Ep 2. Who Stole the Bagpipes
- September 30, 1981
- 11 min
In the second episode of Danger Mouse season one, entitled "Who Stole the Bagpipes," Danger Mouse and his trusty sidekick, Penfold, investigate the case of missing bagpipes. The episode begins with the peaceful, sleepy village of Glenbogle being rudely awakened by the sound of a bagpipe playing loudly through the night. The next morning, the villagers wake up to find that all of their bagpipes have been stolen.
Upon hearing about the crime, Danger Mouse and Penfold quickly volunteer their services to help solve the case. They arrive in Glenbogle and begin to investigate, starting with interviewing the village's many colorful characters. As they ask questions and gather clues, they discover a few leads that could help them crack the case.
One of the major suspects is McSqueaky, a notorious bagpipe thief who has a history of stealing instruments from small villages like Glenbogle. However, they soon learn that McSqueaky has been locked up in a high-security prison for months, making it unlikely that he is the culprit this time.
Another suspect is the village's local baker, who has been acting suspiciously since the night of the theft. Danger Mouse and Penfold stake out the bakery and catch the baker sneaking out in the middle of the night, carrying a large bag. However, when they confront him, they realize that he is simply delivering fresh bread and pies to a neighboring village and is not involved in the theft.
As they continue their investigation, Danger Mouse and Penfold begin to uncover more clues that point to a surprising suspect. Will they be able to solve the case and find the missing bagpipes before it's too late?
Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to Danger Mouse's signature humor and wit, as well as the odd antics of his clumsy sidekick Penfold. The show also features some memorable supporting characters, such as Colonel K, Danger Mouse's boss who communicates with him through a video screen, and Stiletto Mafiosa, a villainous Italian crow who is always up to no good.
Overall, "Who Stole the Bagpipes" is a fun and engaging episode of Danger Mouse that showcases the show's clever writing, hilarious characters, and entertaining storylines. Fans of classic cartoons and spy thrillers alike will enjoy following Danger Mouse and Penfold as they solve the case and save the day.