Pigeon Street

You may have noticed that I'm on a nostalgia spree at the moment and on my wandering down those innocent path's of my childhood I came across a programme called "Pigeon Street" Now if your a fan, lover or even liker of this programme then it may be best if you screw your eyes up for this review. Why? I hear you all ask. as I try to muster up the courage to tell you worried that I'm going to be hurled abuse at. I absolutely hated Pigeon Street. Why? Why? I hear you all cry. To tell you the truth I did in fact, on occasion watch this programme and when I did although there were bits I liked a ... more

If you lived in Pigeon Street, Here are the people you could meet, Here are the people who would say Hello, Goodbye, Hello, Goodbye Every day Did you every watch this programme when you were little? I did, and i loved it. I've had the lyrics for the 'Long Distance Clara Song' stuck in my head for the past 18 years. Along with Button Moon and Danger Mouse, i think this programme is one of my earliest memories. It was one of the best kids shows of the 80's, and now it's back and if i had children I'd certainly make sure they watched it. If you have BBC Choice, it's on every week day at 6:15 and ... more

The ressurection of Pigeon Street on BBC Choice has enabled a whole new generation to enjoy the antics of Gerald, Molly and Polly et al in a multi-cultural suburb that was was way ahead of the politically correct 1990's kids TV programmes. It was created in the early 1980's as a short filler programme in the mid-day schedules, to pass the time in between Play School and Blue Peter. Although the plots weren't exactly rocket science, and the pigeon link between residents was a trifle tenuous, its charm and simplicity more than make up for it. At about 10 minutes long, and only about a dozen ... more