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'''''Gran''''' was a stop |
'''''Gran''''' was a [[stop motion]] animation narrated by [[Patricia Hayes]] and directed by [[Ivor Wood]]. There were only two main characters, namely Gran and her grandson, Jim. |
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Michael and Joanne Cole of [[Woodland Animations]] created thirteen five-minute episodes in [[1982 in television|1982]]. The series was broadcast on the [[BBC]] between [[February 17]] [[1983]] and [[May 12]] [[1983]]<ref>[http://www.toonhound.com/gran.htm ''Gran'' at Toonhound.com]</ref>, and was repeated in [[1986 in television|1986]]. |
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Series 1 at least was released on [[DVD]] on [[March 7]] [[2005]]<ref>[http://dvdrental.whsmith.co.uk/visitor/product/34217.html ''Gran'' series 1 at WHSmith DVD rental online]</ref><ref>[http://dvdrental.cd-wow.com/visitor/product/34217.html ''Gran'' series 1 at CD-WOW! DVD rental online]</ref>. |
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==Synopsis== |
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The series was narrated by [[Patricia Hayes]]. Thirteen episodes were produced and screened on [[CBBC]] in 1982/83, and the series was repeated in 1986. |
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== Main Characters == |
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== Episode list == |
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*Gran |
* ''Gran's Old Bones'' |
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*Jim |
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== Theme tune lyrics == |
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The [[theme music]] had the following lyrics: |
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*Gran's Old Bones |
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:Hello Gran, how are you? / How do you feel today? / I just came by to see if I could be of help in any way? / I always like to come and spend my time with you / You somehow seem to think of something great to do / You really are the most / I think that I can boast / You really are the most surprising Gran! |
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== Gran Theme Tune Lyrics == |
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Hello Gran, how are you? |
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How do you feel today? |
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I just came by to see if I could be of help in anyway? |
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I always like to come and spend my time with you |
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You somehow seem to think of something great to do |
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You really are the most |
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I think that I can boast |
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You really are the most surprising Gran! |
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(whistle) |
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== Credits == |
== Credits == |
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*'''Produced by:''' Woodland Animations Ltd |
*'''Produced by:''' Woodland Animations Ltd |
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*'''© Woodland Animations Ltd / Joanne Cole MDCCCCLXXXII''' |
*'''© Woodland Animations Ltd / Joanne Cole MDCCCCLXXXII''' |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{imdb title|id=0435959|name=Gran}} |
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*[http://www.toonhound.com/gran.htm Toonhound] |
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[[Category:BBC children's television programmes]] |
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[[Category:1980s British television series]] |
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[[Category:Stop-motion animated television series]] |
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Revision as of 19:48, 19 January 2008
Gran was a stop motion animation narrated by Patricia Hayes and directed by Ivor Wood. There were only two main characters, namely Gran and her grandson, Jim.
Michael and Joanne Cole of Woodland Animations created thirteen five-minute episodes in 1982. The series was broadcast on the BBC between February 17 1983 and May 12 1983[1], and was repeated in 1986.
Series 1 at least was released on DVD on March 7 2005[2][3].
Synopsis
Gran is no ordinary grandma. Along with her grandson Jim, she takes part in weird and wacky adventures including digging up dinosaur bones in her back garden, growing runner beans up a skeleton, hang gliding, knitting a giant scarf to wrap around her house and cross-country motorcycle racing.
Each episode sees Gran taking part in something completely unusual whilst constantly wearing her pink slippers.
Episode list
- Gran's Old Bones
- Gran Gliding
- Gran Knits
- Gran's Pets
- Gran the Goalie
- Gran's Gadgets
- Gran's Good News
- Gran's Bike
- Gran the Camper
- Snow-Gran
- Gran's Rare Bird
- Grandmother Clock
- Gran's Goat
Theme tune lyrics
The theme music had the following lyrics:
- Hello Gran, how are you? / How do you feel today? / I just came by to see if I could be of help in any way? / I always like to come and spend my time with you / You somehow seem to think of something great to do / You really are the most / I think that I can boast / You really are the most surprising Gran!
Credits
- Created by: Joanne & Michael Cole
- Narration by: Patricia Hayes
- Series Designed & Directed by: Ivor Wood
- Animation by: Derek Mogford
- Music & Lyrics by: Bryan Daly
- Film Editor: Martin Bohan
- Sound: Clive Pendry
- Produced by: Woodland Animations Ltd
- © Woodland Animations Ltd / Joanne Cole MDCCCCLXXXII
References
External links
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