The magical friendship between a young girl, her lonely, bed-ridden cousin and a country boy who can talk to the birds is played out with all the freshness and warmth of the original novel in this full-cast dramatisation starring Beryl Reid, Robin Bailey and Harriet Walter.
As three children replant a neglected garden at lonely Misselthwaite Manor on the Yorkshire moors, the secret garden restores their health and good spirits. This BBC dramatization of Burnett's classic story will lift your spirits, too. It's a smashing production--first-class all the way. The cast of characters--young and old alike--give polished performances. The incidental music and authentic sound effects help communicate the story's magic. The technical production is flawless. It makes no difference whether you've read THE SECRET GARDEN again and again or if this is your introduction to the story; you'll find this charming dramatization totally satisfying. C.R.A. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
