Author Archives for Gail P
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Straight form the wonderful imagination of Roald Dahl this timeless story has been delighting children (and Adults too) for over 30 years and this latest movie starring Johnny Depp is the best yet. Johnny Depp is brilliant as Willy Wonka the reclusive and troubled Confectioner who leads such a solitary existence that everyone is wondering […]
Secret Garden, The
From the archives of the BBC this Classic TV show has now been released as a DVD and will be sure to capture new young fans with its charming story. The enchanted tale begins in India where Mary Lennox enjoys that life of an over indulged child. Mary?s father is in the British army and […]
Bewitched
Bewitched is the story of Isobel Bigelow played by Kidman, Isobel a real life witch who just wants to be normal, she gives up her magical powers in search of a ?mortal? life. Vowing to never use magic again (except in cases of emergency). Isobel rents a suburban home and moves in. Not […]
Bewitched Series 2
The complete second series of Bewitched is now available on DVD; fans of this wonderful 1960?s icon will be pleased to revisit the home of Darrin and Samantha Stephens.
For anyone who has not seen this 1960?s sitcom TV series before (could there possibly be anyone in this category?) This was an extremely successful TV show; […]
The Goodies - The Tasty Box - Four Disc Set
The first thing you will notice about this new Goodies Boxed set is the packaging and after seeing this I realised that despite the age of this show it still had some humour left to offer, and as with all good humour they haven?t lost too much appeal with the passing of time.
I […]
Thomas the Tank Engine - Truck Loads of Fun
Ever since my 10 year old son was a toddler we have loved Thomas the tank engine and this disc is a good example of why; the characters are bright and colourful and the stories whilst simple represent common experience that children are going through, for example making friends, being kids to others or […]
We Can Be Heroes - Finding the Australian of the year
In this series you will get to meet;
Phil Olivetti an ex-policeman who rescued 9 children from a fly away jumping castle. Phil?s life changed forever when a huge gust of wind removed a jumping castle from its anchor and without thinking of the consequences Phil risked his life, raced in and rescued the children. […]
Hi 5 - Dance Hits
The disc is complete with footage of young children learning how to dance and of the Hi 5 gang in concert. For fans of Hi 5 this is a great way to get to know all their ?big hits?. I?m not a big fan of Hi 5 I find the music and each member of […]
Wallace and Grommit - 3 Cracking Adventures
This disc represents great value with nearly 100 minutes of Wallace and Grommit, and is one of those perfect DVD?s that can be safely purchased for just about any aged ?kid? and is guaranteed to please.
In the first movie ?A Grand day out? Wallace and Grommit make a rocket from bits they […]
All Creatures Great and Small - Series 2 Volume 1
Disc 1 Episode 1 Cats and Dogs
In Episode 1 James Herriot’s cat catching ability affords a good laugh and leaves us feeling he got his just desserts. The feel good part is when James and Helen move from a rented room to the larger flat upstairs and commence decorating it.
Disc 1 Episode 2 Attendant Problems
James […]