Multiple reports describe backstage problems around the children’s television series Rainbow, presenting the show as appearing “squeaky clean” publicly while disputes and alleged misconduct occurred behind the scenes. The articles cite claims of heavy drinking, innuendo, sexism, and jealousy involving the show’s puppets and cast. They characterize the atmosphere as troubled and competitive, with disagreements reportedly tied to roles and access to the puppets used on the programme. The reporting focuses on accounts of backstage drama rather than on what, specifically, was said to occur on camera. The claims, as described in the outlets provided, relate to personal conduct and workplace behavior among those involved with the production. The sources do not provide consistent, detailed timelines or verified outcomes within the text supplied, but they collectively present a picture of alleged inappropriate behavior and internal tensions during the show’s run. Readers should treat the information as allegations reported by the outlet, based on the details included in the provided excerpts, rather than as independently confirmed facts.