London is the capital of the United Kingdom and England. A resident of London is referred to as a Londoner.
In 2006, Kermit the Frog appeared in London for his 50th Anniversary World Tour to report on the London Marathon.
The Great Muppet Caper[]
Much of The Great Muppet Caper takes place in London, as Kermit, Fozzie, and Gonzo travel to Great Britain. Apart from such real locales as Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge, and the Thames River, London locations in the film include the Happiness Hotel, the Dubonnet Club, No. 17 Highbrow Street, and the Mallory Gallery.
Fraggle Rock[]
Thanks to the UK co-production of Fraggle Rock, Uncle Traveling Matt was able to film segments in London.
London in the Studio[]
- A stylized version of Dickensian London was the backdrop of The Muppet Christmas Carol.
- A few "Sesame Street News Flash" segments take place in London on a set designed to represent England.
- The 1990 Sesame Street "Mysterious Theater" segment "Dial 'M' for Mother" takes place in England on a similar London set, complete with a London-style telephone booth and Big Ben featured prominently.
- The UK spots for The Muppet Show Episode 519 (Maybe It's Because I'm A Londoner) and Episode 522 (On A Bus) were performed by Muppets on a red double-decker bus, exploring London.
Productions in London[]
Many Henson films and TV shows were shot in London, including The Muppet Show, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Muppet Treasure Island, and Muppets Most Wanted.
Jim Henson's Creature Shop was based in London.
Storybooks[]
Baby Gonzo visits London Bridge in London in the 1986 Muppet Babies storybook Gonzo Saves London Bridge.
Appearances[]
Elmo posted pictures of his vacation in London on Facebook in 2010.
Elmo, Grover and Abby Cadabby visited London for the 2012 Olympic Games. Photos of their trip were posted on Sesame Street's official Facebook page.