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Filmed in 1970 in London, Wales and Corsica, this title is still being ordered by fans who saw the original television series.

Everyone dreams of running away at least once in their lifetime. Toughy, Smarty and Mouse discover an island which seems perfect. Sun, sand, fruit in the trees, fish in the sea. No haircuts. No school dinners. No goodnight kisses. Best of all, no grown-ups. Or so they think until they discover Cornelius Button, a reclusive grasshopper expert who lives with his housekeeper, Lupus, on the other side of the island. There is also a villain to threaten their idyll. But in the end, Grasshopper Island remains a happy place where they can all enjoy life in their own particular way.

Ages 6 and upwards

Quotes from fans:

"Grasshopper Island is a favourite of my children. I always wanted an island of my own in the sunshine"

"I watched the series as a 7-8 year old and it remains my all-time favourite" (Letters from parents)

First shown on ITV

Narrator Keith Dewhurst
The Voices of Authority Tim Brooke-Taylor
Toughy, Smarty and Mouse
The Elderly Boy Charles Hawtrey
Lupus Patricia Hayes
Cornelius Button Julian Orchard
Dr Hopper Frank Muir
Music by Wilfred Josephs
Lighting Director Tony Leggo
Written and Produced by Joy Whitby