Beloved children’s animated series Mr Benn to be adapted into a live action film

Mr Benn was created by the late David McKee (David McKee/PA) -

The beloved children’s animated series Mr Benn will be adapted into a live action film.

The adaptation is based on the 1971 series, created by David McKee, which follows Mr Benn, a bowler hatted ordinary man who goes on extraordinary adventures whenever he visits a magical fancy dress shop.