The "Magic Roundabout"

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The "Magic Roundabout," located in Swindon—approximately 30 miles from my location—is a highly complex road junction.

I estimate I have navigated this junction only five to ten times, finding the experience genuinely nerve-racking on every occasion.

The roundabout takes its name from The Magic Roundabout, a short, beloved children's comedy strip that historically aired for about five minutes just before the main BBC1 6 O'Clock News broadcast.

https://x.com/Rainmaker1973/status/1747175897663209880?s=20

The television series The Magic Roundabout, though ostensibly a children's program, garnered a significant and devoted adult following due to its underlying wit and humor.

The series originated in France with French-speaking characters. Crucially, the version broadcast on UK television was not a direct translation but featured an adapted UK narrative that deviated significantly from the French original.

THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT - ORIGINAL BBC 1970's EPISODE​

 

[Isaac]

 

[Uncle Gizmo]

Magic roundabout Wins a prize!

The UK's 'white knuckle Magic Roundabout' named the best

The much-loved - often feared - local landmark has just been named the UK Roundabout of the Year.

www.bbc.com

 

[ColinEssex]

We have a roundabout in Colchester where cars and lorries can go round both the right way and the wrong way.
Col

 

[Uncle Gizmo]

We have a roundabout in Colchester where cars and lorries can go round both the right way and the wrong way.

Can you identify it's location? If I can find it on Google maps I can place a picture of it here!

 

[ColinEssex]

Can you identify it's location? If I can find it on Google maps I can place a picture of it here!

It's called the Greenstead Roundabout at the eastern end of St Andrews Ave leading to Clacton.
Col

 

[DickyP]

Having driven round the Magic Roundabout many times I have to say it very easy to use.

 

[Uncle Gizmo]

Greenstead Roundabout

Got it!

 

[Uncle Gizmo]

Looks like Swindon's got a bit of competition!

 

[Uncle Gizmo]

I'm waiting for the "Texan" to chip in and wind Colin up!

 

[Uncle Gizmo]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1974240546848661974

 

[NauticalGent]

Roundabouts are slowly catching on here in Virginia. When they first get put it, the locals cry foul, but after they get used to them, they love them.

That monstrosity you posted scares the out of me, and Im damn near fearless...

 

[The_Doc_Man]

We have a roundabout in Colchester where cars and lorries can go round both the right way and the wrong way.

We have city streets in New Orleans where vehicles can go the right way and the wrong way. And yet people wonder why collision-specialist lawyers have either branch offices or big billboards near these streets.

To be honest, though, we DO have one single-circle roundabout in the central business district. It is called Harmony Circle and the street car (electric trolley) goes through there.

 

[Slap]

Hemel Hempstead also has a great example, 7 roundabouts in 1.

Works fabulously after you've got used to it!

 

[Uncle Gizmo]

Hemel Hempstead also has a great example, 7 roundabouts in 1.

Google Maps

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

www.google.com

 

[RonPaii]

Wisconsin has fell in love with roundabouts.

 

[Mark_]

Uncle, now share that to explain "This is why we have no problem with contrarotating propellers".

 

[Uncle Gizmo]

“Contra-rotating props? That’s nothing — you should see Colin on the dancefloor.”