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Something from my DVD collection, one of my favourite TV dramas from when I was a kid, The Children of Green Knowe. Its a bit of a classic of childrens literature and something I very much enjoyed back then every so often I like to revisit some of my faves and this is one of those.

In many ways its a bit like Harry Potter but predates it by a long way the old house is a bit like Hogwarts and there is a mystery to the house and its occupants, there are more of them then at first appears and some only appear on very special occasions, its in part a ghost story but not in a morbid way though like every good childrens story there are scary parts enough to make you jump even as an adult. Time hangs heavy on this place like the present is only a passing phase its own history seems to leak out of the walls and the creaking floorboards like present and past are only separated by a thin veil.

The story starts as its set sometime in the late 40's or 50's a boy stuck at a boarding school for xmas is summoned by an elderly relative as he arrives its been raining for days and the place is cut off by floods whereas nowadays someone in a 4x4 would just plough through it he has to be fetched by boat and his first view is the house "like an Ark" and this sense of isolation very much adds to sense of separation from the world like an otherworldly experience, not quite platform 9 3/4 and Hogwarts Express but very much the same sense of mystery and this is a place in the world but not quite part of it, somewhere altogether magical, minus the wizarding. Its perfect for viewing this time of year with dark evenings and moody skies, the only thing missing is a roaring fire and an armchair to doze off in.

Its been described as a sophisticated mood piece masquerading as a childrens story, and I can kind of see why.
 
Blackjack Davy said:
Something from my DVD collection, one of my favourite TV dramas from when I was a kid, The Children of Green Knowe. Its a bit of a classic of childrens literature and something I very much enjoyed back then every so often I like to revisit some of my faves and this is one of those.

In many ways its a bit like Harry Potter but predates it by a long way the old house is a bit like Hogwarts and there is a mystery to the house and its occupants, there are more of them then at first appears and some only appear on very special occasions, its in part a ghost story but not in a morbid way though like every good childrens story there are scary parts enough to make you jump even as an adult. Time hangs heavy on this place like the present is only a passing phase its own history seems to leak out of the walls and the creaking floorboards like present and past are only separated by a thin veil.

The story starts as its set sometime in the late 40's or 50's a boy stuck at a boarding school for xmas is summoned by an elderly relative as he arrives its been raining for days and the place is cut off by floods whereas nowadays someone in a 4x4 would just plough through it he has to be fetched by boat and his first view is the house "like an Ark" and this sense of isolation very much adds to sense of separation from the world like an otherworldly experience, not quite platform 9 3/4 and Hogwarts Express but very much the same sense of mystery and this is a place in the world but not quite part of it, somewhere altogether magical, minus the wizarding. Its perfect for viewing this time of year with dark evenings and moody skies, the only thing missing is a roaring fire and an armchair to doze off in.

Its been described as a sophisticated mood piece masquerading as a childrens story, and I can kind of see why.
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Reminds me of a book (or books) I read once as a child which annoyingly I can't remember the title of and can't find - very similar setup but had actual time travel elements.

Annoyingly I can even remember the music I was listening to while reading it but can't recall the title or author.

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My post awhile back about it here:

I can remember lots of odd fragments but might have some of the details wrong or mixed up (I read several similar books around that time) - overall some similarities to Tom's Midnight Garden. Some kid ends up (in the present) at a big old mansion can't remember exactly why now and it is basically the twilight years of his family line with just 2-3 elderly relatives and a few acquaintances and it is all a bit run down and some kind of mystery going on. The first few chapters covered the present time and a bit of background on the generation of his elderly relatives and how it all used to be bustling with social events, etc. then the middle of the book he finds some way of travelling to and from the time of his ancestors the generation before the ones that are still alive and upto about the time they were young which slowly reveals much more details eventually unlocking what is going on in the present at which point the book returns to unravelling the mystery in the present which goes into a future borderline fantasy/magic scenario with a touch of horror IIRC - at the time it seemed really well written to me.
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Does sound a lot like the summary on Wiki for The Children of Green Knowe but some bits don't seem to match at all.
 
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Oh my oh my I've been trying to figure out that kids TV show for years. I've skimmed through episode 1 but I don't recall it at all now. So I'm going to have to find all of it and watch it. I so hope it's what I remember it as.

The Children of Green Knowe
 
Finished S2 of Gangs of London. I think the only negative is the occasional convenience they take with the plot. The CGI blood isn't great either I guess, and there's lots of it. Plenty of gore and a decent enough storyline. It's a little silly, but good 'fun' I would say.
 
Alice In Wonderland said:
The opening "line" is brilliant.

Have to admit to knowing all but nothing of that period of our history.
So it feels like I'm educating myself at the same time!

Particularly loving the choices of tunes they have chosen to use too.

Very much adds to the atmosphere.
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Now I definitely give this a go Thx.
 
Grandmaster Fap! said:
Bad Sisters, absolutely brilliant Irish drama/comedy, hooked all the way through.
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We binged watched this last week at other half's bequest. Didnt think it was going to be my thing but loved it!!!!

Binged watched Devil's Hour this weekend. Amazing series. Messed with my head and I still don't think i have it all worked out. Great acting.

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I've watched a fair bit now of All Quiet on the Western Front.

I've quite enjoyed it though I don't feel compelled to carry on with it at the mo.
 
Just binge watched S2 of Barbarians on Netflix. As good as the S1 but ends on a cliffhanger so really hope they make S3 lol
 
Dipped in to the Simpsons just for the Death Note parody in this year's Treehouse of Terror (which was great), however Marge and Mr Burns' voices sound hella weird (haven't watched the show in over a decade).
 
richard hammonds workshop

he made a business called the smallest cog, in short putting a few local mechanics in a huge fancy workshop

its entertaining seeing them try to break even on overheads but it seems like mission impossible
 
Finished Strange New Worlds yesterday, excellent stuff.

Working through Halo today. Just OK so far.

Then South Park Post Covid and Streaming Wars before bed :)

AndyCr15 said:
Interesting. I gave up in S9. You think it's worth finishing off then?
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Season 10 bored me for the most part, but 11 has made up for it. There are better things to watch tbh, but I was surprised by an improved season following several that have been dire.
 
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