Follyfoot (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Series · ★ 6.3
Released in 1971, Follyfoot is a family and drama series.
What it’s about. Follyfoot is a children's television series co-produced by the majority-partner British television company Yorkshire Television and the independent West German company TV Munich. It aired in the United Kingdom between 1971 and 1973, repeated for two years after that and again in the late 1980s. The series starred Gillian Blake in the lead role. Notable people connected with the series were actors Desmond Llewelyn and Arthur English and directors Jack Cardiff, Stephen Frears, Michael Apted and David Hemmings. It was originally inspired by Monica Dickens' 1963 novel Cobbler's Dream; she later wrote four further books in conjunction with the series—Follyfoot in 1971, Dora at Follyfoot in 1972, The Horses of Follyfoot in 1975, and Stranger at Follyfoot in 1976.
Who’s in it. Follyfoot stars Gillian Blake as Dora, Steve Hodson as Steve, Desmond Llewelyn as Colonel and Christian Rodska as Ron Stryker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Follyfoot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Follyfoot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Follyfoot tend to enjoy Anne with an E, Gravity Falls, Over the Garden Wall and Big Time Rush.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Follyfoot (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Follyfoot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Follyfoot worth watching?
- Follyfoot holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Follyfoot?
- Follyfoot stars Gillian Blake, Steve Hodson, Desmond Llewelyn, Christian Rodska and Arthur English.
- When was Follyfoot released?
- Follyfoot was released in 1971.