1 Season
14 Episode
Mr. Benn - Season 1 Episode 3 Ballooning
Seeing some children playing in the street with balloons, Mr Benn decides on a visit to the costume shop. After donning a suit and top hat he finds himself in a crowd of spectators at a hot air balloon race. Seeing that one of the contestants is on his own, Mr Benn offers to accompany him on the flight; the man accepts, but warns that they will probably lose to a cheat named Baron Bartrum. The signal is given and the balloons try to take off ; however, only the Baron’s balloon succeeds, as the rest have all been sabotaged – including Mr Benn’s balloon, which is tied to a drainpipe. Mr Benn decides to teach the Baron a lesson: that cheaters never prosper…
- Year: 2005
- Country: United Kingdom
- Genre: Kids, Animation
- Studio: BBC Two
- Keyword: magic, time travel, educational
- Director: David McKee
- Cast: Ray Brooks