Perhaps wed best start there.

But my younger self, when I first saw this final episode, felt enormously let down.

And thats what it felt like.

Its a real pity, and a disappointing end to such an enchanting story.

I still feel that way on rewatching the show.

So thats what I intend to pretend I did.

He cant half summon some good stuff, though.

Cue the entrance of assorted creatures, who have the job of basically knackering the transport infrastructure.

If Abner had just waited twenty years, it pretty much took care of itself.

Thats down to the story itself, youd have to conclude.

After all, why is Abner Brown so decidedly dim?

Abner, however, continues to make illogical decisions.

Why isnt he more concerned that the Box is under his hand?

Furthermore, why is he, ultimately, so easily beaten?

We saw him in a fetching swimming costume a few episodes back.

Here, the water seems to quickly eat him up.

A lot of money, care and attention has clearly been invested in it.

Hes kind like that.

And the show has been packed with them.

Which brings us, for the last time, to the end credits, and the magical theme tune.

I never tire of it, and the warmth of the show radiates through it.

And the answer: well, yes, it does.

Inevitably, under greater scrutiny, its not hard to see the Sellotape holding it all together in places.

But theres also a strong drama, with surprisingly broad appeal here.

Most of all, though, it just works.

Long may it be cherished.