Dennis and Gnasher (1996 TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dennis and Gnasher |
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| Genre | Animation, comedy |
| Based on | Characters from The Beano comics |
| Written by | Tony Collingwood Chris Trengove Jimmy Hibbert David Freedman Alan Gilbey |
| Directed by | Tony Collingwood |
| Starring | Richard Pearce Kerry Shale |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Christopher O'Hare |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Collingwood O'Hare Productions D.C. Thomson & Co. BBC Television Flextech (Season 1 only) PolyGram Video |
| Distributor | HIT Entertainment |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC TCC |
| Original release | 2 April 1996 – 7 May 1998 |
| Chronology | |
| Followed by | Dennis the Menace and Gnasher (2009) |
Dennis and Gnasher is a fun British animated TV show. It's based on the famous characters from The Beano comic. The show was first shown on BBC from April 1996 to May 1998. Later, you could watch repeats on CBBC until 2009.
The series was made by Collingwood O'Hare Productions and D.C. Thomson & Co. They worked with BBC Television and other companies. Tony Collingwood directed and wrote most of the episodes. A new version of the show, called Dennis the Menace and Gnasher, started in 2009.
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Meet the Characters of Dennis and Gnasher
Who are the Main Characters?
- Dennis: He's the main character, a 10-year-old boy who loves to cause mischief! Most of the time, he's just having fun. But sometimes his pranks can cause big problems or even help others. Dennis has a few rivals, like his neighbour Walter. He even saved the world once!
- Gnasher: This is Dennis's loyal pet dog. Gnasher is an Abyssinian wire-haired tripehound. He's Dennis's best friend and helps him with all his adventures. Gnasher loves to ambush the postman! His teeth are super strong, and he loves bones.
- Dennis' Dad: Dennis's father often gets stressed by Dennis's pranks. He tries to make Dennis behave, but it's usually very hard!
- Dennis' Mum: She seems to handle Dennis's behaviour better than his dad. Dennis usually listens to her when she tells him off.
- Dennis's Granny, Gertrude: Even though she's eighty, Dennis's Granny is young at heart. Dennis loves her and often goes to her for advice. She used to be a mischief-maker herself when she was young! She rides a motorcycle and loves pizza.
- Curly: Dennis's best friend and a fellow mischief-maker. He always stands up for Dennis.
- Kevin "Pie-Face": Another one of Dennis's best friends. He's a bit silly and sometimes scared. He loves pies, which is how he got his nickname!
- Walter the Softy: Dennis's next-door neighbour and main rival. Walter is always annoyed by Dennis's pranks. He tries to get back at Dennis, but his plans always fail.
- Matilda: Walter's best friend and girlfriend. She's often with Walter and thinks he's great.
- Sgt. Slipper: A local policeman and another one of Dennis's rivals. He often deals with Dennis's antics. He can be a bit clumsy.
- The Colonel, Godfrey: A neighbour who lives across the street. He's a military veteran and always wears his uniform. His house looks like a military bunker, and he even has a tank!
- Foo Foo: Walter's pet poodle and Gnasher's rival. She tries to outsmart Gnasher but usually fails.
Other Characters You Might See
- The Postman: Gnasher often bothers him when he tries to deliver mail.
- Rasher: Dennis's pet pig, who appeared in one episode.
- Sidney: Dennis's spider friend who helped save the day in "Secret Agent Dennis."
- Flossy Muggins: A quirky inventor who helped Dennis create cool things.
- Hugo: The Colonel's adventurous cousin.
- Slasher Brown: Walter's tricky uncle who runs a barber shop.
Dennis and Gnasher Episodes
The show had two seasons with a total of 26 episodes. Here are some of them:
Season 1 (1996) Adventures
| # | Episode Title | Air Date | Guest Star(s) | What Happens |
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| 1 | "Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow" | 2 April 1996 | Denis Quilley | Dennis has to get a haircut at Slasher Brown's shop. This leads to a chase by the World Federation of Barbers! |
| 2 | "The Day They Took Gnasher Away" | 9 April 1996 | Hugh Laurie | Dennis's dad sends Gnasher to a dog training school. Dennis and his friends go undercover to rescue him! |
| 3 | "Bathnight Club" | 16 April 1996 | N/A | Dad wants Dennis to take a bath. But the Ministry of Defence needs Dennis to stay unwashed for a secret weapon! |
| 4 | "Dennis Ahoy!" | 23 April 1996 | Billy Connolly | Dennis and his friends work on a ship. They get swallowed by a silly whale named "Dopey Mick"! |
| 5 | "Revenge of the Robot" | 30 April 1996 | N/A | Sgt. Slipper is replaced by a robot. Can Dennis and his new inventor friend, Flossy, save the day? |
| 6 | "Wanted!" | 7 May 1996 | Leslie Phillips | Two criminals trick Dennis into robbing the Beanotown bank. |
| 7 | "Dennis and the Beanstalk" | 14 May 1996 | N/A | Dennis tells Gnasher a mixed-up story. They go on an adventure in a magical land. |
| 8 | "Unidentified Funny Object" | 21 May 1996 | Tim Brooke-Taylor, Willie Rushton | Aliens disguised as TVs arrive on Earth. Dennis helps them, hoping they'll help him with his pranks! |
| 9 | "Special Agent Dennis" | 28 May 1996 | Jonathan Kydd, Mollie Sugden, Bernard Cribbins | Dennis and Gnasher are mistaken for secret agents. They go on a mission to stop a crazy dinner lady! |
| 10 | "Dennis and the Grown-Ups" | 4 June 1996 | Derek Nimmo | Dennis's parents join a class to understand kids. Dennis starts his own class to understand grown-ups! |
| 11 | "The Secret Diary" | 11 June 1996 | Greg Proops | Dennis finds what he thinks is his dad's old diary. He learns his dad was also a mischief-maker when he was young! |
| 12 | "Gorilla Warfare" | 18 June 1996 | N/A | The Colonel organizes a weekend in the woods. An escaped gorilla takes an interest in Dennis's granny! |
| 13 | "The Day TV was Banned" | 25 June 1996 | Ken Dodd | A millionaire promises money if Beanotown can live without TV for a week. This messes up Dennis's plans to watch his favourite show. |
Season 2 (1998) Adventures
| # | Episode Title | Air Date | Guest Star(s) | What Happens |
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| 14 | "The Competition" | 13 February 1998 | Katy Hill, Stuart Miles | Dennis competes against Walter in a Blue Peter painting contest. Gnasher helps him out! |
| 15 | "Summer Holiday" | 20 February 1998 | Prunella Scales | Dad wants a peaceful family holiday. But Dennis's usual chaos and a pet-hating owner make it hard! |
| 16 | "Menace Power" | 27 February 1998 | N/A | Dennis beats Walter in a racing car competition. Mum prepares for her driving test with some unexpected help. |
| 17 | "Dennisaurus Rex" | 6 March 1998 | N/A | A stone-age drawing in Dennis's garden makes him dream about prehistoric times. |
| 18 | "Adventures in Dennis Sitting" | 13 March 1998 | N/A | Dennis plans chaos at school. But the Colonel is babysitting, and Walter is staying over. Can Dennis save the day when a secret weapon is aimed at the school? |
| 19 | "Haunted House" | 20 March 1998 | Hinge and Bracket | Dad's spooky aunts come to stay. Dennis tries to scare them, but they're tougher than he thinks! |
| 20 | "Oil Strike!" | 27 March 1998 | Bernard Cribbins | A rich businessman tries to find oil under the Menace's house. Dennis asks for help from a green group. |
| 21 | "Mauled" | 3 April 1998 | N/A | A new Mega Mall opens in Beanotown. Dennis and Gnasher notice something strange when other shops close. |
| 22 | "The Trial" | 9 April 1998 | Simon Callow, Eric Meyers | Gnasher is hunted by rat catchers! The Colonel's cousin claims Gnasher is a "super-rat." A court trial decides if Gnasher is a dog. |
| 23 | "Journey to the Centre of the Bed" | 16 April 1998 | N/A | Dennis searches for the Tooth Fairy. His adventure takes him into his mattress, where he finds a war zone! |
| 24 | "Skull & Crossbones" | 23 April 1998 | Brian Blessed | Pirates steal a statue from Mum's art gallery. Dennis and his friends must battle them to get it back. |
| 25 | "Snowbound" | 30 April 1998 | N/A | Dennis races Walter to become school prefect. A snow blizzard and a furry giant make things interesting! |
| 26 | "Monster Menace" | 7 May 1998 | Jimmy Hibbert | Dennis gets Jacques, a huge, information-loving creature. Jacques becomes popular, but not everyone likes him. |
A New Dennis and Gnasher Show!
A brand new TV show about Dennis and Gnasher was made later! This new series brought back Dennis, Gnasher, Mum, Dad, Curly, and Pie-Face. It also introduced Dennis's little sister, Bea. The new show used to be on CBBC from Monday to Friday at 4:00 PM.
- Dennis the Menace at BBC Programmes
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