Classic Children's Television - Mr Benn

UK - BBC 1 - 1971 - 1972

A man discovers magical adventures at the back of a costume shop.

Mr Benn, resident of 52 Festive Road, London, enjoys escapism. In each episode, he indulges his hobby by walking along to the local fancy-dress shop, where he is greeted by a shopkeeper, who arrives 'as if by magic' and escorts him through to the changing rooms. Donning the outfit of the day, Mr Benn then exits through a special door and into a land of adventure, which is always related to the clothes he is wearing. He is seen as a knight in armour, a caveman, a spaceman. a pirate, a cowboy and a hunter. Mr Benn is able to provide some valuable assistance to the people he meets before the shopkeeper suddenly appears 'as if by magic' and leads him back into the changing room. Switching back into his business suit and bowler hat, Mr Benn then strolls off home, taking with him a souvenir of his day's work.

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