Meeow! facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Meeow! / Meusaidh |
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Meeow! Titles with Maisie Mac
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| Genre | Children's Television |
| Written by | Roland Moore, Les Brooksbank |
| Directed by | Les Orton |
| Narrated by | Stanley Baxter (English) Tony Kearney (Gaelic) |
| Composer(s) | The Singing Kettle |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English / Gaelic |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Producer(s) | Robin Lyons |
| Running time | 10 min |
| Production company(s) | Siriol Animation The Sleepy Kids Company Ltd SMG Productions (Scottish Television) |
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| Original network | ITV Network (CITV) |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Original release | 5 January 2000 – 1 October 2003 |
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| Related shows | Maisie MacKenzie |
Meeow! (called Meusaidh in Gaelic) is a fun British cartoon series for kids. It first aired between 2000 and 2003. The show is based on the popular Maisie MacKenzie books by Aileen Paterson. It was even made in both English and Gaelic at the same time!
The main character is a young cat named Maisie Mac. She lives with her grandmother in Morningside, a lovely part of Edinburgh, Scotland. Maisie's dad is an explorer who travels all over the world. Because of his job, he is often away on exciting adventures.
Scottish Television worked with The Gaelic Committee to turn the books into a cartoon. Siriol Animation did all the amazing animation. The stories were told by Scottish comedian Stanley Baxter for the English version. Actor Tony Kearney narrated the Gaelic version. The catchy theme music for both versions was created by The Singing Kettle.
Meeow! first showed on ITV's children's block, CITV. Later, in 2009, it was shown again on wknd@stv, which is a children's TV section on the Scottish channel STV. The Gaelic version used to be on BBC Alba. Since March 2015, you can watch the series as part of the "Weans' World" block on STV Glasgow and STV Edinburgh.
The rights to the show were first owned by The Sleepy Kids Company Ltd. This company also made other cartoons like Potsworth & Co.. Over time, the rights changed hands. They eventually became part of DreamWorks Classics (which is now owned by NBCUniversal). In 2016, the show became the property of Universal Television.
Characters in Meeow!
Here are some of the main characters you'll meet in Meeow!:
- Maisie "Maisie Mac" MacKenzie – She is a young Scottish cat. Maisie dreams of becoming an explorer, just like her dad.
- Granny/Isabella MacKenzie – This is Maisie's loving grandmother. She takes care of Maisie while her dad is away exploring.
- Mrs. Marjorie McKitty – She is Maisie and Granny's friendly neighbour.
- Archie – Archie is Maisie's very best friend.
- Lydia McSporran – Lydia is Mrs. McKitty's niece.
- Daddy – Maisie's father travels the world. He works as a professor at the University of Edinburgh.
- Maureen and Doreen Purrdy – These are Maisie's twin friends. They are in her ballet class together.
- Tommy and Morag McTwirl – These two are older dancers from Maisie's ballet class. They can be a bit snooty sometimes.
Episodes of Meeow!
The show has 26 exciting episodes. Here are some of them:
| No. | Title (Gaelic version) | Title (English version) | Summary | Original airdate |
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| 1 | 'S an ath rud a rinn ì | What Maisie Mac Did Next | Archie takes Maisie and Mrs. McKitty to the museum. Maisie hides and accidentally gets locked inside for the night. | January 5, 2000 |
| 2 | Meusaidh ann am Paris | Maisie Mac Loves Paris | Maisie has a tough day in Paris. Luckily, a helpful mouse named Alphonse comes to her rescue. | January 12, 2000 |
| 3 | Meusaidh anns an ospidal | Masie Mac Goes to Hospital | January 19, 2000 | |
| 4 | Meusaidh agus stòras na spuinneadairean | Masie Mac and the Pirate Treasure | January 26, 2000 | |
| 5 | Meusaidh mo Bheannachd Ort | Masie Mac Saves the Day | Maisie has a big football game and her cousin's wedding on the same day. She saves the wedding cake and then makes it to the football match! | February 2, 2000 |
| 6 | Meusaidh anns a' choille uisge | Maisie Mac in the Rainforest | February 9, 2000 | |
| 7 | A' falbh dhan sgoil | Maisie Mac Goes to School | February 16, 2000 | |
| 8 | Meusaidh ann a Hollywood | Maisie Mac Goes to Hollywood | Maisie visits her Auntie Betty and Uncle Al in Hollywood. A film director hires her to be a stunt double in a movie. | February 23, 2000 |
| 9 | Meusaidh aig Loch Nis | Maisie Mac and the Loch Ness Monster | Maisie goes on holiday to the Scottish Highlands. She hopes to see the famous Loch Ness Monster. | March 1, 2000 |
| 10 | Meusaidh agus an goirilea | Maisie Mac and the Gorilla | Maisie and her friends think there's a real gorilla on the loose. They chase after it! | March 8, 2000 |
| 11 | Meusaidh aig an fhèis | Maisie Mac's Festival Adventure | Maisie helps her Canadian Mountie friends catch a thief who stole a handbag. | March 15, 2000 |
| 12 | Meusaidh anns an Eiphit | Maisie Mac in Egypt | Maisie finds a secret entrance to an ancient pyramid. Her dad then helps to dig it up. | March 26, 2003 |
| 13 | Meusaidh agus am Bàta smùide | Maisie Mac and the Puffer | April 2, 2003 | |
| 14 | Nollaig Chrìdheal a Mheusaidh | Merry Christmas Maisie Mac | Maisie's dad is stuck in China and might miss Christmas. But a miracle helps him get home! | April 9, 2003 |
| 15 | Meusaidh ann am Moscow | Maisie Mac in Moscow | Maisie and her friends, the Purrdy Twins, go to Moscow. They dance ballet with Tommy and Morag McTwirl. | April 16, 2003 |
| 16 | Meusaidh air Saor-Laithean Iongantach | Maisie Mac's Mountain Rescue | April 23, 2003 | |
| 17 | Meusaidh Air Chall Ann An Glaschu | Maisie Mac Lost in Glasgow | April 30, 2003 | |
| 18 | Meusaidh agus am Mèirleach | Cat Burglar | May 7, 2003 | |
| 19 | Meusaidh Aig Beinn Nibheis | Holiday Surprises | May 14, 2003 | |
| 20 | Meusaidh Ann A Iapan | Maisie Mac in Japan | May 21, 2003 | |
| 21 | Meusaidh Ann An New York | Maisie Mac in the Big Apple | May 28, 2003 | |
| 22 | Meusaidh ann an Astralia | Maisie Mac in Australia | Maisie and her dad have an adventure crossing the Australian Bush. A kangaroo named Skipper guides them. | June 4, 2003 |
| 23 | Meusaidh aig na Geamaichean Gàidhlealach | Maisie Mac at the Highland Games | June 11, 2003 | |
| 24 | Meusaidh anns na Brownies | Maisie Mac Joins the Brownies | June 18, 2003 | |
| 25 | Meusaidh agus am fògarrach | Maisie Mac and the Owl Hoot | June 25, 2003 | |
| 26 | Meusaidh is na h-ionnsramaidean ciùil | Maisie Mac Hits the Right Note | Maisie tries many musical instruments. She finds that the triangle is the perfect one for her. | October 1, 2003 |
Where Meeow! Was Shown Around the World
Meeow! was also broadcast in other countries:
Hong Kong
- ATV
Romania
