I watched Old
Jack’s Boat on CBeebies one afternoon when my grandson was sleeping.
Old Jack’s Boat
is a children’s television series played by live actors.
The theme tune
is very catchy.
It features
Bernard Cribbins as old Jack and his faithful companion called Salty the dog
his real name is Scuzz.
Old Jack tells
quirky little stories on board his boat the Rainbow.
The Rainbow is
an unusual boat, it looks like a wreck at the quay, but when old Jack steps on
board it magically transforms into a new colourful one.
Old Jack’s Boat
is filmed in Staithes on the North Yorkshire coast, the scenery is beautiful. It’s
definitely on my list of holiday destinations.
My favourite
character is Emily Scuttlebutt played by Janine Duvitski she likes gossip and
is a bit scatty.
The series
features other well known actors, Freema Agyeman, Paul Hawkyard, Helen Lederer
and Nadine Marshall.
It’s definitely
worth watching older children and adults will love it, however not sure if
preschool children would enjoy it as they get bored quite easily.
In my opinion, it’s
a wonderful children’s series it reminds me of Jackanory a story with live
actors.
My final
thought, it’s enjoyable and fun to watch, but why did they change the dog’s
name from Scuzz to Salty?
Watch an
episode now and tell me what you think?
