Danger Mouse (2015 TV series)
A reimagined 2015 revival of the classic British animated series.
Danger Mouse is a British children's animated television series that premiered on CBBC on 28 September 2015. Produced by FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment and Boulder Media (later by Boat Rocker Media after 2018), it is a reimagining of the 1981 series of the same name. The show follows Danger Mouse, the self-proclaimed 'World's Greatest Secret Agent', and his hamster sidekick Penfold as they protect the world from various dangers with help from Colonel K and Professor Squawkencluck.
- field
- Children's animated television
- nationality
- British
- known_for
- Reimagining of the 1981 series; highest-rated show on CBBC within three weeks of premiere
- premiere_date
- 28 September 2015
- network
- CBBC
- number_of_series
- 3 (as of 2017)
Lore & Background
Plans for a revival were first considered in 2013, and in June 2014 a new series of 52 episodes was announced for broadcast on CBBC in 2015. Original series co-creator Brian Cosgrove helped develop the series as a creative consultant. The main cast was announced in 2014, with Alexander Armstrong voicing Danger Mouse, Kevin Eldon as Penfold, Stephen Fry as Colonel K, and Ed Gaughan as Baron Greenback. The series is directed by Robert Cullen and animated in Toon Boom Harmony, as the animators found Flash too limited. Voice recording for several characters took place at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin, Ireland.
Reader's Guide
The 2015 Danger Mouse series revived a beloved British children's property after more than 20 years since the original run ended. Within three weeks of its premiere, it achieved 2.4 million viewers and became the highest-rated show on CBBC. The series won Best Sound Design and Best Music at the 2017 and 2019 Irish Animation Awards, and Aidan McAteer won Best Director at the 2019 awards. The series was picked up by Netflix in several countries, including the United States, and in August 2019 CBS All Access acquired the US streaming rights. A mobile game, Danger Mouse: The Danger Games, was released in August 2017 and later for Nintendo Switch in September 2018. A live stage show titled Robo Mop toured Butlins holiday parks from Easter 2017 to January 2018. Merchandise included toys by Jazwares, books by Penguin, a monthly magazine by D.C. Thomson & Co., and audiobooks read by Marc Silk.
Did You Know?
- The series is a reimagining of the 1981 television series of the same name.
- Original series co-creator Brian Cosgrove served as a creative consultant.
- The series won Best Sound Design and Best Music at the 2017 and 2019 Irish Animation Awards.
- A mobile game, Danger Mouse: The Danger Games, was released in August 2017 and later for Nintendo Switch in September 2018.
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