THERE is plenty to keep you occupied on the Dan Dare site which brings the famous cartoon character bang up to date.

Colonel Dan Dare, Eagle comic frontman and professional Treen-botherer, is back in his own animated TV series, accompanied by his chums Digby and Peabody, and still facing his old nemesis, the Tefal-man resembling Mekon.

Treats to enjoy while you're waiting for the show to come onto the small screen include a trailer, an introduction to the characters, and goodies that allow Dan to save the Earth and your screen at the same time.

For those who remember Dan Dare the first time around you may think what have they done, but if the trailer is anything to go by the show is sure to be as popular as the carton strip.