The BFG

**The BFG** is a UK VHS release by Thames Video Collection on 1990. It got re-released by Thames Video on 1991. It got re-released again by VCI and Thames Video on 25th September 1995. It got re-released once again by Thames Video on 13th October 1997. It features the animated Cosgrove Hall adaption of *The BFG* based on the best selling novel by Roald Dahl.

## Description

### Original 1990 release

***Based on the best-selling novel by Roald Dahl***

A FULL-LENGTH ANIMATED FEATURE FILM

"Dreams are not stories. Dreams are more like picture in books. If you want to make a story you have to mix up lots of dreams together" - The BFG

Little Sophie is snatched from her orphanage bed one night by an awesome giant. It's just the beginning of a thrilling adventure with THE BIG FRIENDLY GIANT.

THE BFG's job is to catch dreams in Dream Country and blow them into children's bedrooms when they are fast asleep. Sophie saw him, and people aren't allowed to see giants.

Unfortunately, Sophie soon finds out that not all giants are friendly like THE BFG, and there is a constant threat from the bigger, uglier, cannlbalistic giants with names like The Bloodbottler, The Trogglehumper and The Fleshlumpeater.

Sophie is determined that the giants must be stopped from carrying out their fiendish plans, and the only person she can think of with enough power is Her Majesty the Queen of England.

Can Sophie stop the giants? Will the Queen listen to her? Who will capture the giants? Find out when this full-length animated feature film reaches its exciting conclusion.

### 1995 Re-release

The classic full-length animated feature film

The animated children's classic

***Based on the best-selling novel by Roald Dahl***

"Dreams are not stories. Dreams are more like picture in books. If you want to make a story you have to mix up lots of dreams together" - The BFG

Little Sophie is snatched from her orphanage bed one night by an awesome giant. It's just the beginning of a thrilling adventure with THE BIG FRIENDLY GIANT.

THE BFG's job is to catch dreams in Dream Country and blow them into children's bedrooms when they are fast asleep. Sophie saw him, and people aren't allowed to see giants.

Unfortunately, Sophie soon finds out that not all giants are friendly like THE BFG, and there is a constant threat from the bigger, uglier, cannlbalistic giants with names like The Bloodbottler, The Trogglehumper and The Fleshlumpeater.

Sophie is determined that the giants must be stopped from carrying out their fiendish plans, and the only person she can think of with enough power is Her Majesty the Queen of England.

Can Sophie stop the giants? Will the Queen listen to her? Who will capture the giants? Find out when this full-length animated feature film reaches its exciting conclusion.

### 1997 Re-release

Full length animated film featuring the voice of David Jason

Over 85 Minutes of Giants, Dreams & Adventures

85 Minute Animated Feature Film

**Based on the best-selling novel by Roald Dahl**

"IF YOU WANT TO MAKE A STORY YOU HAVE TO MIX UP LOTS OF DREAMS TOGETHER." THE BFG

Adults and children alike have been enchanted by the magical world of **Roald Dahl** and will be thrilled all over again by the fairytale world of The BFG. This stunning film, which has been beautifully produced by award winning British animators **Cosgrove Hall**, will captivate and delight a whole new generation of tall tale lovers.

When little Sophie is snatched from her orphanage bed one night, it is just the beginning of a thrilling adventure with THE BIG FRIENDLY GIANT as they catch dreams and blow them into children's bedrooms. Trouble creeps up on them when The Trogglehumper and The Bloodbottler hatch a naughty plot and Sophie and The BFG have to persuade the Queen of England to help them stop the fiendish plans of the mischievous giants.

So sit back with the family and soak up the magic of this fairytale land of giants, dreams and adventures!

## Cast

* David Jason as The BFG
* Amanda Root as Sophie
* Angela Thorne as The Queen of England
* Ballard Berkeley as The Head of the Army
* Michael Knowles as The Head of the Air Force
* Don Henderson as The Bloodbottler, The Freshlumpeater and The Sergeant
* Mollie Sugden as Mary
* Frank Thornton as Mr. Tibbs
* Myfanwy Talog as Mrs. Clonkers
* Jimmy Hibbert as Additional Voices

## Release Dates

* UK: 5th November 1987 (Cannon Cinemas premiere)
* UK: 25th December 1989 (TV premiere)

## Opening (1995 Re-Release)

1. Thames Video Ident (1991-1998)
2. Thames Video Warning Screen (1991-1998)
3. The BFG Opening Credits
4. Start Of The BFG (1987)

## Closing (1995 Re-Release)

1. End Of The BFG (1987)
2. The End
3. The BFG Closing Credits
4. Thames Video Ident (1991-1998)
5. VCI Ident (1995-2005)

## Opening (1997 Re-Release) (Version 1)

1. VCI Children's Promo From 1997 with clips of "Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends", "Fourways Farm", "Sooty & Co", "The Sooty Show: My Bumper Christmas Sooty", "Teddy Bear Sing-Along: My Christmas Play Rhymes & Songs", "Tots Video", "Roald Dahl's The BFG: Big Friendly Giant" And The New For '97 Overview.
2. Thames Video Warning Screen (1991-1998)
3. Thames Video Ident (1991-1998)
4. The BFG Opening Credits
5. Start Of The BFG (1987)

## Closing (1997 Re-Release) (Version 1)

1. End Of The BFG (1987)
2. The End
3. The BFG Closing Credits
4. Thames Video Ident (1991-1998)

## Opening (1997 Re-Release) (Version 2)

1. VCI Children's Promo From 1997 with clips of "Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends", "Fourways Farm", "Sooty & Co", "The Sooty Show: My Bumper Christmas Sooty", "Teddy Bear Sing-Along: My Christmas Play Rhymes & Songs", "Tots Video", "Roald Dahl's The BFG: Big Friendly Giant" And The New For '97 Overview. [announced by Jonathan Kydd]
2. Thames Video Warning Screen (1991-1998) (Normal) (fade effect inside is not used)
3. Thames Video Ident (1991-1998)
4. Opening Credits Film
5. Start of The BFG (1987)

## Closing (1997 Re-Release) (Version 2)

1. End of The BFG (1987)
2. The End (1987)
3. Ending Credits (1987)
4. Cosgrove Hall Productions logo (1976-1990) (with 1989 Copyright Stamp)
5. Thames Video Ident (1991-1998)

## Opening (1997 Re-Release) (Version 3)

1. Thames Video Warning Screen (1991-1998)
2. Thames Video Ident (1991-1998)
3. The BFG Opening Credits
4. Start Of The BFG (1987)

## Closing (1997 Re-Release) (Version 3)

1. End Of The BFG (1987)
2. The End
3. The BFG Closing Credits
4. Thames Video Ident (1991-1998)

## Trailers and info

### 1997 Re-release

The VCI children's trailer from 1997 with clips of "Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends", "Fourways Farm", "Sooty & Co.", "The Sooty Show: My Bumper Christmas Sooty", "Teddy Bear Sing-Along: My Christmas Play Rhymes & Songs", "Tots Video", "Roald Dahl's The BFG: Big Friendly Giant" and the 'New for 97' overview.