This morning my Hubby has taken the children out for a couple of hours so I can have ‘me’ time (how generous!).
So what to do…
- start a new crochet project
- do some cross stitch
- read a magazine
- or watch tv
a ha!
CITV ( a UK childrens TV channel) is 30 years old this week so the channel is having an ‘Old Skool Weekend’ where it is showing old childrens TV shows from back in the 1980’s/90’s. If you grew up in the UK and are in your late 20’s/early 30’s then these shows are probably what you watched.
Here’s what’s on:
Saturday
Mike and Angelo
Super Gran
Wizardora
T-bag
Engie Bengy
Raggy Dolls
Puddle Lane
Count Duckula
The Sooty Show
Art Attack
The Big Bang
Finders Keepers
Fun House
Knightmare
Fraggle Rock
The Worst Witch
Woof!
Dramarama
Press Gang
The Tomorrow People
Children’s Ward
Sunday
Mike and Angelo
Spatz
Huxely Pig
Rainbow
Button Moon
The Riddlers
Rosie and Jim
Danger Mouse
Sooty & Co.
How 2
Finger Tips
Jungle Run
Fun House
Knightmare
Fraggle Rock
My Parents are Aliens
The planet’s funniest animals
Dramarama
Press Gang
The Tomorrow people
Children’s Ward
One of my favourite shows (which is still going but with a different presenter) was Art Attack. It’s an arts and crafts show for children in which you can make all sorts with household materials, paint and the ever present PVA glue. I remember as a child making marble printed paper, tree paintings using straws and paper mache items all from this show. It was and still is a brilliant crafty TV show for children
So the TIVO box has been set to record so I’m going to be having a lazy weekend catching up on old memories. So if you recognise any of these shows then treat yourself to a trip down memory lane.
Aaawwww I missed Count Duckula 😦
I’m a bit older than that but watched a lot of these with Big Little Bro (who is 10 years younger!!). Big J has been enjoying all these kids shows he has never seen before and wishes some of them were still on. Looking forward to Dangermouse tomorrow and Mr P is looking forward to The Tomorrow People – got to be older than early 30’s for that 😉
I think I watched repeats of The Tomorrow People as I wasn’t born when that was on TV.
Disappointed as it wasn’t the original version 😦
Oh my goodness, I didn’t realise this was happening. Count Duckula! Fun House! Knightmare! Rainbow! It’s a complete walk through my favourite childhood TV shows. I hope you have a fantastic wander down memory lane!
My husband was saying how he wishes they would bring back Knightmare.
Fraggle rock, Dangermouse and button moon? Fantastic!
I spent so much of this weekend sat in front of the TV watching this, it was excellent! My favourites were Art Attack, Rosie & Jim, Sooty and Count Duckula. I used to have the last 2 on VHS, I miss my tapes!
I’ve been surprised at how many people were so excited to hear their childhood TV shows were back on TV. Me and my daughters really enjoyed watching Sooty & co. I wonder if it’s available on DVD-I’m off to check on Amazon.
Aww I’m glad your daughters enjoyed it, Sooty is very cute. I didn’t think there’d be any of the older stuff on Amazon but there is!! Some DVDs are only £4….think I’ll be investing in one come payday :oD
I totally agree. My eldest daughter (who’s 4) has recently discovered Scooby Doo which is something else I loved to watch as a child.
Fraggle Rock! down to Fraggle Rock!
Fun! I love Fraggle Rock and Rainbow!!!
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We had Captain Kangaroo, Mr. Magoo, and the rest. I remember a teacher who would teach Spanish and one who would play the piano. But my times go back MUCH farther than yours . . . a LONGer time ago! Back then, the Test Pattern was quite popular as well. 🙂
Thanks, Jenn
This brought back some great memories…I loved Fraggle Rock and am happy that my boys get to enjoy it now 🙂 Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier!! I look forward to following along with your adventures as well!
Thanks for your message. I’ve enjoyed showing my girls the tv progs I used to watch when I was little.
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