He was followed by leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis who makes a return in the first episode along with don. Crackerjack first aired on bbc one in 1955 and was hosted down the years by eamonn andrews, leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis. Crackerjack is a british childrens television series that aired on the bbc television service. This week blankety blank host lily savage introduces her favourite tv moment from a classic episode of coronation street, and actresses lesley ash and natalie casey are reminded of their embarrassing early careers.
Crackerjack was cancelled in 1984 at the same time as many other longrunning series, in an overhaul of the bbc childrens department. Gaby roslin lifts the lid on more weird, wonderful and embarrassing curiosities from the annals of television history. Astrology and natal chart of michael aspel, born on 19330112. Im just not a happy person hes the ultimate smoothie a multifaceted, velvetvoiced broadcaster.
Crackerjacks original presenter criticises revival airing. The former this is your life host, 86, looked in good shape as he took a. We take a look at when the new show will be cracking new jokes on the air. Festive pantomime from 1974 hosted by michael aspel, jacqueline clarke, peter glaze, don maclean and ed stewart. The bbc is to revive crackerjack, the classic childrens television show, as it tries to hook todays young viewers with an oldfashioned format. The show with its famous crushagrape catchphrase was a staple of childrens. Aspel had previously been a bbc newsreader but in 1968 he began to diversify. In 1987 stu francis hosted crush a grape on itv, which followed a similar format to his era of crackerjack. In crackerjack sketches, he usually played a pompous or upperclass character, who would always get exasperated with his partner don maclean during the course of the sketch. Cult classic childrens tv show crackerjack is coming back.
In 1972 crackerjack was presented by michael aspel. Leslie crowther left the show after the 1967 season and was replaced as host by michael aspel. Crackerjack was originally hosted by eamonn andrews, before leslie crowther took over from 19601968. The golders green hippodrome erupts in deafening cheers as the young michael aspel strolls on stage to host the live mayhem. Crackerjack is coming back with sam and mark presenting.
Aspel fronted crackerjack between 1968 and 1974, and for his final show, they prepared a huge custard pie, which was an indoor pool filled with foam. I was a contestant on crackerjack in the early 70s when michael aspel was the presenter. Michael, 86, is recognised for his role on crackerjack to the antiques roadshow the presenter retired from his career more than a decade ago in. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. Michael aspel, 86, looks incredibly suave as he enjoys a. The former this is your life host, 86, looked in good shape as he took a stroll near his home in surrey with partner irene clark. Self and his orchestra themselves musicians self and his sextet self and his band 347 episodes, 19571979. Crackerjack is returning to childrens tv after 35 years offscreen. Eamonn andrews d1987 195564 leslie crowther d1996 196468 michael aspel 196874. Smoothy michael aspel looks dapper at 86 a decade on from his tv. After a few weeks the bbc decided to move the news from 5. Michael, 86, is recognised for his role on crackerjack to the antiques roadshow. The tv legend retired in 2008 after presenting the antiques roadshow, come dancing, crackerjack and miss world. An amazing collection of autographs of all five of the shows presenters over the years plus fourteen of the main regular guests 19 autographs in total.
Crackerjack featured a host of presenter stars over the years. Michael aspel presented the show in the early 1970s don maclean back, peter glaze centre and ed stewart were the stars of crackerjack in the. When you water marigolds, allow the soil to dry somewhat between waterings, then water well and repeat the process. From cabbages and catchphrases to crazy comedy and coveted pencils, the new series of crackerjack. This new series of 10 45minute episodes will be presented by childrens tv favourites, sam and mark, and will air next year. A value of 100 is the peak popularity for the term. Its friday, its five to five, its love it or hate it, crackerjack crackerjack. Crackerjack mix african marigold baker creek heirloom seeds.
Michael aspel recalled his days as both a radio and television presenter, happily recounting tales of studio interviews on the radio and some unscripted moments as host of this is your life on television. Even if the cancer is caught at the early stage, some worry about their life whereas some stay pleasant and dont let the disease get them best of them. Cliff talks to michael aspel about his cinema favourites. Crackerjack funnyman don maclean reveals how he found his wife. So, at 71, with a 50year career, michael aspel should be a contented man. The show was originally presented by this is your lifes eamonn andrews. The bbc is reviving cult classic childrens tv show crackerjack. This is the question on all our lips or at least the lips of those who came of age at any point during the shows original 29.
When is crackerjack returning and who will be hosting the. Guests on this production of aladdin are dana, the goodies, barrie gosney, derek. Crackerjack makes bbc comeback at later time slot with new. He hosted crackerjack with leslie crowther and eamonn andrews in the 1960s and with michael aspel, don maclean, and bernie clifton in the 1970s. This crackerjack celebration is packed with anecdotes from cast and crew including michael aspel, pip hinton, jillian comber, christine holmes, rod mclennan, little and large, jacqueline clarke, don maclean, jan hunt, bernie clifton, the krankies, stu francis and many more. Smoothy michael aspel looks dapper at 86 a decade on from his tv retirement. But when it comes to endurance, he has some issues. Numbers represent search interest relative to the highest point on the chart for the given region and time. Michael aspel and ed stewpot stewart 197579 to become household. Guests on this production of aladdin are dana, the goodies, barrie gosney. The man who fought his illness conquering untimely death. Peter glaze was still there although he was pretty old by then.
Many presenters, including elaine paige, leslie crowther, ronnie corbett, and michael aspel, went on to become big stars my favourite, however, was don. Crackerjack to return to bbc in later time slot this article is more than 2 months old childrens tv show will start at 6pm on cbbc when it returns to screens after 36 years. Tv legend michael aspel, 86, looks incredibly suave as he enjoys a walk in the park with his love irene. The golders green hippodrome erupts in deafening cheers as the young michael aspel strolls on stage to host the live mayhem that, for youngsters in the 60s and 70s, was the highlight of the tv week.
In 1982, in a bid to boost flagging ratings, crackerjack introduced gunge into its games and launched a new game called take a chance in which the celebrity guests one female, one male could. Crackerjack makes bbc comeback at later time slot with new presenters. None of the leslie crowther episodes are known to exist, and two episodes only episodes 12 of series 18 of the michael aspel period survive. A value of 50 means that the term is half as popular. Crush a grape once again the cult classic is coming back to the bbc a staple of childrens television from 1955 to 1984, the anarchic crackerjack marked the start of the. Its catchphrase it is friday, it is 5 to 5 and it is crackerjack helped it grow to be a staple of youngsters tv for almost 30 years after it launched in 1955.
Childrens tv favourite crackerjack is to return to the bbc, 35 years after its last screen outing. Crackerjack is the most searched hot trends keyword new zealand in the map shown below interest by region and time. He was followed by leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis. Smoothy michael aspel looks dapper at 86 a decade on from. First broadcast in 1955, the show was also presented by leslie crowther and michael aspel. Its roster of hosts included a few of the largest names in tv throughout the interval, together with eamonn andrews, leslie crowther, michael aspel.
It was made on a thursday at shepherds bush studios at about six thirty but we were all made to shout, its friday, its five to five, and its crackerjack the guests on the show in the next. Disappointingly, neither he nor ken bruce made reference to crackerjack. The recipient of order of british emperor, obe, michael is one of the highest paid presenters. Don maclean born 19421943 mbe kss is an english actor and comedian, who appeared on the bbc television series crackerjack with michael aspel, peter glaze and jan hunt in the 1970s. When people find out about cancer in their system, they become depressed and tend to lose all hope to see tomorrow.
People like michael aspel are like wine, older the better. They were followed by michael aspel from 19681974 and ed stewart from 19751979. Michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis who makes a return in. It originally started way back in 1955 in glorious monochrome, hosted by none other than the late eamonn andrews, who you will more likely remember as the man with the red book who surprised celebrities on this is your life. The programme was initially hosted by eamonn andrews followed by leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and, finally, stu francis here femail reveals what they did next. Cheryl taylor, head of content for bbc childrens, said crackerjack is the perfect vehicle for our muchloved stars sam and mark and promises to usher in a new era of frenetic family fun and. Leslie crowther followed andrews, then michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis. The programme was initially hosted by eamonn andrews followed by leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and, finally, stu francis here. Tagetes erecta the giant african type that is popular with gardeners coast to coast. And its not just a new generation of kids they have to please, but their own parents.
The programme began in 1955 and ran until 1984, when it was cancelled because executives of the time dismissed it as dated. Golden oldie michael aspel rolls back the years as he steps out looking rather dapper. Many presenters, including elaine paige, leslie crowther, ronnie corbett, and michael aspel, went on to become big stars my favourite, however, was don maclean. 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. New crackerjack presenters sam and mark feel pressure as. Horoscope and natal chart of michael aspel, born on 19330112.
1086 1577 1186 1072 217 882 1174 177 732 888 1411 1520 1577 1305 1571 1049 1564 289 1185 1587 1494 296 1094 911 1396 1069 1387 1049 86 490