Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future |
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| Genre | Animation |
| Created by | Frank Hampson |
| Directed by | Colin Frewin Kevin Gendreau |
| Starring | Greg Ellis |
| Voices of | Chris Cox Carole Ruggier |
| Theme music composer | Elton John |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Netter Digital |
| Distributor | Sony Pictures Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | Channel Five Nicktoons UK |
| Original release | 12 December 2001 |
Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future is an exciting animated TV show made using computer animation. This means the characters and worlds are created on computers, making them look very realistic! The show tells the adventures of a brave space hero named Dan Dare. It has 26 episodes, each about 22 minutes long. The series was inspired by the classic Dan Dare comic books, which have been popular for many years.
Meet the Characters
The show features a team of heroes and their enemies. Here are the main voice actors and the characters they bring to life:
- Chris Cox as Hank Hogan: Hank is a strong and loyal member of Dan Dare's team. He's always ready for action.
- Greg Ellis as Dan Dare: Dan Dare is the main hero of the show. He is a brave and clever pilot who protects Earth from alien threats.
- Julian Holloway as Digby: Digby is Dan Dare's trusty sidekick. He's a bit older and very dependable, often helping Dan out of tricky situations.
- Rob Paulsen as The Mekon: The Mekon is the main villain of the series. He is a very smart alien who wants to take over the universe.
- Carole Ruggier as Professor Jocelyn Peabody: Professor Peabody is a brilliant scientist and another important member of Dan Dare's team. She uses her knowledge to help solve problems.
About the Episodes
Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future has one season with 26 thrilling episodes. Many of the stories are split into two parts, meaning you get a longer adventure! The first episode, "Pilot Of The Future (part 1)," aired on December 12, 2001. The show continued to air new episodes throughout 2002, with the final episode, "Surrender Earth (part 2)," airing on December 28, 2002.
The episodes take Dan Dare and his friends on many exciting missions across space. They visit different planets, face dangerous aliens, and always work to stop The Mekon's evil plans.
Where It Aired
This animated series was first shown in the United Kingdom on Channel Five. It also aired on Nicktoons UK, which is a channel popular for cartoons. In Ireland, viewers could watch the show on TV3.
