Bob Godfrey on Isambard Kingdom Brunel

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[bobm]

Just been reading about the animator Bob Godfrey who has died - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21552718

I knew his work on Roobarb and Custard but I didn't know there was a cartoon of Isambard Kingdom Brunel which he produced called "Great".  I am a great fan of IKB^▸ (Isambard Kingdom Brunel) but didn't know it existed.  I have had a look on the net but not managed to find a download of it.  Anyone know anything about it?  I have discovered Richard Briers, who of course also died this week, was the voice of Brunel on the film.

I doubt it will add much to my knowledge of the engineer - but it would be good to see the film which won Godfrey an Oscar.

[JayMac]

Here you go Bob:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M5jENojBiw

I too went looking for this film earlier this evening after reading about the passing of Bob Godfrey.

My searching also led me to another documentary on IKB^▸ (Isambard Kingdom Brunel). This time a BBC^» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page) programme called 'Breakthrough' presented by John Craven. Some great footage of the Western Region and HSTs^▸ (High Speed Train (Inter City class 43 125 units)).

(Network Rail - home page)=1&v=scMspGlp7VU" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=scMspGlp7VU

I think you'll appreciate the footage from Swindon Works on that second youtube link.