Following the DVD success of the 2005 Magic Roundabout movie, which introduced the classic French characters to a whole new generation of fans, this is the first set of episodes in an all-new spin-off TV series. Lacking only the stellar voice talent of the film (Tom Baker, Ian McKellen, Joanna Lumley, Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams to name but five), the DVD uses the same slick 3D animation to create a bright, friendly world populated with colourful, eccentric but always entertaining characters.
Adults will, of course, remember Dougal, Florence, Brian, Dylan and friends from the original 1970s TV show. Today's Magic Roundabout has strong characters and potential for random, magic events, courtesy of the spring-loaded Zebedee, making the episodes zip along nicely.
They were all watched avidly by our four-year old, who now enjoys playing with our (rather scuffed) original Roundabout toys.
The Magic Roundabout DVD is available from Amazon. To order a copy, click the link below:
