The Magic Roundabout 1964
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 12, 1964
- Format
- 2 seasons · 104 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~8.7 hours (5 min/ep)
- Created By
- Serge Danot
- Network
- ORTF Télévision
What is The Magic Roundabout?
The Magic Roundabout is a television series first released in 1964. Catalogued under Animation, Kids.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1964
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 104
- Runtime
- 5 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 12, 1964
- Networks
- ORTF Télévision
- Genres
- Animation, Kids
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10
- Format
- 2 seasons · 104 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~5 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ORTF Télévision
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The Magic Roundabout is a television series first released in 1964. Catalogued under Animation, Kids. Produced and broadcast by ORTF Télévision. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 104 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A whimsical stop‑motion roundabout of quirky characters charms kids across France and Britain.”
- Delightful stop‑motion animation
- Original French charm with quirky characters
- English version adds witty narration
- Original storylines differ from English scripts
- Black‑and‑white visuals may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy classic stop‑motion cartoons with playful characters and gentle humor.
Its gentle, whimsical tone makes it suitable for young children and families.
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When did The Magic Roundabout first air?
It premiered in 1964 on France’s ORTF network.
Who created the series?
Serge Danot created it, assisted by Ivor Wood and his wife Josiane.
Was the original series in English?
No, it was originally produced in French and later dubbed into English by the BBC.
What animation technique was used?
The show employed stop‑motion animation with puppet figures.
Why do the English scripts differ from the original?
The BBC wrote new English scripts that bear little relation to the original storylines.
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