Mr. Benn
Season 1 Episode 14 - The Gladiator
Seeing some workmen busy repairing his road, Mr Benn is reminded of the Romans, who built very good roads. He heads for the costume shop and tries on a Roman Gladiator’s outfit; stepping through the changing room door, Mr Benn arrives in ancient times, by a road under construction. One of the workers is Mr Benn’s old friend, Smasher Lagru**, who explains that they are building the road to lead to the Emperor’s Arena. Just then the Emperor himself arrives, and, having approved of the workers’ handiwork, he invites Smasher and Mr Benn to accompany him on a visit to watch the Gladiators fight each other – and the lions – in the Arena. Mr Benn sees this as an opportunity save the lives of the combatants, and to show the Emperor that fighting is silly…
Episodes in Season 1
Red Knight
15 min
Clown
15 min
Balloonist
15 min
The Wizard
15 min
The Spaceman
15 min
Big Game Hunter
15 min
The Zookeeper
15 min
The Cook
15 min
The Caveman
15 min
The Magic Carpet
15 min
The Frogman
15 min
Pirate
15 min
The Cowboy
15 min
The Gladiator
15 min
