Here Come the Double Deckers
Here Come the Double Deckers

Here Come the Double Deckers

1971TV ShowEndedEnglish

Here Come the Double Deckers was a 17-part British children's TV series from 1970-71 revolving around the adventures of seven children whose den was an old red double-decker London bus in an unused works yard.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: VariousGenres: Children's, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

This British children's comedy series follows the escapades of a group of seven children who form a secret club. Their headquarters is an abandoned, bright red, double-decker bus. The show featured a blend of slapstick humor, inventive plots, and mild adventures, often involving the children solving minor mysteries or overcoming silly obstacles in their suburban environment.

Critical Reception

As a children's television program from the early 1970s, 'Here Come the Double Deckers' was generally well-received by its target audience for its lighthearted humor and imaginative premise. While not critically acclaimed by adult standards, it was a beloved show that provided wholesome entertainment for young viewers and is remembered fondly by those who grew up with it.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its imaginative use of a double-decker bus as a clubhouse.
  • Appreciated for its gentle humor suitable for young children.
  • Remembered fondly for its nostalgic appeal to those who watched it as children.

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Fun Fact

The distinctive red double-decker bus used as the clubhouse was a real, operational vehicle that was painted bright red specifically for the show.

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