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He s taken on schoolchildren; he s taken on teachers; but now, Gareth Malone is about to take on a whole town! The community of South Oxhey don t know it yet, but their lives are about to be transformed. Built to house homeless post-war Londoners, South Oxhey has fallen out of love with itself since the 1950s, becoming bleak, withdrawn and unwelcoming, viewed suspiciously by outsiders; defensively by insiders. That s about to change. When Gareth Malone arrives and tries to stoke up interest in a community choir, resistance goes up like a wall. But gradually cracks appear as Gareth divides and conquers with three choirs, of schoolchildren, locals, and a small but hardcore men s group. How they come together to form the largest community choir in Europe is a story of laughter, tears, commitment and community; a community that learned to love singing, and learned to love itself.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Once again, Gareth Malone has demonstrated his extraordinary ability to bring people together by means of choral music. As has been his wont, he persuaded reluctant singers in a post-war estate bordering on North London to trust him to bring a sense of community and fulfillment to their town, something the townspeople themselves regarded as quite impossible. He created not just one, but three choirs out of this unpromising material, in the process proving what can be done through music and a sense of commitment to ordinary people regarded as having no talent at all.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
As usual Gareth Malone comes out on top but it is a very watchable series. I cant wait for another series. Magical !!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Gareth Malone never ceases to amaze me. Every show he does, he seems to single-handedly transform the lives of a group of people with minimal effort. This particular series sees him attempt to transform the town of South Oxhey, a small estate which seems to have fallen off the map and, from outsiders, has gained somewhat of a stereotypical reputation.
So Gareth shows up and tries to get them all singing in a community choir. This series follows his/their progress as we get to know some of the local residents. Its a show with real heart and character. It definitely made me want to go join a local choir!
So Gareth shows up and tries to get them all singing in a community choir. This series follows his/their progress as we get to know some of the local residents. Its a show with real heart and character. It definitely made me want to go join a local choir!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Unsung Town
Gave this DVD to a person who sings in choir and both she and her husband sat and watched it and were enthralled and impressed by Gareth Malone.
Published 22 days ago by G. Williamson
Another good one!
Season 3 of the Choir was as brilliant as seasons 1 and 2. Will be sad that there will be no more seasons. A wonderful program for all ages!
Published 2 months ago by USA Gal
Gareth 3
Having purchased and viewed The Choir 2 about Gareth Malone and the boys at a Leicester School, I wondered if this might be a let down. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. G. Bennett
A GIFT
In a time when people are out of work, family members are off fighting wars for unfriendly people in unfriendly places and parents wonder if their children will be given the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Loaghaire
good show, but one unplayable disc
The second of two DVDs in this set would not play. I'd like to get another copy of it. The DVD is great and I really liked the first one, but for some reason, the second is... Read more
Published 3 months ago by pamela burns
The choir Unsung Town
This was brilliant. Enjoyed every moment of the DVD. The hard work that the people of the town put into their choir, payed off big time. Cannot wait for the next dvd.
Published 4 months ago by Ally
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