Father Maurice Marmalade is so incredibly fussy, neat and tidy, that he drives everyone mad. "A place for everything and everything in its place," is his motto.

Mother Margot Marmalade believes in keeping up appearances. She even has a special voice for answering the telephone.

Sister Ottilee Marmalade is a tomboy and wants to be a firefighter when she grows up. She's constantly practising her fire fighting skills by climbing trees and running amok with the garden hose, but won't water the flowers when her mother asks her!

Brother Oscar Marmalade loves all sports, especially any games where he can get dirty! His father is always telling him off about his appearance, but his sister, Ottilee, wishes that she could join in the games too!

Twins Kit and Karenza Marmalade are continuously fighting, making noise and generally being the naughtiest babies in Sylvania.