Written by E. Nesbit, Lionel JeffriesDirected by Lionel JeffriesRunning Time: 100 minutes (approx)Production Year: 1970Rating: U CertificateProduction Country: UKFilmed in ColourIt's a close-run thing, but despite the superb 2000 TV remake, the 1970 film adaptation of E Nesbit's classic children's tale remains the definitive version. With assured yet sensitive direction from Lionel Jeffries, it's an enduring, humorous and poignant tale about three Edwardian children who - after their father has disappeared - move with their mother to the Yorkshire countryside to start a new life. Here the local railway becomes their lifeline, and a source of hope and adventure. As the tale progresses, the eldest of the children - Bobbie, superbly played by teenager Jenny Agutter - believes that there's a chance to track down their father through the kindness of a passenger that they regularly see on the train. Her siblings - played by Sally Thomsett and Gary Warren - offer strong support, but it's Bernard Cribbins - as station porter Albert Perks - who turns in a memorable performance, befriending the children and helping them in their endeavours. Beautifully filmed with evocative shots of puffing steam trains and rolling English countryside, this is a wonderfully nostalgic and very enjoyable family film. Highly recommended. When is The Railway Children next on TV?
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The Railway Children is a Film programme that first aired in 1970 and has been rated U. The Railway Children is a 4 star programme.
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I bought this classic film about 2 years ago and watch it about twice a year.It helps restore my faith in humanity to a degree,though I wish I had been born in 1905 the same era depicted in this heartwarming and caring film.Everything about this lovely film gives me a warm glow and the lush countryside makes me homesick.The music on it's own is enough to bring me to tears.Highly recommeded.Jenny Agutter is so lovely,I still have a crush on her,lol.