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. Leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis during its. 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. I first met him when i was just 9 on his radio show prayers go out to his loved ones. They were followed by michael aspel from 19681974 and ed stewart from 19751979. Jan 29, 2016 bbc magic numbers mysterious world of maths 1of3 720p hdtv x264 aac mvgroup org duration. He presented a christmas edition of junior choice for bbc radio 2 in 2015 and was credited with discovering noel edmonds.
Although most will remember him for junior choice, crackerjack and as a radio 2 presenter i admire him particularly for his time at radio london. Ed stewart obituary ed stewart, celebrity news, celebrities. We are thinking of eds friends and family at this difficult time. Ed stewpot stewart was one of the first presenters on radio 1 when it launched in 1967 radio 1 dj and crackerjack presenter ed stewpot stewart has died aged 74, a few days after having. I was an ed stewart era kid with peter glaze and don mclean loved it. He was principally known for his work as a dj on bbc radio 1 and radio 2 and as a presenter for top of the pops and crackerjack on bbc. However, the veteran star says he is concerned about how pc the revived version will be on the beeb. Ed stewart from crackerjack being a patronising git. Guests on this production of aladdin are dana, the goodies, barrie gosney, derek. Youtube there is a similar sense of inevitability, if not pleasure, about the church of englands calendar. The bbc is to revive the childrens tv show crackerjack, 35 years after it was last aired.
Bbc revives crackerjack to get kids to watch more tv. Jul 04, 2019 don maclean, peter glaze, jan hunt and ed stewart on crackerjack in the 70s credit. Managed by cherrytree management, 3109555816 thanks to everybody who helped out. The shows were broadcast live in front of an audience largely of children, originally at the kings theatre on hammersmith road until 1963, then at the bbc television theatre now the shepherds bush empire. Radio 1 dj and crackerjack presenter passes away aged 74 radio 1 dj and crackerjack host ed stewart has died at the age of 74 after having a stroke, his friends have said. I can concur with their research showing youtube is the most popular platform for children. Bbc magic numbers mysterious world of maths 1of3 720p hdtv x264 aac mvgroup org duration. Stewarts fellow bbc colleague noel edmonds payed homage to how he had kickstarted his career. In 67 ed stewart heard a dj audition tape,liked it, passed it to kenny everett and my career.
I remember the day ed stewart came aboard as coffee break guest and then came down to the shop for a bit of a chat and a kiss from each of us a true ladies man but we werent. To 1980 stewpot was briefly king of all media in the seventies witness his assorted tenures as affable cabbagebaiting crackerjack frontman, resident lookin gagmeister, and star of dont let your twoyearold talk to strangers public information film, along with daughter francesca and his crowning glory was his long innings as a radio 1 big name, a stature. Public information film teaching children dangers youtube. Probably best known for its famous prize game double or drop and its comic sketches courtesy of peter glaze and co. Elmbridge choir has paid tribute to one of its most famous members, ed stewpot stewart, who has passed away aged 74 ed, a former pyrford resident, radio 1 dj and crackerjack presenter, was in. Crackerjack was the long running kids tv comedyvariety show that ran for a mammoth 29 years and over 400 shows. Please auntie beeb, leave crackerjack in the seventies. Don maclean, peter glaze, jan hunt and ed stewart on crackerjack in the 70s credit. Jan 09, 2016 edward stewart mainwaring 23 april 1941 9 january 2016, known as ed stewpot stewart, was an english broadcaster. The weekly pop performance attracted some of the biggest names of the era. Aug 3, 2017 former bbc disc jockey ed stewpot stewart has died in hospital in bournemouth a few days after having stroke, friends say.
Leigh miles, gillian comber, bernie clifton and hosts michael aspel andor ed stewpot stewart. Crackerjack returning to childrens tv after 35 years off. He suffered a stroke a few days ago and died in hospital in bournemouth. Radio dj and presenter ed stewpot stewart best known for hosting childrens tv show crackerjack died yesterday aged 74. Lawson speedway blenheim palace, oxfordshire 30th may 1976. Crackerjack is coming back with sam and mark presenting bbc. Look will you stop shouting crackerjack, this is the bbc not a place of entertainment. Ed stewart funeral bbc south today 20160129 youtube.
Stewart presented a christmas edition of junior choice for bbc radio 2. 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 contents. 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 show more or less ceased to exist in 1984 as far as i can tell. Expresenter and dj ed stewpot stewart has died at the age of 74, the bbc has announced. The former bbc radio 1 dj and crackerjack presenters death comes a few days after he had a stroke. Ed stewpot stewart, the former crackerjack presenter and bbc radio dj, has died at the age of 74. Stewart, who also fronted crackerjack and was one of the first presenters for radio 1, had suffered a stroke a few days ago. Its friday, its five to five, its love it or hate it, crackerjack crackerjack. Jan 09, 2016 radio dj and presenter ed stewpot stewart best known for hosting childrens tv show crackerjack died yesterday aged 74. It has been announced that kids tv show crackerjack is coming back to tv. Totp outtake rolling stones ed stewart 1971 duration. Ed stewpot stewart took over in 1968 and presented the show until 1980 when tony blackburn took over. He had suffered a stroke three days ago at his home in bournemouth.
Dj, broadcaster and television presenter best known for his radio request show junior choice and the childrens tv series crackerjack. Its friday its five to five and its crackerjack youtube. Punladen comedy revue was another important element. However, the veteran star says he is concerned about how pc.
Crackerjack was originally hosted by eamonn andrews, before leslie crowther took over from 19601968. To 1980 stewpot was briefly king of all media in the seventies witness his assorted tenures as affable cabbagebaiting crackerjack frontman, resident lookin gagmeister, and star of dont let your twoyearold talk to strangers public information film, along with daughter francesca and his crowning glory was his long innings as a radio 1 big name, a. Festive pantomime from 1974 hosted by michael aspel, jacqueline clarke, peter glaze, don maclean and ed stewart. Radio 1 dj and crackerjack presenter ed stewpot stewart has died aged 74, a few days after having a stroke ed was one of the first presenters on radio 1 when it. His principal co hosts were initially the krankies and later, on alternating editions, basil brush and the great soprendo. On television, devonborn ed was best known for childrens favourite crackerjack. Jan 12, 2016 elmbridge choir has paid tribute to one of its most famous members, ed stewpot stewart, who has passed away aged 74 ed, a former pyrford resident, radio 1 dj and crackerjack presenter, was in. The bbc is to revive the childrens tv show crackerjack, 35 years after it. First came sedate desks n buzzers 60s incarnation with a few muted sketches and the crackerjack pencils as prizes you couldnt just write in and ask for one, yknow, you had to earn it.
It wont be the same without stu francis and jan michelle. More than 30 years after he finished hosting childrens tv show crackerjack, ed stewpot stewart recently admitted. Stretched credibility and viewers ear drums to limit whenever gang decided, spontaneously, to break out of some sketch or other to reprise contemporary popular song of. Bbc1 program that i was in as a young 11 year old curly. On television, devonborn stewart was best known for childrens favourite crackerjack. Then do the big announcement at the right time its friday, its 5 to 5 and its crackerjack, and start the show there and simultaneously with cbbc, do all the stuff with the old stars first the interviews and the gallery sketch. Ed stewart stewpot passes away jimmy osmond remembers him sad day that stewpot passed away today. I still cant walk into a pub without someone shouting, its. Ben harper, stanley clarke, stewart copeland at the sacred grove so fool for love duration. The format of the programme included competitive games for teams of children, a.
Pauline miller met ed when he came aboard the ocean defender during a 19978 big l recreation from st katharines dock in london. Jan 09, 2016 expresenter and dj ed stewpot stewart has died at the age of 74, the bbc has announced. Pauline was manning the shop with the late jenni baynton. I rated him number 3 in the list of big l djs, after kenny and cash. In the new series, hosts sam and mark will follow in the footsteps of previous presenters eamonn andrews, ed stewpot stewart and stu francis. 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. Crackerjack returning to childrens tv after 35 years off the box. There are a few female gungings from crackerjack on youtube, but given there were 36 episodes between 1982 when the gunge tank bit was first introduced and 1984 when crackerjack was. The daily show jon stewart announces his final episode by comedy central. Jan 09, 2016 ed stewpot stewart, the former crackerjack presenter and bbc radio dj, has died at the age of 74. Stewarts bbc radio 2 colleagues were extremely saddened, he said, adding.
Feb 11, 2019 ian and jimmy krankie, jan michelle and stu francis on crackerjack in the 1980s. Filmed in october 1979 on a tues and broadcast friday at five to five, at shepards bush studios. Bbc to bring back crackerjack after 35 years television. Edward stewart mainwaring 23 april 1941 9 january 2016, known as ed stewpot stewart, was an english broadcaster. The bulk of crackerjack was its comedy performances, a mixture of bad puns, physical slapstick, silly catchphrases, song and dance. I wonder what jan michelle looks like nowadaysshe was one of my first crushes. Starring peter glaze, jan hunt and bernie clifton with special guests from the world of pop. Former bbc dj ed stewpot stewart has died, aged 74. From the bbc radio 4 series trumpton riots again this edition was broadcast on 26 december 1997 and recalls the longrunning childrens tv show crackerjack. The main presenters included eamonn andrews, michael aspel, ed stewpot stewart and stu francis, but the truth is most of us remember it for two things. Edward stewart mainwaring, known as ed stewpot stewart, was an english broadcaster. 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. Jan 09, 2016 radio 1 dj and crackerjack presenter ed stewpot stewart has died aged 74, a few days after having a stroke ed was one of the first presenters on radio 1 when it launched in 1967 and was. Crackerjacks original presenter criticises revival airing.
Ed stewart with contestant playing double or drop in bbc tvs crackerjack, 1979 photo. Tv series 19552020 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Broadcasting stars pay tribute to ed stewpot stewart. After that it all gets a little confused with title changes and various specials coming and going. Edward stewpot stewart more than 30 years after he finished hosting childrens tv show crackerjack, ed stewpot stewart recently admitted. Salutary lesson in how to piss away the goodwill of an entire nation of kids. Ed stewpot stewart, former bbc dj and crackerjack presenter. Ian and jimmy krankie, jan michelle and stu francis on crackerjack in the 1980s. With bert hayes, peter glaze, jillian comber, leslie crowther. Shape of you ed sheeran cover by alexander stewart duration. Crackerjack was also an important early outlet for pop promotion billy fury, adam faith, tom jones, the small faces, the bee gees, status quo and the who all appeared sadly most 60s editions were subsequently wiped.
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. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Crackerjack began as a fortnightly programme in the childrens hour, eamonn andrews introduced a variety show for young people. 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. Ed stewart stewpot passes away jimmy osmond remembers him youtube see more. Ed stewart dead radio 1 dj and crackerjack presenter. Crackerjacks original presenter criticises revival airing on.
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