TV series

Aquila

1997–1998 · 2 seasons

A gentle, playful adventure that captures the thrill of discovery and the fun of keeping a big secret.

Overview: Aquila is a British children's television show which aired on the BBC from 1997 to 1998. An episode was aired once a week, and was based on the story of two boys, Tom Baxter and Geoff Reynolds, who find a spacecraft when digging in a field. It was based on the book Aquila by British author Andrew Norriss and set in Bristol.
How it feels: Warm, light, whimsical and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Friendship, mystery, coming-of-age, family
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
mystery
coming-of-age
family
exploration
Places: countryside
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none