Bbc to bring back crackerjack after 35 years childrens tv the. We take a look at when the new show will be cracking new. The show will be updated for todays connected generation giving them an allround, interactive experience while retaining the beating heart of what etched crackerjack into the affections of british children for three decades, the bbc said. Sam and mark to host crackerjack revival atv today. Well, it would have to be the elizabeth taylor interview, which was undeniably the best thing. The original host was michael aspel from 1979 to 1984, followed by michael parkinson from 1984 to 1992. The new 10 x 45minute series will be made at mediacityuk by bbc childrens inhouse productions and will be aired on cbbc and bbc iplayer from next year.
We cant wait to introduce a new set of crackerjack crushagrape catchphrases to a new generation of fans. This new series of 10 45minute episodes will be presented by childrens tv favourites, sam and mark, and will air next year. His tv career began as a newsreader in cardiff before becoming a lead anchor on the bbc national channel later becoming. Crackerjack is returning to childrens tv after 35 years offscreen. Classic bbc childrens tv series returning to screens.
If you missed the special hourlong farewell show to. Like the original version, the entertainment show will feature. This is your life is a british biographical television documentary, based on the 1952 american show of the same title. The show is made at mediacityuk in salford by bbc childrens inhouse productions and will be on cbbc and bbc iplayer from january 17 at 6pm. Leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis. Childrens tv series crackerjack to be rebooted lancashire. Michael aspel on the antiques roadshow, health and his. Last weekend, michael aspel left the antiques roadshow with typical dry restraint.
The show was originally presented by this is your lifes eamonn andrews. Crackerjack originally ran from 1955 until 1984 and was hosted by eamonn andrews, leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu. Bbc bbc to bring back cult tv show crackerjack media. We take a look at when the new show will be cracking new jokes on the air and who the new hosts will be. The 2020 revival gained an exclamation mark, and was billed as crackerjack tells us that almost every single episode from the eamonn andrews, leslie crowther and michael aspel eras have been wiped from the archives. Bbc the show was originally presented by this is your lifes eamonn andrews. Crackerjack returning to childrens tv after 35 years off the. Feb 11, 2019 the bbc is reviving cult classic childrens tv show, crackerjack. Sam and mark will oversee proceedings across the tenpart series which will air next year in.
He was followed by leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu. The show ran from 1955 to 1984 and featured a mix of sketches, pop performances and games. Michael aspels revenge on the autocuties daily mail online. Bbc are reviving cult childrens show crackerjack the bbc are bringing back cult tv show crackerjack for a new series next year. Feb 12, 2019 crackerjack is returning to childrens tv after 35 years offscreen. Think of michael aspel, and images from half a century of.
Tv legend michael aspel, 86, looks incredibly suave as he enjoys a walk in the park with his love irene michael, 86, is recognised for his role on crackerjack to the antiques roadshow the presenter. Cult classic childrens tv show crackerjack is coming back. Feb 11, 2019 the bbc is to revive the childrens tv show crackerjack, 35 years after it was last aired the broadcaster announced that the programme, which originally ran from 1955 until 1984, will be made. He was followed by leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis who makes a return in the.
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Alongside the demon headmaster, the bbc also revealed plans to bring back classic childrens series crackerjack after 35 years. In the early 2000s, he backed out of chemotherapy fearing illness. Is your life, leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis. Childrens in house productions has also teamed up with boat rocker studios. All of the episodes from the ed stewpot stewart and stu francis eras still. When asked about the highlight of his career, which took in, amongst others, the antiques roadshow, come dancing and miss world. Childrens tv series crackerjack is returning to our screens. Childrens tv show crackerjack will return to screens, 35 years after it was cancelled.
The programme, which initially ran from 1955 till 1984, will likely be made at mediacityuk in salford by bbc kidss inhome productions and will likely be out there to observe on cbbc and iplayer. Feb 11, 2019 the bbc is reviving cult classic childrens tv show crackerjack. The classic bbc kids show first launched in 1955 and was presented by eamonn andrews, leslie crowt. Michael aspel, 86, is recognized for his work on crackerjack to the antiques roadshow. Crackerjack is just one of several fabulous series that childrens inhouse productions have developed this year. Childrens tv series crackerjack to be rebooted evening express. Helen bullough, head of bbc childrens in house productions, added. Bbc to bring back crackerjack after 35 years television. Current presenters sam and mark are too young to remember the original series but are relishing the challenge of taking on this new series. Feb 11, 2019 childrens tv series crackerjack is returning to our screens. Feb 12, 2019 entertainment crackerjack returning to childrens tv after 35 years off the box sam and mark will follow likes of michael aspel and stu francis as hosts. Childrens tv series crackerjack is returning to our.
Crackerjack is just one of several fabulous series that childrens inhouse productions have. The show with its famous crushagrape catchphrase was a staple of childrens television the mid 1950s to the mid 80s and. Other than today of course, he starts with a smile. Entertainment crackerjack returning to childrens tv after 35 years off the box sam and mark will follow likes of michael aspel and stu francis as hosts. Michael aspel right and two winners of the jets away contest. The bbc is to revive the childrens tv show crackerjack, 35 years after it. Tv crackerjack returning to childrens tv after 35 years off the box sam and mark will follow likes of michael aspel and stu francis as hosts. Crackerjack originally ran from 1955 until 1984 and was hosted by eamonn andrews, leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis. When is crackerjack returning and who will be hosting the.
Crackerjack to be brought back by the bbc after 35 years. She is the former wife of television personality, michael aspel. First broadcast in 1955, the show was also presented by leslie crowther and michael aspel over the. But when it comes to endurance, he has some issues. The bbc is to revive the childrens tv show crackerjack, 35 years after it was last aired the broadcaster announced that the programme, which originally ran. A good friend of the varieties, jan hunt is a british comedienne, actress and music hall performer, who appeared on bbc television series. When queen elizabeth visited the production in 1961 she was presented with. Cult classic childrens tv show crackerjack is coming back to.
Now, 35 years after its last outing, it is making a comeback. The bbc is reviving cult classic childrens tv show, crackerjack. Bbc radio dj ed stewart hosted the series in the 70s. As well as crackerjack, bbc childrens inhouse productions has also announced a number of other new multiplatform commissions including a strong drama lineup, from mystery drama, get even, to thrilling, fastpaced series, the demon headmaster, all developed by the inhouse scripted development team, led by anna davies. Crackerjack productions was an equestrian event management company founded by lisa. Bbc bringing back crackerjack after 35year absence. The genre lead for childrens in house productions is sid cole and the format has been revamped by head of unscripted development ben armstrong and the in house team. Crackerjack productions was an equestrian event management company founded by lisa blaufuss. Crackerjack returns to bbc tv, 35 years after last episode. Former host michael aspel centre with guests lr rod.
The show, a staple of childrens television from 19551984, marked the start of the weekend with its mix of sketches, pop performances and games. Michael aspel, 86, looks incredibly suave as he enjoys a. The show, a staple of childrens television from 19551984, marked the start of the weekend with its mix of sketches, pop. Life, leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis. The bbc is reviving cult classic childrens tv show crackerjack 35 years after its last outing. Bbc bringing back crackerjack after 35year absence prolific. Michael aspel then took up the role of host until the show ended in 2003. The tv presenter had retired from his career over a decade in 2008. T he funfilled programme will be hosted by presenting duo sam and mark on fridays, and will be available. It briefly returned in 2007 as a oneoff special presented by trevor mcdonald. It was hosted by eamonn andrews from 1955 until 1964, and then from 1969 until his death in 1987 aged 64. Leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis throughout the. She has since gone on to feature in various stage productions. The funfilled programme will be hosted by presenting duo sam and mark on fridays, and will be available.
It was produced by ginger productions, written by danny baker and hosted by chris evans, for the first five series. Leslie crowther followed andrews, then michael aspel, ed stewart and stu. The recipient of order of british emperor, obe, michael is one of the highest paid presenters. During the second world war, he was evacuated from the area and spent nearly five years in. Crackerjack is a british childrens television series that aired on the bbc television service from 14 september 1955 until 21 december 1984 except during 1971 on 11 february 2019, it was announced that crackerjack would return in 2020, 35 years after it was last aired.
The bbc is reviving cult classic childrens tv show crackerjack. Bbc bbc to bring back cult tv show crackerjack media centre. Presented by cbbc favourites, sam nixon and mark rhodes, the rejuvenated series will retain a madcap mix. He was followed by leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart, and stu francis. With michael aspel, mel smith, nigel havers, oliver reed.