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Stoppit and Tidyup [DVD] [1988]

Terry Wogan    Universal, suitable for all   DVD
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Actors: Terry Wogan
  • Writers: Charles Mills, Terry Brain
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Uca Catalogue
  • DVD Release Date: 10 May 2004
  • Run Time: 52 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0001MIR52
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 7,828 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Product Description

Thirteen adventures with the two mismatched cartoon characters - Stoppit likes to have fun all the time, often leading to crossed swords with the houseproud Tidyup. The stories featured are: 'Bee Quiet and Bee Have'; 'Eat Your Greens'; 'Comb Your Hair'; 'Wash Your Face'; 'Go and Play'; 'I Said No'; 'Hurry Up'; 'Calm Down'; 'Don't Do That'; 'Go to Bed'; 'Say Please and Say Thankyou'; 'Clean Your Teeth'; and 'Take Care'.


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79 of 79 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A touching allegorical tale 2 May 2006
Format:DVD
This is genius!

I remember it from when I were a lad, and if anything its even better now (although I have also watched it with my girlfriend's 3 year old nephew and he loved it). It runs like a morality play, with Terry Wogan some sort of Jehova figure in the background. I could go on about this for hours, but here are my favourite characters.

-Stoppit is a kind of A.D.H.D blob monster, who is very naughty and is summarily punished when bad. When he is angry and complaining (almost all of the time), Tidyup bounces him on the floor until he is quiet (this is reminiscent of my own childhood experiences with my sibling). Just in case you think that being naughty is cool, Stoppit is shown living in a rubbish dump. Obviously a shell of a man, unable to get work. He reminds me a bit of Cartman down on his luck.

-Tidyup seems to suffer from a form of Tourette's syndrome as he constantly screams at quite innappropriate times. He is the glue that holds the stories together. Despite his difficulties, everyone likes him because he is honest and decent. What a triumph for the human spirit!

-Go-to-bed is the living embodiment of a Monday morning. He is always tired probably because he is partying too hard the night before all the time. But he is never allowed to sleep. In this way we learn that those who over-indulge will never find their rest, or the release that they are looking for. Go-to-bed is, for me, the best but most tragic character.

-Go-and-play is a little scary, and seems to be the Prometheus of the story. He looks like he is older than the rest of the gang, and yet all he does is play with his toys on his rock. And try to start games of football. All the time he wears only a wierd shorts and shoes n' socks ensemble, never a shirt. He has piercing black eyes. He is not the kind of person I would let any kid play with. Which is probably why he's all alone on his rock-hill-thing. He has clearly been set there as a sort of ironic punishment -- he likes to play with people, but has misbehaved, and so is set on his rock WITH ALL THE TOYS IN THE WORLD BUT NO FRIENDS! All it needs is for an eagle to tear at his sides and we have a Greek legend.

-Clean-your-teeth is the rich (£££) character of the bunch. He looks like Elvis Presley would if you were on acid. Since he is always scarily, uncompromisingly happy and owns a swimming pool when his neighbours potter about in their own filth in the dump eating nothing but gherkins, I remain unconvinced he is not a representation of a Colombian drugs lord. Tidyup makes him pay for this crime by smashing up his pool: Good lad!

As an atheist, I have based my entire ethical framework for my life on this cartoon, and it seems to have done some good. Bless the makers of this DVD for reminding me how good things were! It is suitable for kids, and enjoyable for the adults watching with them.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Funniest of the Funny !!! 19 April 2004
Format:DVD
This series was a one-off wonder.
Terry Wogan guides us merrily through this series with all the hilarious adventures of Stoppit and Tidyup. I watched this series as a kid, and I've been waiting for it to be released (although thinking it probably never would) !! Alas ! My prayers have been answered !! A crate of lager and 5 of my mates around to laugh at the hilarious foghorn noises stoppit makes when excited, or the way the big bad I said no reacts to getting punched. This series was pure genius !! BRING IT BACK !!!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars HILARIOUS!!! 20 Jan 2006
Format:DVD
I had never seen this show before but my boyfriend remembered it plus we like random things so we decided to buy the DVD. It has to be one of the best children's programmes ever! I am 19 and my boyfriend is 25 but we absolutely loved this. The characters are so original and funny and the names (for example the land of do-as-you're-told) are satirical and allow parents to laugh at themselves. Terry Wogan's narration is also hilarious with the little comments he randomly adds. i can't believe they don't still show this.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant video
Bought one of these as a stocking filler for one of my adult sons,and the other one was decidedly miffed HE didn't get one!

Obviously, this isavideo for kidsofevery age
Published 23 days ago by Jill
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for all ages
My children loved these stories when they were small & despite being somewhat older now, still find them entertaining . . . as do I! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Loli P
5.0 out of 5 stars reminising
My mother had this on tape when I was little and we started talking about it one day when talking about children's programmes and decided to look it up i was thrilled to find it... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Trisha
5.0 out of 5 stars dvd
enjoyed the film the kids loved it and have fun watching it shame it took a bit of time to get to me.
Published 22 months ago by Gareth
5.0 out of 5 stars Legend!
Stoppit and Tidyup is phenomenal. Old-school humour (and graphics!). Your kids probably won't get it at all, but those of us that remember the 80s with growing-up warmth will... Read more
Published on 2 April 2011 by thebigcheese
5.0 out of 5 stars timeless morals
kids need a few wholesome cartoons these days and i really think there is something missing from todays animations. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2011 by Miss Goodhew
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Kids DVD and Terry Wogan - What a Legend!
This is a fantastic Kids DVD - they don't make them like this anymore! Being narrated by Terry Wogan gives it extra charm and the fun characters make great sounds on their... Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2010 by Gem
5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute Winner
I bought this for my partner's son as I have very fond memories of the stories from my childhood. It appears that, although the animation is very basic by today's standards, that... Read more
Published on 19 July 2010 by RozziD
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this !!
I loved this when my Grandchildren used to watch it, kept the video long past usable state 'cos of the memories, was sooo pleased to see it available on DVD, will be getting... Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2010 by P. Rollinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Terry Wogan at his finest haha!
Funny, bright, educational...AND Terry Wogan as narrator! What more could you want in a kids TV programme?!
Love it!
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by Ms. L. Wilkins
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