Series One

Series One

Directed by  Paul King Written by    Julian Barratt                        Noel Fielding

Series One Episodes: Killeroo Mutants Bollo Tundra Jungle Charlie Electro Hitcher All episodes: 1 • 2 • 3

Series One of The Mighty Boosh first aired between May and July 2004.

Story

The storyline of Series One follow Vince Noir and Howard Moon as they work as zookeepers in the Zooniverse which is owned by Dixon Bainbridge and managed by Bob Fossil.

Every so often, something will happen which endangers the animals or staff which requires Vince and Howard to sort it out, sometimes because Bob Fossil orders them to and sometimes because they feel it is a necessary cause. They often also need the help of Naboo, the zoo's psychic shaman who will use magic to assist their success where Vince and Howard's lack of knowledge means they will not be able to do anything themselves - which is usually the case.

Cast

Full list: Category:Series 1 Cast

Main Cast

• Noel Fielding
• Julian Barratt
• Rich Fulcher
• Michael Fielding

Supporting Cast

• Peter Elliott (3 episodes)
• Matt Berry (4 episodes)
• Victoria Wicks (3 episodes)

Episodes

Killeroo Original Air Date: 18 May, 2004 - Directed by: Paul King - Written by: Julian Barratt & Noel Fielding Howard is blackmailed by Bob Fossil to compete in a boxing match against a kangaroo. Howard accepts this offer, in the hope that his victory will impress Mrs Gideon. Vince offers to help Howard train through a montage, with music. Vince has a dream with a hidden meaning telling him how Howard can defeat the kangaroo.

	Mutants Original Air Date: May 25, 2004 - Directed by: Paul King - Written by: Julian Barratt & Noel Fielding Animals in the Zooniverse begin to disappear, so Howard and Vince investigate. The two find that Dixon Bainbridge has a secret laboratory where he is making creatures which are part animal, part human.

	Bollo Original Air Date: June 1, 2004 - Directed by: Paul King - Written by: Julian Barratt & Noel Fielding Vince's favourite gorilla, Bollo, has fallen ill and Vince knows it is not long before he dies. Death comes to take Bollo away, but accidentally takes Howard instead, who is dressed as a gorilla. Vince must save Howard who is stuck between life and death before he is taken to monkey hell.

	Tundra Original Air Date: June 8, 2004 - Directed by: Paul King - Written by: Julian Barratt & Noel Fielding Howard and Vince go to the Arctic Tundra to retrieve the "Egg of Mantumbi". Howard and Vince split up after an argument, with Howard staying in the tent and Vince meeting a bear. The two face the evil ice demon, Black Frost who attempts to stop them.

Jungle Original Air Date: June 15, 2004 - Directed by: Paul King - Written by: Julian Barratt & Noel Fielding Dixon Bainbridge is selling the Zooniverse so a new road can be built. To stop the Zooniverse being sold, Howard and Vince must venture into "The Jungle Room to find the previous owner, Tommy Nookah. Howard and Vince against split up, and must find their way back together in order to find Tommy.

Charlie Original Air Date: 22 June 2004 - Directed by: Paul King - Written by: Julian Barratt & Noel Fielding Howard decides to start up his writing career so that he can impress Mrs Gideon Vince's book, about Charlie, becomes famous but credit is soon taken by Dixon Bainbridge. Bob Fossil creates a new panda breeding scheme, involving someone dressing up as a panda and making the male panda jealous.

	Electro Original Air Date: June 29, 2004 - Directed by: Paul King - Written by: Julian Barratt & Noel Fielding Vince joins electro band "Kraftwork Orange" but after an argument causing a band member to leave, Vince must find a replacement. Howard must overcome The Spirit Of Jazz, a spirit which takes him over whenever he plays an instrument.

Hitcher Original Air Date: July 6, 2004 - Directed by: Paul King - Written by: Julian Barratt & Noel Fielding A Russian dancing bear, Ivan, goes mad and attacks Bob Fossil after he forces the bear to dance. Howard and Vince must take him on a journey to "The Zoo for Animal Offenders", but argue on the way. Their arguments cause them to split up, but while on their own they both encounter the mysterious "Hitcher".

The DVD

The complete first series was released by the BBC in Region 2 on 29 August 2005. Special features were included with the 2-disc DVD set; The Making of Series 1, Inside the Zooniverse documentary, History of the Boosh documentary, Boosh Music, outtakes, photo gallery, audio commentary on "Bollo", "Tundra", "Electro" and "Hitcher".