Meeow! (Gaelic version: Meusaidh) is a 2000 Scottish animated children's series based on the Maisie MacKenzie books by Aileen Paterson, and produced simultaneously in English and Gaelic versions. The series is about a young cat named Maisie Mac who lives with her grandmother in Morningside in Edinburgh as her explorer father is always away.[1]
Scottish TV in association with The Gaelic Committee, decided to make the book into a cartoon series, with Siriol Animation doing the animation.[2] The stories were narrated by Scottish comedian Stanley Baxter (English version) and by actor Tony Kearney (Gaelic), and the theme music (both versions) was produced by The Singing Kettle. Its first run was featured on ITV children's block, CITV.
The programme was re-aired in 2009 on wknd@stv - a children's television strand on Scottish television channel, STV. The Gaelic version used to air on BBC Alba. From March 2015 – 2017, the series aired as part of the "Weans' World" block on STV Glasgow and STV Edinburgh.
Maisie "Maisie Mac" MacKenzie - A young Scottish cat who wishes to be an explorer like her father.
Granny/Isabella MacKenzie - Maisie's grandmother. She looks after Maisie whilst Daddy is away.
Mrs. Marjorie McKitty - Maisie and Granny's neighbour.
Archie - Maisie's best friend.
Lydia McSporran - Mrs McKitty's niece.
Daddy - Maisie's father who travels the world as part of his job as a professor at the University of Edinburgh.
Maureen and Doreen Purrdy - Maisie's twin friends from her ballet class.
Tommy and Morag McTwirl - two snooty senior dancers from Maisie's ballet class.
Episodes
No.
Title (Gaelic version)
Title (English version)
Summary
Original airdate
1
'S an ath rud a rinn ì
What Maisie Mac Did Next
Archie takes Maisie with Mrs. McKitty to the museum. While hiding, Maisie is accidentally locked in the museum at night.
January 5, 2000 (2000-01-05)
2
Meusaidh ann am Paris
Maisie Mac Loves Paris
Maisie has a rough day in Paris, but a mouse named Alphonse helps her out.
January 12, 2000 (2000-01-12)
3
Meusaidh anns an ospidal
Maisie Mac Goes to Hospital
January 19, 2000 (2000-01-19)
4
Meusaidh agus stòras na spuinneadairean
Maisie Mac and the Pirate Treasure
January 26, 2000 (2000-01-26)
5
Meusaidh mo Bheannachd Ort
Maisie Mac Saves the Day
Maisie has a big football game on the same day as her cousin's wedding day. After saving the cake from going to ruin, Maisie is able to attend the Wembleys match.
February 2, 2000 (2000-02-02)
6
Meusaidh anns a' choille uisge
Maisie Mac in the Rainforest
February 9, 2000 (2000-02-09)
7
A' falbh dhan sgoil
Maisie Mac Goes to School
February 16, 2000 (2000-02-16)
8
Meusaidh ann a Hollywood
Maisie Mac Goes to Hollywood
Maisie is invited to Hollywood by her Auntie Betty and Uncle Al. She is hired by film director Rufus D. Walner to be a stunt double in a Honey Pot Hot Shot movie.
February 23, 2000 (2000-02-23)
9
Meusaidh aig Loch Nis
Maisie Mac and the Loch Ness Monster
Maisie goes on holiday to the Scottish Highlands, hoping to see the Loch Ness Monster, while troubled by a trio of troublesome cats.
March 1, 2000 (2000-03-01)
10
Meusaidh agus an goirilea
Maisie Mac and the Gorilla
Maisie and her friends chase after what they think is a live gorilla on the loose.
March 8, 2000 (2000-03-08)
11
Meusaidh aig an fhèis
Maisie Mac's Festival Adventure
Maisie goes with her Canadian Mountie friends when a thief steals a handbag. With the help of Tommy the milkman and his horse, Maisie nabs the thief.
March 15, 2000 (2000-03-15)
12
Meusaidh anns an Eiphit
Maisie Mac in Egypt
Maisie stumbles on a secret entrance to an ancient pyramid and her Daddy excavates it.
March 26, 2000 (2000-03-26)
13
Meusaidh agus am Bàta smùide
Maisie Mac and the Puffer
April 2, 2000 (2000-04-02)
14
Nollaig Chrìdheal a Mheusaidh
Merry Christmas Maisie Mac
Daddy is trapped in China and is not able to join Maisie for Christmas, until a miracle is granted.
April 9, 2000 (2000-04-09)
15
Meusaidh ann am Moscow
Maisie Mac in Moscow
Maisie and The Purrdy Twins go to Moscow to dance a ballet with snooty Tommy & Morag McTwirl and supervised by the strict Sergei Jumpov.
April 16, 2000 (2000-04-16)
16
Meusaidh air Saor-Laithean Iongantach
Maisie Mac's Mountain Rescue
April 23, 2000 (2000-04-23)
17
Meusaidh Air Chall Ann An Glaschu
Maisie Mac Lost in Glasgow
April 30, 2000 (2000-04-30)
18
Meusaidh agus am Mèirleach
Cat Burglar
May 7, 2000 (2000-05-07)
19
Meusaidh Aig Beinn Nibheis
Holiday Surprises
May 14, 2000 (2000-05-14)
20
Meusaidh Ann A Iapan
Maisie Mac in Japan
May 21, 2000 (2000-05-21)
21
Meusaidh Ann An New York
Maisie Mac in the Big Apple
May 28, 2000 (2000-05-28)
22
Meusaidh ann an Astralia
Maisie Mac in Australia
Maisie and her father have an adventurous journey crossing the Australian Bush guided by Skipper kangaroo.
June 4, 2000 (2000-06-04)
23
Meusaidh aig na Geamaichean Gàidhlealach
Maisie Mac at the Highland Games
June 11, 2000 (2000-06-11)
24
Meusaidh anns na Brownies
Maisie Mac Joins the Brownies
June 18, 2000 (2000-06-18)
25
Meusaidh agus am fògarrach
Maisie Mac and the Owl Hoot
June 25, 2000 (2000-06-25)
26
Meusaidh is na h-ionnsramaidean ciùil
Maisie Mac Hits the Right Note
Maisie's attempts to try musical instruments end up in cacophony. The instrument just for her is a triangle.
October 1, 2000 (2000-10-01)
References
^Crump, William D. (2019). Happy Holidays—Animated! A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Cartoons on Television and Film. McFarland & Co. p. 187. ISBN9781476672939.
