The Owl Service
Three teenagers discover a mysterious set of owl and flower-patterned dinner plates in the attic and the magical ancient legend of the "Mabinogion" comes to life once again in their Welsh valley.
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"An 8-part TV series that includes a supernatural theme based on folklore, murder, (hinted, off-screen) sex, and demonic possession. So perfect Sunday teatime viewing for all the family in 1970, with the first episodes being shown just before Christmas 1969. No need to go into the story too much. It is retelling/updating/"inspired by" story based on a tale from the Mabinogion by acclaimed children's author Alan Garner, who was heavily involved in this TV version of his novel (and as a result it is a very faithful version). It features three young people (probably meant to be ag..."
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As the first fully scripted colour production by Granada Television, the series takes full advantage of the color red, not only in the form of Gillian Hills's stunning red hair, but her wardrobe is almost entirely made up of red miniskirts, bikinis, hats and raincoats.
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Three teenagers discover a mysterious set of owl and flower-patterned dinner plates in the attic and the magical ancient legend of the "Mabinogion" comes to life once again in their Welsh valley.