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What next after Malory Towers?

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VashtaNerada · 15/04/2020 23:19

DC (12 & 8) have loved watching Malory Towers with me. Any suggestions of another good children’s series that won’t be annoying/boring for me? On either IPlayer / Netflix / Amazon Prime (can’t be arsed to pay for anything though). Thanks!

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bookmum08 · 15/04/2020 23:47

Hetty Feather
Harriet's Army
(both are cbbc programmes)

Waitingfirgodot · 15/04/2020 23:47

I'm wondering the same thing. We're working our way through The Worst Witch at the moment, but it just hasn't been done as well as Malory Towers.

UselessTrees · 16/04/2020 00:03

'Anne with an E' on Netflix - Anne of Green Gables adaptation.

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BikeRunSki · 16/04/2020 00:05

I asked the same Q a couple of weeks ago.
Anne with an E seemed to be the general consensus.

InglouriousBasterd · 16/04/2020 00:34

I remember your thread Bike! I can’t get into Anne with an E - we’re going to start the Durrells, also Darling Buds.

covetingthepreciousthings · 16/04/2020 00:45

A Series of Unfortunate events? On Netflix.
It may be a bit old for the 8yr old if they scare easily though.

HugeAckmansWife · 16/04/2020 07:29

Merlin.

BikeRunSki · 16/04/2020 07:32

@InglouriousBasterd, we’re not really getting it with “Anne” either. Tried Outnumbered, but DD doesn’t get it. “The Middle” (Prime) is good, but it’s just not the same cuddly vibe as MT.

Ginfordinner · 16/04/2020 07:52

I loved The Durrells. I also enjoyed The Darling Buds of May when it came out. The Durrells is miles better IMO. Having read all the Lemony Snicket books to DD I tried watching the series, but didn't enjoy it at all.

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VashtaNerada · 16/04/2020 07:56

Thanks everyone. They’ve both seen (& loved) unfortunate events. I’ll check out the others today!

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AliceLutherNeeMorgan · 16/04/2020 07:58

Where can I get The Durrells? We watched the early ones when they were on live but would love to start again/catch up. Also feeling bereft now we’ve finished MT!

Bimbleberries · 16/04/2020 09:06

anyone know if Malory Towers has been renewed for another series/season?

Ginfordinner · 16/04/2020 09:15

I hope they do. I couldn't believe how much I enjoyed it.

AlpacaGoodnight · 16/04/2020 10:25

@AliceLutherNeeMorgan The Durrells is now on Netflix but not sure if it is just the early ones

AlpacaGoodnight · 16/04/2020 10:28

My 7 year old bookworm daughter LOVES the Malory Towers books but hasn't got into the programme. She does like the Worst Witch programmes but hasn't read the books so I think the characters weren't already 'set' in her head. I'm on the hunt for similar programmes so will try some of the suggestions here Smile

AliceLutherNeeMorgan · 16/04/2020 10:34

@AlpacaGoodnight thanks for that - I’ll be happy to rewatch the early ones for now Smile

InglouriousBasterd · 16/04/2020 10:38

I know the Durrells is on Netflix but if not check ITV hub @AliceLutherNeeMorgan

Darling buds is so gentle and simple but there just aren’t enough episodes!

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