The Urban Monkey with Murray Foote

In the tradition of Alby Mangels, Steve Irwin, Harry Butler and The Bush Tucker Man - comes Murray Foote - animal warrior, conservationist, scientist, recording artist, good bloke and ladies man. In 1987, Murray was fortunate to front his own television program, The Urban Monkey, which unfortunately was lost, and then rediscovered recently in a garage in suburban Melbourne.

Comedy

Seasons

1. Conception

Air Date: 2009-09-14

Murray Foote, animal warrior, conservationist, scientist, musical recording artist and good bloke, introduces us to the 'Oval of Life' and its first stop: Conception.

2. Birth

Air Date: 2009-09-21

Murray plays midwife to Lee Anne and Keith's love child, and reveals, to everyone's dismay, that Keith's brother Glenn is actually adopted.

3. Survival

Air Date: 2009-09-28

How will Keith fare in comparison to his human ancestors in the fight for survival this week? Can Keith manage to fend for himself?

4. Home

Air Date: 2009-10-05

Will Keith survive being locked in a really confined space like the birthday cupboard; and what happens when you swallow a ball of wool?

5. Knowledge

Air Date: 2009-10-12

Murray teaches Keith and the Urban Monkeys about the power of knowledge; and they look at what a dog's tail wag really means.

6. Friends

Air Date: 2009-10-19

Murray attends a party with the Urban Monkeys - but is he really a welcome guest? Can Keith make any friends? Can Siamangs cook pastry?

7. Love

Air Date: 2009-10-26

Will Keith be able to grasp the concept of love by the end of the episode? Will Lee Anne fall in love with Keith?

8. Boredom

Air Date: 2009-11-02

What does Keith think about when he's bored? What does a Siamang quiche taste like, has Ranger Tim ever eaten one? What is 'stress'?

9. Battles

Air Date: 2009-11-09

Keith is pushed to the absolute brink of emotional oblivion when Murray happily exploits his love for Lee Anne by introducing some male competition.

10. Death (1)

Air Date: 2009-11-16

Murray kisses Rowan, the baby alpaca; and why does his final, fatal experiment on Keith leave Lee Anne feeling angry? Can Keith survive death?

11. Death (2)

Air Date: 2009-11-23

Will Lee Anne's love for Keith really be enough to bring him back from the dead? Can anyone pronounce the word 'defibrillator'?

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Rating

0.0/10

Release Date

2009-09-14

Episodes

11 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Australian Broadcasting Corporation