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The Complete Bod [DVD] [1975]

DVD ~ John Le Mesurier
4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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The Complete Bod [DVD] [1975] + Mr Benn - The Complete Series [DVD] + Bagpuss : Complete [1974] [DVD]
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  • Actors: John Le Mesurier, Maggie Henderson
  • Writers: Michael Cole, Joanne Cole
  • Producers: David Yates, Michael Cole
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: E1 Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 24 Sep 2007
  • Run Time: 111 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004VVRG
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,265 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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    #22 in  DVD > Television > Children's TV
    #27 in  DVD > Music

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Amazon.co.uk Review
Those who remember the children's animation Bod from the 13 episodes broadcast by the BBC in 1975 generally recall, with considerable precision, not stories but images. This is because the stories that constitute Bod, created by Joanne and Michael Cole, are mere wisps of narrative, in which, almost always, almost nothing happens (in "Bod and the Cake", for example, no cake arrives), serene anti-dramas which are elusive and thus hard to remember as stories. Its images, by contrast, are the heart of its minimalist charm and its unforgettable strangeness, from narrator John Le Mesurier's unvarying announcement, "Here comes Bod", to the moment the unvarying fivefold cast sashay towards the horizon at the end. Bod is small and bald, with a yellow dress and a Buddha-like imperturbability. He and his four eternal companions--Aunt Flo, Farmer Barleymow, Frank the Postman, PC Copper--are animated as sparely as a 60s cartoon from the Eastern bloc. In each episode, the five gather one by one, each arriving to their own characteristic perky jazz-folky theme, in their own characteristic gait (indeed, like a zen riddle, the walk itself is far more important than where they're walking to, or why). Some viewers consider the cartoon's mysterious pastoral stillness alarming, as if something terrible were going on that we're never told about or shown--"Waiting for Bodot", as it were--but most found its calmness both beguiling and addictive. As in the original Watch with Mother format, Bod is paired with Alberto Frog and his Amazing Animal Band (in which an all-animal orchestra plays the classics, then guesses what flavour milkshake their frog conductor will reward himself with). Who knows how tots so exposed to the over-active kids-fare of today will respond, but the grown-ups in their charge will find The Complete Bod soothing, seductive and bizarre. --Honey Glass

On the DVD: the DVD contains all 13 episodes of Bod. Five of these are extended, as originally broadcast, to feature animal identification games, counting songs, Bod snap and Alberto Frog and his Amazing Animal Band.

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars For TODAY'S Little Ones Too!, 2 Oct 2004
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This is beautiful stuff. Forget Teletubbies and the manic Tweenies and squeaky Fimbles - Treat your toddlers to Bod (and Button Moon).

The animation is very simple but highly effective. The narrators voice is crystal clear, with excellent diction. Bod has an adventure (always fun, or funny) and then your child has a short more overt educational moment (playing guessing games or snap, for instance). Plus, Alberto the Frog, and his Amazing Animal Band, introduces children to a little classical music.

My daughter (aged 2.5) only really liked 'Come Outside' or 'Maisy'. Yet, Bod (and Button Moon) is entertaining and clever enough to hold her spellbound. It's one of the few programmes I don't feel guilty leaving her to watch. Bod is ages old. Don't be daft and think it's outdated though. For those of us who like something that bit more 'wholesome', it's a guaranteed winner! (My 7 and 4.5 year olds like it too.)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgic fun - not just a triangle on legs, 17 Feb 2001
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I used to watch Bod in bewildered awe as a small child (the bizarre leg movements intrigued me) but I'd forgotten all about Alberto the Frog, which is very funny and frightfully English. It certainly brought the memories flooding back.

One of the best things about Bod is the truly strange plots (woman saved from drowning by police helmet, a prophecy about strawberries that comes true when most of the cast falls down a manhole, etc.). The animation is unashamedly poor, but it adds a magic to the show that is entirely unique. You simply could not make a programme like that in this day and age.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic kids nostalgia, 4 Mar 2001
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For all those of you who affectionately remember Bagpuss, The Clangers & Mary, Mungo and Midge, Bod must also be a firm favourite.

This new edition not only has all 13 episodes of Bod that were made on it, but also 5 episodes of the lunchtime special they were shown on.

Help Alberto the frog decide what flavour milkshake to choose...strawberry, I think!! And don't forget to play Bod snap at the end!!

A must for all true cult kids classics fans!

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4.0 out of 5 stars the complete bod
Bought this for a work colleague/good friend - she says it is wonderful and recommends it to all fans who can remember this marvellous childrens TV series.
Published 1 month ago by Philip E. S. Price

5.0 out of 5 stars Bod
This is just great. Sometimes you can revisit your youth and find a pleasant surprise in store.
The music, the surreal stories, the enjoyable way in which the characters... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. S. P. Gibbons

5.0 out of 5 stars 'I'd like strawberry please'
Bod was surely the jewel in the surreal crown of 1970s childrens' TV. With the dozen or so episodes ensuring that it never outstayed its welcome, the minimalist style and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Binro The Heretic

4.0 out of 5 stars Back to my childhood
When I saw this at amazon I had to purchase it. It reminded me of my childhood. It was great to watch it again & the picture is very clear. Read more
Published 5 months ago by R. Rymer

2.0 out of 5 stars Spoilt my memory of this programme
I was very excited when I saw this old childhood favourite released on DVD. Sadly it now looks very dated. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Fez

5.0 out of 5 stars At last some decent childrens TV
As a child of the 1970s, I can remember being an avid viewer of Bod and the gang. But obviously (!) I did not buy this for my own gratification, but for my own children, who are 4... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Yellow Delaney

2.0 out of 5 stars Shame
It is a shame I had to go and watch Bod again - I have several of the 1960s & 70s childrens TV series and this is one I wish I hadn't revisited. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2007 by Bard

5.0 out of 5 stars bod rules!
oh my god... "here comes bod!!" i totally loved bod as a kid although i could never really make out if it was male or female.. (erm... does anybody actually know?? Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2003 by crazygirlxxx

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazed excitement on hearing of release of this video!
Who could forget Bod? It was lucky I didn't! Aunt Flo's 'Spin' was my favourite cast manouvrere, closely followed by PC Copper's deep knee bend. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2001

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