The show debuted as tales of the riverbank, and was shot in a makeshift toronto studio with a crew of two. Follow the live action adventures of hammy, rodrick and gp in the black and white screen. Riverbank told the tales of hammy the hamster, roderick the rat, gp a guinea pig and their assorted animal friends. Sad but true, the series was filmed at cothy butts near fishbourne on the isle of wight. Kindle direct publishing indie digital publishing made easy. A later series with 26 episodes was filmed in colour in the 1970s, retitled hammy hamster full title. Sutherland was the co creator of tales of the riverbank. Hammy hamster was the invention of paul sutherland and david ellison, who introduced him in 1959. Hammy hamster, torontos most famous rodent export the star. Global tv hammy hamsters adventures on the riverbank with original commercials, 1982. The series ran in 1959, in 1972 david ellison made a second version, voiced for canada by paul.
Oct 29, 2009 hammy the hamster and chums in drama laden live action adventure. Tales of the riverbank, the latest series for channel 4further tales of the riverbank sometimes called hammy hamster and once upon a hamster for the canadian version, is a british childrens television show developed from a canadian pilot. Further tales of the riverbank starring hammy hamster and. Tales of the riverbank 1990 uk vhs video dailymotion. Tales of the riverbank wikipedia republished wiki 2. An additional 26 halfhour episodes were produced in the 1970s. Johnny morris, a well known childrens tv presenter, was signed to do the narration and the first episode went on air in july, 1960. Hammy hamsters adventures on the riverbank launched in 1972. Tales of the riverbank tv series 19601963 tales of. Add the shows you like to a watchlist and let the site take it from there. Watch the video for tales from the riverbank from the jams the sound of the jam for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Once upon a hamster, volume 1, episode 1 rest in peace, storyman. The bbc initially commissioned thirteen episodes, but extended this later. Tales of the river bank early 1960s tv show youtube.
Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies. Global tv hammy hamsters adventures on the riverbank. May 14, 2008 tales of the riverbank rivers have inspired great literature from heart of darkness to three men in a boat. It has a very distinctive guitar musical background, and i can remember the theme song tune to this day. Tales of the riverbank dvd for those confused that this film is with puppets let me explain. Tv hammy hamster tales of the riverbank 10 dvd set 35. The magic window also known as the house with the magic window was an american childrens television program broadcast on abc affiliate woi tv in ames, iowa from 1951 to 1994. Tales of the riverbank, sometimes called hammy hamster and later called once upon a hamster, was a british childrens television show developed from a canadian pilot. A second series hammy hamsters adventures on the riverbank ran in colour from 1971, although not without a soapopera style makeover for captain roderick who, despite still being a rat, changed his name to matty mouse. Further tales of the riverbank recommended for you. Tales of the riverbank tells the story of three friends hammy hamster, roderick rat and gp the guinea pig who, having swept down the river in a violent storm, embark on an epic journey in search of their lost homes. The original and latest tv series that you all remember has now been remastered and the first nine episodes put on dvd for the first time.
The original series was broadcast on canadian and u. Actor geoffrey palmer shares his passion for fishing. Tales of the riverbank, sometimes called hammy hamster, was a british childrens television show developed from a canadian pilot though this original series was later broadcast on canadian and u. The film was made without the original tales of the riverbank team and against their wishes that live animals should be used. Apr 03, 2016 these black and white episodes of tales from the riverbank took almost two years to complete, but were a massive global success and helped launch a raft of hammy merchandise and books. After completing the pilot programme, cbc turned down the production and so dave ellison travelled to the bbc in london to show it. Staring hammy hamster, roderick rat and gp the guineapig. Sutherland and ellison penned the scripts, manned the cameras, did the voiceovers and even composed the accompanying music. Tales of the riverbank, sometimes called hammy hamster, is a canadian childrens television show. Watch boon season 6, episode 2 tales from the river bank. Further tales of the riverbank starring hammy hamster. I didnt know tales of the riverbank was a bbc show. Based on the classic canadian childrens tv series, tales of the riverbank tells the story of three friends hammy hamster, roderick rat and gp the guinea pig who, having been swept downriver in a huge storm, embark on an epic journey in search of their lost homes.
After the second black and white series had been completed, everything went quiet in tales of the riverbank production until 1972 when a brand new series of 26 episodes was made on the isle of wight and shot entirely in colour. Parents need to know that tales of the riverbank is a clever, familyfriendly british tale of animal adventure and rescue with a soft spot for the underdog, but it resolves its essential conflict through violence, albeit slapstick, cartoonish violence that never feels scary or emotionally intense. Lyrics to tales of the riverbank by the lightning seeds from the tilt album including song video, artist biography, translations and more. Tales of the riverbank original soundtrack allmusic. Much of the filming was done on location at wootton creek on the isle of wight. Tales of the riverbank was produced in canada in black and white and screened on television in england, in canada, in australia, and in 34 other countries around the world. The episodes of tales of the riverbank purchased by the bbc were adapted by staff writer peggy miller. By 1962 tales of the riverbank was being broadcast worldwide and more episodes were commissioned. Tales from the riverbank tv theme tune download or listen.
Nightbus2 has introduced me to a great 60sera canadian tv series about a community of small mammalsincluding hammy the hamster, and gp the guinea pig. These black and white episodes of tales from the riverbank took almost two years to complete, but were a massive global success and helped launch a raft of hammy merchandise and books. Mar 30, 2017 no one has written a summary for tales from the riverbank. Sutherland and ellison penned the scripts, manned the cameras, did the voiceovers and even composed the accompanyin. Tales of the riverbank wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. He produced the first series with his partner david ellison, in 1959. The series was to be called tales of the riverbank. Paul sutherland december 7, 1930 may 15, 2004 was a canadian film and television producer and writer. Further tales of the riverbank is a childrens television show created by david ellison and paul sutherland.
With 26 x 5 minute episodes ready and available for broadcast, this much loved series featuring hammy, roderick and the guinea pig, is long overdue a return. Sep 25, 2008 tales of the riverbank tells the story of three friends hammy hamster, roderick rat and gp the guinea pig who, having swept down the river in a violent storm, embark on an epic journey in search of their lost homes. There is also a new web site further tales of the riverbank for you all to enjoy. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Episode 2 offers a fun but forgettable filler mission. Top rated shows most popular shows browse tv shows by genre tv news india tv spotlight. The song was named after the colin macinnes novel of the same name. Real live animals such as hammy the hamster and roderick the rat are cleverly moved around offcamera in order to. And maybe theres an implication its remastered from the vhs rather than from more primary sources re the film content. Buy further tales of the riverbank volume 2 from amazons movies store. Tales of the riverbank, the latest series for channel 4 further tales of the riverbank sometimes called hammy hamster and once upon a hamster for the canadian version, was a british childrens television show developed from a canadian pilot. Tales of the riverbank, the latest series for channel 4 further tales of the riverbank sometimes called hammy hamster and once upon a hamster for the canadian version, is a british childrens television show developed from a canadian pilot. Ken is asked to investigate the fiancee of lawrence varlish.
Jun 25, 2014 the episodes of tales of the riverbank purchased by the bbc were adapted by staff writer peggy miller. Here it is a bonafide holy grail, very kindly donated to retrontario by mark ehmcke. From an offair, early morning 1982 global tv broadcast, original commercials present and correct. With stephen fry, peter serafinowicz, miranda hart, morwenna banks. The pilot was created by david ellison and paul sutherland, cbc film. With a run of 43 years, it was the longest running childrens television program in american history. This post first appeared on picture book dens blogspot as a child i watched far too much tv. Anyway, in addition to some felix cartoons and others, magic window would show the tales of the riverbank. Their adventures were broadcast on the bbc between 1960 and 1977. Johnny morris, a well known childrens tv presenter, was signed to do the narration and the first episode. Tales of the riverbank spanned four decades, culminating in the inevitable. A chance to own this classic childrens television programme. The original series was later broadcast on canadian and u.
The tv show is laid back and tranquil with charming adventures of hammy, gp and those within the riverbank this film is a actionpacked comedy road trip film with a certain element thats never tackled in the actual tv show, environmentalism yes, the film has a show horned environmentalism message in the film in a the form of the big bad of the. Tales of the riverbank 2008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Further tales of the riverbank starring hammy hamster and friends. The stars of the films were real animals, who were shown moving around in miniature boats, cars, balloons and aeroplanes. He suspects that she might be having an affair with her hy. Although it did not appear on any of the bands studio albums, it reached number 4 in the uk singles chart. Watch countryfile season 1, episode 2 tales of the riverbank compilation. Tales of the riverbank dvdfor those confused that this film is with puppets let me explain.
Hammy the hamster and chums in drama laden live action adventure. Unfortunately in the meantime the bbc had introduced a new policy banning the use of human voices for live animals. Based on the classic canadian childrens tv series, tales of the riverbank is the story of three friends hammy hamster, roderick rat and gp the guinea pig who, swept downriver in a huge storm, embark on an epic journey in search of their lost homes. Now, you can enjoy their company again with this magical video full of charming stories of life on the riverbank. The series was created by david ellison and paul sutherland, cbc film editors, in 1959.
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