Swallows and Amazons (2016 film) of 6.7/10. On Metacritic, the film received a score of 65 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Writing in British daily newspaper "The Daily Telegraph", Lewis Jones noted that Arthur Ransome had written in his diary: "Saw the ghastly mess they have made of poor old "Swallows and Amazons"" after watching the BBC's 1962 series. Jones added, "I think he might have liked Philippa Lowthorpe's forthcoming film, though, which is true to the spirit of his book, and so attentive to period detail that at one point Mrs Walker smokes a cigarette". Jones outlined the
Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows "Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows" is the seventeenth episode of "Family Guy"s third season. It originally aired on Fox on January 17, 2002. In the episode, Brian is sentenced to community service and must look after a cranky, elderly woman. He at first dislikes her, but then sees a documentary revealing her remarkable singing ability. Meanwhile, Peter decides to grow a beard, which soon becomes the home for a family of endangered birds. "Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows" was written by Allison Adler and directed by Dan Povenmire. It featured guest performances from A. J.