Alison,

UK kids TV Hmmm I'm tempted to say "Wireless with pictures? It'll never catch on..." (or "bring back the potter's wheel")

All I can get are

3.up above the streets and the houses Rainbow ?

9..... quicker than the human eye Not Mighty Mouse by any chance?

10. close friends get to call him T.C...... Top Cat

11. when, as if by magic, the shopkeeper appeared I've a horrible suspicion that this is Mr Ben

12... he can outwit every foe...... (just for you 'spaw) The only one I can think of here is Danger Mouse (and I'm sure that's wrong)

These are all a bit late for me, now if you'd mentioned "...the biggest, spottiest dog you'd ever seen..." I might have stood a chance.

Best Wishes

Walrus