The Queen's Nose (1995– )

Children's series about a magic coin that can grant wishes.

Stars:

Heather-Jay Jones, Dominique Moore, Ella Jones

Cast

Series cast summary:
Heather-Jay Jones	...	Melody (27 episodes, 1995-2002)
Dominique Moore	...	Sophie (19 episodes, 2000-2003)
Ella Jones	...	Sam (18 episodes, 2000-2003)
Grace Atherton	...	Pansy (18 episodes, 2000-2002)
Callum Dixon	...	Gregory (16 episodes, 1995-2002)
Victoria Shalet	...	Harmony (15 episodes, 1995-2001)
Paula Wilcox	...	Audrey (15 episodes, 1995-2001)
Stephen Moore	...	Arthur (15 episodes, 1995-2001)
Scott Charles	...	Jordan (11 episodes, 2000-2001)

Storyline

Children's series about a magic coin that can grant wishes.

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Plot Keywords:

wishes | magic coin | coin | three word title | making a wish | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

May 1995 (UK)

Also Known As:

Die magische Münze

Filming Locations:

The Royal Masonic School, Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Film and General Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

25 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Flogging a dead horse

For the first couple of series (back in 1995), this was a good series. But, like with so many CBBC programmes adapted from books, it has run on far too long - losing all of its originality and degrading into pathetic slapstick.

I believe it was based a a Dick King Smith novel - the title 'The Queen's Nose' was because you had to rub the Queen's nose (on the 'head' side)on the 50p to make a wish. It was the tale of Harmony and her family, including the mysterious Uncle Ginger - (who knew all about the magic coin, amongst other things!).

I can only think that the BBC continues to make this because the children who watch it these days don't have the attention span to watch a 'real' programme (which this once was) with a proper storyline and plot.