Children's series about a magic coin that can grant wishes.Children's series about a magic coin that can grant wishes.Children's series about a magic coin that can grant wishes.
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The Queen's Nose is a rather silly programme from the BBC and everybody just acts stupid at times.
This is about a group of children that find a coin (a 50p I think) than can grant wishes.
I don't really understand what this is about and where did that coin originate and how come it has special powers?
The BBC have made some good children's programmes over the years but The Queen's Nose has to be one of the worse. Also, what a stupid name for a programme. Whoever thought of The Queens Nose for the title wants their head examining.
Looking at the cast list, I'm rather surprised to see one of Britain's best loved actresses amongst the cast: the late Dame Thora Hird.
To sum up, a rather stupid programme.
This is about a group of children that find a coin (a 50p I think) than can grant wishes.
I don't really understand what this is about and where did that coin originate and how come it has special powers?
The BBC have made some good children's programmes over the years but The Queen's Nose has to be one of the worse. Also, what a stupid name for a programme. Whoever thought of The Queens Nose for the title wants their head examining.
Looking at the cast list, I'm rather surprised to see one of Britain's best loved actresses amongst the cast: the late Dame Thora Hird.
To sum up, a rather stupid programme.
when this first came out i loved it! the first 3 series were great but since Harmony left the The Queen's Nose has gone to someone else it's not so good. they don't seem to repeat the first 3 but i think they should. it brings back memories of my childhood, like The Demon Headmaster and Ghosthunter and Out Of Tune. the BBC should repeat them more because they never do.
i'm not sure if they've got DVD of this out but if they don't they should. or at least the first 3. they were brilliant because it was original and had lots of action but now it's getting a bit the same and boring. or it might be cause i'm getting too old for it.
i'm not sure if they've got DVD of this out but if they don't they should. or at least the first 3. they were brilliant because it was original and had lots of action but now it's getting a bit the same and boring. or it might be cause i'm getting too old for it.
The Queen's Nose was one of my favourite shows growing up. A girl named Harmony finds a 50 pence piece which grants wishes when the queen's nose is rubbed.
Naturally, as with all stories with wishes things inevitably go awry, leading to many comic moments which carefully danced the line between being faithful to the book and taking a certain artistic license, maintaining the humour of Dick King Smith's book..
The later series's were not quite as good, probably due to a new and unfamiliar cast. However, with great stories and a fantastic supporting cast, it definitely deserves to be fondly remembered.
If only more shows nowadays could be as clever and witty.
Naturally, as with all stories with wishes things inevitably go awry, leading to many comic moments which carefully danced the line between being faithful to the book and taking a certain artistic license, maintaining the humour of Dick King Smith's book..
The later series's were not quite as good, probably due to a new and unfamiliar cast. However, with great stories and a fantastic supporting cast, it definitely deserves to be fondly remembered.
If only more shows nowadays could be as clever and witty.
For the first couple of series (back in 1995), this was a good series. But, like with so many CBBC programmes adapted from books, it has run on far too long - losing all of its originality and degrading into pathetic slapstick.
I believe it was based a a Dick King Smith novel - the title 'The Queen's Nose' was because you had to rub the Queen's nose (on the 'head' side)on the 50p to make a wish. It was the tale of Harmony and her family, including the mysterious Uncle Ginger - (who knew all about the magic coin, amongst other things!).
I can only think that the BBC continues to make this because the children who watch it these days don't have the attention span to watch a 'real' programme (which this once was) with a proper storyline and plot.
I believe it was based a a Dick King Smith novel - the title 'The Queen's Nose' was because you had to rub the Queen's nose (on the 'head' side)on the 50p to make a wish. It was the tale of Harmony and her family, including the mysterious Uncle Ginger - (who knew all about the magic coin, amongst other things!).
I can only think that the BBC continues to make this because the children who watch it these days don't have the attention span to watch a 'real' programme (which this once was) with a proper storyline and plot.
We all had a 50 pence piece at one time in our lives and we made a wish by rubbing the queens nose. Eventually, the nose began to fade, so did the wishes and then so did this amazing, brilliant TV show.
I first watched this series while it was still in production in 1995, I was hooked and absolutely loved it! However, the earlier series are more better, this is what attracted me to the show. Victoria Shalet (Harmony) & Heather-Jay Jones (Melody) played the sisters, they tolerated each other but what 2 sisters don't? The series was the best when it centered around Harmony and her 50 pence piece, but as the series grew, more characters started to come into the show & that's when it sort of changed - the coin fell into someone else's hands (Ella James) and I didn't find the show as interesting. I still think the show is definitely a 10/10 because of its originality and like I've already mentioned, the original cast in the earlier series were great to watch! It's just a shame they don't make TV shows like this no more.
Did you know
- TriviaWhile the series is largely based on the novels by Dick King-Smith, the producers also credit the work of J.C. Lucey as being a strong influence, particularly in relation to the rabbit king.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Wipeout: Celebrity Special (1998)
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