02.10.02
Two
classic Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Christmas tales make the perfect festive stocking-fillers
for young children
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Worldwide releases two classic Christmas tales, Second Star to the
Left and First Snow of Winter on one special double video on 18
November. Perfect as a stocking filler for children, the gift set
includes two VHS tapes perfect for delving into time and again over
the festive period.
Both
stories are wonderful winter animations produced by the award-winning
Silver Fox Films, directed by Graham Ralph and feature all-star
casts.
Second
Star to the Left features voices provided by Barbara Windsor, Hugh
Laurie and Mark Williams (Fast Show) and Becky Taylor signs the
theme tune for the film.
It's
Christmas Eve, and Archie the rabbit is desperate for some excitement.
He's tired of sitting in his cage, day in, day out - he wants to
change the course of history! When he hears the sound of sleigh
bells and a Christmas present comes crashing through the roof of
the shed in which he lives, Archie sees this as the perfect opportunity
for a great adventure. He and his friends, Duke the hamster and
Babs the guinea pig make it their mission to track down the present's
intended recipient and deliver it before Christmas Day dawns.
First
Snow of Winter, winner of a BAFTA award for Best Animation at the
4th British Academy Children's Awards, stars the voices of the late
Dermot Morgan (Father Ted), Miriam Margolyes and Sorcha Cusack.
This
charming wintry tale tells the story of Sean, a small duck with
a big problem. Having spent his first summer on the beautiful west
coast of Ireland Sean and his family are due to fly south to warmer
lands as winter approaches. When the journey begins, Sean loses
sight of his family and realises to his horror he's been left behind
and, what's worse, he has damaged his wing and can no longer fly.
As
winter sets in, a forlorn and scared Sean meets up with the loveable,
well-meaning Voley, a water vole, and his old friend Puffy the puffin.
Together they outwit the fox who is in search of a meal, striving
to survive the winter cold. Then with the following spring comes
the familiar cry of the returning birds.
Sean's
great adventure is packed with pathos and humour as he learns the
lessons of survival and, more importantly, the value of friendship.
The soundtrack stars the voices of the late Dermot Morgan (Father
Ted), Miriam Margolyes and Sorcha Cusack. It features marvellous
original music from Musical Sculptures, the team behind "Perfect
Day", which celebrates the Irish setting of the story. The
First Snow Of Winter was originally written by Michaela Morgan from
Graham Ralph's story and is beautifully illustrated by Sue Tong.
Title:
The First Snow Of Winter and Second Star to the Left double video
set
Price: Β£9.99
Cat. No: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔV7382
Release Date: 18 November 2002
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