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Video: Sophie Neville preparing for Swallows and Amazons – behind the scenes of Swallows and Amazons (1974)

9th May 2020

Watch a behind-the-scenes video below, shot in 1973 during the filming of “Swallows and Amazons (1974)”, which is currently on the BBC until 16th May 2020. Sophie Neville, aged 12, rowing a skiff at home in Gloucestershire …

Letters and quotes from fans of the original Swallows and Amazons film

20th January 20268th May 2020

Sophie Neville, who played Titty Walker in the original Swallows and Amazons film (currently on the BBC), presents a selection of viewer letters and quotations received following the TV broadcast this April, together with some more behind-the-scenes …

Baking Swallows and Amazons cakes

20th January 20266th May 2020

Sophie Neville, who played Titty Walker in the original Swallows and Amazons film (currently on the BBC), looks at the variety of Swallows and Amazon themed cakes that people have been making… We have been busy baking …

Video: Houseboat Bay – behind the scenes of Swallows and Amazons (1974)

2nd May 2020

Watch a behind-the-scenes video below, shot in 1973 during the filming of “Swallows and Amazons (1974)”, which is currently on the BBC until 16th May 2020. Wardrobe Master Terry Smith walks to a waiting boat …

The original Swallows and Amazons film: Comments and newly released behind-the-scenes photos

20th January 202630th April 2020

Sophie Neville, who played Titty Walker in the original Swallows and Amazons film (currently on the BBC), has gathered a selection of public comments received during the TV broadcast this April, together with some more …

7 Swallows and Amazons home-schooling ideas

20th January 202623rd April 2020

Here are 7 Swallows and Amazons home-schooling ideas from Sophie Neville (who played Titty Walker in the 1974 film) for children aged 8-15 educating at home… 1. Find a copy of the Blu-ray of Swallows …

Back on the BBC: Swallows and Amazons in “The Secret Life of Books”

20th April 202020th April 2020

The Swallows and Amazons episode of the series The Secret Life of Books returns to the BBC tomorrow, with an early morning broadcast on BBC4, followed by a month’s availability on BBC iPlayer. The episode …

Watch the original Swallows and Amazons film this afternoon on the BBC

1st June 202117th April 2020

The 1974 adaptation of Arthur Ransome’s iconic book Swallows and Amazons starring Virginia McKenna will be screened on BBC Two on Friday 17th April at 3.00pm and then be available on BBC iPlayer for 30 days here, writes …

Join in this Swallows and Amazons Easter Egg Hunt…

11th April 2020

Everyone can now join in an online Easter Egg Hunt from Windermere Jetty, with a chance to win a family ticket to the museum attraction when it reopens. The Easter eggs are hidden throughout Windermere …

The original Swallows and Amazons film returns to BBC2 and iPlayer next Friday

17th April 202011th April 2020

The original film adaptation of Arthur Ransome’s “Swallows and Amazons” returns to the BBC next Friday 17th April. The 1974 film will be available to watch here on iPlayer for 30 days, following a repeat …

Nancy Blackett enjoys a good soaking

8th April 2020

Nancy Blackett is given a good soaking by Sam of Robertson’s Boatyard in Woodbridge to stop her from drying out in the warm weather…

Nancy Blackett and the Coronavirus emergency

10th April 20207th April 2020

The effect of the lockdown has so far meant that Nancy Blackett has been unable to be launched for the season and all sailing plans have been scrapped or suspended. No private pleasure boats are …