like many reviewers here memories show universally warm fact fond said cherished memories recently purchased dvd box set order revisit happy carefree period childhood whereby used sit utterly mesmerised watched ongoing quest monkey pigsy sandy tripitaka later yu lung horsedragonman youll really need watch understand much loved show initially aired bbc  friday evenings recallbr br well im pleased say even years viewing adult ie cynical eyes show lost none inimitable charmbr br simply wonderful entertainment magical characters comical interactions one another perhaps special effects which actually serve heighten fun course forgetting hugely memorable opening title sequence first season passing time way shape form diminished monkeys spellbinding charmbr br as monkey would probably say oi there go grab nostalgic fun