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Magic Adventures of Mumfie
Created by Britt Allcroft
Narrated by Patrick Breen
Music by Larry Grossman
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 3
No. of episodes 79 (List of episodes)
Production
Producer(s) Britt Allcroft
Running time 10 minutes
Production company(s) The Britt Allcroft Company
Quality Family Entertainment
Release
Original network ITV (CITV)
Original release 18 September 1994 (1994-09-18) – 6 October 1998 (1998-10-06)

Magic Adventures of Mumfie is an animated children's television series and movie, inspired by the works of Katharine Tozer, with an original music score containing more than 22 songs. Created by Britt Allcroft, creator of Thomas and Friends, narrated by American actor Patrick Breen and directed by John Laurence Collins, Mumfie was first seen in the United States on FOX from 1995 to 1996, as part of The Fox Cubhouse. 79 episodes were produced.

Characters

  • Mumfie

The main character of the story, Mumfie is an elephant who lives in a little cottage in the woods. He always expects mail but never receives any. One day he decides to go on an adventure and the first thing he sees is a bird who asks if he can brighten up a dull tree.

  • Scarecrow

When Mumfie first met Scarecrow he was always in a field not ever moving until he set on the quest with him. Scarecrow is with Mumfie in all episodes.

  • Pinkey the Flying Pig

Starting her first appearance in a farm where other pigs bully her, Pinkey is upset because she misses her mother so Scarecrow and Mumfie help her out.

  • The Black Cat

A mysterious, magical cat who riddles Mumfie as he proceeds his journey. Disappearing and reappearing the black cat helps Mumfie in ways he doesn't expect. She has a niece who is a grey kitty.

  • The Secretary

The villain of the story who wants the Queen of Night's jewel as his source of power to rule all.

  • Whale

Whale is Mumfie, Scarecrow and Pinkey's Friend who helps them to get to the island because instead of internal organs inside him he has a glamorous, luxury room set with portholes, hammocks, carpets and lights.

  • Pinkey's mother

Pinkey wanted to see her mother with Mumfie and Scarecrow only to find that she didn't want her to get caught by the secretary.

  • Bristle

At first a servant to the secretary Bristle is very strict about rules as he explains to Mumfie. When the secretary was defeated, he became loyal to the Queen of Night instead.

  • Napoleon

Napoleon is the bird who is kept a prisoner by the secretary. He had his feathers cut off a long time ago and, believing he couldn't fly anymore went into deep depression, until Pinkey made him understood after all these years they have grown back which persuades him to fly.

  • The Queen of Night

The queen was the ruler of the island which Mumfie goes to. She is undercover as the secretary wants her jewel to rule all. She is voiced by Britt Allcroft instead of Breen due to his inability to speak in a female voice.

  • Mr and Mrs Admiral

These two married people were having a dream of living an underwater house (despite the fact that humans can't breathe underwater) until one day Mr Admiral was kidnapped by Davy Jones and his pirates which was a big blow to Mrs Admiral.

  • Eel

Mumfie first met Eel in the cave that lead them to the pirates and Davy Jones because she was glowing in the dark.

  • Davy Jones

Davy Jones is the leader of the pirates (who lived in their underwater ship) when he left he decided to be whale's companion.

  • Pirates

These pirates served Davy Jones when they kept Mr Admiral a prisoner until they became good guys.

  • Youare the Reindeer

Youare is the reindeer character with twisted antlers whose first appearance was in "Mumfie's White Christmas". Despite the fact that "You are?" was a question that was asked to him in Santa's stables, he assumed that was his name.

Other Media

VHS releases

# VHS name Release date Episode story
1 The Beginning of Things 24 October 1994 Includes: The Beginning of Things, A Whale of Discovery, Pinky's Mysterious Island, and Definitely Danger.
2 The Queen of the Night 7 November 1994 Includes: The Queen of Night, Bottom of the Ocean Blues and Sea of Surprises.

Even though a third release was advertised at the end of the second release, it never was released.

DVD releases

# DVD name Release date Episode story
1 Mumfie's Quest: The Movie 28 July 2014 Includes: "Mumfie's Quest: The Movie"
2 Mumfie's White Christmas 3 November 2014 Includes: Mumfie's White Christmas, Bristle's Holiday, Reindeers Keep Dropping On My Head,

Pinkey's First Winter.

Video Games

  • An Edutainment game Manfī no Fushigina Bōken was released for Konami Picno on 1995 in Japan.
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