Mio Mao
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Mio Mao also known as Mio and Mao, is an Italian children's TV show produced by Misseri Studios (for seasons 2 and 3), L+H Films (for the 1974 series), and Channel 5 (for the 2005 and 2009 series). Mio Mao is filmed in Claymation animation.
The first series of Mio Mao was aired from 1974-1976 (and was also remade in 2005, with the theme song intact), and after more than 30 years a second series was produced in 2005 in association with Channel 5, and another one followed in 2005. The music to the lyrics ‘mio mao mio mao lalla lalla là,’ was composed by Piero Barbetti.
In the UK, the episodes are narrated by Derek Griffiths
and shown on Channel 5, and its sister channel, 5*. Although occasional episodes are listed separately in TV guides, many are also shown as part of Channel 5's Milkshake programme. The show is now available through the Demand 5 online viewing service. In 1993, it was shown in the UK on Channel 4
's early morning Take 5 line-up.
Episodes of Mio Mao are available in the UK as part of the Milkshake Treats DVD. A DVD of Mio Mao is also available in some European countries.
In the US, several episodes of Mio and Mao can be found on the BabyFirst TV channel.
In Singapore, Mio Mao is broadcast on the children's TV channel JimJam.
In Portugal, "Mio Mao" was braodcast on RTP2, on the children's TV programme "zigZag".
There are 78 episodes (according to searches of YouTube) of Mio Mao in existence.
The kittens go to investigate alone, and return scared, before watching from a distance and finding that the scary item was either a friendly animal or fun object.
Italy
UK
France
USA
Asia
The first series of Mio Mao was aired from 1974-1976 (and was also remade in 2005, with the theme song intact), and after more than 30 years a second series was produced in 2005 in association with Channel 5, and another one followed in 2005. The music to the lyrics ‘mio mao mio mao lalla lalla là,’ was composed by Piero Barbetti.
In the UK, the episodes are narrated by Derek Griffiths
Derek Griffiths
Derek Griffiths is a British actor who appeared in numerous British children's television series in the 1960s to 1980s and more recently has played parts in TV drama.- Career :...
and shown on Channel 5, and its sister channel, 5*. Although occasional episodes are listed separately in TV guides, many are also shown as part of Channel 5's Milkshake programme. The show is now available through the Demand 5 online viewing service. In 1993, it was shown in the UK on Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
's early morning Take 5 line-up.
Episodes of Mio Mao are available in the UK as part of the Milkshake Treats DVD. A DVD of Mio Mao is also available in some European countries.
In the US, several episodes of Mio and Mao can be found on the BabyFirst TV channel.
In Singapore, Mio Mao is broadcast on the children's TV channel JimJam.
In Portugal, "Mio Mao" was braodcast on RTP2, on the children's TV programme "zigZag".
There are 78 episodes (according to searches of YouTube) of Mio Mao in existence.
Plot
Each episode is approximately 5 minutes long and focuses on two playful kittens Mio (white) and Mao (red), as they discover a variety of animals and objects hidden within their garden.The kittens go to investigate alone, and return scared, before watching from a distance and finding that the scary item was either a friendly animal or fun object.
List of episodes
| 1974/1975 series episodes |
|---|
| The Ants (6 December 1974) |
| The Armadillo (lost) |
| The Bat (lost) |
| The Beaver (lost) |
| The Bull (lost) |
| The Camel (lost) |
| The Chameleon (lost) |
| The Chicken (lost) |
| The Cow (lost) |
| The Crab (lost) |
| The Crocodile (lost) |
| The Crow (lost) |
| The Deer (lost) |
| The Dinosaur (lost) |
| The Dog (22 November 1974) |
| The Dolphin (lost) |
| The Duck (lost) |
| The Egg (20 December 1974) |
| The Elephant (29 November 1974) |
| The Hare (lost) |
| The Hedgehog (27 December 1974) |
| The Hippopotamus (lost) |
| The Kangaroo (lost) |
| The Koala (lost) |
| The Lizard (lost) |
| The Ladybird (lost) |
| The Lion (lost) |
| The Mole (15 November 1974) |
| The Monkey (4 January 1975) |
| The Frog (lost) |
| The Ostrich (lost) |
| The Owl (lost) |
| The Peacock (8 November 1974) |
| The Spider (13 December 1974) |
| 2005/2009 series episodes |
|---|
| The Anteater |
| The Bee Hive |
| The Chestnut |
| The Clew |
| The 'Coon |
| The Fox |
| The Flamingo |
| The Mushroom |
| The Genie |
| The Goat |
| The Ghost |
| The Glew |
| The Kingfisher |
| The Parrot |
| The Peacock |
| The Pelican |
| The Penguin |
| The Piglet |
| The Polar Bear |
| The Rabbit |
| The Reindeer |
| The Rhinoceros |
| The Rooster |
| The Seal |
| The Seed |
| The Shell |
| The Skye Terrier |
| The Sloth |
| The Snail |
| The Snake |
| The Snowman |
| The Spider |
| The Squirrel |
| The Swan |
| The Tadpole |
| The Tap |
| The Television |
| The Tortoise |
| The Train |
| The Turkey |
| The UFO |
| The Unicorn |
| The Vacuum |
| The Vulture |
| The Whale |
| The Wolf |
| The Worm |
| The Woodpecker |
| The Xmas Tree |
Broadcast history
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UK
- Milkshake
- Channel 4 (season 1)
France
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USA
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(season 2)
Asia
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(season 2)