 Network
is delighted to announce the DVD release of cult children’s programme
Metal Mickey – The Complete First Series on 18th February 2008,
RRP £14.99.
When science whizzkid Ken Wilberforce creates a robot to help with chores
around the house, he gets a lot more than he bargained for with Metal
Mickey. Endowed with magical powers, Mickey can battle aliens, travel
through time and withstand extreme temperatures. The loveable robot also has
a knack for getting into trouble and subsequently often wreaks havoc in the
Wilberforce household. However, Mickey has a heart of gold and soon becomes
a much loved member of the family.
Metal Mickey was co-created and directed by former Monkees drummer
Michael Dolenz and written by Colin Bostock-Smith (As Time Goes By).
The series became a staple of Saturday afternoon TV and spawned a wealth of
merchandise including annuals, lunchboxes and sweets Starring John Edward as
Metal Mickey, Irene Handl (Educating Archie) as Granny and Ashley
Knight (The Winter Warrior) as Ken, Metal Mickey will appeal to fans
of classic children’s TV. This set contains all 8 episodes of the first
series, complete and uncut.
- Metal Mickey Lives
Scientific whizkid Ken Wilberforce thought a
robot would be a help around the house. So he built Metal Mickey. But
someone interferes - and deep within Mickey's electronic innards,
something stirs...
- Schoolmaster Mickey
Who's been helping with the homework? A
scientific genius, says the school; Granny, say the kids. No one can
believe it's Mickey. After all, he's just a robot...
- Mickey Makes Money
Metal Mickey's in disgrace, Father's greenhouse
is wrecked, his patience exhausted. But Mickey means well and making some
extra money for new plants seems easy- especially with Mickey's magic
powers.
- Taking the Mickey
Mickey falls victim to a kidnapping plot. To
make things worse, Granny is kidnapped as well!
- Hiccy Mickey
Father warns his family that he is expecting his boss
Mr Barraclough and his wife to call that evening, and that everything in
the house must be tidy for the visit. Then, Mickey gets hiccups...
- Top Secret
Mickey News of walking-talking robot Metal Mickey
starts to spread. Naturally, the government boffins want to take him to
pieces. But Mickey's young friends won't let that happen.
- Mickey in Love
Haley is sweet sixteen and Mickey's transistors
glow with love. But rejection is a bitter pill when Haley tells him she
prefers human company.
- Music Man Mickey
Mickey makes music - and is an overnight
sensation! How can the family cope with his sudden success?
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