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To think we need more programmes like The Littlest Hobo

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Theteenandme · 02/08/2025 11:22

Dont you think that bringing back The Littlest Hobo, Happy Days and The Wonder Years etc (but only in their original ways, no modern interpretations) would help heal the world? Just some wholesome, family escapism (even if you you cry a bit when the dog keeps moving on).

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Emmz1510 · 03/08/2025 21:14

MaryBerrysFannyHammock · 02/08/2025 16:05

Dr Quinn, medicine woman
Quantum leap

I had a crazy crush on Scott Bakula ❤️

Emmz1510 · 03/08/2025 21:13

Thegreyhound · 02/08/2025 11:44

Best theme tune ever. Theme tune way better than the actual programme

There’s a voice….

Emmz1510 · 03/08/2025 21:12

AnnaMagnani · 02/08/2025 11:42

No because I hated the Littlest Hobo. It always meant the school holidays and that there was no Blue Peter or any of the other programmes I liked, just shit like the Littlest Hobo or even worse Gentle Ben. Not proper TV like Rentaghost.

I loved the Littlest Hobo and fucking hated rentaghost! Each to their own I guess. I am with you on Gentle Ben

Thewalrusandthecarpenter · 03/08/2025 11:18

I loved Children of Fire Mountain too.

PerfectTuesday · 03/08/2025 10:41

Iamtarticus · 03/08/2025 10:26

Break in the sun is on YouTube

Also recommend the novel by Bernard Ashley. There are some differences from the TV serial - more people on the boat, which is a barge rather than a masted ship; Eddie Green is more violent, and he and Kenny sleep rough for a night when they are searching for Patsy.

Iamtarticus · 03/08/2025 10:26

Break in the sun is on YouTube

Iamtarticus · 03/08/2025 10:23

This was The Storyteller that I used to watch in Sundays

To think we need more programmes like The Littlest Hobo
Dontlletmedownbruce · 03/08/2025 08:11

I went down a Google rabbit hole inspired by this thread. I was going to mention Alf, I loved this show and I think all the family could watch it together. Sadly the little boy in it died a few months ago, he fell asleep in his car on a hot day, he also had a medical condition. Only in his 40s. So sad. Only last week I heard that Theo from the Cosby show drowned a few weeks ago while swimming with his family, only in his 50s.

PerfectTuesday · 03/08/2025 08:04

Itchybritches · 02/08/2025 23:05

Anyone remember Marmalade Atkins? (I think this is what it was called) I remember it was about a girl with an attitude - my DM didn’t like me watching it!

Yes - that was really edgy because it was on ITV 😆

Glittertwins · 03/08/2025 07:34

Itchybritches · 02/08/2025 23:05

Anyone remember Marmalade Atkins? (I think this is what it was called) I remember it was about a girl with an attitude - my DM didn’t like me watching it!

yes I do, I loved it too.
We also have Dogtanian on DVD and the DCs loved it when they were little. Can’t beat Rentaghost or Rubarb and Custard for their theme tunes though 😁

HelpMeGetThrough · 03/08/2025 03:43

PerfectTuesday · 02/08/2025 19:54

Break in the Sun is one of my all time favourite children's dramas - the story of Patsy who runs away from Deptford to Margate to escape her abusive stepfather and mother who does nothing to protect her.

I read an interview with the writer, Bernard Ashley, who said the series hadn't been repeated since the early 80s because it was considered too hard hitting for modern children!

I remember watching that. Now that was good.

Kellywiththelegs · 02/08/2025 23:17

R0ckandHardPlace · 02/08/2025 22:32

Classic 80’s TV! I also remember Dark Towers, Badger Girl and Fairground. A great cliffhanger every week, and bangers like “Why don’t you build yourself a word? Build yourself a word with an ~ing” for good measure. Beats the pants off this TikTok nonsense.

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I don’t remember Dark Towers, off to YouTube I go for a memory jog!

Kellywiththelegs · 02/08/2025 23:14

OonaStubbs · 02/08/2025 22:19

I remember this, Dark Towers was very scary. I can't remember any of the other ones.

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Joe and the Sheep Rustlers was my favourite!

Itchybritches · 02/08/2025 23:05

Anyone remember Marmalade Atkins? (I think this is what it was called) I remember it was about a girl with an attitude - my DM didn’t like me watching it!

R0ckandHardPlace · 02/08/2025 22:32

Kellywiththelegs · 02/08/2025 20:55

Anyone remember Look and Read that was shown in schools, the BBC literacy programme for children? The Boy from Space was terrifying as a kid!

Classic 80’s TV! I also remember Dark Towers, Badger Girl and Fairground. A great cliffhanger every week, and bangers like “Why don’t you build yourself a word? Build yourself a word with an ~ing” for good measure. Beats the pants off this TikTok nonsense.

Vgbeat · 02/08/2025 22:31

Maybe tomorrow I'll want to settle down.

R0ckandHardPlace · 02/08/2025 22:27

BoredZelda · 02/08/2025 19:35

Yeah, but “Why don’t you?”

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I bloody hated ‘Why Don’t You?’! The only programme whose music forewarned viewers what a crap, boring programme it was.

“Why don’t you just switch off your television set and go out and do something less boring instead?”

Actually yes, I think I will; thank you for the prompt. There’s probably a game of kerby going on somewhere. If not I’ll put my roller boots on and head over to the park.

OonaStubbs · 02/08/2025 22:19

Kellywiththelegs · 02/08/2025 20:55

Anyone remember Look and Read that was shown in schools, the BBC literacy programme for children? The Boy from Space was terrifying as a kid!

I remember this, Dark Towers was very scary. I can't remember any of the other ones.

TakeMeToAnIgloo · 02/08/2025 21:20

Dontlletmedownbruce · 02/08/2025 20:53

Did they ever make a TV show of My Sweet Audrina @MysweetAudrina ? I loved the book. It would have been around the same era as the shows mentioned here.

No idea if they ever made a TV show. But wholesome it definitely is not! :)

cobrakaieaglefang · 02/08/2025 21:01

Do they even make proper dramas for kids these days like we had? I don't see anything but don't look for it either. I know they did a Malory Towers, but I haven't seen much else mentioned.

Kellywiththelegs · 02/08/2025 20:55

Anyone remember Look and Read that was shown in schools, the BBC literacy programme for children? The Boy from Space was terrifying as a kid!

Dontlletmedownbruce · 02/08/2025 20:53

Did they ever make a TV show of My Sweet Audrina @MysweetAudrina ? I loved the book. It would have been around the same era as the shows mentioned here.

Brendahollowayreconsider · 02/08/2025 20:50

MysweetAudrina · 02/08/2025 20:49

Anyone remember beachcombers? I loved Buck Rogers also.

I liked the little robot.

MysweetAudrina · 02/08/2025 20:49

Anyone remember beachcombers? I loved Buck Rogers also.

MrsSkylerWhite · 02/08/2025 20:36

Dontlletmedownbruce · 02/08/2025 20:32

Totally agree re modern day kids programmes. They are so overstimulating. Too much animation instead of real life, too much bright colour, fast movement, constant loud voices and fast tempo music. It's no wonder so many are finding focus difficult and have sensory issues.

Andy and his dinosaurs is perfect.