Whispering Treasure (Sort of Blyton on TV!)

Moonraker · Post by **Moonraker** » 27 Oct 2008, 08:08

Whispering Island (called Treasure Island in Radio Times) is featured in the first programme of a new series of Autumnwatch (BBC2 8pm tonight). It includes the story of previous owner, Mary Bonham-Christie, who lived as a reclude on the island, for 40 years not allowing any access.

The first ever scout camp was set up on the island in 1907 by Robert Baden-Powell.

Now owned by the NT, it is still a haven for wildlife. I wonder if they will mention the statues?

Viv of Ginger Pop · Post by **Viv of Ginger Pop** » 27 Oct 2008, 10:16

Yours Truly has sent the NT copies of The Nature Lover's Book and Animal Book to give some Blyton background!

Viv

Lucky Star · Post by **Lucky Star** » 27 Oct 2008, 13:11

Excellent. One to watch.

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 27 Oct 2008, 13:20

Must try and remember to watch this one. I'd love to visit this island, but they won't allow dogs, its a pity the minority of dogs owners have to spoil it for the majority. As I'm sure most dogs like our Morgan and Barney would be as good as gold.

Moonraker · Post by **Moonraker** » 27 Oct 2008, 13:56

Julie2owlsdene wrote:Must try and remember to watch this one. I'd love to visit this island, but they won't allow dogs...

Oh, Julie; you're not that bad are you?

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 27 Oct 2008, 14:03

Moonraker wrote: Oh, Julie; you're not that bad are you?

I'm getting better everyday.

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 28 Oct 2008, 11:33

The Autumn Watch last week was very good. Lovely to see Brownsea Island, (even though they don't allow dogs!)

Moonraker · Post by **Moonraker** » 28 Oct 2008, 15:02

I could do without the deer rutting. Why are nature programme makers obsessed with mation?

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