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Posted by: ThePensmith 12th June 2015, 08:52 AM
One of the many benefits of being an uncle for me now, this 
The Clangers have a new series - animated by the son of one of its former creators, Oliver Postgate (he died in 2008) and narrated by Michael Palin starting on CBeebies on Monday next week.
I remember watching the reruns of it on Channel 4 after Sesame Street in the 90s. How refreshing, with so many awful remakes of old classics of late that we finally have one that, on the basis of the preview above, stays faithful to the original whilst making it a bit more up to date. My nephew who's two can't wait to see it.
More in depth article about the new series here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3120854/The-Clangers-help-Michael-Palin-pink-wool-version-Monty-Python-says-star-ll-narrate-new-show.html
Posted by: bipolar angel 13th June 2015, 05:31 PM
it's certainly interesting to see it being remade.
like you, i remember watching some of the reruns
hope it's worth it
Posted by: ThePensmith 16th June 2015, 08:54 AM
First episode is on iPlayer now. Just wonderful! Nephew loved it as well and was wandering around whistling for a good hour afterwards!
Posted by: Mack 16th June 2015, 09:08 AM
Fantastic rework of this. Still got some of the original in it.
Posted by: Suedehead2 16th June 2015, 11:11 PM
The first two have been good fun 
Apparently, my two-and-a-half year-old niece watched yesterday's and kept repeating "Tiny Clanger has lost his music"
Posted by: ThePensmith 17th June 2015, 09:37 AM
Apparently, my two-and-a-half year-old niece watched yesterday's and kept repeating "Tiny Clanger has lost his music" Aww! I rather enjoyed the one yesterday, particularly Michael's closing line, which was something along the lines of 'Small Clanger is glad he got the little thing back with the big thing. It doesn't matter what the big thing was, but it is complete again, and that's all that matters.' Something quite poetic about that. Hopefully it's a marked sea change in kid's TV!
Posted by: Suedehead2 17th June 2015, 01:59 PM
That was a rather sweet ending. It had a definite Oliver Postgate feel about it,
Posted by: ThePensmith 3rd July 2015, 01:42 PM
Has been topping the ratings on CBeebies for the last two weeks now, one episode clocked in nearly a million viewers...and a new line of Clangers toys and collectable figurines are going on sale soon.
The fact this is the show I'm most excited about of late and I'm not even the target audience...well. It's a very special thing, let's put it that way.
Posted by: Suedehead2 3rd July 2015, 10:04 PM
The fact this is the show I'm most excited about of late and I'm not even the target audience...well. It's a very special thing, let's put it that way.
I get the impression that the show has attracted viewers well beyond its target audience. What a wonderful revival
Posted by: ThePensmith 24th July 2015, 12:29 PM
1st run of 26 episodes finished on Monday - the second run of 26 will begin in the new year. DVD of the first 12 episodes is out in October!
It's so pleasing to see such a faithful remake has done so well, my nephew particularly loved the 'Eggbot' episode. The new Dangermouse which starts in September on the other hand looks absolutely horrific!
Posted by: ThePensmith 24th December 2015, 09:00 PM
The Christmas special 'The Brilliant Surprise' is on BBC One tomorrow morning at 9.20am. I'm quite excited, yes 
Posted by: ThePensmith 15th May 2016, 05:22 PM
Series 2 starts tomorrow evening
Posted by: Suedehead2 15th May 2016, 10:57 PM
I think it's a week of repeats with new ones starting on 23 May.
Posted by: DrakeViews 29th June 2016, 12:48 PM
never watched it
Posted by: ThePensmith 15th July 2019, 06:43 PM
Series 3 starts this Saturday, 20th July. The first episode will feature a guest star appearance from Maggie Aderin-Pocock, space scientist and host of 'The Sky At Night' as an astronaut in an episode to mark 50 years since both the debut of the original series and man landing on the moon!
Posted by: Suedehead2 15th July 2019, 08:39 PM
Good timing to bring it back!
Posted by: Suedehead2 20th July 2019, 10:12 PM
That first new episode was wonderful. Definitely the most charming tribute to the moon landings.
Posted by: ThePensmith 25th July 2019, 01:24 PM
Oh wasn't it just? I loved the little touches/Easter eggs as well like the Bagpuss keyring and the Blue Peter badge!
Posted by: Suedehead2 25th July 2019, 01:34 PM
And a little Morecambe and Wise reference in another episode
Posted by: Popchartfreak 25th July 2019, 03:43 PM
I was too old for the Clangers first-time round.
Just saying 
Posted by: Suedehead2 25th July 2019, 04:29 PM
My younger brother and sister were watching it while we were having tea
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