The death this week of the star of 1980s kids show Supergran brings to mind what could be said to be the last golden age of kids TV. Here are 3 more examples.
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a show about exploits of an youth football team and their manager. Featuring an appearance by real life Footballer Bryan Robson.
Simon and the Witch
a schoolboy becomes friends with a witch. Elizabeth Spriggs who played the witch would go on to appear in the first Harry Potter film.
Woof!
a schoolboy becomes a dog a the most unfortunate Times for unknown reasons. Liza Goddard played his teacher.