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This is the 2002 BBC production of the classic tale Stig of the Dump. Barney a young shy boy who, with only his older sister for company, is spending a lonely summer with his grandparents when he makes the discovery of his life. He's chased by the village bullies and tumbles down an overgrown quarry. There, in the magical world of the quarry floor, he meets a figure with shaggy hair and two bright eyes. Stig is a caveman, hundreds of thousands years old, but gradually he and Barney learn to understand one another.
Together they raid the rubbish dump at the bottom of the quarry, using the things the villagers throw away to improve Stig's cave, and so begins a special friendship, and a story which has charmed children and adults alike ever since it was first published in 1963.
Full of wonderful special effects from the creators of beasts in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, this production won an International Emmy Award and a BAFTA.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Stig of the Dump is a delightful tale of a shy young boy's friendship with a caveman and based on the best selling book by Clive King.
Features magical special effects from the creator of beasts in Harry Potter - The Philosopher's Stone.
Winner of BAFTA Children's Film & Television Award and won it's writer, Peter Tabern, Best Children's Writer award. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, Emmy Awards, ...Stig of the Dump - Complete Series
Features magical special effects from the creator of beasts in Harry Potter - The Philosopher's Stone.
Winner of BAFTA Children's Film & Television Award and won it's writer, Peter Tabern, Best Children's Writer award. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, Emmy Awards, ...Stig of the Dump - Complete Series
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Stig of the Dump has always been one of my favourite childrens books, and this series does not disappoint. At last this superb series is on DVD, my 8 year old and I have watched it with great delight, not completely true to Clive King's book but really well acted and a great production.
Stig is the caveman that Barney discovers after falling into his den in the local quarry. Barney is soon getting into all sorts of mischief to help his new friend who in turn comes to Barney's rescue more than once with plenty of laughs along the way. Of course none of Barney's family believe in Stig but he wins his sister round to help Stig get back to his own time with plenty of laughs, and few bits younger viewers may find a little scary but you can't go wrong with this classic family viewing. It won't be long before we watch it again. Excellent. If you remember reading this story as a child with pleasure you will really enjoy watching STIG, wishing he was your best friend.
Stig is the caveman that Barney discovers after falling into his den in the local quarry. Barney is soon getting into all sorts of mischief to help his new friend who in turn comes to Barney's rescue more than once with plenty of laughs along the way. Of course none of Barney's family believe in Stig but he wins his sister round to help Stig get back to his own time with plenty of laughs, and few bits younger viewers may find a little scary but you can't go wrong with this classic family viewing. It won't be long before we watch it again. Excellent. If you remember reading this story as a child with pleasure you will really enjoy watching STIG, wishing he was your best friend.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Absolutly superb. Tom Sangster plays the part of Barny really well and the theme music is, if anything, a little bit haunting but is one of my personal favourites. The story follows Barney as he tries to escape the school bullies and falls of a cliff into a quarry. whilst there, he meets a strange man (Stig) Who untangles Barney from the brambles that he'd been tangled in. From there, it is a story of friendship. Strongly reccomended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Watched this series when I was a child and bought this for my children. They loved it (they are aged 10 and 7). It's very long as it is the whole series in one but definitely worth buying.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
One of BBC's finest
When I bought the dvd, the memories came flooding back. An excellent piece of work made by the BBC. Excellent acting, and well, for the music - could listen to it all day. Read more
Published 13 days ago by davbowere
Captivating
I have just used this for year 5 narrative and play scripts along with the book.
My class were captivated from the start. Each episode lasts 26 minutes and there are 6. Read more
My class were captivated from the start. Each episode lasts 26 minutes and there are 6. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jonsut
stig
The Stig DVD is an excellent educational tool to get boys interested in writing. Although nearly 10 years old it is still loved by my class. Read more
Published 6 months ago by teacher
Wot, no runner?
I was interviewed for the runner's position on this shoot back in 2002. All was going swimmingly until the Director asked about: "the future." I said "retirement. Read more
Published 7 months ago by D. Smith
brill
I remembered watching this as a child and loved being able to buy it so many years later! Great to watch alongside the book. Great for comparison work with a class. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Miss C. Jordan
Stig of the Dump
I bought this for my year 5 class as it is a book we are reading in class. The series is not completely faithfully to the book but the children enjoyed it and we got lots of... Read more
Published 14 months ago by DC
very enjoyable
I bought this DVD for my sons after reading them the book, they absolutly loved the series and have watched it several times, the DVD is very good and the actor who plays Barney is... Read more
Published 14 months ago by L.Tait
amazing
i read the book in school and i have been upsessed with it likE EVERy kids dream it rearly strange and hen you start read in it you just cant stop
Published 19 months ago by Mrs. E. Mains
Stig of the dump DVD
The kids really enjoyed Stig of the dump and the chapters allowed a definite break for bed time etc!
Published 23 months ago by Diva
Hmmm
I first read the book back in the 1960's, and this is a television series of that book. It doesn't quite do it for me, as the probability of time travel are, as we know, next to... Read more
Published on 27 May 2010 by Stephen Bloom
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