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Swallows and Amazons Forever! is the wonderful television adaptation of Arthur Ransome s classic books Coot Club and The Big SIx. Set on the Norfolk Broads in the 1930s, the BAFTA-nominated BBC production is packed full of lively characters, beautifully authentic scenery and plenty of fun and adventure. Coot Club – Whilst travelling to Norfolk to stay on a yacht with family friend Mrs Barrable, Dick and Dot Callum encounter Tom Dudgeon and the members of Coot Club. When they are told they won t be learning to sail, their disappointment soon turns to excitement when an adventure begins to unfold. They must help to protect the coot s nest whilst hiding Tom from the Margoletta and its awful Hullabaloos, who are hell bent on ruining everyone s holiday! Creator of Downton Abbey, Julian Fellowes, stars as Jerry the Hullabaloo in this delightful film. The Big Six When Dick and Dot return to Norfolk to stay with Tom, they find themselves caught in a brand new adventure. This time, the Death And Glories are being accused of setting moored boats adrift but the three boys maintain their innocence. It s up to Coot Club to gather evidence and prove that someone else is responsible for these crimes. The Big Six is born. Dr Who s Colin Baker and Patrick Troughton star in this fitting adaptation of the classic book. Includes subtitles for the very first time, plus some brand new special features including a Behind-The-Scenes Photo Gallery.