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''Mach a Šebestová'' () is a
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. It is written by Miloš Macourek, Jaroslav Doubrava, and designed by painter
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. The animated characters were voiced by
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. It is produced in a studio of Barrandov under Bratři v triku and Krátký Films. The story follows the adventures of two young students and a torn-off telephone receiver. The first 13 episodes was broadcast on
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in 1982. Mach a Šebestová is one of the most popular series made for children's television programme
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. The series was adapted for the 2001 film titled ''Mach, Šebestová a kouzelné sluchátko'' () by director
Václav Vorlíček Václav Vorlíček (3 June 1930 – 5 February 2019) was a Czech film director. His filmography includes several comedies made in collaboration with screenwriter Miloš Macourek. He also specialized in directing children's and fairytale films, mos ...
. In 2010, ''Theatre Lampion'' presented a stage adaptation of the series in the Czech National Theatre.


Synopsis

Ordinary schoolchildren Mach and Šebestová gain magical powers thanks to a donated magic phone receiver. The receiver fulfils their wishes, allowing them to visit various places and encounter interesting and unusual situations. During their adventures, the students are usually followed by a friendly dog named Jonatán, and often meet with its owner, Mrs. Kadrnožková. Two of their classmates, poor students and incorrigible urchins Horáček and Pažout, are the series' main
antagonists An antagonist is a character in a story who is presented as the main enemy or rival of the protagonist and is often depicted as a villain.Mach And Sebestova: Come Up To the Blackboard!
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