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# Moondial [DVD]

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## Description

When 13-year-old Minty goes to stay with her Aunt Mary she discovers a magical secret within the grounds of the local old mansion. When nighttime comes and the light of the moon falls on a sundial, Minty is transported back in time where she discovers two children at the mercy of evil forces. Complete unedited 6 part series Bonus features: Interview with director Colin Cant and actor Siri Neal 1st and last episode commentaries with Colin Cant and Siri Neal

Review: Excellent. - I have to admit that I got this DVD without knowing anything about this show as I had not read the book beforehand. The reason I bought this was because I wanted to watch something new. I found this online and was intrigued by the storyline and positive reviews and bought this DVD. I am glad that I did because it definitely didn't disappoint. The storyline revolves around a girl called Minty (short for Araminta) who is sent to her aunt's house for the holidays. While she is there, she discovers an old house and a garden with a sundial. When Minty touches the sundial, she is sent back in time where she meets and befriends a boy called Tom. From there, the storyline takes many twists and turns. The only thing that I would have liked to see added to the storyline is more development of the Miss Raven character. The reason I say that is that I didn't really understand the connection between Miss Raven and Miss Vole and I would have liked the character to be developed further in order to explain that. There are a lot of additional things to like about Moondial. The scenery, the house and the garden are all beautiful and the storyline and characters kept me invested in the show until the very end. I would call this a ghost story as the storyline revolves around ghosts. There are a lot of haunting scenes - I found the scene where Minty sneaks out at midnight to visit the sundial/moondial particularly haunting. This is a show for children, but I think that it is mature enough for adults to enjoy it as well. Overall, this is a great show and extremely enjoyable.
Review: Moondial was easily the best TV series of my childhood - Strange and frightening and thick with atmosphere, Moondial was easily the best TV series of my childhood. Usually I want stories to have all loose ends tied up, but Moondial doesn’t do this –questions are begged, and never quite explained – and this, I think, has captivated my curious mind for thirty years. When watching as a child I realised the three children, Sarah, Tom and Minty, were from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries respectively. As an adult I can see that they are divided not only by time, but by class – Sarah (upper), Tom (working) and Minty (middle), and by gender roles Sarah (female), Tom (male) and Minty (in-between). But their common sufferings, which they seek to resolve, far outweigh their differences. As well as Moondial itself, this DVD has wonderful bonus features including interviews with director Colin Cant, and Siri Neal (Minty). Fabulous!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B00U03PKSY |
| Actors  | Arthur Hewlett, Martin Sadler, Siri Neal, Tony Sands, Valerie Lush |
| Aspect Ratio  | 4:3 - 1.33:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 4,145 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 343 in Children & Family (DVD & Blu-ray) 667 in Television (DVD & Blu-ray) 1,478 in Drama (DVD & Blu-ray) |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (322) |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer  | No |
| Language  | English |
| Media Format  | PAL |
| Number of discs  | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 1.42 x 19.08 x 13.26 cm; 70 g |
| Rated  | Parental Guidance |
| Release date  | 17 April 2019 |
| Run time  | 2 hours and 38 minutes |
| Studio  | Second Sight |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** Colour
- **Contributor:** Arthur Hewlett, Helena Avellano, Martin Sadler, Siri Neal, Tony Sands, Valerie Lush
- **Format:** PAL
- **Language:** English
- **Runtime:** 2 hours and 38 minutes

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent.
*by F***. on 25 December 2015*

I have to admit that I got this DVD without knowing anything about this show as I had not read the book beforehand. The reason I bought this was because I wanted to watch something new. I found this online and was intrigued by the storyline and positive reviews and bought this DVD. I am glad that I did because it definitely didn't disappoint. The storyline revolves around a girl called Minty (short for Araminta) who is sent to her aunt's house for the holidays. While she is there, she discovers an old house and a garden with a sundial. When Minty touches the sundial, she is sent back in time where she meets and befriends a boy called Tom. From there, the storyline takes many twists and turns. The only thing that I would have liked to see added to the storyline is more development of the Miss Raven character. The reason I say that is that I didn't really understand the connection between Miss Raven and Miss Vole and I would have liked the character to be developed further in order to explain that. There are a lot of additional things to like about Moondial. The scenery, the house and the garden are all beautiful and the storyline and characters kept me invested in the show until the very end. I would call this a ghost story as the storyline revolves around ghosts. There are a lot of haunting scenes - I found the scene where Minty sneaks out at midnight to visit the sundial/moondial particularly haunting. This is a show for children, but I think that it is mature enough for adults to enjoy it as well. Overall, this is a great show and extremely enjoyable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Moondial was easily the best TV series of my childhood
*by F***N on 20 January 2017*

Strange and frightening and thick with atmosphere, Moondial was easily the best TV series of my childhood. Usually I want stories to have all loose ends tied up, but Moondial doesn’t do this –questions are begged, and never quite explained – and this, I think, has captivated my curious mind for thirty years. When watching as a child I realised the three children, Sarah, Tom and Minty, were from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries respectively. As an adult I can see that they are divided not only by time, but by class – Sarah (upper), Tom (working) and Minty (middle), and by gender roles Sarah (female), Tom (male) and Minty (in-between). But their common sufferings, which they seek to resolve, far outweigh their differences. As well as Moondial itself, this DVD has wonderful bonus features including interviews with director Colin Cant, and Siri Neal (Minty). Fabulous!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ BBC Children's Drama.
*by A***R on 29 January 2023*

Great BBC chrildren's drama of the 90s.

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