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Complete first series of the classic children's programme from 1969, about the adventures of the Clangers, strange creatures with stranger voices who live beneath the surface of their moon-like planet, while their friends the Soup Dragon and the Iron Chicken float through space around them. Episodes are: 'Flying'; 'The Visitor'; 'Chicken'; 'Music'; 'The Intruder'; 'Visiting Friends'; 'Fishing'; 'The Top Hat'; 'The Egg'; 'The Hoot'; 'The Meeting'; 'Treasure' and 'Goods'.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Join the Clangers on their adventures on a blue cratered moon. Features thirteen episodes, including: 'Flying', 'The Visitor', 'Chicken', 'Music', ' The Intruder', 'Visiting Friends', 'Fishing', 'The Top-Hat', 'The Egg', 'The Hoot', 'The Meeting', 'Treasure' and 'Goods'. ...The Clangers Series One ( The Clangers Series 1 )
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Rowena Hoseason
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Format:DVD
Depending on when you were born, The Clangers dvd is either going to be 5-star knockout brilliant, or minus-several-million-stars 'what the heck is this?' rubbish.
There's just a chance that if you didn't grow up following the antics of these animated characters then you might still be captured by the innocent delight of knitted pink mousey things which live on a blue moon and hide under saucepan lids. However, I suspect that it's one of those cultural moments which might pass later generations by, so if you haven't seen The Clangers before then you should rent rather than buy, just to see if your sense of humour stretches to blue string pudding and the Soup Dragon.
But if you remember The Clangers with fondness then I have no idea why you're even bothering to read this review. just hit the 'buy' button and be done with it. Within a week you'll be hooting and squeaking and making soupy noises around the house -- and if you have young kids then you can even indoctrinate them into creative uses for a left-behind American flag. In fact, at the heart of every Clangers episode is a gentle morality tale about family life and the value of society when times are hard. They don't lecture or impose that viewpoint; it's just there if you want to hear it.
The Clangers were a much-loved part of my generation's childhood and I'm delighted to be able to see them again in all their wobbly, budget-restricted knitted glory. If your kids enjoy them, then fine. But that's a bonus. This dvd should be on any 40-somethings Christmas list.
There's just a chance that if you didn't grow up following the antics of these animated characters then you might still be captured by the innocent delight of knitted pink mousey things which live on a blue moon and hide under saucepan lids. However, I suspect that it's one of those cultural moments which might pass later generations by, so if you haven't seen The Clangers before then you should rent rather than buy, just to see if your sense of humour stretches to blue string pudding and the Soup Dragon.
But if you remember The Clangers with fondness then I have no idea why you're even bothering to read this review. just hit the 'buy' button and be done with it. Within a week you'll be hooting and squeaking and making soupy noises around the house -- and if you have young kids then you can even indoctrinate them into creative uses for a left-behind American flag. In fact, at the heart of every Clangers episode is a gentle morality tale about family life and the value of society when times are hard. They don't lecture or impose that viewpoint; it's just there if you want to hear it.
The Clangers were a much-loved part of my generation's childhood and I'm delighted to be able to see them again in all their wobbly, budget-restricted knitted glory. If your kids enjoy them, then fine. But that's a bonus. This dvd should be on any 40-somethings Christmas list.
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By Bard
Format:DVD
If anything, I love these stories now more than ever. Beautiful stories and animation from Postgate and Firmin - captivating for adults and children alike.
If you remember the Clangers from your youth, buy their DVD, if you know any children, buy them the DVD. If you have never heard of or seen the Clangers (poor you) buy this DVD.
Wonderful music also; (a CD is available and I have it of course) as well as perfect narration to go with the lovely well drawn out stories and characters.
If you remember the Clangers from your youth, buy their DVD, if you know any children, buy them the DVD. If you have never heard of or seen the Clangers (poor you) buy this DVD.
Wonderful music also; (a CD is available and I have it of course) as well as perfect narration to go with the lovely well drawn out stories and characters.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It is now old fashioned, no manic images or over the top computer animation, just a nice steady, simple story.
Highly recommended to help relax. Each story is about 10 mins long.
Highly recommended to help relax. Each story is about 10 mins long.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I loved the clangers when i was little, and now that im a grown up, i see what little gems oliver postgate created, full of charm, genuine warmth and wit. Captivating.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Once upon a time...
Long long ago, in a far off land known as 1969, there was a company called smallfilms. Run by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin, they produced shows for children using stop motion animation.
One of their shows was called the Clangers. And it was all about a group of creatures with long pink noses who live on a moon somewhere in space, far far away. They communicate by making strange whistling noises. They like to eat soup, which they get from a dragon who lives in a well.
And they have fun adventures, usually involving beings or objects that come to visit their home.
Some television can charm all the ages. And the Clangers has always done that. With superb stop motion animation, gentle narration from Oliver Postgate, and the infectious noises that the characters make, the Clangers is a timeless classic that can enthrall all ages just as well now as it did back then.
This dvd contains all thirteen episodes of the first series of the show. Each runs for nine minutes. You can select to watch them all in a row, or individually. The main menu screen can be a bit awkward at first as it seemingly won't let you progres, but just press the enter or the play button on the dvd remote and it will take you to the screen from where you can select the episodes.
For such an old programme, the picture quality is still pretty good. And the sound is excellent.
There are no extras. No subtitles. And the only language option is English.
But you do get thirteen bits of classic tv that can still charm and entertain both children and grown ups alike.
Long long ago, in a far off land known as 1969, there was a company called smallfilms. Run by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin, they produced shows for children using stop motion animation.
One of their shows was called the Clangers. And it was all about a group of creatures with long pink noses who live on a moon somewhere in space, far far away. They communicate by making strange whistling noises. They like to eat soup, which they get from a dragon who lives in a well.
And they have fun adventures, usually involving beings or objects that come to visit their home.
Some television can charm all the ages. And the Clangers has always done that. With superb stop motion animation, gentle narration from Oliver Postgate, and the infectious noises that the characters make, the Clangers is a timeless classic that can enthrall all ages just as well now as it did back then.
This dvd contains all thirteen episodes of the first series of the show. Each runs for nine minutes. You can select to watch them all in a row, or individually. The main menu screen can be a bit awkward at first as it seemingly won't let you progres, but just press the enter or the play button on the dvd remote and it will take you to the screen from where you can select the episodes.
For such an old programme, the picture quality is still pretty good. And the sound is excellent.
There are no extras. No subtitles. And the only language option is English.
But you do get thirteen bits of classic tv that can still charm and entertain both children and grown ups alike.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I bought this DVD for my 3 year old daughter, thinking that she should be given the opportunity to experience TV from my era. She loves it!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By 7
Format:DVD
Got the 2 DVDs within 48 hrs and they are brilliant. BBC childrens TV at it's best. Recommended for any age group even teenagers, as they are seen as surreal by anyone over 12! Bring back the Clangers I say.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This dvd takes me back thirty years, to being in primary school and watching the Clangers with my sister in the days when tv was only on 4 channels and you couldn't rewind or replay. Now my three kids, age 12. 10 and 6 have discovered the whistling conversations, blue wool soup and 1970's recycling messages the Clangers bring. The Clangers have survived the test of time. Like Pingu they transfer across many languages and cultures.
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brilliant
decided my 7 month old needed an education in decent old school programmes.. he loves this as much as me
Published 4 days ago by blue
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Brought back memories!
This has been well used since I bought it for my grandson (age 3). My children used to watch the Clangers on TV and I enjoyed it then and still do. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Maggy
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Th Clangers Are Simply !!!Awesome!!! for Cildren Age Five to One...
Visited the U.K. as a child at age 6 during a Christmas holiday.
I received a book of Clangers stories as a gift and read it until
the pages finally fell out. Read more
I received a book of Clangers stories as a gift and read it until
the pages finally fell out. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Peter Willis
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Still as appealing as ever
Bought as a gift for a 2year old who loves it. Clangers has lost none of its appeal over the years
Published 1 month ago by marmac
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Great stuff!
These episodes are great for young children to watch over and over. They are not boring and with Series 2, it makes a really good lot of episodes to see. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Miss Spooner
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Love it.
Bought for my husband, he hasn't stopped whistling and making funny noises since. The whole family enjoy this. Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. A. GILLIGAN
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Forget Nationalism - Use flags as Table Cloths!
Great stuff - the sound and picture quality is variable but the stories are entertaining and some of the scenes positively psychedelic - at one point a startled American Astronaut... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Seoulprovider
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A Genuine Classic
Wonderful children's TV and still fun to watch as an adult. The episodes are short, so you can watch one whenever you need a quick injection of cheer into your life.
Published 3 months ago by E Burton
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My toddler loves it
My son (nearly 2 years old) really loved this after watching only one episode. He gets very involved with the stories, which seem to have fired his imagination so that he now... Read more
Published 4 months ago by amoretx
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sweet childhood memories
forgotten how much I loved these little woolly aliens ! I am sure Kids today would still find them fascinating and funny.
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