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The Magic Roundabout
1964·Show
·104Episodes in2Seasons·
The Magic Roundabout fingerprint
Funny, immersive world, emotionally cool.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Fast Pace3
- Spectacle3
- Adrenaline0
Heart
Heartwarming and uplifting
- Wholesome9
- Hopefulness9
- Nostalgia9
Humor
Plenty of absurdist humor and sharp wit
- Absurdist Humor9
- Wit & Wordplay8
- Situational Comedy5
World
Fantasy
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
- Dialogue Centrality9
- Rewatchability9
- World Immersion8
Craft
Standout dialogue
- Dialogue Quality9
- Direction7
- Acting6
Style
Standout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
- Visual Stylization9
- Cinematography7
- Music Composition7
Energy
LowCalm and low-key
The Magic Roundabout is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Fast Pace3Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline0High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Tension0Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence0Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Uncanny6Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
Heart
NoneHeartwarming and uplifting
Emotionally, it's heartwarming, uplifting, and nostalgic.
All heart traits
- Wholesome9Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness9Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia9Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wonder8Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Melancholy2Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis2Emotional release and payoff.
- Pathos1Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Family Dynamics1Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance0Love stories and emotional connections.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Humor
HighPlenty of absurdist humor and sharp wit
Expect plenty of absurdist humor and sharp wit.
All humor traits
- Absurdist Humor9Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay8Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy5Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy4Slapstick and visual gags.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Eccentricity9Oddball tone and quirks.
- Wholesome9Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Camp & Irony7Stylized exaggeration and wink.
World
HighFantasy
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around fantasy. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch. It leaves some questions open.
All world traits
- Dialogue Centrality9Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability9Invites repeat viewing.
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Ambiguity7Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
Related traits
- Surrealism8Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
- Fantasy7Mythic worlds and magical systems.
All craft traits
- Dialogue Quality9Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting6Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth4Rich, complex characterization.
- Narrative Structure3Story architecture and form.
- Intrigue2Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity2Layered plots and ideas.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
Style
HighStandout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the visual style stand out.
All style traits
- Visual Stylization9Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality7Songs central to storytelling.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality9Stories driven by conversation.
- Camp & Irony7Stylized exaggeration and wink.
Who it's for
AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism
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About
The Magic Roundabout is a French-British children's television programme created in France in 1963 by Serge Danot, with the help of Ivor Wood and Wood's French wife, Josiane. The series was originally broadcast between 1964 and 1971 on ORTF, originally in black-and-white.
Having originally rejected the series as "charming... but difficult to dub into English", the BBC later produced a version of the series using the original stop motion animation footage with new English-language scripts, written and performed by Eric Thompson, which bore little relation to the original storylines. This version, broadcast in 441 five-minute-long episodes from 18 October 1965 to 25 January 1977, was a great success and attained cult status, and when in 1967 it was moved from the slot just before the evening news to an earlier children's viewing time, adult viewers complained to the BBC.
Classic Children's TVStop-Motion AnimationWhimsical & SurrealAbsurdist HumorNostalgic Comfort WatchUnique Dialogue-DrivenCult British TVGentle & CharmingDreamlike Quality
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Questions about The Magic Roundabout
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Is The Magic Roundabout worth watching?
66
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How many seasons does The Magic Roundabout have?
2 seasons
It has 2 seasons with 104 episodes and is still in production.
When did The Magic Roundabout air?
S1S2
It started in 1964 and is still in production.
What language is The Magic Roundabout in?
FrenchEnglish
It was made in French, with some English.
In how many countries can I watch The Magic Roundabout?
21
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What tropes does The Magic Roundabout use?
Food as BribePlaying SickThat's Gotta HurtHorrible Judge of CharacterOnly Sane ManInjury BookendSweets of TemptationRedubbingPicnic EpisodeVocal EvolutionAnger Born of WorryBindle Stickand 148 more
TV Tropes lists 160 storytelling tropes for The Magic Roundabout, including Food as Bribe, Playing Sick, That's Gotta Hurt.