The Secret Show

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  • 2006
  • 1 Season
  • 7.1  (315)

The Secret Show is a British animated television series produced by Collingwood O'Hare Entertainment and commissioned by the BBC. The show was created by Tony Collingwood and directed by Andrea Tranter. It premiered on September 16, 2006, and aired for two seasons until its conclusion on October 6, 2007.

The show is a blend of various genres, including science fiction, spy thriller, and comedy. It centers around the adventures of two secret agents, Victor Volt and Anita Knight, who work for U.Z.Z. (The United Zoological Organization). Their job is to protect the world from the schemes of their arch-nemesis, the evil Doctor Doctor.

The main characters are voiced by seasoned actors Rob Rackstraw (Victor Volt), Kate Harbour (Anita Knight), Alan Marriott (Doctor Doctor), and Keith Wickham (Professor Professor). The cast also includes numerous supporting characters, including U.Z.Z.'s chief, Ross, and his assistant, Carrie.

One of the unique aspects of The Secret Show is its animation style, which blends 2D and 3D techniques. The show often uses split-screen effects to convey different storylines happening at the same time.

Each episode of the show is structured around the formulaic premise of Doctor Doctor inventing a new scheme to take over the world or achieve his own goals, and Victor and Anita working together to stop him. Despite the seemingly formulaic structure, the show is full of surprises as unexpected twists and turns keep the viewers engaged.

The Secret Show also features a lot of humor, which is often derived from the characters' personalities, particularly Victor's bumbling nature and Anita's dry wit. The show incorporates pop culture references and self-referential humor, as well as satirical takes on spy and science fiction tropes.

Aside from the humor and action, The Secret Show also features a strong educational component. One of the primary themes of the show is the importance of science and technology. The show uses its fantastical settings and gadgets to promote learning and curiosity, with the characters often explaining the science behind the technology they use.

In addition to science, The Secret Show also promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Victor and Anita often have to come up with creative solutions to problems, and the show encourages viewers to think outside the box to solve their own problems.

Despite its educational component, The Secret Show never feels preachy or dull. The show strikes a perfect balance between entertainment and education, making it an engaging and enjoyable show for both kids and adults.

The Secret Show was critically acclaimed and won several awards, including a BAFTA Children's Award in 2007 for Best Animated Series. Despite its success, the show only lasted for two seasons, likely due to the high cost of its unique animation style.

In conclusion, The Secret Show is a thrilling and hilarious animated series that combines science fiction, spy thriller, and comedy. The show's blend of educational content and entertaining stories make it a perfect show for kids and adults alike. With its unique animation style and memorable characters, The Secret Show is a classic of British children's television.

The Secret Show is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on September 16, 2006.

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Dr Hypno Returns Again!
13. Dr Hypno Returns Again!
July 8, 2007
Legendary U.Z.Z. agent, Zach Meadows, is called out of retirement to help Victor and Anita catch Dr Hypno - a notorious villain threatening to unleash his hypno-powers on the world. But there's something about Zach that Victor doesn't like and he refuses to be seduced by his charismatic charm.
Mirror, Mirror!
12. Mirror, Mirror!
December 2, 2006
Reflections are coming alive and entering our world via mirrors...and they've just stolen the World Leader! Victor and Anita must get her back with the help of their reflected selves and return before the mirror portals shut, or the two worlds will explode! Unfortunately, U.Z.Z. is a pizza restaurant in the mirror world and T.H.E.M. have won, so it's double the trouble.
Alien Attack!
11. Alien Attack!
November 25, 2006
Victor and Anita make "˜first contact' with an alien on Earth. Unfortunately, the alien smells so meaty and mind-numbingly delicious that Anita eats him live on world television, triggering an invasion of earth! Soon everyone's eating the aliens and turning into strange "˜spotty-big-hand things!' Only Victor and his vegetarian task force remain unaffected. Can vegetarians really save our planet?
The Secret Room
10. The Secret Room
November 18, 2006
Robert Baron has a secret room and a secret plan. Victor and Anita must get into the secret room and find out what he's up to. With the aid of hologram backpacks, Professor Professor transforms Victor and Anita into 8-year-olds and dresses as their mother to escort them to Robert Baron's son's birthday party. What could possibly go wrong?
Destination Sun
9. Destination Sun
November 11, 2006
Doctor Doctor has a remote control that turns the sun's brightness up and down. When trying to capture it, Victor accidentally steps on the remote and snuffs out the sun forever! Victor and Anita are forced to work with Doctor Doctor to save the world by travelling to the sun, on an iceberg rocket, to relight the sun's pilot light.
The Ball of Spong
8. The Ball of Spong
November 4, 2006
Aliens demand the return of "˜The Ball of Spong', or they will sieve the Earth. Moments before the exchange, Changed Daily and The Ball of Spong are whisked away into a totally indestructible survival pod. While Changed Daily believes himself to be the sole survivor of Earth, Victor and Anita desperately try to extract him and the ball from the pod and stop the alien sieving!
And That's for Helsinki
7. And That's for Helsinki
October 28, 2006
Helsinki-Man is trying to kill Victor and Anita. He throws them from a plane, fires them from a cannon and feeds them to a giant sea monster, each time shouting "And THAT'S for Helsinki!!!" What is his problem? They've never even been to Helsinki! Or have they? And was Doctor Doctor there too?
Bad Hair Day!
6. Bad Hair Day!
October 21, 2006
Doctor Doctor starts a wig craze within U.Z.Z. and begins secretly downloading information from Agents' brains during the night. When Changed Daily's wig goes missing U.Z.Z.'s most important secrets are at stake. Victor and Anita must save U.Z.Z. by getting Changed Daily's hairpiece back before his brain is completely emptied!
Commando Babies!
5. Commando Babies!
October 14, 2006
Controlled by Nanny and her "˜Babyizer' ray, commando babies are kidnapping important people across the land. World Leader is the next target. Nanny's army is seemingly invincible, for who could possibly to hurt a baby? Cue the huggy-huggy bear, pillow cannons, pacifier launchers and Professor Professor's mega "˜Burpulator', in a battle against the "˜Babyizer'!
Wedgie Attack!
4. Wedgie Attack!
October 7, 2006
Victor and Anita are on the run for a crime they didn't commit -a vicious "˜wedgie' attack on the World Leader's Husband. Wearing standard issue U.Z.Z. disguise kits they hide at Victor's mother's house until the heat dies down. Soon most of U.Z.Z. are disguised and hiding out at Victor's moms, framed for similar crimes. Could it be the Impostors at work again? And can Changed Daily be saved from the final "˜impost'?
Bogie Ball
3. Bogie Ball
September 30, 2006
U.Z.Z. intelligence reveals that the World Leader eats her boogers -information which in the wrong hand could prove disastrous. Unfortunately T.H.E.M. find out and Doctor Doctor creates an oscillator machine that makes boogers explosive. Can Victor and Anita stop Doctor Doctor using her machine and prevent the World Leader from biting off more than she can chew?
Who Stole Switzerland?
2. Who Stole Switzerland?
September 23, 2006
Martian gravity thieves are sucking up the Earth's gravity into trucks and flying it off the planet, to Mars, so they can have "˜falling down parties'. Entire countries are now floating around, weightless. Mars though is becoming so gravitational that all the Earth's countries are slowly being sucked towards it on a collision course! Victor and Anita must get the Earth's gravity back before the two planets collide.
The Secret Thing
1. The Secret Thing
September 16, 2006
The Impostors -creatures capable of replicating humans as "hard copy holograms" -try to steal "˜The Secret Thing'. Victor and Anita must protect The Secret Thing at all costs. But what is The Secret Thing? Will Victor ever find out? And how can he tell the difference between the real Anita and the Impostor copy?
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The Secret Show is available for streaming on the BBC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Secret Show on demand at Amazon and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    September 16, 2006
  • IMDB Rating
    7.1  (315)
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