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Malory Towers on TV series four: Episodes five and six

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Fiona

I have not been hugely motivated to continue watching the Darrell and the First Years show but here goes. The Kiss There was no kissing at Malory Towers. Probably somewhat unrealistic as boarding school girls were not immune to crushes, … Continue reading →

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Malory Towers on TV series four: Episodes three and four

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Fiona

The first two episodes were patchy, so let’s see how episodes three and four do. The Inter-Tower Match I have to admit, the title and synopses for this episode made me groan. I actually enjoy the bits in the books … Continue reading →

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Malory Towers on TV series four – Episodes one and two

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Fiona

I am really quite behind on the show as series four began airing in May 2023. I did watch the two-part Christmas special already, though, so I can move straight from series three to four. I have had other people … Continue reading →

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Malory Towers on TV – A series three overview

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Fiona

As with series one and two I thought I should do a recap. A brief episode recap I’ll have to wrack my brains here as I watched the earlier episodes a really long time ago! There will be spoilers included … Continue reading →

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Malory Towers on TV series three: episode 13

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Fiona

We, or rather I should say I, am at the final episode of series three. I’m sure most fans of the series have already watched series four and five, it’s just me that’s way behind. But there are those who … Continue reading →

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Malory Towers on TV series three – Episodes eleven and twelve

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Fiona

After another longer than intended gap, we are nearly at the end of the series. The Ride The episode description is Bill’s desire to see Thunder intensifies after he becomes unwell. When Matron suspects it may be something more serious, Darrell … Continue reading →

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Malory Towers on TV series three – Episodes nine and ten

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Fiona

After a shorter break than previously, I’m back with more (probably over-critical) thoughts on two more Malory Tower episodes. The Hamper I think I’ve only just realised that all the episodes are The something. Which limits them a bit! This one sounds … Continue reading →

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Malory Towers on TV series three – Episodes seven and eight

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Fiona

I think it was JUNE the last time I watched and reviewed any episodes of this. I was getting quite into it and the mystery of what Mrs Johnson was up to, but then the school holidays started and I … Continue reading →

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Malory Towers on TV series three – Episodes five and six

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Fiona

Now that Miss Johnson is the (acting) head mistress, I really hope that they start to reveal what she is up to. The New Headmistress What I liked Well, let’s just say that Miss Johnson doesn’t hang around! My first … Continue reading →

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Malory Towers on TV Series three – Episodes three and four

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Fiona

Episodes one and two had some confusing behaviour from Miss Johnson, so let’s see what she gets up to in episodes three and four! The Surprise Picnic We already had an episode titled The Midnight Feast in series one, so … Continue reading →

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Malory Towers on TV series three – Episodes one and two

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Fiona

I’m late to the party but I’ve finally started watching series 3 of Malory Towers. I will try to make this more than a lengthy summary of what happens in the first two episodes but I am promising nothing. Episode … Continue reading →

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Malory Towers on TV – The Christmas specials part 2

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Fiona

Last time I made a few predictions as to what I thought might happen in part two. Let’s see how well I did. Christmas lights SOS Episode two starts right where we left off last time, with the girls huddled … Continue reading →

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Malory Towers on TV – The Christmas specials

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Fiona

I normally avoid watching or reading things out of order, but as I’m way behind on the Malory Towers on TV reviews I figured it couldn’t hurt to watch the Christmas specials while it’s seasonally appropriate. Having seen it was … Continue reading →

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Malory Towers on TV – A series two overview

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Fiona

This is not going to be as easy to write as my overview for series one, mostly because it has taken me so long to watch this series that I’ve practically forgotten what happened at the beginning of it. But … Continue reading →

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Malory Towers on TV series two – Episode thirteen

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Fiona

Series three has been online for some time now, but here I am just getting to the end of series two. I don’t think that I’ve made any secret that I haven’t found this series as compelling as the first, … Continue reading →

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Malory Towers on TV series two – Episodes eleven and twelve

Posted on October 29, 2022 by Fiona

I think it’s obvious that I haven’t gotten as into this series as I did the first – hence the sporadic posts with lengthy gaps between. I did sit down and watch the final three episodes of the series earlier … Continue reading →

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Monday #494

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Fiona

It is now the last week of September, meaning we passed the autumn equinox a few days ago. It is definitely feeling more autumnal now, much cooler weather and darker evenings. My thick cardigans have come out and I am … Continue reading →

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My favourite Blyton covers part three

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Fiona

I have already written two posts about my favourite covers, but as there are so many good ones I am back with a third. This time I’m going to look exclusively at the wrap-around kind of dustjacket. I have shown … Continue reading →

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My favourite Blyton covers part two

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Fiona

There were far too many lovely covers to put into one post, so here are some more of my favourites. Grace Lodge Grace Lodge is another big name in terms of Blyton’s illustrators, having done at least 45 first editions … Continue reading →

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My Top 10 Malory Towers moments

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Fiona

Malory Towers is one of my favourite series so here are my ten favourite moments from the books. 10 Irene loses her health certificate Second Form at Malory Towers Irene loses her health certificate almost every term, but this is … Continue reading →

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