RIP Bernard. Shed a tear this morning. There throughout my life and particularly my childhood - Dr Who, Carry On, Wombles, Jackanory and many, many others. But it was the Railway Children that will be my favourite of his performances. Humour, pathos, kindness and the sort of lovable, funny uncle we'd all love. An absolute legend. 'Let Perks be about it!'
Funnily enough I was thinking about him just a couple of days ago. As things go he has had a very interesting life and successful career. And I am very sad at his passing.
What a lovely tribute to a great British story & film. As usual I shed a few tears at Jenny Agutter's "Daddy, my Daddy" scene. Thank you to all the Oakworth residents and surrounding areas, for sharing your scenic landscape.
The most beautiful and sweet film ever made IMO. I cannot get through this without shedding buckets of tears almost every time I watch it. Even the clips here get me all emotional!
I can only make a very short comment as I get so tearful watching this . In my opinion one of the best films ever made , and I really look forward to the sequel ( in July 2022 ) .
Excellent documentary. Enchanting film. (I was at the Press launch of the film and met Lionel Jefferies and Bryan Forbes.) So pleased it has entertained so many generations.
My Grandpa and my Pa were both Railway men! My childhood memories in 1960s were in similar surroundings like, railway homes, railway station, railway yard, railtracks, steel bridges, steam locomotives, and the strong smell of diesel!! Simply unforgettable!
Love and loyalty in films is just a killer my friend . If you drop a paving slab on your foot and break every toe , you would curse and swear like crazy , but watch a film like this and you just can't control your emotions .
The Railway Children TV show was shown here in Australia for the first time when I was very young, then the movie came out. My dear old mother took me to see it, I was ten years old. My children have also seen it, thanks to video's. The Railway Children is in my top five movies, such a damn good wholesome movie that appeals to all ages. Thank you for posting this short doco
I've always been mesmerized by Jenny Agutter's voice, she's really beautiful and I have watched this movie countless times and will watch it again now...
I believe I must have been about 8, when I first saw 'The Railway Children' for the 1st time.. I have always loved it, it still makes me cry, to this day. Lionel Jefferies was always an easy watch in any film he appeared in, usually playing a gruff authority type, but with humour in the performance. But his time he was behind the camera and did a splendid job, and he also was the Director on 2 other classics that I love, The Water Babies and The Amazing Mr Blunden. All the Actors and Actresses were fantastic.. Bernard Cribbins was for me the perfect casting of Perks, he just absorbed the role and it fit him like a glove. Dinah Sheridan, as the children's amazingly strong Mother, (adored her in 'Genevie'), was perfection, and of course Jenny, Sally and Gary. I still can't quite believe that Sally was old enough to drink in a pub, but played a 12yr old brilliantly. I have to say that just now after watching this, 'The Old Gentleman's' voice just tweaked an ancient memory of an Advert too.. Remember the 'Well he does make Exceedingly Good Cakes' tag line in the Mr Kipling Ads, of the 70's and 80's. Happy happy memories .. :D
My mum took me to see the film when I was around 8 years old at a local cinema,loved it then,still do,I was at Oakworth station last weekend and bought the double DVD from there of The Railway children and the Railway children return,was a cold day,but the coal fire was lit in the waiting room,so I spent some time in there reminiscing before getting the return train to Oxenhope.
a guy who i worked with afterwards who was working his notice before emigrating to canada at the time the film was being made, told me he decided to take a day off and go and have a look at the filming, they offered him a job on construction and he was the one who wound the tree down the hillside on rails with a little winch when the trackside collapsed, he never went back to his daytime job he was having so much fun with the cast, they did ask him to stay with the crew but he was emigrating so he had to go and regretted not being able to stay to this day.
it's the best Children's film ever. I saw the film many times in the 70's and I've got it on DVD now. it's such a Beautiful film and it brings a tear to my eye watching this.
@@jeremycook3397 Nothing wrong with crying! Nobody is embarrassed to laugh at a comedy, why not shed tears when a film tugs at the heartstrings! 'The little Prince' gets me too! oh, and 'The green mile'!
I hosted Jennie Agutter and Sally Thomsett in the old gentleman's saloon coach in 1995 for the 25th anniversary celebration. Garry Warren couldnt make it. Sally was fun, quite 'pickled' on the champers and having a good time with everyone. Jennie was something else. Every time I tried to make polite conversation with her and looked her in the eye, I just forgot what I was intending to say and couldn't get any words out. All the other 40 something men were the same. She seemed oblivious to the effect she was having on us and regal, like royalty, and friendly in the same untouchable way. I had to look past her to talk to her. So rarely have I met people that hypnotic. The train ride was nice too with lots of people waving from the trackside . Some dressed up like the children. The main event and audience was at Oakworth station. I (pointlessly) introduced the two actors. Sally made us giggle with stories of how she would slip off set for a drink in the pub to be told she was too young and how odd it seemed to have her boyfriend visit and stay with her when she was supposed to be eleven. Jennie wowed the crowd. I cant remember what she said but everyone listened silently and raptly as she quietly talked and then loud applause as they were driven away together ( in a car unfortunately). A memorable day.
Having met her 3 times at Railway Children events, I can fully corroborate the 'Jenny effect'. When I say 'met', I mean that we had very brief conversations. She is totally unassuming and when she flashes that smile . . . ! Watch the very end of 'Walkabout' to see her eyes at their most captivating.
@@wailer27 I've always found that to be taken in by strangers on the internet trying to disclaim something without a shred of proof is rather foolish. That's why I think you are talking complete bullshit. (y)
I am so happy that they are have now done a new film where the original one was made. in the trailer I see that the goods siding appears in it. I love how Jennie is reprising her role as Roberta in it.
Why didn't Lionel Jefferies direct more films? In the scene when the father comes back you get a brilliant shot of Bobbie's feet coming off the ground followed by a wonderful freeze frame. Great film.
It probably did a lot of good for heritage railways all over the country. I can remember going to early opening of the Severn valley railway, that would be early 70's.
@@golden.lights.twinkle2329 Wouldn't dream of watching a re-make by people who have the imagination of a gnat.Similarly I would never watch re-makes of two other amazing British films, Cromwell and A man for all Seasons.
@@tonywright8294 That sounds great Tony. I can see it now ..many ethnic religions blowing up the tracks and sabotaging the engines while a big fat mama with a southern drawl claims her kids do no wrong.
Awesome Behind The Scenes Look About The Railway Children The Movie In 1970. This Is Before Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends The Original Series In 1984. Thanks Mate. X
Enjoyed this film alot, shared it with my kids and as they were growing up Jenny played the role of the mom in the remake which I also enjoyed very much. Titfield and both versions of the Railway children are permanently apart of my collection.
It's a shame that the entertainment world as run out of ideas of new shows and film and has to remake classic icon and trash them with their new take always the original for me
A superb film. My favourite film all time, No bad language etc. It put the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway well on the map. I have watched The Railway Children Return. It was ok, but it wasn't my cup of tea. However for the squel film they used the right type of Steam Locos.
Was surprised to learn recently that Sally Tomlinson was 21 when this was filmed. Contractually banned from smoking or drinking on set. The film that gives giving
enjoy the video, also heard the locals talk about the film, like the film purchase on dvd, with my family visited and ride on the railway, as was on holiday in yorkshire
RIP Bernard Cribbins Interesting trivia... Sally Thomsett, who played Jenny Agutter's younger sister, was actually twenty years old at the time. Sally is two years older than Jenny.
Jenny Agutter and Sally Thomsett were fabulous in this film. One of the best films for children ever made. Sally went on to co-star in the TV series "Man About the House". What a shame they had to ruin this story with the recent woke remake. Another fine children's film is "Swallows and Amazons" but that features boats rather than railways.
I hope Mother doesn't get too wet! We don't want her ill again! It's like being in a sieged castle. The arrows & the bows striking agenist the battlements. Its more like a great big garden squirt. You're a great big garden squirt. Thank you. Stop it you two! There's a train coming! Oakworth Station.
Mrs Anne Cryer: one of the many MPs who was shamefully, but thankfully exposed for abusing her expenses claims on a London flat. What a self-righteous stalwart example of the Labour party and its values she was!
Over and poor acting with it being over dramatised makes it very silly......I got my copy free with a newspaper.....may turn it into an ashtray or watch it every 35 years
