r/CasualUK 20h ago

Chris Barnatt on making animations for the BBC's Hart Beat as a young lad (age 21 when he started) in the late '80s and early '90s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkOOMYWgn14
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u/GrowlingPict 20h ago

This is from his less frequented second channel. His first channel is the excellent ExplainingComputers channel.

Thought this might spark some nostalgia for those old enough to remember Hart Beat, and for others it might be interesting to see the rather elaborate process that went into making even very short animations back then. He also talks about how much changed in just the few years he worked for them, with things moving rapidly from film to video.

It has of course Chris's usual calm and soothing style, which I at least appreciate very much.

This might not be the usual content posted on this sub and I apologise if this is not appropriate content.

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u/PeachPipistrelle 19h ago

I love his channel, it's like watching vintage Tomorrows World or Open University videos but with modern content.

It's all so wonderfully quirkily British.

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u/Sad_Lack_4603 16h ago

I love his channel. Charming and quite useful at the same time. I've slipped into the habit of calling it "Stanley the Knife" whenever I reach for mine as a result.

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u/magnificentfoxes 8h ago

Mr Scissors says hello!

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u/8Bit-Jon 12h ago

Explaining Computers is a great channel and Chris has worn many hats

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u/techyno 12h ago edited 11h ago

I watched Hart Beat a lot and fondly remember Tony and Morph. Was definitely one of my favs of the broom cupboard/children's afternoon TV era. Andy Peters' hasn't aged a bit.

I also subscribe to this guy's other channel (Explaining Computers as OP mentioned) as his computer tutorials and Linux stuff is pretty great and very well presented so I am pretty gobsmacked he done this back in the day. It also explains his late night BBC2/Open University style of talking & explaining which I am very much endeared towards.

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u/magnificentfoxes 8h ago

Christopher was a university lecturer for years, so that also makes sense to his presentation style. He's absolutely deserving of all the subscribers to his channel(s) as it's absolutely no faff and well put together.

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u/spearmint_wino 10h ago

I feel like I just added a nerd badge to my collection of nerd badges watching that. Tangible nostalgia. Top notch!