70s Famous Five on …. BritBox
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70s Famous Five on …. BritBox
Well there I was wasting time on Twitter when I read a re-tweet from Gary Russell … both series of 1970s Famous Five are coming to BritBox from mid July. Rejoice!
If you’ve never watched it, now is the time. If you’ve previously professed to not enjoying the 1970s/80s modern feel at all, there’s two or three weeks to repent.
Ha ha, whatever your taste, good to have Blyton on our screens, and I wonder what today’s young uns will make of it.
On a sad note, the ‘old school’ library the show will be a part of is not available in Oz … I’ve sent them a message of course. I want to see my favourite ready to stream …
If you’ve never watched it, now is the time. If you’ve previously professed to not enjoying the 1970s/80s modern feel at all, there’s two or three weeks to repent.
Ha ha, whatever your taste, good to have Blyton on our screens, and I wonder what today’s young uns will make of it.
On a sad note, the ‘old school’ library the show will be a part of is not available in Oz … I’ve sent them a message of course. I want to see my favourite ready to stream …
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Many thanks - I never watched the series back in the day.
Everyone was surprised, but I was stuck in the books.
I will take a good look at the series with fresh eyes.
I will really enjoy seeing the locations too as I love the thread here on the forums about all the filming locations.
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Everyone was surprised, but I was stuck in the books.
I will take a good look at the series with fresh eyes.
I will really enjoy seeing the locations too as I love the thread here on the forums about all the filming locations.
Regards
Pete
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Sounds good, unfortunately I don't have access to Britbox.
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I think you can get a free 30 day trial Katharine - if that's any help.
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Pete, that's great,
Completely understand. We all had different times back in the day and did Blyton our own way.
Whether you love or no, fine by me ... couldn't resist a stir. But I'm glad you'll have a look; what was modern in the late 70s now has its own 'period' feel I suppose.
Depends on when and where you were when you read your Blytons back in the day ... all my books had the 70s TV covers, and I have been interested to hear the differing opinions as to the illustrators as well.
Maybe Courtenay will have a look too!
We have Brit Box here in Aus Katherine; I've watched a few 'Good Life' ( used to have a kid crush on Felicity Kendall ) and some old favourites again, Yes Minister, Doctor Who ...
Unfortunately Australian content does not include the 'Old School' section. I really, really want to see how it is presented and see it under an ITV badge ... for old time's sake.
Completely understand. We all had different times back in the day and did Blyton our own way.
Whether you love or no, fine by me ... couldn't resist a stir. But I'm glad you'll have a look; what was modern in the late 70s now has its own 'period' feel I suppose.
Depends on when and where you were when you read your Blytons back in the day ... all my books had the 70s TV covers, and I have been interested to hear the differing opinions as to the illustrators as well.
Maybe Courtenay will have a look too!
We have Brit Box here in Aus Katherine; I've watched a few 'Good Life' ( used to have a kid crush on Felicity Kendall ) and some old favourites again, Yes Minister, Doctor Who ...
Unfortunately Australian content does not include the 'Old School' section. I really, really want to see how it is presented and see it under an ITV badge ... for old time's sake.
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Funnily enough, although I didn't much like the 'modern' Betty Maxey illustrations, I don't recall having a problem with watching the 1970's TV series when it was on. Possibly thinking that Gary Russell was rather dishy helped sway my opinion.
Interesting to hear about what is and isn't included in the Australian Britbox. I've seen it advertised over here, but most of the programmes I would be interested in I already have on DVD, including The Good Life and Yes Minister. I suppose Doctor Who might be good though, depending on the age of the episodes, as I would enjoy seeing those from the 1970's/80's again.
Interesting to hear about what is and isn't included in the Australian Britbox. I've seen it advertised over here, but most of the programmes I would be interested in I already have on DVD, including The Good Life and Yes Minister. I suppose Doctor Who might be good though, depending on the age of the episodes, as I would enjoy seeing those from the 1970's/80's again.
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I've always said Katharine is one of the most astute, sophisticated and insightful posters on here...
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Gary Russell wrote: ↑19 Jun 2021, 13:35I've always said Katharine is one of the most astute, sophisticated and insightful posters on here...
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Thought you'd be pleased with that one Gary
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Surely that proves that flattery will get you everywhere, KatharineKatharine wrote: ↑19 Jun 2021, 14:20Gary Russell wrote: ↑19 Jun 2021, 13:35I've always said Katharine is one of the most astute, sophisticated and insightful posters on here...
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Hope it comes to britbox here in Canada (never mind how I'll get the channel)....!
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In an unrelated note: one show we won't see on britbox is CORONATION STREET. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) holds the Canadian broadcasting rights to said programme.
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In an unrelated note: one show we won't see on britbox is CORONATION STREET. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) holds the Canadian broadcasting rights to said programme.
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Hi Daanton,
There's a suggestions email at suggestions@britbox.com ... I'm encouraging everyone I talk to to ask for F5 to be added to the platform for non-UK, and hopefully the email will work for you in Canada too. Can't see why not.
Wonder if we can surprise them with the amount of Blyton/Famous Five interest they receive ...
There's a suggestions email at suggestions@britbox.com ... I'm encouraging everyone I talk to to ask for F5 to be added to the platform for non-UK, and hopefully the email will work for you in Canada too. Can't see why not.
Wonder if we can surprise them with the amount of Blyton/Famous Five interest they receive ...
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It's now on Britbox, I'm watching Five on Kirrin Island right now
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Isn't it Five on Kirren Island?
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Ha ha Wolfgang
That spelling mistake will be with us forever. It is now part of the charm of the series I suppose.
Do you get any sort of BritBox available to you in Deutschland? I wondered if it was available, as the material would all be in English, but perhaps subtitled, or even dubbed if the series had previously been shown over there.
We can't get the 'Old School' and therefore F5 over here in Oz, worse luck. I have been busy asking for it!!
I contacted Karli Kolar, the hero of the DVD release, to see if he is aware of this. I imagine he would be, but since he had a major win getting the series onto DVD, I thought I should call in the big guns.
All the best friend!
And Dirty Dick, enjoy! No doubt you are a UK resident, or at least closer than I am?
That spelling mistake will be with us forever. It is now part of the charm of the series I suppose.
Do you get any sort of BritBox available to you in Deutschland? I wondered if it was available, as the material would all be in English, but perhaps subtitled, or even dubbed if the series had previously been shown over there.
We can't get the 'Old School' and therefore F5 over here in Oz, worse luck. I have been busy asking for it!!
I contacted Karli Kolar, the hero of the DVD release, to see if he is aware of this. I imagine he would be, but since he had a major win getting the series onto DVD, I thought I should call in the big guns.
All the best friend!
And Dirty Dick, enjoy! No doubt you are a UK resident, or at least closer than I am?