| The Mighty Boosh Series 1 | |
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| Country of origin |  England |
| Network | BBC Three |
| Original run | May 18, 2004—July 6, 2004 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| DVD release date | August 29, 2005 (Region 2) |
| Previous season | – |
| Next season | The Mighty Boosh (series 2) |
The Mighty Boosh's first series was originally broadcast between May 18 2004 and July 6 2004. The series features five main cast members; Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Rich Fulcher, Michael Fielding and Dave Brown. The first series centers around Howard Moon and Vince Noir (Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding), and the adventures they have whilst working at a Zoo. A DVD of the series was released on 29 August 2005 in Region 2.
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Overview
Setting
The series is set in a run down, dilpidated Zoo called the Zoo-niverse in England owned by Dixon Bainbridge, where Howard Moon, Vince Noir, Naboo the Enigma and Bob Fossil worked, under Bainbridge's reign.[1] Howard and Vince often left the Zoo-niverse whilst having the various adventures in the series, visiting locations such as Limbo, Monkey Hell, and the Arctic tundra, and going on a road trip.[2][3][4]
Production
The BBC commissioned the series in May 2003.[5]
Reception
The series was a nominee for The Best Newcomer at the British Comedy Awards 2004.[6]
List of episodes
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| 1 - 1 | "Killeroo" | Paul King | May 18, 2004 |
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Howard is blackmailed by Bob Fossil, who forces him to participate in a boxing match with a kangaroo. Howard thinks that by winning the fight he will impress Mrs Gideon, Head of Reptiles, so Vince decides to help him by training him up. Supporting Characters Vince's Uncle/Gym Owner, Jimmy the Reach, Mickey the Fist, The Coy Carp, The French Duke, Ralph. |
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| 2 - 2 | "Mutants" | Paul King | May 25, 2004 |
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Animals at the Zoo-niverse are disappearing; when Mrs Gideon's python goes missing, Howard and Vince decide to investigate. They soon discover Dixon Bainbridge’s secret laboratory and find out the terrible secret of the missing animals. Supporting Characters Mr. Rogers, Max and Cindy, Jitwak, Eoarde, Jet, Patrick. |
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| 3 - 3 | "Bollo" | Paul King | June 1, 2004 |
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Bollo becomes terminally ill, but when the Grim Reaper comes to take him away, he mistakenly takes Howard, who is (against his own will) dressed as an ape, so Bob Fossil can continue to accept sponsorship money for the gorillas. Vince travels to Monkey Hell to save him. Supporting Characters The Grim Reaper, The Ape of Death, Davey and Nemo, Jack Cooper, Mr. Susan, Pete, The Old Lady/Bollo's Sponsor. |
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| 4 - 4 | "Tundra" | Paul King | June 8, 2004 |
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After Dixon Bainbridge boasts to the Zoo-niverse staff about himself, Howard travels to the Arctic tundra with Vince to prove he is more of a man than Bainbridge by retrieving the Egg of Mantumbi. They come face to face with hideous ice demon Black Frost. Supporting Characters The Black Frost, The Polar Bear, The Parka People, The Interviewees, Biggie Shackleton, Gary Numan, Karlolak, The Monkey, Wind. |
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| 5 - 5 | "Jungle" | Paul King | June 15, 2004 |
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Bainbridge is selling the Zoo-niverse, so that a road can be built through it, but Howard is determined not to let him, so he and Vince venture into the Jungle Room in search of the only man who can help them, Tommy Nookah. Supporting Characters Tommy Nookah, Fire, Rudi Van DiSarnio, The Locksmith, The Mod wolves, The Business people. |
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| 6 - 6 | "Charlie" | Paul King | June 22, 2004 |
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After Howard becomes determined to be a writer to impress Mrs Gideon, Vince's illustrated stories about a hideous bubble gum creature named Charlie become famous and he becomes a writer. However, his dream is quickly shattered by Dixon Bainbridge. Meanwhile, Howard undergoes psychiatric help from resident shaman Naboo, and Bob Fossil starts a new breeding program for the pandas. Supporting Characters Charlie, Hamilton Cork/Simon McFarnaby, Phillip the Kitten, Chi Chi the Panda, Eric Phillips, The Inuits, The Posh Hammer. |
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| 7 - 7 | "Electro" | Paul King | June 29, 2004 |
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Vince joins an electro band called Kraftwork Orange, but after irritating keyboard player Johnny Two-Hats leaves the band, he calls on Howard to overcome the Spirit of Jazz and help him out. Supporting Characters The Spirit of Jazz, Leroy, Electro Girls- Ultra and Neon, Johnny Two Hats, Marcus Hoffman, Jazz Club Manager. |
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| 8 - 8 | "Hitcher" | Paul King | July 6, 2004 |
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After a bear called Ivan goes wild and attacks Bob Fossil, Howard and Vince take him to the Zoo For Animal Offenders. On the way, they get lost and encounter a mysterious Hitch-hiker. Supporting Characters Ivan the Bear, Bryan Ferry, Jim and Jackie Piper, Trevor Robinson, The Nazi Turtle, The Ku Klux Goose, Columbo, Jahooli the Leopard, Kalooli, The Monkey King, The Hitcher. |
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Notes
- ^ Series One. Episodes. The Mighty Boosh. Retrieved on 2008-01-04.
- ^ "Bollo". The Mighty Boosh. BBC Three. 2004-06-01. No. 3, season 1.
- ^ "Tundra". The Mighty Boosh. BBC Three. 2004-06-08. No. 4, season 1.
- ^ "Hitcher". The Mighty Boosh. BBC Three. 2004-07-06. No. 8, season 1.
- ^ Turnbull, Susan (2003-05-03). Boosh TV Is Go!!!. The Mighty Boosh News Updates. Blogger. Retrieved on 2007-12-17.
- ^ Turnbull, Susan (2004-11-10). British Comedy Award Nomination. The Mighty Boosh News Updates. Blogger. Retrieved on 2007-12-17.
