Danger Mouse
Danger Mouse is a British animated television series. The main character is Danger Mouse who is a secret agent.
The show was originally on television in the United Kingdom from 28 September 1981 to 19 March 1992. It was produced by Cosgrove Hall Films for Thames Television. The series also had a spin-off show, Count Duckula.
Danger Mouse was a parody of British spy fiction, particularly the Danger Man series and James Bond.
A continuation of the original series, under the same name, began airing in September 2015 on CBBC.
History
In 1983, Danger Mouse had an all-time high of 21 million viewers. This is still a record number of viewers for a children' s programme.
On 4 June 1984, Danger Mouse was the first British cartoon to appear on Nickelodeon. This made it one of the earliest British cartoons to be in syndication in America.
Danger Mouse took third place in the 100 Greatest Kids' TV Shows by Channel 4 in the UK. It was only beaten by The Muppet Show and The Simpsons.
Characters
Danger Mouse (voiced by David Jason) the world' s greatest secret agent.
Penfold (voiced by Terry Scott) Danger Mouse' s sidekicks who is reluctant to do any missions.
Colonel K (voiced by Edward Kelsey) The boss of Danger Mouse who sends him on missions.
Baron Greenback (voiced by Edward Kelsey) The main antagonist who hates Danger Mouse and wants to rule the world.
Stiletto (voiced by Brian Trueman) Greenbacks henchman who used to be loyal but is now stupid.
Leatherhead (voiced by Terry Scott) Another one of Greenbacks henchman who likes to read comics.
Narrator (voiced by David Jason) The narrator of the show who hates his job and wants to quit.
Episodes
Pilot (1979-1980)
Season 1 (1981)
Season 2 (1982)
Season 3 (1982)
Season 4 (1983)
Season 5 (1984)
Season 6 (1984-85)
Season 7 (1986)
Season 8 (1987)
Season 9 (1991)
Season 10 (1992)
References
Other websites
Dangermouse. com
British children' s television series
1981 British television series debuts
1992 television series endings
Animated characters
English-language television programs
1990s British television series endings
British animated television series
1992 disestablishments in the United Kingdom