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Children of the New Forest

1998Show1 season6 episodes

Action & AdventureFamily
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

A colonel during the 1640s English Civil War gets killed, leaving his four children in the care of their aunt. For fear of their safety the children were sent to a forester's home in the forest. While there they encounter numerous adventures, including assisting King Charles who has also escaped from captivity.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares, big ideas or laughs.

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Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Andrew Morgan
Written by
Peter Tabern, Frederick Marryat, Richard Cooper
Produced by
Peter Tabern
Music by
Ian Hughes

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Facts

November 15, 1998 · December 20, 1998 · Ended

First aired
November 15, 1998
Last aired
December 20, 1998
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Genres
Family, Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Children of the New Forest worth watching?"

Questions about Children of the New Forest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Children of the New Forest worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Children of the New Forest okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Children of the New Forest?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching Children of the New Forest?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.