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| | |image = MrMenLittleMiss.jpg | ||
| | |debut = [[10 August (releases)|10 August]] [[1971 (releases)|1971]] | ||
| | |creator = | ||
| | |publisher = {{w|Chorion (company)|Chorion}}'s THOIP, {{w|Sanrio}}, {{w|Reed Elsevier}}, Egmont World/{{w|Egmont Group}}, Farshore, [[HarperCollins Publishers|HarperCollins]], {{w|Price Stern Sloan}}, {{w|Putnam Publishing Group}}, [[Penguin Group]], [[Penguin Random House]] | ||
|writer = [[Roger Hargreaves]], [[Adam Hargreaves]] | |||
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|editor = | |||
|producer = | |||
|medium = {{il|Book series|Television series}} | |||
|genre = Children's series | |||
|time = {{il|[[2017 (releases)|2017]] - [[2018 (releases)|2018]]}} | |||
|relevant media = '''''[[#Crossovers|See list]]''''' | |||
|relevant characters = [[Mr. Lazy]], [[Mr. Mean]], [[Mr. Mischief]], [[Mr. Nosey]], [[Mr. Silly]], [[Walter the Worm]] | |||
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'''''Mr. Men and Little Miss''''' are a British series of children's picture books created, and formerly written and illustrated by [[Roger Hargreaves]]. The series consists primarily of individual books that each star a specific "Mr. Man" or "Little Miss" character named after their single dominant personality trait, in stories used to teach simple moral lessons. Each character's design is based on a simple geometric shape, with a bright and bold colour to represent their personality. | '''''Mr. Men and Little Miss''''' are a British series of children's picture books created, and formerly written and illustrated by [[Roger Hargreaves]]. The series consists primarily of individual books that each star a specific "Mr. Man" or "Little Miss" character named after their single dominant personality trait, in stories used to teach simple moral lessons. Each character's design is based on a simple geometric shape, with a bright and bold colour to represent their personality. | ||
The series first began in [[1971 (releases)|1971]] with the original ''Mr. Men'' books, starring characters who were exclusively male, before being accompanied a decade later by the ''Little Miss'' series, bringing female characters into the mix. The characters have since expanded into other media, such as television series' and games. New books continue to be published, currently written and illustrated by Hargreaves' son, [[Adam Hargreaves|Adam]], who took over from his father following his passing in [[1988 (people)|1988]]. | The series first began in [[1971 (releases)|1971]] with the original ''Mr. Men'' books, starring characters who were exclusively male, before being accompanied a decade later by the ''Little Miss'' series, bringing female characters into the mix. The characters have since expanded into other media, such as television series' and games. New books continue to be published, currently written and illustrated by Hargreaves' son, [[Adam Hargreaves|Adam]], who took over from his father following his passing in [[1988 (people)|1988]]. | ||
== | == Crossovers == | ||
=== Early crossovers === | |||
In [[1982 (releases)|1982]], [[Streets]] released {{cs|Streets Mr. Men and Doctor Who advertisement (TV story)|an advertisement|noital=1}} for [[Streets Doctor Who Ice Cream|Streets ''Doctor Who'']] and [[Streets Mr. Men Ice Cream|''Mr. Men'' Ice Cream]], featuring elements of both series, albeit as in-universe media. | |||
=== ''Dr. Men'' === | |||
[[File:Dr. Men Promotional Art.jpg|thumb|left|Promotional art for the ''[[Dr. Men]]'' series.]] | [[File:Dr. Men Promotional Art.jpg|thumb|left|Promotional art for the ''[[Dr. Men]]'' series.]] | ||
In [[2017 (releases)|2017]], the series joined forces with ''[[Doctor Who]]'' for a series of special "mash-up" books called ''[[Dr. Men]]'', which featured a different incarnation of [[the Doctor]] in simplistic stories in the classic ''Mr. Men and Little Miss'' style, each featuring [[companion]]s, enemies, and other elements from their respective eras in this style. As with current books in the series, Adam Hargreaves wrote and illustrated all fourteen instalments released thus far, one for each numbered Doctor by [[2018 (releases)|2018]], as well as an additional [[Dr. Tenth: Christmas Surprise! (novel)|Christmas book]]. | In [[2017 (releases)|2017]], the series joined forces with ''[[Doctor Who]]'' for a series of special "mash-up" books called ''[[Dr. Men]]'', which featured a different incarnation of [[the Doctor]] in simplistic stories in the classic ''Mr. Men and Little Miss'' style, each featuring [[companion]]s, enemies, and other elements from their respective eras in this style. As with current books in the series, Adam Hargreaves wrote and illustrated all fourteen instalments released thus far, one for each numbered Doctor by [[2018 (releases)|2018]], as well as an additional [[Dr. Tenth: Christmas Surprise! (novel)|Christmas book]]. | ||
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To promote the ''Dr. Men'' series, two animated [[webcast]]s were released: ''[[The Daleks Chase Walter the Worm (webcast)|The Daleks Chase Walter the Worm]]'', featuring the reoccurring ''Mr. Men'' character [[Walter the Worm]], and ''[[Doctor Who meets Mr. Men (webcast)|Doctor Who meets Mr. Men]]'', an episode of ''[[The Fan Show]]''. | To promote the ''Dr. Men'' series, two animated [[webcast]]s were released: ''[[The Daleks Chase Walter the Worm (webcast)|The Daleks Chase Walter the Worm]]'', featuring the reoccurring ''Mr. Men'' character [[Walter the Worm]], and ''[[Doctor Who meets Mr. Men (webcast)|Doctor Who meets Mr. Men]]'', an episode of ''[[The Fan Show]]''. | ||
== | == References to ''Mr. Men'' in the DWU == | ||
[[File:Daft Dimension 3.jpeg|thumb|[[Mr. Tickle]]'s cameo in ''[[The Daft Dimension (DWM 479 comic story)|The Daft Dimension]]''.]] | [[File:Daft Dimension 3.jpeg|thumb|[[Mr. Tickle]]'s cameo in ''[[The Daft Dimension (DWM 479 comic story)|The Daft Dimension]]''.]] | ||
In [[2014 (releases)|2014]], three years before ''Dr. Men'' was published, the [[DWM 479]] [[The Daft Dimension (DWM 479 comic story)|instalment]] of ''[[The Daft Dimension]]'' was released, the punchline of which involved a partial cameo appearance by [[Mr. Tickle]]. In the strip, which acts as a loose sequel to the TV episode, ''[[Robot of Sherwood (TV story)|Robot of Sherwood]]'', [[Clara Oswald]] questions why they cannot meet any more "legendary characters", to which the [[Twelfth Doctor]] responds that they all fictional, "especially the one [she is] suggesting", unaware that the long, wiggly arms that Mr. Tickle are known for are presently reaching toward him from off panel behind him. | In [[2014 (releases)|2014]], three years before ''Dr. Men'' was published, the [[DWM 479]] [[The Daft Dimension (DWM 479 comic story)|instalment]] of ''[[The Daft Dimension]]'' was released, the punchline of which involved a partial cameo appearance by [[Mr. Tickle]]. In the strip, which acts as a loose sequel to the TV episode, ''[[Robot of Sherwood (TV story)|Robot of Sherwood]]'', [[Clara Oswald]] questions why they cannot meet any more "legendary characters", to which the [[Twelfth Doctor]] responds that they all fictional, "especially the one [she is] suggesting", unaware that the long, wiggly arms that Mr. Tickle are known for are presently reaching toward him from off panel behind him. | ||
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=== Voice cast === | === Voice cast === | ||
[[Pauline Collins]], who played [[Samantha Briggs]] in ''[[The Faceless Ones (TV story)|The Faceless Ones]]'' and [[Victoria|Queen Victoria]] in ''[[Tooth and Claw (TV story)|Tooth and Claw]]'' did the female vocals for the 1983 cartoon "Little Miss". | [[Pauline Collins]], who played [[Samantha Briggs]] in ''[[The Faceless Ones (TV story)|The Faceless Ones]]'' and [[Victoria|Queen Victoria]] in ''[[Tooth and Claw (TV story)|Tooth and Claw]]'' did the female vocals for the 1983 cartoon "Little Miss". | ||
[[Miriam Margolyes]], who voiced [[the Meep]] in {{cs|The Star Beast (TV story)}} and [[Leef Apple Glyn Slitheen-Blathereen]] in ''[[The Gift (TV story)|The Gift]]'' narrated a few Little Miss stories for Tempo Talking Stories. | |||
[[Josie Lawrence]], who voiced voiced [[Gaznak]] in ''[[The Ninth Doctor Adventures]]'' audio story ''[[Salvation Nine (audio story)|Salvation Nine]]'', narrated a few stories from the Little Miss line from the 1990s to 2000s. | |||
[[Geoffrey Palmer]], who played [[Edward Masters]] in ''[[Doctor Who and the Silurians (TV story)|Doctor Who and the Silurians]]'', the [[Administrator of Solos|Administrator]] in ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'' and Captain [[Hardaker (Voyage of the Damned)|Hardaker]] in ''[[Voyage of the Damned (TV story)|Voyage of the Damned]]'' narrated the 1998 Mr. Men special "The Christmas Letter". | [[Geoffrey Palmer]], who played [[Edward Masters]] in ''[[Doctor Who and the Silurians (TV story)|Doctor Who and the Silurians]]'', the [[Administrator of Solos|Administrator]] in ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'' and Captain [[Hardaker (Voyage of the Damned)|Hardaker]] in ''[[Voyage of the Damned (TV story)|Voyage of the Damned]]'' narrated the 1998 Mr. Men special "The Christmas Letter". | ||
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=== Miscellaneous === | === Miscellaneous === | ||
* [[Matt Lucas]] hosted a documentary called "50 Years of Mr Men with Matt Lucas" that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Mr. Men and Little Misses that aired on [[Channel 4]]. | |||
*[[Matt Lucas]] hosted a documentary called "50 Years of Mr Men with Matt Lucas" that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Mr. Men and Little Misses that aired on [[Channel 4]]. | |||
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[[Category:Prose fiction overviews]] | [[Category:Prose fiction overviews]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:58, 21 September 2024
Mr. Men and Little Miss are a British series of children's picture books created, and formerly written and illustrated by Roger Hargreaves. The series consists primarily of individual books that each star a specific "Mr. Man" or "Little Miss" character named after their single dominant personality trait, in stories used to teach simple moral lessons. Each character's design is based on a simple geometric shape, with a bright and bold colour to represent their personality.
The series first began in 1971 with the original Mr. Men books, starring characters who were exclusively male, before being accompanied a decade later by the Little Miss series, bringing female characters into the mix. The characters have since expanded into other media, such as television series' and games. New books continue to be published, currently written and illustrated by Hargreaves' son, Adam, who took over from his father following his passing in 1988.
Crossovers[[edit] | [edit source]]
Early crossovers[[edit] | [edit source]]
In 1982, Streets released an advertisement [+]Loading...{"noital":"1","1":"Streets Mr. Men and Doctor Who advertisement (TV story)","2":"an advertisement"} for Streets Doctor Who and Mr. Men Ice Cream, featuring elements of both series, albeit as in-universe media.
Dr. Men[[edit] | [edit source]]
In 2017, the series joined forces with Doctor Who for a series of special "mash-up" books called Dr. Men, which featured a different incarnation of the Doctor in simplistic stories in the classic Mr. Men and Little Miss style, each featuring companions, enemies, and other elements from their respective eras in this style. As with current books in the series, Adam Hargreaves wrote and illustrated all fourteen instalments released thus far, one for each numbered Doctor by 2018, as well as an additional Christmas book.
To promote the Dr. Men series, two animated webcasts were released: The Daleks Chase Walter the Worm, featuring the reoccurring Mr. Men character Walter the Worm, and Doctor Who meets Mr. Men, an episode of The Fan Show.
References to Mr. Men in the DWU[[edit] | [edit source]]
In 2014, three years before Dr. Men was published, the DWM 479 instalment of The Daft Dimension was released, the punchline of which involved a partial cameo appearance by Mr. Tickle. In the strip, which acts as a loose sequel to the TV episode, Robot of Sherwood, Clara Oswald questions why they cannot meet any more "legendary characters", to which the Twelfth Doctor responds that they all fictional, "especially the one [she is] suggesting", unaware that the long, wiggly arms that Mr. Tickle are known for are presently reaching toward him from off panel behind him.
Connections[[edit] | [edit source]]
Voice cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
Pauline Collins, who played Samantha Briggs in The Faceless Ones and Queen Victoria in Tooth and Claw did the female vocals for the 1983 cartoon "Little Miss".
Miriam Margolyes, who voiced the Meep in The Star Beast [+]Loading...["The Star Beast (TV story)"] and Leef Apple Glyn Slitheen-Blathereen in The Gift narrated a few Little Miss stories for Tempo Talking Stories.
Josie Lawrence, who voiced voiced Gaznak in The Ninth Doctor Adventures audio story Salvation Nine, narrated a few stories from the Little Miss line from the 1990s to 2000s.
Geoffrey Palmer, who played Edward Masters in Doctor Who and the Silurians, the Administrator in The Mutants and Captain Hardaker in Voyage of the Damned narrated the 1998 Mr. Men special "The Christmas Letter".
Simon Callow, who played Charles Dickens in The Unquiet Dead and The Wedding of River Song and voiced Tree Lorn Acre Slitheen-Blathereen in The Gift narrated the the British dub of the 2008 cartoon "The Mr. Men Show".
Simon Greenall, who played Mr Skinner in Love & Monsters voiced multiple characters in the British dub of the 2008 cartoon "The Mr. Men Show", such as Mr. Happy (first season only), Mr. Bump, Mr. Grumpy, Mr. Strong and Mr. Quiet.
Steven Kynman, who does voice work for Big Finish Productions voiced Mr. Nosey in the British dub of the 2008 cartoon "The Mr. Men Show".
Keith Wickham, who is one of the voiceovers for Tomorrow's Times and voiced characters in Intelligence for War, voiced Mr. Small and Mr. Tall in the British dub of the 2008 cartoon "The Mr. Men Show".
Miscellaneous[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Matt Lucas hosted a documentary called "50 Years of Mr Men with Matt Lucas" that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Mr. Men and Little Misses that aired on Channel 4.
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