Mr. Topsy-Turvy is the fourteenth episode of the Classic series. It is based on the book of the same name. It was first broadcast on the BBC in the United Kingdom from 7 January, 1977.
Summary[]
Mr. Topsy-Turvy does everything the wrong way around. One day he comes to the town where the reader lives. He rents a room in a hotel, speaking to the hotel manager the wrong way around, "Afternoon good, I'd room a like." The next day, he confuses the taxi driver with his backwards speaking, causing an accident, buying a pair of socks and putting them on his hands, then he disappears, but everything is still topsy-turvy. Everybody still speaks topsy-turvy, and the viewer is asked to say something topsy-turvy.
Characters[]
- Mr. Topsy-Turvy (debut)
- The Hotel Manager
- The Saleswoman
- The Taxi Driver
- The Lady
- The Newspaper Seller
- The News Reader
Locations[]
- Mr. Topsy-Turvy's House (debut)
Transcript[]
- The transcript for "Mr. Topsy-Turvy (Cartoon)" can be found here.
Trivia[]
- This is the first episode for several things:
- The first appearance of Mr. Topsy-Turvy.
- The first episode not to have Mr. Funny appear since his debut appearance.
Differences Between the Book and the Cartoon[]
- In the book, Mr. Topsy-Turvy is shown reading Mr. Bump. In the cartoon, he is reading a book with a character that resembles Mr. Quiet.
- In the book, Mr. Topsy-Turvy ends up on the railway line after exiting the train on the wrong side. In the cartoon, this is omitted and he just walks back and forth on the platform.
Gallery[]
Video[]
Mr Men, Mr Topsy Turvey
| Classic Episodes | |
|---|---|
| Mr. Men | Mr. Happy • Mr. Bump • Mr. Tickle • Mr. Silly • Mr. Sneeze • Mr. Snow • Mr. Messy • Mr. Small • Mr. Greedy • Mr. Bounce • Mr. Jelly • Mr. Forgetful • Mr. Funny • Mr. Topsy-Turvy • Mr. Uppity • Mr. Nosey • Mr. Daydream • Mr. Mean • Mr. Chatterbox • Mr. Impossible • Mr. Muddle • Mr. Strong • Mr. Fussy • Mr. Noisy • Mr. Lazy • Mr. Dizzy • Mr. Grumpy • Mr. Worry |
| Little Miss | Little Miss Tiny • Little Miss Shy • Little Miss Splendid • Little Miss Magic • Little Miss Neat • Little Miss Naughty • Little Miss Scatterbrain • Little Miss Trouble • Little Miss Bossy • Little Miss Sunshine • Little Miss Plump • Little Miss Late • Little Miss Helpful |