Raven (1977 TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Raven |
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| Written by | Trevor Ray Jeremy Burnham |
| Directed by | Michael Hart |
| Starring | Phil Daniels Michael Aldridge Shirley Cheriton Patsy Rowlands |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Colin Shindler |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production company(s) | ATV |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV |
| Original release | 19 September – 24 October 1977 |
Raven is a British television series. It was made in 1977 by ATV for the ITV channel. The show tells an exciting story about a young man named Raven.
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About the TV Show Raven
The series stars Phil Daniels as Raven. Raven is a young person who has been in trouble before. He gets a chance to start fresh through a special program. His task is to help an archaeology professor. They are working together to dig up an old cave system.
What is Raven About?
The main story is about Raven and the professor. They discover ancient rock carvings inside the caves. These carvings are from the 5th Century. People think they might be linked to the legend of King Arthur. The professor believes that "Arthur" might not have been just one person. Instead, it could have been a special role passed down through time. He thinks Arthur and his knights are like an idea. They are waiting to return when the world needs them most.
A big problem comes up during their work. Someone plans to build a dangerous waste disposal plant. This plant would be built right on top of the ancient site. Raven must fight against this plan to protect the historical caves. The show often uses the symbol for Pluto. This symbol refers to Plutonium, a material linked to nuclear reactions. It represents Raven's important mission.
Who are the Characters?
Besides Phil Daniels as Raven, other actors are in the show. These include Michael Aldridge, Patsy Rowlands, James Kerry, Shirley Cheriton, and Tenniel Evans.
The story focuses on the bond between Professor Young and Raven. Professor Young is like a wise teacher, and Raven is his student or hero-in-training. This relationship is similar to the legend of Merlin and King Arthur. Both characters have a connection to birds. Professor Young is linked to a Merlin, a type of falcon often seen with Raven. Raven himself is named after the Raven bird. A raven protected him when he was a baby.
Where Can You Watch It?
You can watch one episode of Raven at the National Science and Media Museum. This museum is in Bradford, UK.
For a long time, people thought the full series was missing. But then, Network DVD found the original tapes. Network DVD is a company that releases classic British TV shows. They released the complete series on DVD in 2010. Now, everyone can watch all six parts of Raven.
