Clangers: The Classic Series (Blu-ray)

*This is NOT a comic! But whistle 

By Oliver Postgate. Published by Fremantle

Blu-ray Disc, 249 minutes, 4:3 aspect ratio, Colour, 1969-1974 (2023 pressing)

In the late 60s, with the arrival of Colour TV, the BBC was keen for something different, modern and colourful. Postgate and Firmin rolled their eyes to the sky; not in desperation but for inspiration. They discovered a small blue planet populated by pink beings known as Clangers, a green dragon who cultivated soup and orange monopods who emerged from a magician’s top hat. Wonderful and exotic creatures would often visit, and were always very welcome, especially a chicken made of iron who lived on a nearby nest made of space junk. The BBC wanted something different and that’s certainly what they got. 

Enjoy all 26 episodes from Season 1 and 2 of THE CLANGERS, now fully restored and presented from high-definition masters. 

EXTRAS:

BAFTA CHILDREN’S AWARD: CELEBRATING SMALLFILMS 

THE STORY OF SMALLFILMS 

VOTE FOR FROGLET - Oliver Postgate tries to persuade the Clangers of the merits of party politics