Re: French TV
Both Eric Thompson and his wife, Phyllida Law, were French speakers - I understand that's why he was given the gig. Eric just thought the French stories could be improved to better suit UK audiences. Both were also presenters on Playschool.
Magic Roundabout is one of the few of my childhood favourites I haven't (yet) inflicted on my children. I wonder if there's a boxed set available?
M.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
