NODDY - ΝΟΝΤI

 Noddy, spelt Nonti in Greek

When baby sitting my, now teenage, grandaughter Noddy was the surest way to keep her quiet and happy.  There were nights when she woke at 2am, fretful and asking for her mother and crying for Noddy.  The video went on darn quick and she watched Nonti until she dropped off to sleep.  Noddy was my saviour

I remember the intro song, even though the kids have migrated to video games and action movies

I have watched all these children's programmes over and over again. As most grandparents know their little ones soak up their favourites repeatedly, over and over and over again.

My favourites were Postman Pat and also the two bunnies, Ruby and her little brother Max.  The intro songs were in their original language but the episodes themselves dubbed into greek. I was so disappointed, upset even, when I heard the Smurfs, Stroumfakia here, speaking with an American twang. No, no, no!! Smurfs speak greek!!

These classic children's programmes have remained in all our family memories.  Thomas the tank engine, Felix the Cat, Teletubbies, Little Einstein's.  Fireman Sam became a later favourite because of the naughty little boy, Norman Price. Norman was a great delight , twin of my youngest grandson Jamie, always up to some mischief.

I'm sure all those with young children have their own favourites. Fun fun fun