The Secret World of Benjamin Bear is a Canadian/UK animated television series produced by Red Kite Animation, PorchLight Entertainment, and Amberwood Entertainment. It originally aired on Family Channel from 2003-2015. The title character is a stuffed teddy bear named Benjamin (or Ben for short) who, together with other stuffed bears, is "alive" and have numerous adventures. They are very careful to try to appear inanimate when in sight of humans (referred to as "going teddy"). The teddy bears' main duty is to their owner. They keep them happy, act as a friend to talk to when in need, and secretly keep them out of harm's way and on the right path to success.