In the late 60s, with the arrival of Colour TV, the BBC was keen for something different, modern and colourful. Postgate and Firmin rolled their eyes to the sky; not in desperation but for inspiration. They discovered a small blue planet populated by pink beings known as Clangers, a green dragon who cultivated soup and orange monopods who emerged from a magician’s top hat. Wonderful and exotic creatures would often visit, and were always very welcome, especially a chicken made of iron who lived on a nearby nest made of space junk. The BBC wanted something different and that’s certainly what they got.
Enjoy all 26 episodes from Season 1 and 2 of THE CLANGERS, now fully restored and presented from high-definition masters.
EXTRAS:
BAFTA CHILDREN’S AWARD: CELEBRATING SMALLFILMS
THE STORY OF SMALLFILMS
VOTE FOR FROGLET-Oliver Postgate tries to persuade the Clangers of the merits of party politics
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DIRECTOR | STARRING |
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Oliver Postgate, Peter Firmin. |
Oliver Postgate. The Clangers, Soup Dragon. |