Matrixston Wow! Such a good movie.

AnhartLinkin This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

Roxie The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

Painbow Rainbow is an allegory for the oppressive, dictatorial state we live inGeoffrey represents the state, an all powerful machine that cannot be questioned or subverted - He controls the nature of reality and the direction of society Zippy and George represent the dissenting element of society - Zippy because he speaks his mind and George because he's clearly homosexual and these aspects threaten the official states(Geoffrey's) ideals - This is why they're both behind a desk (because Geoffrey has had their legs broken to further control them) Bungle represents the conformist element and consequently is allowed the use of his legs by Geoffrey - Bungle will blindly obey the states (Geoffrey's) commands and follow the official party line Rod, Jane and Freddy....well, it's pretty obvious what they represent (the dirty buggers) Geoffrey allows them a modicum of freedom since they're the voice of his state propaganda (songs about being good little boys and girls) Overall, a great show that teaches us about the nature of our oppressive, twisted, nightmare society (unless i'm reading too much into it?)

Jackson Booth-Millard If I had to choose a favourite kids show from my childhood, this one would definitely be number 1. Rainbow was my most favourite children's show that I can remember. It always opened with wonderful music and song. Then we would go into the Rainbow house where we would say hello to one of the four house friends. Geoffrey Hayes as Presenter was perfect. He was nice, he was clever, he was friendly, and he was always there to help with the puppets problems. The three puppets also made Rainbow a big favourite. There was the big cuddly brown bear, Bungle. The pink eye-lashed probably gay hippo, George. But my favourite was the sometimes loud, mischievous yellow puppet, Zippy (with a zip for mouth). Throughout the show they told stories, sang wonderful songs and sometimes had a good guest, e.g. Bobby Davro. The singers that I most enjoyed besides the main stars were the regular guests Rod Burton, Jane Tucker and Freddy Marks (or Rod, Jane and Freddy), they were so brilliant I even saw them on stage. I would definitely recommend this to you and your kids, this is just an excellent family show. It was number 7 on The 100 Greatest Kids' TV Shows. Outstanding!

didi-5 Who could forget this children's classic? Presenter Geoffrey Hayes cavorted about like a big kid for the best part of twenty years, accompanied by a large man in a bear suit ('Bungle'), and a couple of hand puppets (camp pink George, who was a hippo, and loud, raucous Zippy, who was a creature with big eyes and a large, zippable mouth).Next door lived Rod, Jane and Freddy (earlier Rod, Jane, and Roger) who were daft and slightly fey hippy singers.I don't remember the series in its earliest days before the arrival of Geoffrey & co., so these comments are mainly concerning the period between 1976 and 1986. 'Rainbow' was curiously addictive even when you had outgrown the age range it was aimed at, and now, like 'Bagpuss' and 'The Clangers', it has achieved something of a cult status.Totally brilliant, right from the twee song 'paint the whole world with a rainbowwww' to Bungle's bungling, Zippy's arguments, George's rollers and frilly nightie, and Geoffrey's obvious acceptance of his role as king of children's telly for two generations.

chojin-1 Rainbow ran for years and years, It spawned loads of merchandise and a whole collection of videos. Yet I doubt it will ever be shown or mentioned again. It had absolutely everything; stories, songs, nursery rhymes, comedy, and it's own mini-series programs within the program, such as portland bill and cockelshell bay.The main cast of Rainbow were Geoffrey who was the narrator/presenter/adult of the house who kept the others in line. Zippy, the strange creature with a zip for a mouth, which became very useful as he was also the loudest and naughtiest of the bunch and served for teaching moral lessons. George the pink hippo, who was quite bashful and always giggling. And finally Bungle a large guy dressed in a bear costume that was the bossiest, but also very camp. Rainbow also had a resident group of singers, Rod, Jane and Freddy, who made cameo appearances and were used for songs etc. but eventually got their own spin-off series and videos.Each show was different, and I never really grew out of it, despite it being aimed at 4-7 year olds. Classic children's variety television from the eighties.