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The Magic Roundabout hits 60

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Soundings contributor Lindsay looks back at 60 years of the iconic TV animation ‘The Magic Roundabout’. Based on an original French programme, The Magic Roundabout first appeared on UK TV in autumn 1965. It quickly won fans from all ages and offered an early example of audio-described action that allowed visually impaired people to enjoy the show as much as their sighted counterparts.

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The much-loved audio-described TV animation ‘The Magic Roundabout’ is 60 years old this autumn
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    Lindsay is a physically disabled person and previous Assistance Dog owner. In the past she was involved as an actor and scriptwriter with a local Amateur Dramatics Society and during Lockdown became a topical piece contributor for a parish newsletter. All creative avenues are explored, particularly art based as initially a trained Graphic Designer and now a keen hobbyist party game, boardgame developer. Lindsay also undertakes diverse online charity work as both a Volunteer Humanitarian Mapper and an Audio Content Contributor.
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