Series synopsis
Angelina Ballerina is a British animation family kids action & adventure television series that premiered on PBS on May 4, 2001. It ended on June 21, 2003. It stars Finty Williams, Judi Dench, Jo Wyatt and Keith Wickham.
Set in Chipping Cheddar, a place similiar to 1920s London, Angelina Ballerina features Angelina Mouseling, a bold little mouse with big dreams - she hopes to become the greatest ballerina in Mouseland.
Premise
Set in Chipping Cheddar, a place similiar to 1920s London, Angelina Ballerina features Angelina Mouseling, a bold little mouse with big dreams - she hopes to become the greatest ballerina in Mouseland.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Finty Williams as Angelina Mouseling / Mrs. Hodgepodge / Mrs. Thimble (voice)
- Judi Dench as Miss Lilly (voice)
- Jo Wyatt as Alice Nimbletoes / Henry / Priscilla Pinkpaws / Sammy (voice)
- Keith Wickham as William Longtail / Mr. Mouseling / Dr. Tuttle (voice)
- Adrienne Posta as Grandma Mouseling / Queen Seraphina / Princess Valentine (voice)
- Rob Rackstraw as Uncle Louis / Grandpa Mouseling (voice)
- Jonell Elliott as Mrs. Mouseling / Penelope Pinkpaws / Mrs. Pinkpaws (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 42 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | November 30, 2004 | September 5, 2006 |
| Season 1 | 26 | May 4, 2001 | July 27, 2002 |
| Season 2 | 13 | May 10, 2003 | June 21, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Show Must Go On The Cinderella Mouse Ballet is showing in the Theatre Royal, directed by Ivor Operatski, a rather strict director. Priscilla Pinkpaws gets the main part but not Angelina because she cannot sing very well. Distraught that her rival is Cinderella Mouse while she is the Wicked Stepmouse, Angelina tries to prove to Mr. Operatski that she can do it, but without success, so Angelina storms off in a fit of temper. Meanwhile, Henry is unable to withstand Mr. Operatski's angry demands. A sledging accident results in Miss Lilly's ankle broken. Ashamed of her selfishness, Angelina manages to get the show back on track, with Ivor Operatski having a change of heart. Angelina gives it her best shot as the Wicked Stepmouse, resulting in a spectacular performance. |
November 30, 2004 |
| 2 |
Angelina's Princess Dance Miss Lilly has an exciting opportunity to take Angelina and her class to the Queen Seraphina's Castle for a grand performance, with Angelina as the director and Sammy in charge of special effects. Queen Seraphina also wants Angelina to let her daughters Valentine and Sophie participate in the dance. Unfortunately, Valentine and Sophie are not talented dancers and quite demanding. Things come to a head when the princesses' and Angelina's demands become overwhelming. However, the sisters realise their mistakes and make it up to Angelina and the rest of the dance class. The show commences wonderfully with a surprise appearance of Princess Phoebe. |
September 6, 2005 |
| 3 |
Angelina Sets Sail Miss Lilly has a wonderful surprise to take Angelina and her class to (fictional) Dacovia for Ivor Operatski's Ice Fairy Princess performance. On the five-day journey on board the Royal Stilton, Angelina sympathises for Miss Lilly's nephew Yuri being pushed around by the captain and in his love for the captain's daughter. Angelina carries out a plan to resolve this, but only gets Yuri into trouble. When a storm comes, the ship gets wedged between two very big icebergs. To make matters worse, the Pinkpaws Twins have broken the radio. The dance performance takes place on the ship instead, but Angelina eventually gets an idea that enables the ship to get back on course and gets Yuri a well-deserved appreciation from the captain. They arrive at Dacovia in time for Ivor Operatski's Ice Fairy Princess performance. |
September 5, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Angelina in the Wings Angelina wants to be the new Sunbeam but the part goes to little Henry. Angelina must overcome jealousy and help Henry or he will lose the part. |
May 4, 2001 |
| 2 |
Arthur The Butterfly Angelina finds a butterfly and takes it home. Henry lets it loose. |
May 4, 2001 |
| 3 |
The Gift Angelina paints a picture for Miss Lilly as a Christmas present, then learns that The Pinkpaws will give Miss Lilly an expensive necklace |
May 11, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Proposal Angelina thinks that Miss Lilly is going to marry Ivor Operatski. While trying to stop the proposal, she nearly gets him drowned. Miss Lilly then reveals that Angelina is the leading bridesmaid for Ivor Operatski's new dance. |
May 10, 2003 |
| 2 |
William the Conjuror William is prompted by his father to star as a magician for a charity event. When he practices the disappearing trick on Angelina, he and Henry believe that she has disappeared for real. Angelina shows up in time to begin her performance with William Longtail. |
May 10, 2003 |
| 3 |
The Old Oak Tree A 300-year-old oak tree has meant a lot to Angelina and her friends. When Priscilla Pinkpaws breaks her left arm from falling out of the tree, Mrs. Pinkpaws insists that the tree has to be removed forever. In response, Angelina and her friends attempt to save it, but by the last minute, the tree collapses by itself before becoming a wooden playground. |
May 17, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | PBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 4, 2001 |
| Last aired | June 21, 2003 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |