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Mr Benn

Mr. Benn's adventures take him to fantastical destinations, all courtesy of his wardrobe choices from a mysterious costume shop. As he explores each new world, he faces challenges and obstacles, but the shopkeeper's timely intervention always allows him to escape danger and find his way...

Mr. Benn, a typical office worker, transforms into a different persona whenever he tries on a costume at a peculiar shop. He then finds himself in a new time and place that matches his attire, embarking on exciting adventures as an astronaut, pirate, and Native American.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Red Knight

1. Red Knight

Aired: Feb 24, 1971

Mr Benn has been invited to a fancy-dress party. He dislikes parties, but enj...

Episode 2 Clown

2. Clown

Aired: Mar 10, 1971

Mr Benn decides to find out what it is like to make people laugh, so he visit...

Episode 3 Ballooning

3. Ballooning

Aired: Mar 17, 1971

Seeing some children playing in the street with balloons, Mr Benn decides on ...

Episode 4 The Wizard

4. The Wizard

Aired: Mar 24, 1971

Mr Benn visits a costume shop after watching a magic show, and dons a wizard'...

Episode 5 The Spaceman

5. The Spaceman

Aired: Mar 31, 1971

Mr Benn discovers a kite in the park and decides to go on a space adventure. ...

Episode 6 Big Game Hunter

6. Big Game Hunter

Aired: Jan 13, 1972

Mr. Benn's next adventure takes him to a steamy jungle, where he transforms i...

Episode 7 The Zookeeper

7. The Zookeeper

Aired: Jun 15, 1972

Mr. Benn ventures to the costume shop to escape his confinement at home and i...

Episode 8 The Cook

8. The Cook

Aired: Aug 9, 1972

Mr Benn joins a street filled with starving children, where he meets a group ...

Episode 9 The Caveman

9. The Caveman

Aired: Aug 16, 1972

Mr. Benn, frustrated with the city noise, visits the costume shop and transfo...

Episode 10 The Magic Carpet

10. The Magic Carpet

Aired: Sep 13, 1972

Mr Benn embarks on an Arabian adventure after encountering a carpet seller. H...

Episode 11 The Frogman

11. The Frogman

Aired: Nov 17, 1972

Mr. Benn tries on a frogman's suit at the costume shop and finds himself on a...

Episode 12 Pirate

12. Pirate

Aired: Dec 15, 1972

Mr Benn arrives on a pirate ship commanded by Captain Tempest, where he disco...

Episode 13 The Cowboy

13. The Cowboy

Aired: Dec 24, 1972

In the next episode, Mr Benn trades the cinema for a cowboy costume, only to ...

Episode 14 The Gladiator

14. The Gladiator

Aired: Dec 31, 2004

Mr Benn is reminded of the Romans and their excellent road-building skills wh...

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Info about Mr Benn

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Family, Animation, Short