As a young kid I had the movie soundtrack on LP of 'Dougal and the Blue Cat'. That record was played to death. Now, some 25 years later, I've just watched the movie and felt like I was six again! Everything about this film is wonderful. If you remember the Magic Roundabout from the late 60s - early 70s then you'll instantly be taken back to those happy years. All the characters are there: Ermintrude the posh cow, Brian the dopey snail, Dylan the not-permanently-stoned rabbit, Zebedee with his magic moustache, Florence and of course the irrepressible Dougal.
Dougal of course is terrific, but the show is almost stolen by Buxton the blue cat, who for some reason has the broadest Yorkshire accent since Geoff Boycott. There's plenty here for young and old alike, and the narration/voices of Eric Thompson are a delight. The musical numbers are all good fun, and there are some great one-liners thrown in for older viewers. A classic of 70s children's entertainment.
Dougal of course is terrific, but the show is almost stolen by Buxton the blue cat, who for some reason has the broadest Yorkshire accent since Geoff Boycott. There's plenty here for young and old alike, and the narration/voices of Eric Thompson are a delight. The musical numbers are all good fun, and there are some great one-liners thrown in for older viewers. A classic of 70s children's entertainment.