Welcome to the My Kids TV Advent Calendar 2009. Behind the first door is a video unleashed on the world only a week or so ago, but has become an instant classic because of the sheer number of Kids TV icons that appear in it. I am, of course, talking about the Children In Need 2009 Medley.
Mastermind by Peter Kay, the four-and-a-half-minute video features over 100 animated children’s television characters from both sides of the Atlantic. Big Chris (voiced by Kay) from Roary The Racing Car leads …

Spinning off from the box office mega hit- Ghostbusters, the animated series The Real Ghostbusters debuted in 1986 to tremendous ratings, critical acclaim, and an audience that ranged from kids to adults. Take a ride in Ecto-1 and get ready to bust some ghosts.
Contains 13 episodes of The Real Ghostbusters.
The Real Ghostbusters Series 1 DVD – Buy Now from Amazon UK

We’ve had the pleasure of having some of our questions answered by the one and only Paul Daniels.  The classic TV magician was the co-creator of Wizbit, a lovable pyramid-shaped character that found himself in Puzzleopolis.  Accompanied by Wooly, a man-sized white rabbit, and a variety of other magic-related inhabitants, he solved puzzles to find out more about the strange world around him.  For those that don’t remember, here’s a quick reminder:

Wizbit is to return as an animated series, and Mr Daniels has been kind enough to fill us in …

Mysterious Cities of Gold 6 DVD box set – was £54.99, now only £17.99 from HMV
Contents:

A3 Poster
Booklet
6 Collectors Postcards
All 39 Episodes With Fully Restored Picture And Sound

Jamie is the proud owner of a rather special torch, which has magical powers. Every night when his mum calls out ‘sleep well Jamie’, Jamie gets out of bed, picks up his magic torch and with his dog, Wordsworth, travels down a helter-skelter into the magical world of Cuckoo Land.
Here Jamie and Wordsworth meet some strange characters. Mr Boo, an absent-minded old gentleman, Jo-Jo the ‘odd job man’ and many more. Together they have lots of adventures and Jamie’s magical torch often helps to save the day, and all this …

The news broke this morning that Oliver Postgate, creator of many classic childrens TV shows, has passed away at the age of 83. Postgate was responsible for, among others, Bagpuss, the Clangers, Ivor the Engine and Nogging the Nog.