Tuesday, 2 October 2018

Memories of kids afternoons

After the death of Geoffrey Hayes here are 3 more examples of kids afternoon shows

Mr Benn

Created by David McKee it centred on the titular business suit and bowler hat wearing character's adventures when he goes to his nearest fancy dress shop when upon changing into an either a knight or a spaceman he enjoys a maleficent adventure. Narrated by Ray Brooks

Pigeon Street

Before Eastenders there was Pigeon Street. Each episode focused on a resident of the titular street all the while being observed by (would you guess) pigeons. Narrated by Derek Griffiths.

The Raggy Dolls

Before Toy Story popularised the idea of toys coming to life when unobserved there was The Raggy Dolls. A group of discard toys come to life go on adventures when no one is watching, Monty Python collabetr Neill Innes provided both the narration and theme tune.


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