Friday, 26 February 2016

Giveaway #537 : Win 2 x The Children of Green Knowe on dvd - closing 11/3


Simply Media are delighted to announce the release of The Children of Green Knowe, a charming and mystical classic children’s mini-series adapted from Lucy M. Boston’s novels. It comes to DVD for the very first time on 28th March 2016.

When his father and stepmother leave the country for Christmas, young Toseland (Alec Christie – The Office) is doomed to spend the holidays at his boarding school, until his eccentric great-grandmother, Mrs. Oldknow (Daphne Oxenford – Coronation Street), invites him to stay with her at The Green Knowe estate, an 11th century house built by Normans. While she tells him stories of his ancestors, Toseland soon finds out not everything is what it seems, when he begins to see the spirits of children who lived in the house during the reign of Charles II.

Originally screened in 1986 but never released on DVD, The Children of Green Knowe is directed by BAFTA winner Colin Cant (Moondial), alongside BAFTA winning producer Paul Stone (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe).

The Manor of Green Knowe is open to the public, details here: greenknowe.co.uk.



If you fancy a trip down memory lane or want to share this retro classic with your own children, I have two copies to give away to lucky Madhouse Family Reviews readers. Fill in your entries in the rafflecopter widget below.



UK only. Closing date : 11/3/16

T & C's : Entries close at midnight on the closing date. Winners will be selected with a random number generator and announced on facebook, twitter and in the giveaway post subject line. Please note, you will be contacted by email and/or twitter and if I haven't heard from you after 28 days, I'll have to pick another winner. Prizes will be sent out by the companies or their PR directly to winners. Madhouse Family Reviews cannot be held responsible for any prizes that go astray !

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88 comments:

  1. maci23426 February 2016 at 20:16

    fab giveaway

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  2. Tracy Nixon26 February 2016 at 20:25

    I love loads - Mr Benn, Bagpus, Crackerjack, Saturday SwapShop.....

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  3. Lynsey Buchanan26 February 2016 at 20:36

    I loved watching Bugs Bunny

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  4. Kim Neville26 February 2016 at 21:38

    Jamie and the magic torch

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  5. Unknown26 February 2016 at 23:00

    Fantastic giveaway bagpuss was my favourite xx

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  6. Unknown26 February 2016 at 23:27

    I loved He-man and masters of the universe.

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  7. Anonymous27 February 2016 at 07:00

    The Finstones & Scooby Doo - hard to decide between them
    (Spencer Broadley)

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  8. Anonymous27 February 2016 at 07:47

    Margaret Clarkson
    Mr Benn

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  9. mpsandy27 February 2016 at 09:25

    I used to like Top Cat.

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  10. mummy2427 February 2016 at 09:55

    rosie and jim!

    Ashleigh

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  11. abbyed3327 February 2016 at 11:04

    I loved supergran

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  12. katie skeoch 27 February 2016 at 11:43

    I loved rentaghost!

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  13. Paula Readings27 February 2016 at 12:42

    I liked 'The Herbs'.

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  14. Angie McDonald27 February 2016 at 12:50

    I had so many favourite tv shows! I think my top one though had to be Playdays!

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  15. kittyphysio27 February 2016 at 17:16

    THIS! THIS! This was my favourite TV programme when I was young! I totally loved it- I was fascinated and frightened (a bit like Moondial, which was also fabulous) but LOVED it. Right, must calm down…...

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  16. Lesley Bradley27 February 2016 at 21:32

    I had lots of favourites! I adored Scooby Doo!

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  17. clairew13727 February 2016 at 22:03

    Bagpuss.

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  18. mellysocks27 February 2016 at 22:12

    Grange hill was my favourite.

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  19. Angela M - Garden Tea Cakes and Me28 February 2016 at 09:55

    I loved watching the cartoon Dungeons and Dragons

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  20. Jessica Powell28 February 2016 at 16:47

    I loved the worst witch :)

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  21. Anonymous28 February 2016 at 17:17

    Bagpuss

    KATHY D

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  22. Kevin00028 February 2016 at 18:08

    Fireball XL5

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  23. Unknown28 February 2016 at 19:23

    i liked byker grove and grange hill x

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  24. lozzle28 February 2016 at 19:32

    grange hill

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  25. twinlay0628 February 2016 at 19:53

    Yogi bear and Boo Boo

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  26. Anonymous28 February 2016 at 21:43

    Glen Michael's Cartton Cavalcade.

    Rachel Craig

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  27. Aimz28 February 2016 at 23:06

    I loved watching Inspector Gadget :-)

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  28. Ruth Harwood29 February 2016 at 08:11

    Loved Dangermouse

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  29. Unknown29 February 2016 at 08:20

    Tough decision! When I was really young, Button Moon. Then loved the TV adaptation of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase!

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  30. BECCA STAPLES29 February 2016 at 10:57

    I loved Super Ted and Bannanaman x

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  31. sarah rees29 February 2016 at 13:11

    crystal tips and alistair

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  32. Samantha O'D29 February 2016 at 14:33

    I used to love childrens ward

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  33. Robwhufc29 February 2016 at 15:58

    I used to love Scooby-Doo

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  34. pretty pistol29 February 2016 at 18:01

    bagpuss for me x

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  35. Unknown1 March 2016 at 02:50

    mine was knightmare! still is!

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  36. Unknown1 March 2016 at 10:58

    My fave programmes were Pipkins, You and Me and Bagpuss. x

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  37. Fayebie1 March 2016 at 12:03

    My favourite was come outside :)

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  38. Corinne Peat1 March 2016 at 19:45

    I loved button moon

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  39. yvonne sharpe2 March 2016 at 18:12

    Rentaghost loved it memories xx

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  40. clairdownham2 March 2016 at 18:24

    i used to love worzel gummidge

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  41. clairdownham2 March 2016 at 18:28

    given k in food

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  42. sarahkatefielding2 March 2016 at 19:41

    Bear in the big blue house!

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  43. Rich Tyler2 March 2016 at 23:51

    Pigeon Street

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  44. Unknown3 March 2016 at 11:50

    Button Moon!

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  45. Samantha Fernley4 March 2016 at 12:54

    I loved so many programmes as a child from Superted to Knightmare and The Box of Delights. I'm such a nostalgic person.

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  46. Solange4 March 2016 at 23:41

    I loved Thundercats

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  47. greigspencer5 March 2016 at 12:13

    fraggle rock

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  48. Unknown5 March 2016 at 14:57

    Tweenies :)

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  49. Maggie Ali6 March 2016 at 16:11

    I loved Scooby Doo :)

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  50. WeeWillieWilkie7 March 2016 at 21:53

    I loved Knightmare

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  51. emily138 March 2016 at 11:40

    I LOVED this! I still have the book. I also loved The Box of Delights.

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  52. Susan B8 March 2016 at 18:22

    I loved old Lassie repeats. Strange, as there were much better children's programmes to watch.

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  53. Allan Fullarton8 March 2016 at 19:06

    Bugs Bunny

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  54. Kirsty8 March 2016 at 19:56

    This has made my night seeing this is being released. Now just need Box of Delights and Moondial.

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  55. Diana8 March 2016 at 21:39

    Scooby Doo :)

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  56. Charmian Filewood8 March 2016 at 23:28

    Omg this was! People have been campaigning the BBC to release this for years, with petitions and everything! Close second is The Box of Delights that I have on dvd already :)

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  57. Denise C9 March 2016 at 07:52

    Grange Hill - Zammo, Gripper and Roland years

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  58. Unknown9 March 2016 at 20:47

    wacky races

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  59. Elspeth McMillan9 March 2016 at 20:51

    Blue Peter

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  60. Patricia Avery9 March 2016 at 21:44

    I'm so old there was only a short Watch with Mother programme each day Picture Book, Andy Pandy, Rag, Tag and Bobtail, The Woodentops and The Flowerpot Men. I didn't have a favourite I loved them all :)

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  61. Adrian Bold10 March 2016 at 01:27

    Grange Hill

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  62. jo liddement10 March 2016 at 09:11

    I loved coming home from school and watching Top Cat

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  63. Anonymous10 March 2016 at 09:51

    Got to be Button Moon! Bring it back! (@PeanutHog)

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  64. carol boffey10 March 2016 at 13:09

    Scooby doo

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  65. Unknown10 March 2016 at 13:35

    Torchy the Battery Boy

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  66. TuesdayAt710 March 2016 at 15:10

    mysterious cities of gold. still remember the theme tune 'aaaah, ah aha ahahah....#

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  67. sandy lynn ralph10 March 2016 at 16:21

    oh i just loved Grange Hill

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  68. Jennifer10 March 2016 at 19:09

    I loved SuperTed :)

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  69. claire Little10 March 2016 at 20:39

    gummi bears

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  70. champaklal lad10 March 2016 at 22:43

    i have entered

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  71. Eloise10 March 2016 at 23:03

    I've entered - I love ducktales and rescue rangers (I got them both on offer a few years ago)

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  72. Unknown10 March 2016 at 23:19

    I loved Black Beauty, always wanted a horse until I got one and realised what hard work they are

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  73. Unknown10 March 2016 at 23:31

    Thunder Cats

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  74. angela edmonds11 March 2016 at 06:41

    jackanory romper room and mr benn come to mind

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  75. Erica Price11 March 2016 at 07:16

    I think I watched this as a kid. I'd like to see Screentest again.

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  76. kirsty10000011 March 2016 at 08:37

    I loved Top Cat :)

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  77. kirsty10000011 March 2016 at 08:38

    I loved Top Cat :)

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  78. Andrea A11 March 2016 at 10:31

    Rainbow

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  79. cathyj11 March 2016 at 10:43

    bagpuss

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  80. Unknown11 March 2016 at 14:53

    Great giveaway

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  81. Unknown11 March 2016 at 15:23

    Didn't really watch kids programmes! Loved stuff like The Crystal Maze and the Krypton Factor.

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  82. sallyc0611 March 2016 at 18:30

    Fab prize, have entered

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  83. Anonymous11 March 2016 at 19:48

    Scooby Doo, Bill and Ben The Flowerpot Men,
    Andy Pandy

    George Williamson

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  84. Katie Walker11 March 2016 at 20:00

    I am so excited. I have been looking for the children of Green Knowe for years for my brother and have never been able to find it ! It is his birthday in May I am definitely getting him it. Thanks for the information about it. I loved the Phoenix and the Carpet

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  85. @sheebasima11 March 2016 at 21:38

    I use to watch the Banana splits

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  86. Natalie Crossan11 March 2016 at 22:38

    rosie and jim!

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  87. Anonymous11 March 2016 at 22:45

    Knightmare was amazing - something different. I loved the Children of Green Knowe the book - I am gutted I didn't know they made it into a series - at least I can make up for that now!

    Victoria B - @ickle0ne

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  88. Victoria Prince11 March 2016 at 22:51

    I loved Bertha!

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