- Title: Lighthouse,The (On Standby)
- Date: 25th December 1991
- Summary: The Lighthouse is an atmospheric and magical animated story for all the family - with a Christmas message at its heart. It tells the story of a happy island community. Their only problem is getting supplies - the ship cannot reach them in bad weather. Guided by a mysterious seagull, young Mary has the idea of building a lighthouse. The whole village works to build it. When the lamp is finally lit the ship comes in and there is a big celebration! In succeeding years, the annual celebration is repeated. It is bigger and better, with presents and songs, but the lighthouse itself is forgotten. Finally, the shops are empty, the village run down - and the seagull draw's Mary's attention to the lighthouse - it is dark! She calls for help and the lighthouse is restored. The ship returns, guided by its light, and the celebrations take place - but now and ever afterwards they're in the lighthouse.
- Description:A 30 minute animated film for family viewing and for scheduling at Christmas telling the story of an island fishing village and its wacky lighthouse.
- Broadcaster:Channel 4
- Collection: Channel 4
- Genre:Feature Films
- Producer:REALLY ANIMATED PRODUCTIONS
- Programme Episode:Episode 1
- Transmission Date:25/12/1991
- Rights:On Request
- Decade: 1990s