Watch That Space
Watch That Space

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Watch That Space

1978
Movie
17 min
English

Colin Welland presents this confined spaces training video from the Health and Safety Executive, detailing the hazards of entering any confined space without the neccessary awareness, training & equipment.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Michael FergusonGenres: Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A group of eccentric characters living in a run-down apartment building discover that their building is actually a spacecraft. They must then navigate the challenges of space travel and extraterrestrial encounters while dealing with their everyday squabbles.

Critical Reception

Watch That Space was a popular children's television show in the UK, known for its whimsical humor and unique premise. While not critically acclaimed in the traditional sense, it was beloved by its target audience for its imaginative storytelling and comedic performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its imaginative and humorous take on science fiction for a younger audience.

  • Appreciated for its charming cast and engaging, often silly, adventures.

  • Seen as a delightful and unique program that stood out in children's television.

Google audience: Audience feedback often highlights the show's quirky charm and its ability to entertain with simple yet effective comedic scenarios. Many recall it fondly as a memorable part of their childhood viewing.

Fun Fact

The show's unique premise of a spaceship disguised as an apartment building was inspired by a 1960s British comic strip called 'The Perishers'.

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