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The Complete Clangers is an unmissable double-DVD set containing all 26 episodes of this classic television series. Devised by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin, whose other credits include such masterpieces as Ivor the Engine and Bagpuss, the programmes detail life on the small blue planet, somewhere out in space, that is home to these long-nosed, gentle, pink creatures with their distinctive whistling language. Life is simple when you're a Clanger; with plentiful green soup and blue-string pudding to eat, the main worry is being hit by objects from space. Fortunately, Clangers have armour to protect their little knitted bodies and live in caves within the planet enclosed by metal lids--the slamming of which gives them their name. A peaceful race, the Clangers live in harmony with the other inhabitants of their world--the Soup Dragon, the Froglets, several Glow Buzzers and the Iron chicken--as well as any other visitors who may drop by.

When you're sitting comfortably, prepare to wallow in nostalgia with these timeless tales or introduce them to a new generation--neither of you will be disappointed. --Helen Baker

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   47 of 48 people found the following review helpful: Classic entertainment for all the family!, 11 Oct 2001 By A Customer The Clangers is a classic yet timeless animated series that appeals to all the family. Put this DVD on and you are guaranteed to have all the family whistling the familiar sound of the Clangers for the rest of the day. Although I was never around in the late 60s when the Clangers were first introduced to our screens (and indeed when man first landed on the moon) I can still enjoy their enduring charm and their lovable qualities. It seems to be the simplicity of their lives that captivates us as an audience, and although we do not speak their language somehow we know excatly what they are saying. Tiny Clanger and Small Clanger have to be my personal favourites, and they seem to have the best adventures. They are always making new friends(like the Iron Chicken, The Froglets and The Cloud)and being mischevious. I recommend this DVD to everyone. It's a timeless classic.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   9 of 9 people found the following review helpful: Can still attract the kiddies today, 20 Jan 2005 By  Keith Joseph (West Berkshire, England) - See all my reviews       The Clangers were created by SmallFilms (Oliver Postgate - words, and Peter Firmin - illustrations), who were also responsible for the Children's TV classics Noggin the Nog, Bagpuss and Ivor the Steam Engine. Although The Clangers are little more than stop-motion jerky pink socks, there is something about their simple life that still attracts. It was 'different' way back then and it's still 'different' today. My son sat glued to all the episodes in one sitting - although my Daughter much prefers The Herbs. Living on their small moon, these Clangers space stories have enough humour to keep adults engaged (but probably at the traditional rate of a few episodes a day). I particularly like the episodes when the humans appear in their spacecraft, and are even more gormless than baby Clanger. For a few pounds this DVD set is certainly worth buying as everyone should own at least one Oliver Postgate classic - although my childhood SmallFilms favourite was the older 'Noggin the Nog', now also available via the Dragons Friendly Society. In fact The Clangers were derived from a Noggin the Nog book, 'Noggin and the Moon Mouse'. But there is no denying The Clangers have become a childhood TV icon. So rent or buy The [complete] Clangers now! Be warned though, it's a slippery slope with the Clangers today, and Rhoobarb & Custard, and Bagpuss the next.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   14 of 15 people found the following review helpful: The work of genius, 10 Oct 2004 By  NumberSix "numbersix" (UK) - See all my reviews Oliver Postgate. He was to childrens' television as, say, Isambard Kingdom Brunel was to bridges. The Clangers are perhaps his most timeless creation, perhaps even more so than Bagpuss (the saggy old cloth cat), thanks to their other-worldly existence. Of course, everyone's heard of the Clangers (haven't they?) - their whistling dialogue (which, of course, everyone understands perfectly), their eco-friendly save-and-recycle lifestyle, their friendly, welcoming nature (even when the strangest visitors pop in for a drop of blue string pudding), but the amount of creative imagination in evidence on this DVD is overwhelming. Iron chickens, dragons that dispense soup, spaceships powered by music, sentient clouds, and countless other bizarre creations reveal a genius years ahead of its time. Of course, the lovable woolly aliens take it all in their stride. There isn't much in the way of pointless 'extras' on this DVD, but it doesn't need any. The Clangers are a British cultural icon, equal to the Mini or a Turner seascape. Five stars, no question.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all 8 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews They're back!! My heros, the Clangers! I used to watch these little darlings as a teenager in the 70's, and my mother would always complain that I was watching a programme for kids! 'What? Read more Published 2 months ago by Ian Mayes The complete Clangers DVD Anyone of my generation (baby boomers)should remember these little darlings. The Soup Dragon, The Iron Chicken & Blue String soup, all as charming as ever. Published on 5 Sep 2005 It's the clangers For those who have never seen the Clangers during the 1970's then you should be in for a treat. It is great fun that the kids will love watching. Read more Published on 3 Sep 2005 by BryBo woo-ooo, ooo-ooo-ooo-oooooo I loved this when I saw them as a child and now as a 41 year old I can still watch them with interest that is more than just nostalgia. Read more Published on 5 Mar 2005 by Colin Brown Oliver Postgate, we salute you! Children's television from an age when producers and commissioners didn't feel that the only way to attract the attention of small people is to fill your programmes with bright... Read more Published on 12 Nov 2004 by jrgwb Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 8 customer reviews...