however these were never published .
In 1992 , writer Phil Gardner was employed by Poddington plc to help write some new episodes -- including one intended to pilot the series in the USA , and featuring a new group of characters , the Bugz .
These were never published .
In 1992 , writer Phil Gardner was employed by Poddington plc to help write some new episodes -- including one intended to pilot the series in the USA , and featuring a new group of characters , the Bugz .