Staines Down Drains – Once More Unto the Drains
Clip 2: Down in the drains it can get scary
0 min 54 sec
Taken from the TV program Staines Down Drains – Once More Unto the Drains (2005)
Original title classification G – this clip chosen to be G
Availability of the complete title
Curator’s clip description
The wicked Dr Drain has caused a dangerous acid to leak into the drains from a spill outside. His dastardly plan is to destroy the purifying plants in the Cleansing Sea and turn it toxic. Desperate to save it, Vegety Bill pleads with Mary Jane and Stanley to stay and help them.
Curator’s notes
This clip captures the characters of Stanley and Mary Jane who are not one-dimensional super heroes. While the headstrong Mary Jane won’t run away from the problem, Stanley in comparison is not particularly brave. Instead, he has to prove himself in other ways, using lateral thinking to deal with the problems – a practical and useful message for young children. The children’s flaws and foibles also help make them more realistic and very likeable characters.
Annemaree O'Brien, curator
