Mary, Mungo and Midge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mary, Mungo and Midge |
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| Genre | Animated |
| Voices of | Richard Baker Isabel Ryan |
| Theme music composer | Johnny Pearson |
| Opening theme | Mini Walking (from The Mini Suite) |
| Ending theme | Mini Movement (from The Mini Suite) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | John Ryan |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 15 minutes |
| Production company(s) | John Ryan Studios |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC1 |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Audio format | Monaural sound |
| Original release | 7 October – 30 December 1969 |
Mary, Mungo and Midge was a fun British animated TV show for children. It was created by John Ryan and first shown by the BBC in 1969. The show followed the exciting adventures of a girl named Mary, her dog Mungo, and her tiny pet mouse Midge.
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Discovering Mary, Mungo and Midge
This special show was one of the first children's programs in the UK to feature life in a busy city. Unlike many other shows that took place in forests or the countryside, Mary, Mungo and Midge lived in a tall tower block in a lively town. The animals in the show, a dog and a mouse, were also familiar pets for people living in cities.
Meet the Characters
The main characters were Mary, a curious girl, her loyal dog Mungo, and Midge, a clever little mouse. They lived with Mary's parents in their flat high up in the tower block. The show was narrated by Richard Baker, a well-known BBC newsreader. Mary's voice was done by Isabel Ryan, who was the daughter of the show's creator, John Ryan. The catchy music for the series was composed by Johnny Pearson.
Adventures in the City
In each episode, Mary, Mungo, and Midge would start their adventures by taking the lift down from their flat. They would explore different parts of the busy town. After their adventures, they would return home. Midge, being very smart, would stand on Mungo's nose to reach the lift button and send them back up to their floor! One time, the family even went for a picnic in the countryside in an episode called 'The Garage'.
The Creators Behind the Show
Mary, Mungo and Midge was made by John Ryan Studios. This studio also created other popular animated series. These included the earlier Captain Pugwash and the later The Adventures of Sir Prancelot. All these shows shared a similar and unique drawing style. If you enjoyed the show, you might be interested to know that The Complete Mary, Mungo and Midge was released on DVD on 5 April 2004.
Episode Fun
Here is a guide to all the exciting episodes of Mary, Mungo and Midge:
| Episode Title | Original Air Date | What Happens |
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| 1. The Crane | 7 October 1969 | Mary, Mungo, and Midge see a big crane outside. The two animals then have an adventure exploring inside it. |
| 2. The Letter | 14 October 1969 | Mary lets Mungo and Midge post a letter to Grandma. But Midge accidentally falls into the letterbox and goes on a wild trip! |
| 3. The Boat | 21 October 1969 | Midge takes Mary's boat for a sail in the pond. |
| 4. Printing | 28 October 1969 | Mary and Mungo are printing things. They then go to the shops, and Midge secretly travels with them to a printing factory. |
| 5. Clocks | 4 November 1969 | Midge breaks the clock in the hall. Men come to fix it, and Midge climbs aboard for a ride. |
| 6. Mungo Lost | 11 November 1969 | Mungo tries to find Mary at her aunt's new house. He gets lost and asks a policeman for help, while Midge searches for him. |
| 7. Machines | 18 November 1969 | Midge wonders where cows fit in a milk machine. He causes a lot of chaos with milk pouring out everywhere! |
| 8. Toy Shop | 25 November 1969 | Mary and Mungo take her broken doll to the toy shop for repairs. Midge secretly climbs inside the doll. |
| 9. The Fair | 2 December 1969 | The whole family goes to a funfair for a day of excitement. |
| 10. Flying | 9 December 1969 | Midge flies high in a balloon in the park. At the same time, Mary is flying her kite. |
| 11. The Garage | 16 December 1969 | Midge is left in the garage. The rest of the family goes to the countryside for a picnic. |
| 12. Hospital | 23 December 1969 | Mary hurts her leg, and Midge secretly follows her into the hospital. |
| 13. Seaside | 30 December 1969 | The family visits the seaside. Mary, Mungo, and Midge all go their separate ways. Midge falls asleep waiting to play his flute. |
