In the shadow of the owl

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Television series
German title In the shadow of the owl
Original title Brendon Chase
Country of production United Kingdom
original language English
year 1980
length 25 minutes
Episodes 13 in 1 season
genre Children and youth television series
music Paul Lewis
German-language
first broadcast		 January 1, 1982 on Das Erste
occupation

In the shadow of the owl (English: Brendon Chase ) is a British children's and youth television series, which was produced in 1980 by British television and RM Productions. The series was based on the book by BB and is set in England in the mid-1920s . The series was directed by David Cobham . In Germany, the television series was first broadcast on First German Television in 1982 .

action

The three Hensman brothers Robin, John and Harold live with their aunt Ellen in Dower House, an old widow's residence of an aristocratic family in the village of Cherry Walden . The boys' father - 12, 14 and 16 years old - works in one of the many British overseas colonies. The boys are not happy; her aunt Ellen is strict and shows little understanding for her. Towards the end of the Easter break, tribulation pervades them. The brothers do not like the prospect of having to return to school in Banchester. Instead, they plan to go to the Brendon Chase Forest 15 miles away . The eldest of the Hensman brothers, Robin, suggests that they live there according to their own rules. Enthusiastic about the idea, John and Robin first set out at night and in fog and go into hiding in the Brendon Chase. They later catch up with their younger brother Harold, who had to stay in Dower House due to an illness.

In the 11000 acre forest (approx. 2750 hectares ) they find shelter in an ancient, hollow oak. The brothers plunge into their life as outlaws , as they call themselves, full of enthusiasm . To survive in the forest, they have to hunt , fish , collect berries, set traps and store supplies. Gradually they get to know the laws of the forest and find their way around better and better. They make clothes from slain animals that they could shoot with the help of a stolen shotgun, and they develop into strong and healthy young forest people. Now and then they dare to venture into the nearby town, which for Harold almost ends with the capture. They must be constantly on the lookout for the police officer Sergeant Bunting, who is feverishly looking for the three escaped. The British tabloids also suspect a big story and, driven by lust for sensation, cling to every trace of the boys. In the end there is even a bounty of 50 pounds on the brothers.

Of course, Aunt Ellen is also very worried, but all efforts are in vain, the Hensman brothers can repeatedly shake off their pursuers and live undisturbed in Brendon Chase for months. The old charcoal burner Smokie Joe, who lives as a hermit on the edge of the forest in a small hut, becomes her friend. When Smokie Joe has a serious accident and is even in danger of death, the game is over for the boys. In order to save their friend, they have to venture out of their hiding place. Meanwhile, Mister Hensman, alerted by Aunt Ellen, is back in the country. Smokie Joe can save her, but her life in the forest is over.

Voice actor

role actor Voice actor
Aunt Ellen Rosalie Crutchley Tilly Lauenstein
Smokie Joe Paul Curran Erik Jelde
Vicar Whiting Christopher Biggins Horst Sachtleben
Sergeant Bunting Michael Robbins Horst Naumann
teller Ivar Combrinck

Episodes

  1. The escape
  2. The hiding place
  3. Frenzied reporters
  4. The hunt
  5. Pig
  6. Pang
  7. By a hair's breadth
  8. A hot day
  9. The picnic
  10. The allies
  11. The mighty caliban
  12. The storm
  13. The return

Others

Actor Paul Erangey died in 2004 at the age of only 37. The filming locations for the production were New Forest , Portchester , Hampshire . BB named the eldest of the Hensman brothers after his own son Robin, who died at the age of seven. He particularly emphasized the camaraderie of the three brothers. He had never been allowed to experience anything like this in his youth.

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