British label Fabulous Films is preparing 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases of Mr Benn: The Ultimate Collection (1971-1972). The two releases are scheduled to arrive on the market on October 26.
Description: For generations of children, some of television's happiest memories began with a walk down Festive Road. From his home at 52 Festive Road, Mr Benn would make his way to the little costume shop at the end of the road, where, as if by magic, the shopkeeper appeared. A new costume, a magic door and another extraordinary adventure awaited. Whether he became a knight, a pirate, a clown, a cowboy or a spaceman, each episode carried him into a world of wonder before he returned home with a small souvenir in his pocket and a story to treasure. First broadcast on the BBC in 1971, David McKee's gentle masterpiece turned a simple idea into something unforgettable.
Narrated by Ray Brooks, Mr Benn never needed spectacle or noise to capture our imaginations. Across just fourteen episodes, its warmth, kindness and quiet charm have endured for more than fifty years, earning its place among Britain's most beloved children's television programmes. For many, Mr Benn is more than a television series – it is a cherished memory of childhood itself. A reminder that adventure could be found around any corner and that, somewhere behind an ordinary door, another magical world was waiting to be discovered.
This all new collection contains all 13 original episodes now restored from the original film negatives in 4K Blu-ray, and the 14th episode that was made in 2005 called The Gladiator.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
FOUR-DISC SET
NEW 4K RESTORATIONS OF ALL EPISODES FROM ORIGINAL ELEMENTS
NEW As If By Magic- Documentary on Mr Benn including contributions by David McKee, narrator Ray Brooks and composer Duncan Lamont
NEW Mr Benn Restoration Comparison
Mr Benn Advert Rushes
Alternative revised soundtracks for the episodes:
The Balloonist
The Caveman
The Frogman
The Magic Carpet
The Red Knight
Mr Benn Episode Guide
Reproduction Hardback Book of 123456789 Benn, the original episode that was never made!