Don't you open that trapdoor!!! (The Trap Door)

Member Name: Claribella

Product:	The Trap Door
Date:	12/11/09 (46 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: A fun programme

Disadvantages: Doesn't last long which can be a plus and minus

This programme has to be one of the most memorable ones of my childhood and I still smile now when I think of it.

The series revolve around Berk, a monster is a servant to the guy upside whom the viewer never sees but only hears shouting orders and demands. Berk has a number of friends to keep him company including Boni, a talking skull who moves around in a scary way and Drutt who he keeps as a pet. Berk has a trap door in the middle of his cellar and he often forgets to close it which causes all kinds of happenings and disruptions. He spends most of the programmes trying to usher whatever has eroded from the trap door back down it again whilst trying to keep his master happy.

The whole show is made out of plastercine but it's no where near as developed and intricate as today's plastercine world is. This doesn't take away from the beauty of the whole programme in any way what so ever and the simpleness of it makes it extremely easy to watch.

The storylines are also very simple and although there are no real morals to take from the programme like most children's show today, it is fun and what harm does a bit of fun do us all.

The theme tune to the show is really catchy and I still remeber the tune and some of the lyrics to this day. I remember my brother and I chanting away to it happily and it really suits the general feel of the programme.

Although the programme is based around monsters, it isn't in the least bit scary and I would happily let my two year old watch it without worrying that he will be awake in the night having nightmares.

The show is very short so it never lasts long which I always used to find annoying. It is so good that I could have watched the whole forty episodes that were aired, back to back.

All in all this is a fun series that will make you laugh! It's what my childhood was made of!

Summary: A great little show