Metal Mickey(1980)

Metal Mickey is a British science fiction series following Ken Wilberforce, a young scientific genius who builds a robot to assist around the house. When an unknown interference corrupts Mickey's programming, the robot develops an unpredictable consciousness of its own. What begins as a helpful household invention becomes a source of chaos and comedy as Ken struggles to control his creation. The series explores the consequences of playing with advanced technology, blending humor with genuine sci-fi tension as Mickey's malfunctioning artificial intelligence creates increasingly absurd situations. Ken must navigate the challenges of his rogue robot while keeping Mickey's true nature hidden from his unsuspecting family.