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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to house homeless post-war Londoners, South Oxhey has fallen out of love with itself since the 1950s, becoming bleak, withdrawn and unwelcoming, viewed suspiciously by outsiders; defensively by insiders.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
By choirmaster
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
By Soul Singer
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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
By J. D. White
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!
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Tribute to community life
From the first cold recruitement days to the resurrection of an almost lost tradition of community celebration, this audiovisual document takes us on a moving ride along with... Read more
Published 29 days ago by Barry Tone
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great DVD
This is as good as all the other Gareth Malone Choir programmes. That's all I've got to say. Blah blah.
Published 1 month ago by Lynn Davis
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Just makes you feel good
I caught bits and pieces of this series on BBC America and fell head over for it. Gareth Malone's attitude just makes you want to root(cheer) for the people of this town. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Scott D. Lady
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The Choir: So inspiring
I first discovered Gareth Malone's work when The Military Wives programmes were first broadcast, and have since acquired all the DVD's of the other series. Read more
Published 2 months ago by John Byatt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gareth Malone has done it again!
I had failed to see this when it was shown on TV and it was every bit as good as the following ones. Thank you.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. C. S. C. Myddelton
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Gareth Malone
What an innovative man. Always follow anything he does on TV. Again bought it to send over seas. Loved his Military Wives series also.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. Jennifer Chambers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic series - very emotional to watch
This is a fantastic series - either on its own - or part of the whole Choir collection of Gareth Malone. it really does bring the community together and shows what can be done.
Published 3 months ago by Sue Pell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
I really loved the version shown on BBC America. It was great to be able to see the whole series.
Published 3 months ago by Elizabeth A Rothrock
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good old Gareth
This is so moving. I love the way singing brings the people of the town together. It gives them a new sense of belonging
Published 4 months ago by Anne McMillan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
Up lifting, inspiring, well worth watching. Does much to renew ones faith in todays world.good music,and shows what can be done with some hard work.
Published 5 months ago by K. Robson
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