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Friends and Heroes in Manx

Thursday, December 6, 2007 - 16:35

Friends and Heroes is to be dubbed into the historic Manx Language, in co-operation with the Manx Heritage Foundation and the Bunscoill.

Manx (Gaelg) is one of the ancient Gaelic family of languages, and although not many can claim Manx as a first-language, there has been renewed interest in Manx - and in the Isle of Man (Ellan Vannin), the opportunity to learn and be taught in this fascinating tongue. 

Adrian Cain, Manx Language Development Officer said "Yindyssagh erskyn towse" (It's fantastic above all measure).

The award-winning Friends and Heroes TV series will provide a modern, lively platform for the Manx language in schools, educational institutions and in homes throughout the world, when it is launched on DVD, hopefully late in 2008.

Friends and Heroes wins Gold Award

Friends and Heroes wins Gold Award

Friday, November 30, 2007 - 13:58

Friends and Heroes won the Gold Award in the Youth & Children's Programme category at the annual Christian Broadcasting Council 2007 ceremony in High Ongar, Essex.

Executive Producers David & Alison Dorricott and Marketing Director Dave Carlos attended the awards ceremony to collect the prestigious award - which the judges commended as  'Engaging and high quality story-telling for children'.

Northern Ireland Event

Saturday, November 24, 2007 - 13:45

David & Alison Dorricott took part in the Spring Harvest Holidays Open Day and Exhibition at the Island Civic Centre, Lisburn near Belfast, Northern Ireland on Saturday 24th November.  There were lots of opportunity to see Friends & Heroes episodes, talk about the Series and the forthcoming new production - and for the kids lots of games and activities.  Three pieces of Genuine Production Artwork from Friends and Heroes Series 1, each individually signed by one of the production team, were offered as prizes and won by visitors from the surrounding area.

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