As the Bell Rings (British TV series) facts for kids

As the Bell Rings was a fun, short comedy show from Disney Channel UK. It was an original show made just for the channel. The show's name was inspired by an older TV series called As the World Turns.

This British show was based on an Italian Disney Channel series called Quelli dell'intervallo. It featured quick, funny scenes with live actors. Each episode was only about five minutes long.

What the Show Was About

The series followed a group of students at Shakespeare High School. All the action happened during their school breaks. The students would hang out in the hallway. They used this time to figure out problems. These problems included things like love, friendships, and homework. The entire show took place in front of a window in the school hallway. You never saw any scenes outside of this one spot.

How the Show Was Made

As the Bell Rings was first planned for a different TV channel. It was going to be on Nickelodeon UK. The show's first name was Break Kids. But this plan did not happen. Instead, the early episodes of Break Kids aired on Disney Channel. This happened before As the Bell Rings officially started. Disney Channel also aired a similar show called 'Break Kids' in September. However, it was not very popular. It was cancelled after only a few episodes.

Meet the Characters

The show featured many interesting students. Each character had a unique personality. They often got into funny situations together.

Main Characters and Their Personalities

• Gregg Sulkin as JJ – JJ was known as 'The Hopeless Romantic'. He really liked Bella and tried hard to get her attention. But he often had bad luck. JJ was always getting into trouble. He would break things or forget his homework. He often came up with complicated plans. These plans usually made things worse. Danny was his best friend. JJ was fashionable in a relaxed way. He enjoyed Indie rock music.

• Emily Gloyens as Gabby – Gabby was called 'The Nervous Wreck'. She really wanted to be popular. This made her very nervous. Because of this, she talked a lot. She also had a funny habit of screaming when excited. Gabby was not good at keeping secrets. This made her popular if others wanted to know gossip. People thought she would be fine if she just calmed down. Gabby liked pop music. She also liked Bip.

• Pax Baldwin as Reece – Reece was 'The School Police'. He was also the head student. He worked as a go-between for teachers and students. He took his job very seriously. Anything he heard would go straight to the teachers. He did not understand why this made him unpopular. He thought everyone was just jealous. Reece wanted to fit in more. But he would not risk his position. He was efficient and worked hard. He could appear anywhere, often when you least wanted him to. He organized many school events. He believed Shakespeare High should have a uniform. He did not listen to popular music. He dressed formally.

• Jennifer Veal as Lucy – Lucy was 'The Young One'. She was smart and funny. But she was a year younger than everyone else. No matter how trendy she was, she was treated like a kid. She often embarrassed her older brother JJ with her sharp jokes. Lucy desperately wanted to be accepted by the older kids. This made her vulnerable. Her mom bought her young-looking clothes. This did not help. She became friends with Warren. He was the only older kid who treated her as an equal. She tried to dress like Bella. But shopping with her mom made it hard. Lucy liked hip hop music.

• Sydney Rae White as Emma – Emma was 'The Matchmaker'. She was pretty but lacked confidence. Her best friend Bella always overshadowed her. Emma got a lot of attention from boys. But she could not believe anyone was interested in her. In season 2, Emma became 'the rebel'. She had a crush on Dylan. She became a bit of a rock chick.

• Daniel Anthony as Danny – Danny was 'The Cool Kid'. He was good at everything without trying hard. This made him popular with girls. But he did not seem to notice. He was best friends with JJ. He often got involved in JJ's plans. But Danny never got into trouble. Danny lacked imagination. This made JJ the perfect friend for him. Things were more fun with JJ around. Danny was naturally fashionable. He looked good in everything. He liked many different types of music. It was hinted that he liked Charlotte.

• Lara Hendrickse as Bella – Bella was a 'Primadonna Fashionista with a Sharp Tongue'. She was obsessed with herself. She thought she was very beautiful, popular, and smart. Her vanity made her an easy target for jokes. But she never changed her dramatic ways. She loved being the center of attention. She might refuse JJ's attention. But she would miss it if he stopped. In one episode, it was shown Bella had feelings for JJ. She tried to ask him out when she thought he was wearing a mask. (It was actually Warren). Her image and fashion were very important to Bella. She only wore the latest trends. She also enjoyed Pop Music.

• Caroline Wise as Charlotte – Charlotte was the editor of the school newspaper. She was the second-smartest student after Warren and Gabby. She often tried to help others. She rarely got into trouble. Danny sometimes hinted that he liked her. But she did not say if she liked him back. She did not know about Danny's crush. This was despite his awkwardness and JJ's hints.

• Olivia Scott-Taylor as Rocky – Rocky was a very sporty girl. She was so strong that she sometimes scared boys.

• William Jeffes as Warren – Warren was also known as "The Know it All". He was a very smart student. In one episode, he seemed to have magical powers. He could open lockers with a snap of his fingers. He also had a crush on Emma.

• Jack Blumenau as Tinker (series 1) – Tinker was 'The Joker'. He was clever but a bit silly. Almost everything he did was a joke or a prank. You had to be careful what you ate or sat on around him. His friends were always on guard. No one believed anything he said. This made him create new and wilder pranks. But it also caused problems when he needed something real. He was often the target of revenge. Tinker was part of the group. But he seemed to have his own plans. He did not have a specific fashion sense. He wore all sorts of clothes. He listened to all kinds of modern music. Tinker was not in season 2. Josh replaced him.

• Jacob Scipio as Bip (series 2) – Bip was not the smartest. But he made up for it with his excitement. He was a good guy. His lack of brains could get him into trouble. But it could also be helpful to his friends. He liked girls and the latest fashion. Bip did not appear in Season 1. He liked Gabby.

• Brad Kavanagh as Dylan (series 2) – Dylan was known as the rocker. He wrote songs and played his guitar a lot. He had a crush on Emma. But he would not admit it. He was cool and down to earth. He was into rock music.

Episodes

List of As the Bell Rings (British TV series) episodes

See also

In Spanish: As the Bell Rings (Reino Unido) para niños