Mr. Benn

Mr. Benn (1971-2005)

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Mr. Benn is a character created by David McKee who appears in several children's books, and an animated television series of the same name originally transmitted by the BBC in 1971 and 1972. McKee wrote and animated (with Ian Lawless) thirteen Mr. Benn episodes for the BBC in the early 1970s. These episodes were repeated many times over the years, and many people retain fond memories of him. The episodes were narrated by Ray Brooks. The music is credited as composed by Don Warren, which was a pseudonym for Duncan Lamont.

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Scheduleevery Friday (15 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E14The GladiatorJan 1, 2005
S01E13The PirateMar 31, 1972
S01E12The Magic CarpetMar 24, 1972
S01E11The CowboyMar 3, 1972
S01E10The FrogmanFeb 18, 1972
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Mr. Benn' first premiere?

'Mr. Benn' first premiered on February 25, 1971.

How many episodes were produced in the original series of 'Mr. Benn'?

The original series of 'Mr. Benn' produced a total of 14 episodes.

Who was the creator of 'Mr. Benn'?

'Mr. Benn' was created by David McKee.

What was Mr. Benn's occupation?

Mr. Benn's occupation was never revealed in the show.

What was the name of the shop Mr. Benn visited in every episode?

The name of the shop that Mr. Benn visited in every episode was the "Fancy Dress Shop".

Who provided the voice of Mr. Benn?

The voice of Mr. Benn was provided by actor Ray Brooks.

What was the original channel that broadcast 'Mr. Benn'?

The original channel that broadcast 'Mr. Benn' was BBC One.

What was the inspiration behind the 'Mr. Benn' character?

The inspiration behind the 'Mr. Benn' character was a photograph of McKee's brother in a suit.

What was the running time of each episode of 'Mr. Benn'?

Each episode of 'Mr. Benn' had a running time of 15 minutes.

Who was the narrator for 'Mr. Benn'?

The narrator for 'Mr. Benn' was actor Ray Brooks, who also provided the voice of Mr. Benn.

What was Sir Timothy's occupation in the episode 'The Red Knight'?

In the episode 'The Red Knight', Sir Timothy was a dragon slayer.

What was the name of the palace in 'Big Top Benn'?

The name of the palace in 'Big Top Benn' was "The Laughing Palace".

What was the name of Festive Road in the show?

Festive Road was simply called "The Street" in 'Mr. Benn'.

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