Two things most associated with Swap Shop weren't there at the start. 01-811-8055 arrived in series 2 & Maggie Philbin in series 3 #SwapShop50
October 2, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Two things most associated with Swap Shop weren't there at the start. 01-811-8055 arrived in series 2 & Maggie Philbin in series 3 #SwapShop50
In 1976, Multi-Coloured Swap Shop created the template that BBC Saturday morning kids TV would use, with tweaks for 40+ years. Even a few ITV Saturday morning kids shows like Saturday Banana would use it. I can remember when the number was 01-288-8055. #SwapShop50
October 2, 2026 at 1:09 PM
In 1976, Multi-Coloured Swap Shop created the template that BBC Saturday morning kids TV would use, with tweaks for 40+ years. Even a few ITV Saturday morning kids shows like Saturday Banana would use it. I can remember when the number was 01-288-8055. #SwapShop50
The first series of Swap Shop won the BAFTA for Best Children's Entertainment Programme. In a category that included peak Hinchcliffe/Holmes/Tom Baker era Doctor Who & the first series of The Muppet Show. #SwapShop50
October 2, 2026 at 1:53 PM
The first series of Swap Shop won the BAFTA for Best Children's Entertainment Programme. In a category that included peak Hinchcliffe/Holmes/Tom Baker era Doctor Who & the first series of The Muppet Show. #SwapShop50
The Muppet Show won BAFTA's Best Light Entertainment Programme award in 1977. Against Morecambe & Wise, who made breakfast to the music of the stripper & danced with Angela Rippon and The Two Ronnies which had Fork Handles & The Phantom Raspberry Blower. Couldn't beat Swap Shop. #SwapShop50
The first series of Swap Shop won the BAFTA for Best Children's Entertainment Programme. In a category that included peak Hinchcliffe/Holmes/Tom Baker era Doctor Who & the first series of The Muppet Show. #SwapShop50
October 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The Muppet Show won BAFTA's Best Light Entertainment Programme award in 1977. Against Morecambe & Wise, who made breakfast to the music of the stripper & danced with Angela Rippon and The Two Ronnies which had Fork Handles & The Phantom Raspberry Blower. Couldn't beat Swap Shop. #SwapShop50