Mike the Knight facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mike the Knight |
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| Genre | Animated Action Children's Fantasy Supernatural |
| Created by | Alexander Bar |
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| Theme music composer | David Schweitzer |
| Country of origin | Canada United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 75 (129 segments) |
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| Running time | 24 min |
| Production company(s) | Nelvana HIT Entertainment |
| Distributor | HIT Entertainment (United Kingdom) Nelvana International (Canada) |
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| Original network | Treehouse TV (Canada) CBeebies (UK) |
| Picture format | 1080i ( HDTV) |
| Original release | September 8, 2011 – January 13, 2017 |
Mike the Knight is a fun animated TV show for kids from Canada and the UK. Alexander Bar created it, and Marc Seal wrote the stories. The show first aired in 2011 on Treehouse TV. It's all about a young knight-in-training named Mike and his exciting adventures!
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About Mike the Knight
The show follows Mike, a young boy who dreams of becoming a brave knight, just like his father, the King. His dad is often away exploring new places. Mike is still learning how to be a knight. He goes on many missions and tries his best.
Mike has a great team to help him. His two dragon friends are Sparkie and Squirt. His younger sister, Evie, is a witch-in-training. And his loyal horse is Galahad. Mike always tries to be the bravest knight he can be. He learns from his mistakes in every adventure. By the end of each episode, he figures out how to "be a knight—and do it right!"
Meet the Characters
Here are some of the main characters you'll meet in Mike the Knight:
Main Characters
- Mike: He is the main character, a knight-in-training. Mike wants to be brave and helpful, just like his dad.
- Galahad: This is Mike's trusty and strong horse. Galahad is always ready for an adventure.
- Evie: Mike's younger sister. She is learning to be a witch. Evie loves to join Mike on his missions. Her magic sometimes goes wrong, leading to funny and unexpected results.
- Mr. Cuddles: Evie's pet frog and best friend. He is often seen with Evie.
- Sparkie: A kind and loyal red dragon. Sparkie can breathe fire and is one of Mike's best friends.
- Squirt: A small, blue dragon who can squirt water. He is also a good friend and sidekick to Mike.
- Queen Martha: Mike and Evie's mother. She is very caring, wise, and supportive of her children.
- Yip and Yap: These are Queen Martha's two pet corgis. They often get into funny situations.
- The King: Mike and Evie's father. He is a knight who travels to explore other lands. He appears more often in later seasons.
Other Fun Characters
- Fernando: The castle's bard. He sings clever songs that start and end each episode. His songs often add a funny touch.
- Trollee: A friendly troll and one of Mike's friends. Trollee can be a bit shy sometimes.
- Mr. Troll and Mrs. Troll: Trollee's parents.
- Edward: A knight-in-training from another kingdom. He is sometimes Mike's rival.
- Robin & Marian: Young children who sometimes help out with Mike's missions.
- The Great Walforfini: An older wizard who sometimes teaches Evie about magic.
- Mrs. Piecrust: The town baker. Mike often helps her out, and she makes delicious pies.
- Mr. Blacksmith: The town's blacksmith. He is a strong man who makes and fixes things.
Episodes and Seasons
Mike the Knight has a total of 3 seasons. There are 75 episodes, which are made up of 129 shorter segments. Each episode is about 24 minutes long. The show aired from 2011 to 2017, bringing many exciting adventures to young viewers.
Where It Aired
The show first started in Canada on Treehouse TV in September 2011. In the United Kingdom, it began airing on CBeebies in November 2011.
Mike the Knight has also been shown on other channels around the world. These include Tiny Pop in the UK, Discovery Kids in Latin America, ABC Kids in Australia, and TV2 in New Zealand. In the United States, it aired on Nick Jr. and later on Qubo. The show was even translated into other languages, like Arabic for Spacetoon and Welsh (called 'Meic y Marchog') for S4C.
See also
In Spanish: Mike el Caballero para niños
