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Dodgem

1991Show1 season6 episodes

76

GreatGoodWatch score

76

GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Simon Leighton is sent to an assessment centre because he is unable to cope with school due to problems in his life – his mother is dead and his father cannot overcome his grief. However Simon is determined to leave the centre to live with his father.

Good for

Family movie night
Friends night
Teens

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs, scares or awe.

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Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors: Christine Secombe
Written by: Bernard Ashley
Produced by: Richard Callanan
Music by: John Drinkwater

Everyone

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Facts

February 20, 1991 · March 27, 1991 · Ended

First aired: February 20, 1991
Last aired: March 27, 1991
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 6 episodes
Genres: Drama, Family
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Dodgem worth watching?"

Questions about Dodgem

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Dodgem worth watching?

76

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Dodgem okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Dodgem plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.