Mr. Benn

Overview

Popular British children's animation series. Mr Benn is the ordinary, bowler-hatted office worker who lives in the ordinary suburban street of Festive Road. However, when he tries on a costume in a mysterious shop, he steps out of the changing room into a different time and place, appropriate to his apparel. His adventures include him being a spaceman, a pirate and a cowboy.

Details

Status

Ended

First aired

February 25, 1971

Last aired

January 1, 2005

Episodes

14

Network

BBC Two

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

Zephyr Films

Creator

David McKee