Armstrong to voice Danger Mouse

“Pointless” host Alexander Armstrong will voice Danger Mouse when the much-loved cartoon hero returns to TV next year. The comic actor, also known for his TV shows with Ben Miller, said voicing the character was “about as close to a dream job as you could wish for.”

Armstrong takes over from Sir David Jason, who voiced the eye patch-sporting “DM” in the original series from 1981 to 1992. Kevin Eldon will voice trusty sidekick Penfold, Terry Scott's old character.

The new series, which will initially run for 52 episodes, is due to be broadcast on the CBBC channel in 2015.

Armstrong's Danger Mouse will have more gadgets at his disposal than the original, among them a multi-purpose “i-patch”.

Source: BBC