Pluto TV UK, an ad-supported streaming platform, has added a dedicated channel for Retro Toons to its linear TV lineup. It runs for 24 hours a day.
What is Retro Toons on Pluto TV
At the time of publication, the Retro Toons linear channel appears to be non-stop reruns of Danger Mouse and Count Duckula. The Cosgrove Hall productions, originally made with Thames Television, are now owned by the Canadian company Boat Rocker Media.
It is unknown whether any other shows will be added to the channel rotation.
What is Danger Mouse and Count Duckula?
Made by Cosgrove Hall for Thames Television, Danger Mouse was first broadcast on ITV between 1981 and 1992; running for 89 episodes over 10 series. Each episode featured the adventures of Danger Mouse, the world’s greatest secret agent, and his assistant, Penfold. Voices in the series included David Jason and Terry Scott. The memorable theme tune was composed by Mike Harding.
After Danger Mouse‘s success, the spin-off Count Duckula aired for 65 episodes across four series from 1988 to 1993. David Jason returned to provide the voice. In 2015, Danger Mouse was rebooted with a new animated series, with Alexander Armstrong voicing the lead role.
Jamie’s Reaction
I often have days where I’m unsure what to watch on TV, so I’ll take a look at what Pluto TV has to offer. It is great to have a place to see Danger Mouse and Count Duckula in their original form. The only setback is that the commercial breaks appear to come in just before the programme credits, which can be jarring at times.
I look forward to seeing what other shows will appear on this channel, especially if it will feature more shows from the Boat Rocker Media-owned library. They could add shows such as Jamie and the Magic Torch, which would fit quite nicely. I can see, though, that these two titles were the perfect things to start with as they fit together.
The Retro Toons linear channel is now available to view on Pluto TV UK.
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Please note that this information was correct at the time of publication. It could change at anytime without warning, such is the nature of streaming.