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Torchy the Battery Boy (1960)

TV Series ★ 6.2 15 min

Torchy the Battery Boy was the second television series produced by AP Films and Gerry Anderson, running from 1960 to 1961. It was another collaboration with author Roberta Leigh and was directed by Anderson, with music scored by Barry Gray, art direction from Reg Hill and special effects by Derek Meddings. The second series of 26 episodes was produced by Associated British-Pathé without the involvement of Anderson and AP Films. Both series have been released on DVD. The series followed adventures of the eponymous boy doll with a battery inside him and a lamp in his head, and his master Mr Bumbledrop, voiced by Kenneth Connor, who also voiced a number of other characters.

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Released
February 23, 1960
Runtime
15 min
IMDb
tt0163504
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
AP Films, Associated British Picture Corporation
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Frequently asked questions

What is Torchy the Battery Boy about?
Torchy the Battery Boy was the second television series produced by AP Films and Gerry Anderson, running from 1960 to 1961. It was another collaboration with author Roberta Leigh and was directed by Anderson, with music scored by Barry Gray, art direction from Reg Hill and special effects by Derek Meddings. The second series of 26 episodes was produced by Associated British-Pathé without the involvement of Anderson and AP Films. Both series have been released on DVD. The series followed adventures of the eponymous boy doll with a battery inside him and a lamp in his head, and his master Mr Bumbledrop, voiced by Kenneth Connor, who also voiced a number of other characters.
Who created Torchy the Battery Boy?
Torchy the Battery Boy was created by Roberta Leigh.
When was Torchy the Battery Boy released?
Torchy the Battery Boy is a 1960 sci-fi & fantasy series.
Where can I watch Torchy the Battery Boy?
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