


The original four books were: Mr Benn – Red Knight, Big Game Benn, 123456789 Benn, and Big Top Benn. Mr Benn's adventures are available to buy in book-form: four were published originally, and further books in the 1990s were based on the television series. McKee said he had always thought of Mr Benn as having the first name William. ("I think it was because in the first book I drew myself looking out of the window, and I thought it would be quite nice to have him next door", said McKee.)

McKee had the house "next door" at 54 Festing Road, where residents installed an engraved paving slab in his honour on 26 November 2009. David McKee got the inspiration for Mr Benn from Festing Road in Putney where he used to live.
