Swallows And Amazons Forever!: Coot Club and The Big Six [1984] (DVD)

Swallows And Amazons Forever!: Coot Club and The Big Six [1984] (DVD) Description

Swallows and Amazons Forever! is the wonderful television adaptation of Arthur Ransomes classic books Coot Club and The Big Six. Set on the Norfolk Broads in the 1930s, the BAFTA-nominated BBC production is packed full of lively characters, beautifully authentic scenery and plenty of adventure. Coot Club Whilst travelling to Norfolk to stay on a boat with family friend Mrs Barrable, Dick and Dot Callum meet Tom Dudgeon and the members of Coot Club. After being told that they wont be learning to sail, their disappointment quickly turns to excitement as an adventure begins to unfold. Will they be able to protect a precious coots nest whilst hiding Tom from the awful Hullabaloos, who are hell bent on ruining everyones holiday? Creator of Downton Abbey, Julian Fellowes, stars as Jerry the Hullabaloo in this delightful film. The Big Six When Dick and Dot return to Norfolk to stay with Tom, they find themselves caught up in a brand new adventure. The Death And Glories are being accused of setting moored boats adrift but the three boys maintain their innocence. With the whole town against them, its up to Coot Club to gather evidence and prove that someone else is responsible for these crimes. The Big Six is born. Dr Whos Colin Baker and Patrick Troughton star in this fitting adaptation of the classic story. Includes subtitles for the very first time, plus some brand new special features including a Behind-The-Scenes Photo Gallery.