Crackerjack is a british childrens television series that aired on the bbc television service. The pair have carved out successful presenting careers together after coming second and third in pop idol in 2003. Feb 12, 2019 crackerjack returning to childrens tv after 35 years off the box. 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 29year run 19551984 as the new series gets under way. Crackerjack to be brought back by the bbc after 35 years.
In fact his famous catchphrase lead to him hosting his very own programme crush a grape with a similar premise to crackerjack. Feb 11, 2019 crackerjack to be brought back by the bbc after 35 years. The 80s era of crackerjack with stu francis maybe not as fondly remembered as a classic 70s episode with aspel or stewart, but this is still. In the 1980s, stu francis entertained young viewers with his catchphrase ooh, i could crush a grape. We cant wait to introduce a new set of crackerjack crushagrape catchphrases to a new. Crush a grape once again the cult classic is coming. Stu francis ooh i could crush a grape 7 single 1983. In 1987 stu francis hosted crush a grape on itv, which followed a similar format to his era of crackerjack. Feb 11, 2019 i remember watching it with ed stewart and that guy with the glasses and then with the crush a grape guy. In the new series filmed at dock10, hosts sam and mark will follow in the footsteps of previous presenters eamonn andrews, ed stewpot stewart and stu francis. The bulk of crackerjack was its comedy performances, a mixture of bad puns, physical slapstick, silly catchphrases, song and dance. Bbc bringing back crackerjack after 35year absence prolific. In the brandnew serial, legions sam and mark will follow in the footsteps of previous presenters eamonn andrews, ed stewpot stewart and stu francis. Bbc bbc to bring back cult tv show crackerjack media centre.
He went on to host ultra quiz in 1985 and border tvs crush a grape in 1987, a childrens game and variety show in a similar vein, if not carbon copy, to his era of crackerjack. Francis most iconic was i could crush a grape but variations. Catchphrases were always a big part of crackerjacks crackerjack. Ok, i know its a lame joke to do this in the written word, but thats not going to stop me. Image caption sam left and mark right will host the testify, which stu francis core lastplace presented. The bbc today announced that the cult childrens tv show will be the latest old classic to be revived. We cant wait to introduce a new set of crackerjack crushagrape catchphrases to a new generation of fans. Stu francis went on to host the suspiciously similar crush a grape on. Stu francis born 30 january 1951 in bolton, lancashire, england is a british comedian with a camp style of delivery who achieved celebrity as lead presenter on the childrens television programme crackerjack 19801984. Loved the chas and dave version of the theme tune though my mum didnt like me shouting out crackerjack. Crackerjack began as a fortnightly programme in the childrens hour, eamonn andrews introduced a variety show for young people. Crackerjack is coming back, 35 years on top most viral. Sam and mark to host crackerjack revival atv today. Crackerjack was similar to other variety shows of the era, but while sunday night at the london palladium had beat the clock and the biggest names in showbiz, crackerjack had double or drop and the smaller talent ronnie corbett.
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. Crackerjack is coming back with sam and mark presenting bbc. Sad to report that former radio 1 dj and crackerjack presenter, ed stewart has died, aged 74. Feb 11, 2019 the bbc is reviving cult classic childrens tv show crackerjack. Peter glaze was the master of the art, the stooge who served twenty years, having his pomposity burst each week by leslie crowther and don maclean and bernie clifton. I could crush a grape crackerjack is coming back newsexplored. The bbc is reviving cult classic childrens tv show, crackerjack. Bbc bbc to bring back cult tv show crackerjack media.
Remember the single stu francis released listing all of his catchphrases. The show with its famous crushagrape catchphrase was a staple of childrens. The 80s era of crackerjack with stu francis maybe not as fondly remembered as a classic 70s episode with aspel or stewart, but this is still good festive fun. Cult classic childrens tv show crackerjack is coming back. He is best known for hosting crackerjack on bbc television from 1973 to 1979.
Stu francis ooh i could crush a grape 7 single 1983 duration. Crackerjack was originally hosted by eamonn andrews, before leslie crowther took over from 19601968. Leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis. In 1987 stu francis hosted crush a grape on itv, a remake of his era of crackerjack in all but name. Alongside the demon headmaster, the bbc also revealed plans to bring back classic childrens series crackerjack after 35 years. He was principally known for his work as a dj on bbc radio 1 particularly the saturday morning junior choice and radio 2 and as a presenter for top of the pops and crackerjack on bbc television. Ed stewpot stewart, former bbc dj and crackerjack presenter. Ed stewart and, finally, stu francis here femail reveals what they. Comic stu francis coined the shows other most popular phrase, ooh, i could crush a grape and pencils were given out as prizes to youngsters appearing on the show. He was followed by leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis. The pair have carved out successful presenting careers together after coming second and third in. The bbc is reviving cult classic childrens tv show crackerjack. They were followed by michael aspel from 19681974 and ed stewart from 19751979.
Presenters included michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis, who popularised the catchphrase ooh, i could crush a grape. I could pop a balloon, i could rip a tissue, i could jump off a dolls house, i could wrestle an action man, i could duff a daffodil and i could test drive a tonka, i could pummel a peach, i could eat a whole sausage roll. In the new series, hosts sam and mark will follow in the footsteps of previous presenters eamonn andrews, ed stewpot stewart and stu francis. He was followed by leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and, finally, stu ooh, i could crush a grape francis. Childrens tv favourite crackerjack is to return to the bbc, 35 years after its last screen outing. Crackerjack 1983 with chesterfield new whittington brownie pack duration. Replacing the traditional single host eamonn andrewsleslie crowthermichael aspeled stewartstu ooh, i could crush a grape. His principal co hosts were initially the krankies and later, on alternating editions, basil brush and the great soprendo. He also released a single under the same name in 1983. Francis delete according to era are mark rhodes and. Stu francis is a british comedian with a camp style of delivery who achieved celebrity as lead presenter on the childrens television programme crackerjack. Leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis, a club comic with the catchphrase ooh, i could crush a grape and its hundreds.
Itv poached francis and made a show containing all the elements not belonging to the crackerjack format the catchphrases and the gunge games gave it a touring panto atmosphere and called it crush a grape. Cult classic childrens tv show crackerjack is coming back to. The format has always been an amazing showcase for talent. Catchphrases such as ooh i could crush a grape, and i could rip a tissue, coined by stu francis, who presented the show in the back to top get in touch. Leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu. Ed stewart and stu francis, who popularised the catchphrase ooh, i could crush a grape. Childrens tv favourite crackerjack is to return to the bbc, 35 years after its lastplace screen outing. Crackerjack is coming back with sam and mark presenting childrens tv favourite crackerjack is to return to the bbc, 35 years after its last screen outing. The weekly pop performance attracted some of the biggest names of the era, whether adam faith. I remember her from the earlier, pretracksuit, era. Dj and presenter stewart hosted his best known show crackerjack.
Crackerjacks best stars, scandals and secrets ahead. Crackerjack was cancelled in 1984 at the same time as many other longrunning series, in an overhaul of the bbc childrens department. The programme was initially hosted by eamonn andrews followed by leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and, finally, stu francis who was renowned for his comedy catchphrases. Crackerjack returning to childrens tv after 35 years off the.
Francis delete according to era are mark rhodes and sam nixon. Yes we are of course talking about beloved kids and adults tv show crackerjack, previously presented by legendary icons such as eamon holmes, ed stewpot stewart and stu. He suffered a stroke a few days ago and died in hospital in bournemouth. Mar, 2014 stus signature quote ooh, i could crush a grape, was the first of many, and i was intrigued to find out where this saying came from i was on stage in a club, and there was a gang of women at the front, and theyre all laughing, and one lady had a really infectious laugh. For one thing the outlook of the show became more up to date and looked fresher and as a presenter, francis built up a mini cult status, assisted in main by the use of catchphrases usually always preceded with the word ooh they were i could crush a grape, jump off a. Anyone growing up in the uk in the late 60s to early 70s would have had stewpot entertain them.
Bbc bringing back crackerjack after 35year absence. Crackerjacks back but not at its famous time of fiveto. Replacing the traditional single host eamonn andrewsleslie crowthermichael aspel ed stewart stu ooh, i could crush a grape. Ed stewpot stewart, the former crackerjack presenter and bbc radio dj, has died at the age of 74. I remember watching it with ed stewart and that guy with the glasses and then with the crush a grape guy. Jan 07, 2020 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. Nov 15, 2009 the 80s era of crackerjack with stu francis maybe not as fondly remembered as a classic 70s episode with aspel or stewart, but this is still good festive fun.
Scottish cabaret act the krankies became a staple in the early 80s. Crackerjacks back but not at its famous time of fivetofive. We cant wait to introduce a new set of crackerjack crushagrape. Image caption sam left and mark right will host the show, which stu francis centre last presented. Crackerjack featured a noisy live audience, games with the reward of a pencil and a comedy sketch finale with most of the original aspects set to make a return. Other comedy acts made famous by crackerjack included the krankies and the great soprendo. Crackerjack is coming back with sam and mark presenting. However, all of the ed stewart series 1924 and stu francis series 2529 periods remain. Hosts included eamonn andrews, leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis, a club comic with the catchphrase ooh, i could crush a grape and its hundreds of variations. Leslie crowther, michael aspel and ed stewpot stewart 197579 to become household names. After a few too many drinks, producer robin nash told a mirror journalist crackerjack was replacing presenter ed stewart. Feb 12, 2019 after a few too many drinks, producer robin nash told a mirror journalist crackerjack was replacing presenter ed stewart.
If you were a child growing up in the eighties, no doubt you will recall fingerless gloves, the human league, walkmans and its friday, its five to. Last seen in 1984, the teatime staple saw a live studio audience of children entertained by comedy sketches, playful games and music performances. Stewart presented a christmas edition of junior choice for bbc radio 2 in. Francis had numerous catchphrases on crackerjack, mostly based on his prolific ooh. Through its long run it featured eamonn andrews, max bygraves, leslie crowther, ed stewpot stewart, joe baker, jack douglas, stu francis, peter glaze, don maclean, michael. Like the original version, the entertainment show will feature. Here is a 1979 intro of crackerjack, featuring host from 1973 to 1979 ed stewpot stewart. Jan 17, 2020 replacing the traditional single host eamonn andrewsleslie crowthermichael aspel ed stewart stu ooh, i could crush a grape. Crackerjack returns 6pm friday 17th jan cbbc haven. Crush a grape once again the cult classic is coming back to the bbc. We cant wait to introduce a new set of crackerjack crushagrape catchphrases to a. Helen bullough, head of childrens in house productions, says.
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