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The A-Z of Classic Children's Television (Paperback)

by Simon Sheridan (Author), David Jason (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Reynolds & Hearn Ltd; illustrated edition edition (6 Sep 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1903111277
  • ISBN-13: 978-1903111277
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 312,805 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Are you a Jamie and the Magic Torch junkie? Do you suffer from Moomin mania? Do you go boss-eyed over Bagpuss or get turned-on by Trumpton? The A-Z of Classic Children's Television will help you relive your misspent youth. Unwrap the very best programmes from the golden age of kids' telly and get to the root of all your childhood obsessions.

Simon Sheridan's fascinating and funny book features a foreword by David Jason, and includes exclusive contributions from the makers of dozens of classic TV shows including David McKee (Mr Benn), Brian Cosgrove (Danger Mouse), Jane Tucker (Rainbow), John Ryan (Captain Pugwash), Nigel Plaskitt (Pipkins), Gordon Murray (Camberwick Green), Gay Soper (The Flumps), Hilary Hayton (Crystal Tipps and Alistair) and many more.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Fuzzy Felt Moomins, 19 Sep 2004
As a childhood fan of the puppet moomins TV series, it is great to find a chapter devoted to the series in Simon Sheridan's classic new book. Written with a great deal of depth and knowledge, the book is witty and a pleasure to read. The moomin section is very detailed, covering the series roots in Poland and the English adaptation. With the release of the Moomins on DVD in Germany, this book is the perfect companion to go with it!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Encyclopedia of Kids' TV Classics, 10 Oct 2004
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Simon Sheridan's A-Z selection of his favourite children's television programmes is a splendid piece of research, perfectly capturing the era's sights and sounds. Sheridan's interviews with the key programme makers and stars, including Brian Cosgrove (Danger Mouse) and Jane Tucker (Rainbow), are wonderfully recounted. And Sheridan's extremely well written tome contains the right mix of entertaining tales with a passion and respect for, and knowledge of, the subject. This book is a must for every discerning and nostalgic thirtysomething - thoroughly recommended!!!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not an A-Z, 4 Oct 2007
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I bought this book thinking I was going to receive an A to Z of classic children's TV shows. Admittedly Simon Sheridan has placed his choice of favourite shows (mainly from the 1970's) into alphabetical order, but I expected more shows to be covered than were actually in the book. The introduction is more of a potted biography of the author and does mention several classic programmes which should have been mentioned in greater detail in the main body of the book. The 67 entries (69 if you consider Camberwick Green, Trumpton and Chigley come under one heading) do mention other programmes within their sections but again it is not a true A to Z and so I was very disappointed.
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