Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.5/10
Follyfoot
Overview
Follyfoot is a children's television series co-produced by the majority-partner British television company Yorkshire Television and the independent West German company TV Munich. It aired in the United Kingdom between 1971 and 1973, repeated for two years after that and again in the late 1980s. The series starred Gillian Blake in the lead role. Notable people connected with the series were actors Desmond Llewelyn and Arthur English and directors Jack Cardiff, Stephen Frears, Michael Apted and David Hemmings. It was originally inspired by Monica Dickens' 1963 novel Cobbler's Dream; she later wrote four further books in conjunction with the series—Follyfoot in 1971, Dora at Follyfoot in 1972, The Horses of Follyfoot in 1975, and Stranger at Follyfoot in 1976.
This production, originally released in 1971, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Family, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.5 across its 3 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Family and Drama.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Gillian Blake
Dora
Steve Hodson
Steve
Desmond Llewelyn
Colonel
Christian Rodska
Ron Stryker
Arthur English
Slugger
Kathy Staff
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 1971-06-28
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
13 Episodes • Aired 1972-05-28
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
13 Episodes • Aired 1973-06-23
No season overview provided for this season.