- Country France
- Original language French
- Genres Fantasy, Family, Comedy, Children, Animation, Adventure
- Runtime 5 minutes
- Total runtime 5 minutes
- Status Ended
- Network BBC One
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Showrunner
Serge Danot
- IMDb rating 7.2/10 (533 votes)
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The Magic Roundabout
The Magic Roundabout (known in the original French as Le Manège enchanté) was a children's television programme created in France in 1963 by Serge Danot. Some 450 five-minute-long episodes were made and were originally broadcast between 1964 and 1971 on ORTF.
The BBC produced a version of the series using the original stop motion animation footage with new English-language scripts, written and performed by Eric Thompson, that had no relation to the original storylines. This version, broadcast from 18 October 1965 to 25 January 1977, was a great success and attained cult status, being watched by adults for its dry humour as much as by the children for whom it was intended
In an era where television was more than just entertainment but a gateway to imagination and learning, 'Passe-Partout' stood as a beacon for children across Quebec. Produced by Radio-Québec from 1977 to 1987, this cherished series combined live actors and enchanting puppets to create an educational tapestry adored by both kids and parents alike. While these two groups didn’t interact on screen, their separate stories intertwined beautifully to deliver life lessons wrapped in fun.
Season 1: A Journey Through Simple Joys
The inaugural season of 'Passe-Partout' invites viewers into a myriad of simple yet profound experiences. From episodes like "La famille vient d’emménager dans une nouvelle maison" where familial bonds are explored through the excitement of moving into a new home, to whimsical segments such as "Un enfant souffle les bougies et coupe son gâteau d’anniversaire," which captures the magic of childhood celebrations.
