Bash Street
Bash Street

Bash Street

2011Movie94 minEnglish

The film interrelates a number of real-life experiences of crime, growing up and relationships. It was filmed around Chippenham, including Karma nightclub, Revolutions restaurant and The Audley Arms. It also features more than 100 people from right across the South West, many of whom were from the North Wiltshire Young People’s Theatre Group.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: VariousGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Bash Street is a British animated comedy series based on the characters from the long-running Beano comic strip "The Bash Street Kids". The show follows the chaotic adventures of a group of mischievous schoolchildren and their long-suffering headmaster, Mr. Growler. Each episode is filled with pranks, slapstick humor, and the everyday mayhem that ensues when this unruly class is let loose.

Critical Reception

Bash Street received a generally positive reception, particularly for its faithfulness to the source material and its humorous, slapstick approach that appealed to both children and nostalgic adults. Critics praised its energetic animation and the comedic timing of its voice cast, though some noted its simple storylines.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant animation and faithful adaptation of the beloved comic.
  • Appreciated for its slapstick humor and the chaotic antics of the students.
  • Found to be an enjoyable watch for fans of the original Beano comic and young audiences.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available, but general sentiment suggests it was seen as a fun, lighthearted animated series that successfully translated the spirit of The Bash Street Kids to the screen.

Fun Fact

The series was produced by CBBC, the children's television strand of the BBC, and aimed to capture the anarchic spirit of the original comic strip for a new generation.

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