Mr Benn
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Creators | David McKee |
|---|---|
| No. of episodes | 14 |
| Composers | Duncan Lamont |
| Narrated by | Ray Brooks |
| Original release | 7 January 1971 |
| 31 March 1972 | |
| Networks | BBC1 |
| Creat by | David McKee |
| Theme music compos | Duncan Lamont (under the pseudonym "Don Warren") |
| Direct by | Pat Kirby |
| Narrat by | Ray Brooks |
| No of episod | 14 |
| Origin releas | 25 February 1971 –; 1 January 2005 |
| Product compani | Zephyr Films |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 760266 |
About Mr Benn
Mr Benn is a character created by David McKee who originally appeared in several children's books. The first, Mr Benn Red Knight, was published in 1967, followed by three more; these became the basis for an animated television series of the same name originally transmitted by the BBC in 1971 and 1972.
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David Mckee , The Children 's author and illustrator known for the Mr Benn series, has died at the Age Of 87.
The Devon-born writer, who also created Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, sold More Than 10 million copies of his Books around The World .
In a statement, his publisher Andersen Press announced the " beloved" author's death " with great sadness".
" All at Andersen Press hope his spirit lives on for many more generations through his joyful, heartfelt stories. "
McKee's character Mr Benn famously wore a black suit and Bowler Hat and went on a series of adventures.
In each book, Mr Benn visited a Fancy Dress store and tried on a different outfit, before leaving The Shop through a magic door and going on A Journey related to his costume.
The concept was later adapted as an animated television series, originally transmitted by The Bbc in the early 1970s.
Elmer the Patchwork Elephant was also made into a TV series, as well as a stage play.
McKee also illustrated Books written by other authors, such as some of the later Paddington Bear Books .
Source of news: bbc.com
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