The Ghosts Of Motley Hall [1976]

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Brilliant television!.......2007-09-02

When this was ordered I was not to sure if i can remember the program, however with Amazon's great prices I decided to give it a chance, and it paid off!!

After watching the first episode i started to remember it from my childhood. It has a strong cast, and despite the restrictions of the hall manage to come up with some good story lines. The special effects are nothing compared to today but this was made over thirty years ago.

When it was shown on TV it was on the Sunday afternoon at about 4-15 and the later series was moved to 5pm. To my knowledge the show has not (or rarely) been repeated, which is a shame. Despite this being a children's show the cast and quality actors both guest and regular make it watchable by all. Arthur English & Freddie Jones give a solid performance and look as though they enjoyed making the series. If only they could produce shows of this calibre now it make paying that licence fee that bit easier.

My last words are BUY THIS YOU WON@T BE DISAPPOINTED!!!

'Another Great, Gentle Children's Series From The 70's' .......2007-08-20

O.K, so maybe having been born in 1965 I'm biased, but I just love 70's children's t.v. shows. Why? Because like 'The Ghosts Of Motley Hall' they were made as gentle, well acted, uplifting and fun programmes. The scripts were good, the stories enchanting and there was never any shooting, killing or violence unlike a lot of today's 'action packed' kids shows. This box set will not only bring back fond memories of childhood to parents my age, but will enthrall and delight young children. The stories surround the exploits of 5 ghosts, all from different time periods in the history of Motley Hall, living together after being earth bound in the now empty Motley. There are many memorable episodes and Peter Sallis puts in a great performance as the easily spooked caretaker of the old building entrusted with the hopeless task of trying to sell the old place. Of course, if our 5 ghostly friends do not approve of any of the potential new owners of the place, they make their presence felt! For further enjoyment for adult viewers there are a couple of really interesting commentaries and overall this set will be one you will enjoy for years to come. Give your kids a 70's upbringing, buy this, the excellent Catweazle box set and of course good old Worzel Gummidge too!

THE GHOSTS OF MOTLEY ARE BACK ON DVD !!!.......2006-08-14

I couldn't believe my eyes when i saw that Network Video were to bring out this brilliant series. And here it is ,all three series on a three Dvd set to see again after some 30 years. I do have very fond childhood memories of this spooky series, which follows the cheeky ghosts of Motley hall. There is Arthur English as an 18th century court Jester with Freddie Jones as Lord of the manor Sir James Uproar. And Sheala Stefal As the wailing White lady who haunts the belltower and the main stairs. Along with a ghost of a young Thief and a 17th century Dandy named fanny. Also there is the brilliant Peter Salis who stars as the spooked caretaker who is trying in vain to sell the run down hall. The stories are fun and have not dated to much over the many years due to the performances and great writing. There are two commentaries on the Dvd's and little else which is a pity.

Sheer nostalgia and delight!.......2005-11-10

As the previous reviewer said, this is a wonderful way to re-live your childhood!
I used to look forward to this programme every Sunday afternoon when I was a kid and watching it again now it hasn't lost any of it's charm or humour (in fact if anything you do tend to see a different side to it with the retrospective point of view of an adult (allegedly!)
If you remember this fondly, you'll probably also remember The Tomorrow People (original) which is also available to buy.
I'm so glad I found and bought this.

At last, I can relive my childhood..........2005-09-04

Ever since I first saw this programme on television I have waited for it to be released on video. Now, 30 years after it was first shown it has been released onto DVD and I can watch it again.

There are three series' altogether, one on each DVD, concerning a group of five ghosts in a condemned stately home, all from different periods, trying to get along with each other. There are also other ghosts that turn up from time to time and cause havoc, as well as property developers, burglars and ghost hunters to deal with.

A very entertaining romp which will give an idea of what 1970's childrens television was like for us '40 somethings - better than the animated rubbish you get nowadays.

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