
TV series
Children of the New Forest
1998, English.
A colonel during the 1640s English Civil War gets killed, leaving his four children in the care of their aunt. For fear of their safety the children were sent to a forester's home in the forest. While there they encounter numerous adventures, including assisting King Charles who has also escaped from captivity.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1998
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 20 December 1998
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Tom WisdomEdward Beverly · 6 ep
- Joanna KirklandAlice Beverly · 6 ep
- Malcolm StorryJacob Armitage · 6 ep
- Richard HefferColonel Beverly · 6 ep
- Michael MaloneyCharles Stuart, King of England · 6 ep
- Danny WortersHumphrey Beverly · 6 ep
- Emily Ruck-KeeneEdith Beverly · 6 ep
- Ralph InesonWilliam Hammond · 6 ep
- Kelly ReillyPatience Heatherstone · 6 ep
- Caroline BlakistonAunt Judith · 6 ep
- Georgie GlenPhoebe · 6 ep
- Roger Ashton-GriffithsMiller Sprigge · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 15 November 1998
- Last aired
- 20 December 1998
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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What Children of the New Forest is based on
Children of the New Forest is adapted from a children's book.
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Children of the New Forest: quick answers
Is Children of the New Forest worth watching?
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How many seasons of Children of the New Forest are there?
Children of the New Forest has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Children of the New Forest finished?
Yes. Children of the New Forest ended in 1998, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Children of the New Forest on?
Children of the New Forest isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
Children of the New Forest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Children of the New Forest yet.
What shows are like Children of the New Forest?
If you liked Children of the New Forest, try The Mysterious Benedict Society, The Storyteller, The Famous Five.
What is Children of the New Forest based on?
Children of the New Forest is adapted from a children's book.
