7.2
Is Ballet Shoes worth watching?
76
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.2).
76
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Ballet Shoes is British television adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's novel Ballet Shoes first broadcast on BBC One in 1975. Adapted by John Wiles and directed by Timothy Combe, the series was aired in six parts on Sunday evenings. It was aired by PBS in the United States on 27 December 1976.
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- Date night
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- Friends night
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- Timothy Combe
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- John Wiles
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Facts
October 5, 1975 · November 9, 1975 · Ended
- First aired
- October 5, 1975
- Last aired
- November 9, 1975
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
- Available in
- 2 countries
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Ballet Shoes worth watching?"
Questions about Ballet Shoes
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Ballet Shoes okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Ballet Shoes?
3 h
About 3 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1975 to 1975.
Can I half-watch Ballet Shoes?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Will I feel good after watching Ballet Shoes?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.