Alphabet Castle facts for kids
Alphabet Castle was a fun and educational children's television show from the United Kingdom. It was created by Michael Cole and aimed to help young viewers learn about the alphabet. The show first aired in September 1993 and continued until December 1995. It was broadcast on CITV, a popular children's TV channel in the UK.
What Was Alphabet Castle?
Alphabet Castle was designed to make learning the alphabet exciting for kids. Each episode focused on a different letter, helping children understand its sound and how it's used. This format was similar to an earlier show called Alphabet Zoo. The show usually had episodes that were about 10 minutes long. They were shown on Wednesday afternoons.
Meet the Characters!
The show featured three main characters who lived in the castle. These characters helped guide viewers through the alphabet.
- King Alpha
- Queen Bet
- Gobbledygook: An animated turkey who was a big part of the show's fun.
The human characters, King Alpha and Queen Bet, were played by actors Stephen Cannon and Joanne Campbell.
Behind the Scenes: How the Show Was Made
Alphabet Castle was produced by Michael Cole Productions for Carlton Television. Over its run, a total of three series were made, adding up to 65 episodes. The first series had 30 episodes, the second had 20, and the final series had 15. While the first two series focused on one letter per episode, this specific format was changed for the third and final series.
