I adored the original TV series, first broadcast in October 1965 and adapted by Eric Thompson (father of Emma) from a French series animated by one Serge Danot into something delightfully English and daffy. The original show was a work of genius - in my humble opinion - thoroughly groundbreaking children's entertainment, which inspired many future series. The film was not the same. It lacked the charm, gentility and wit of the 1960s show. But then times change and I think I should not have gone to see the new big screen Magic Roundabout: youngsters in the audience seemed to be thoroughly enjoying it. New generation, new Dougal...
Review of The Magic Roundabout
