Microscopic Milton

{{Short description|British series of short animated films}} {{Italic title}} {{Use British English|date=June 2015}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}} '''''Microscopic Milton''''' is a British series of short animated films. Created and written by Tony Garth,<ref name=toonhound>{{cite web|url=http://www.toonhound.com/milton.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091015135129/http://www.toonhound.com/milton.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 October 2009 |title=Toonhound – Microscopic Milton (1997) |publisher=toonhound.com |accessdate=2015-06-21}}</ref> they were first broadcast on CBBC between 1997 and 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0302143 |title=Microscopic Milton (TV Series 1997–1999)|publisher=IMDb |accessdate=2015-06-21}}</ref> The show was produced by Splash Animation Ltd and executive produced by Russell Neale Anthony Dever with distribution through EVA Entertainment. The series was self-financed and was one of the first commercially produced series on Cambridge Animo. The series was sold via acquisition to the BBC in the UK and Disney Channel in the USA. Two series were produced each of 13 X 5' being 26 eps in total.

The series follows Microscopic Milton, a tiny man who lives in a clock on the mantelpiece in a house owned by Mrs. Witherspoon (who is only seen from the shoulders down), who is unaware of Milton's existence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/abc2/201306/programs/ZY5677A008D2013-06-28T061950.htm |title=ABC Television – ABC2 – Microscopic Milton |publisher=ABC2 |accessdate=2015-06-21}}</ref> Milton is befriended by Mrs. Witherspoon's large, shaggy dog, Douglas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nostalgiakids.com/item.php?id=1133 |title=Microscopic Milton – Show – Nostalgia Kids |publisher=nostalgiakids.com |accessdate=2015-06-21}}</ref>

Each episode ran five minutes, and 26 episodes were produced.<ref name=toonhound /> The narration was provided by sitcom star Brian Wilde, while airings in the US were narrated by Kristen Johnston.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmhighway.com/movie/dvd/302143/34Microscopic-Milton34.htm |title="Microscopic Milton" |publisher=filmhighway.com |accessdate=2015-06-21 |url-status=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622062858/http://filmhighway.com/movie/dvd/302143/34Microscopic-Milton34.htm |archivedate=22 June 2015 }}</ref>

==Episode list== # Milton and the Shopping Trip # Milton and the Bubble Bath # Milton and the Camping Holiday # Milton and the Dust Collection # Milton and the Fitness Plan # Milton and the Toybox # Milton and the Beanstalk # Milton and the Kitten # Milton and the Broken Clock # Milton and the Leprechaun # Milton and Mrs. Witherspoon's Wish # Milton and the Parrot # Milton and the Snowdog # Milton and the Space Alien # Milton and the Time Machine # Milton and the Visitor # Milton and the Big Freeze # Milton and the Birthday Party # Milton and the Bumblebee # Milton and the Circus # Milton and the Disappearing Dog # Milton and the Dog Show # Milton and the Dog That Ate New York # Milton and the Halloween Party ==References== {{reflist}}

==External links== * {{IMDb title|id=0302143|title=Microscopic Milton}}

Category:BBC children's television shows Category:British children's animated television shows Category:1990s British animated television series Category:1990s British children's television series Category:1997 British television series debuts Category:1999 British television series endings Category:English-language British television shows Category:BBC animated television series