Uncle Max facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Uncle Max |
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| Starring | David Schneider (Uncle Max) William Howe (Luke, Ser. 1) Jonathan Hanly (Luke, Ser. 2) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Andy Rowley Little Bird Pictures |
| Running time | 10 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original release | 31 January 2006 – 3 October 2008 |
Uncle Max is a funny British TV show made for children. It's a comedy series that first aired on CITV and later on CBBC. The main character, Uncle Max, is played by David Schneider. His nephew, Luke, is played by William Howe in the first series and Jonathan Hanly in the second.
The show is very similar to Mr. Bean. Uncle Max often finds himself in tricky situations. No matter what adventure he tries, he usually ends up causing trouble for someone!
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Behind the Scenes: Making the Show
The first series of Uncle Max was filmed in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was produced by Andy Rowley over seven weeks in the summer of 2005. David Schneider also wrote the show. There were 13 episodes made for CITV, and they were shown in 2006. The second series was filmed in Galway, Ireland.
Inspiration for Uncle Max
David Schneider, the actor who plays Uncle Max, shared some interesting facts about the show. He told The Times newspaper that parts of the series are inspired by the classic comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.
Most of the show's humor comes from cartoons that Schneider watched when he was growing up. These included famous cartoons like Tom and Jerry, Scooby-Doo, and Wacky Races.
Schneider also said that the name "Uncle Max" came from his own uncle, Max Ward. His uncle was born in Hastings and lived in Hackney, London. Schneider remembered that his Uncle Max often got into all sorts of adventures and would take young David along for the ride!
Silent Comedy Style
The Uncle Max show has very little talking. Instead, the characters make lots of vocal noises. You'll hear gasping, grunting, moaning, panting, and sighing. This style is similar to the sounds Rowan Atkinson makes as Mr. Bean in his animated series.
The show is made by Little Bird Pictures and is known as a "silent comedy." Many of the actions are made bigger and more dramatic, just like in many kids' shows. Sometimes, things happen in slow motion to build excitement or suspense.
Episodes of Uncle Max
The show has two series, with a total of 26 episodes. Each episode features Uncle Max getting into a new funny situation.
Series 1 Episodes (with William Howe as Luke)
| Date | Title |
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| 31 January 2006 | "Uncle Max Does the Washing" |
| 1 February 2006 | "Uncle Max Looks After the Baby" |
| 2 February 2006 | "Uncle Max Goes to the Cinema" |
| 3 February 2006 | "Uncle Max Plays Golf" |
| 5 February 2006 | "Uncle Max Goes Camping" |
| 6 February 2006 | "Uncle Max Goes to the Dentist" |
| 7 February 2006 | "Uncle Max Goes Bowling" |
| 8 February 2006 | "Uncle Max Buys Some Shoes" |
| 9 February 2006 | "Uncle Max Goes Flying" |
| 10 February 2006 | "Uncle Max Goes for a Pizza" |
| 11 February 2006 | "Uncle Max Runs a Race" |
| 12 February 2006 | "Uncle Max Goes to the Arcade" |
| 13 February 2006 | "Uncle Max Walks the Dog" |
Series 2 Episodes (with Jonathan Hanly as Luke)
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 11 July 2008 | "Uncle Max Plays Tennis" |
| 18 July 2008 | "Uncle Max Goes to the Opera" |
| 25 July 2008 | "Uncle Max Goes to the Museum" |
| 1 August 2008 | "Uncle Max and the Wrestler" |
| 8 August 2008 | "Uncle Max Goes to a Wedding" |
| 15 August 2008 | "Uncle Max Builds a Shed" |
| 22 August 2008 | "Uncle Max and the Broken Vase" |
| 29 August 2008 | "Uncle Max Bakes a Cake" |
| 5 September 2008 | "Uncle Max at the Supermarket" |
| 12 September 2008 | "Uncle Max at Sports Day" |
| 19 September 2008 | "Uncle Max Goes Swimming" |
| 26 September 2008 | "Uncle Max Plays the Piano" |
| 3 October 2008 | "Uncle Max in the Wild West" |
Where to Watch Uncle Max
Uncle Max has been shown in different places around the world.
