known for its chaotic, absurd humor, short episodes, and unique toy-figure animation, the series appeals to teens, adults, and general audiences while remaining visually kid-friendly.
📺 Episode Information
Episode Title: The Cycle Race
Episode Number: 10
Season: 1
Year: 2002
Episode Duration: ~5 minutes
Language: English Dub
Animation Style: Stop-motion
Country: Belgium
🎬 Episode Summary
In Episode 10 – The Cycle Race, Cowboy, Indian, and Horse organize a high-speed cycle race through town. Predictably, chaos ensues as the racers collide with obstacles, runaway carts, and each other. The episode highlights the series’ signature slapstick comedy, surreal humor, and inventive use of toy-based stop-motion animation, keeping viewers laughing from start to finish.
👥 Main Characters Featured
Cowboy – Competitive and reckless racer
Indian – Tries to maintain order but often fails
Horse – The sensible one cleaning up after disasters
🏭 Production & Credits
Creators: Stéphane Aubier, Vincent Patar
Production Companies: La Parti, Pic Pic André
Original Broadcaster: Canal+ Belgique
International Distribution: Aardman Animations (English Dub)
A Town Called Panic inspired a feature film (2009) and multiple TV specials, celebrated worldwide for its inventive stop-motion techniques and absurd comedy style.
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