SPOILERS Cosgrove Hall used to be one of the finest producers of British animation in the country. Responsible for the film version of "The BFG" and wonderful cartoon "Dangermouse", the studio was a major success in it's Manchester studios. After an episode of "Dangermouse" entitled "The Four Tasks Of Dangermouse", the studio decided to create a spin off from a guest character and eventually create another fan favourite. Beginning it's airing in 1988, "Count Duckula" was a brilliant cartoon which is remarkably rare nowadays and was a big fan favourite at the time.In Transylvania stands Castle Duckula. Home throughout the ages to a family of vampire ducks, it stands atop of a mountain overlooking the terrified peasants. The latest inhabitant is unique to his surroundings though. After a botch up by nursemaid and housekeeper Nanny (voiced by Brian Trueman), the Count is reborn a vegetarian. Now Nanny and butler Igor (Jack May) are experiencing a different take on life as the young Count (David Jason) takes them on countless amazing adventures.Not quite as off the wall and surreal as "Dangermouse" could be, this wonderful cartoon thrived for 65 episodes. Based around the Count travelling the globe whilst telling woeful jokes, the cartoon had a huge fan base and large numbers of us look back at it with a sense of delight at a part of our childhoods.With voices by regular actors like David Jason and Jack May, the series never lost it's appeal and it's still possible to watch true classics like "The Murderous Penguins" and pilot episode "No Sax Please We're Egyptian" and find things to laugh about.In fact, "Count Duckula" is a strong reminder of how great childhood cartoons used to be. Before everything became manga based and as an alternative to the violent cartoons like "Thundercats" or "Transformers", this animation classic is a wonderful innocent alternative. Yes it had intrigue and by cartoon standards a bit of intensity (the aggressive vegetables from the future and the living statue of evil Duckula in two episodes were particularly unnerving for a young six year old), but it always finished on a light note and never took itself too seriously.When Cosgrove Hall decided to create this spin off from "Dangermouse" it is doubtful they knew how successful it would be. Always entertaining and funny, "Count Duckula" is a reminder of a better time. A time of innocence and happiness. It's theme music wasn't half bad too.

Superb! Hilarious! Cute? This tv cartoon was part of my childhood, it was like a part of me! I can't describe how much I enjoyed this cartoon. It's humoristic situations and dialogues make this a winner. Ahhh, these sweet memories of the childhood. If you have the chance to watch this great cartoon well give yourself the opportunity you won't regret. Long live Count Duckula!

So Danger Mouse comes to an end... What do you do?All agree that it was a good ride while it lasted?Make a living out of all those "I Love the 80's" programmes talking about itOr do you get up and make another classic cartoon!David Jason returned for more cartoon goodness, the bloke is a god! This time we watch the world of a Vampire Duck living with Igor and his Nanny... with the DUCKY-POOS line...GOLD! And who can forget the other characters Van Goosewing and those Cuckoo clock characters.... FANTASTIC

I loved this show when I was a kid. It was a very entertaining. The characters were funny (especially our Veggie loving vampire duck, and Nanny), and the episodes were cleverly written. I remember laughing out loud when Von Goosewing would go after Count Duckla. I think they should bring this back on television as well as the show it spun off from which was the equally funny "Danger Mouse" Besides you can't get enough of Count Duckula! 10/10.