In better times the Missus and I drive around the fine landscapes between Leeds and Harrogate; gently undulating land speckled with stony villages hidden away.
One of them is Follifoot.
I used to watch a TV show called Follyfoot as a young foal as did my Missus on the European mainland on the ZDF channel.
Whether Follyfoot was filmed in the village of Follifoot or inspired by it I'm unsure although Wikipedia says the shows were filmed near Harrogate so it could well be. I wonder if the lightning tree is still there?
Me and the Missus both remember the tree, the horses, the old fella and the beautiful young things wearing flares and gaberdeens enjoying the fresh country air. I can't recall anyone's names but seeing the village sign for Follifoot always makes me think of Saturday mornings watching it.
Anyhows here's the memorable and dare I say disquieting theme tune I'm sure you'll remember! https://youtu.be/oVo7BFss8Vc
There are lots of full episodes of Follyfoot on You Tube too! Seventies hairstyles heaven!
Not sure if there were any collectables, although I have found a few jigsaws in the past. There must have been an annual. We lived for annuals back then!
Anyways, I was pleasantly surprised when I got this email from reader Paul in NZ. Such a small world!
Hi Woodsy,
One of the magazines I get is Best of British, although NZ is a few issues behind Britain.
One of them is Follifoot.
I used to watch a TV show called Follyfoot as a young foal as did my Missus on the European mainland on the ZDF channel.
Whether Follyfoot was filmed in the village of Follifoot or inspired by it I'm unsure although Wikipedia says the shows were filmed near Harrogate so it could well be. I wonder if the lightning tree is still there?
Me and the Missus both remember the tree, the horses, the old fella and the beautiful young things wearing flares and gaberdeens enjoying the fresh country air. I can't recall anyone's names but seeing the village sign for Follifoot always makes me think of Saturday mornings watching it.
Anyhows here's the memorable and dare I say disquieting theme tune I'm sure you'll remember! https://youtu.be/oVo7BFss8Vc
There are lots of full episodes of Follyfoot on You Tube too! Seventies hairstyles heaven!
Not sure if there were any collectables, although I have found a few jigsaws in the past. There must have been an annual. We lived for annuals back then!
Anyways, I was pleasantly surprised when I got this email from reader Paul in NZ. Such a small world!
Hi Woodsy,
One of the magazines I get is Best of British, although NZ is a few issues behind Britain.
Looking at the contents list for the current issue on line, dated March 2020, I noticed that it contained an article on Gillian Blake, who played Dora in the TV series Follyfoot, which I recall watching.
You have mentioned this a few times, so I assume you were also a fan, and thought it might be of interest.
You have mentioned this a few times, so I assume you were also a fan, and thought it might be of interest.
Yours Sincerely,
Paul Adams
New Zealand
Anyone else remember Dora or Follyfoot?
New Zealand
Anyone else remember Dora or Follyfoot?