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This show was one of the first children's shows in the UK to reflect urban living. The programme showed Mary having adventures in a busy town, as opposed to in a wood, forest or other rural setting, apart from in the 'Garage' episode, in which the family had a picnic in the countryside. The two
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narrated the episodes, with John Ryan's daughter Isabel playing Mary. The theme tune and other music for the series were provided by
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The show featured the adventures of a girl called Mary, her dog Mungo, and her pet mouse Midge, who lived with Mary's parents in a
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Midge wonders where cows fit in the machine, but he causes chaos with all the milk coming out of the machine.
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Midge is left in the garage whilst the rest of the family go into the country for a picnic.
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Midge breaks the clock in the hall so men are hired to fix it, whilst he climbs aboard.
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Midge flies in a balloon in the park whilst Mary flies her kite.
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