The third DVD in the Charlie and Lola collection from BBC Worldwide is released on 04.09.2006 and contains six episodes from the first series.
A fourth DVD will be released at Christmas to complete the anthology and the entire first series will also be available in a special box set, sure to be a must-have Christmas present for children and parents alike .
Charlie and Lola Three contains the episodes listed below and special features on this charming DVD include a game of Snap, funny outtakes and two surprise compilations clips.
Completely animated in the UK and reflecting the style of the books which have won acclaim around the world, Charlie and Lola is characterized by distinctive and imaginative production techniques, using two-dimensional 'cut-out' style animation combined with archive film footage and photographs.
I can do anything that's everything all on my own
Today Lola wants to do everything that's anything all on her own.
In the park, Charlie and his friend Marv persuade her that a see saw won't "see" or "saw" with only one person.
When the boys get on the other end up goes Lola, high in the sky, where she sees things she could only dream of. And, what's more, she saves Marv and Charlie from the ever so evil pirates. All on her own.
There is only one sun and that is me
It's the school play and Lola is determined to be The Sun. She knows the part will be hers because yellow is her favourite colour. She was born to play the sun!
Imagine her disappointment when she finds out that she's a leaf. And not only that, she's a boring brown autumn leaf.
But with Charlie's help, Lola discovers how leaves are far from boring. And when the big day arrives, Lola is the best leaf in the whole wide forest.
I've won… No I've won. No, I've won
Lola simply has to win all of the time.
She can run faster than a cheetah, she can bounce higher than a kangaroo and she can stand on one leg for longer than a flamingo. She beats Charlie at snakes and ladders by climbing up a slippery snake. Could this be cheating?
But when Charlie wins the race round the park, a tired little Lola points out that you don't have to win all the time… or maybe you do.
It wasn't me
Charlie wins first prize at school for his fantastic homemade rocket, which he made from 10 yoghurt pots and some extra wide tin foil.
As he puts his rocket safely away on the top shelf he explains to Lola that the rocket really isn't a toy and she must absolutely promise not to touch it or play with it.
Then Lola and her imaginary friend, Soren Lorenson, find that they have to transport an elephant back to the jungle, Soren persuades Lola that the rocket is a really good idea. But it isn't. Whoops!
Say Cheese
To please Mum, Lola is determined to stay clean and tidy for her very first school photograph. And Lola's not very good at staying clean and tidy.
What makes it even harder to achieve is that there's a water-tray, school lunch and painting class before the school photograph happens.
But, as ever, Charlie and Lola find a way of producing a really absolutely very special photo of Lola after all.
My Little Town
Sharing the "My Little Town" play set that Granny and Grandpa gave them proves a bit of a challenge for Charlie and Lola.
Lola wants big flowers and trees and butterflies and a zoo house. While Charlie wants an airport with a control tower and a huge runway.
Before long, Charlie gets quite carried away, hogs the whole game and is intent on saving his little world.
Lola is understandably very upset. Can she forgive Charlie and help him out with the Martian invasion?
Notes to Editors:
The DVD is priced at £12.99, the running time is 69 minutes.
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Charlie and Lola is produced by Tiger Aspect Productions and distributed by BBC Worldwide Ltd.
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