The Railway Children (2000) (TV)

Director:

Catherine Morshead

Writers:

E. Nesbit (novel)
Simon Nye (writer)

Release Date:

12 November 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Family

Plot:

Plot Keywords:

Story | Falsely Accused | Foreigner | Countryside | Family

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Jack Blumenau	...	Peter
Clare Thomas	...	Phyllis
Jemima Rooper	...	Bobbie
Jenny Agutter	...	Mother
Michael Kitchen	...	Father
Valerie Minifie	...	Cook
Melanie Clark Pullen	...	Ruth (Maid)
Georgie Glen	...	Aunt Emma
Gregor Fisher	...	Perks
Amanda Walker	...	Mrs. Ransome
Clive Russell	...	Station Master
Richard Attenborough	...	The Old Gentleman
David Bamber	...	Dr. Forrest
Jane Wood	...	Mrs. Viney
Ian Gain	...	Bargee

Runtime:

108 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

UK:U

Filming Locations:

Horsted Keynes station, Bluebell Railway, East Sussex, England, UK

Company:

Carlton Television

Trivia:

The eldest of the railway children, Roberta, is named after Berta Ruck, a close friend of E. Nesbit.

Quotes:

Phyllis: Open my present Peter! It's crayons. If you don't want them, I'll have them!

Movie Connections:

Version of The Railway Children (1970)

Great family entertainment

I loved this, what a great way to spend a cold Sunday afternoon in Sydney. I remember watching and really enjoying both the 1970 movie and series of The Railway Children as a girl. It was a nice surprise to see Jenny Agutter who was Roberta then, play the Mother this time with just the right amount of fragility and fortitude. The children, especially the girl who played Roberta, were delightful and they made a very believable family. Richard Attenborough was wonderful as always as the old gentleman, who wouldn't want a kindly friend like him? The scenery was really beautiful, lush and green and the 1905 touches like the steam trains and fashion are very much appreciated. A lovely way to revisit this timeless story.