Finger Tips facts for kids
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| Genre | Children's television Handicraft |
| Created by | The Foundation |
| Written by | Nic Ayling Vanessa Amberleigh |
| Directed by | Michael Kerrigan Jason Garbett |
| Presented by | Stephen Mulhern (2001–2004) Fearne Cotton (2001–2003) Naomi Wilkinson (2004, 2008) Tim Dixon (2008) |
| Theme music composer | Ian Porter Peter Miller |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 120 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Vanessa Hill J Nigel Pickard |
| Producer(s) | Nic Ayling Vanessa Amberleigh |
| Production location(s) | The Maidstone Studios |
| Running time | 5–17 minutes |
| Production company(s) | The Foundation |
| Distributor | Entertainment Rights (Seasons 1-4) RDF Media (Season 5) |
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| Original network | ITV (CITV) |
| Picture format | PAL (576i, ) |
| Original release | 3 September 2001 – 14 December 2008 |
Finger Tips was a super fun British TV show for kids! It was all about making cool stuff using everyday items you might find around your house. The show was made by The Foundation, a children's production company.
It first aired on CITV in the UK on September 3, 2001. The last episode was shown on December 14, 2008. The show was filmed at The Maidstone Studios in Kent, England.
The main presenters were Stephen Mulhern and Fearne Cotton. Later, Naomi Wilkinson and Tim Dixon joined the team. They showed viewers how to get creative with their "finger tips"!
Contents
Awesome Crafty Segments
Finger Tips had different parts, or segments, in each episode. These segments taught you how to make all sorts of things. Here are some of the main ones:
- Finger Tips Top Make: This was usually the biggest and most exciting project of the show. It often came at the beginning.
- Food Finger Tips: Get ready to cook! This segment shared easy and yummy recipes you could make.
- Fun Finger Tips: Ever wanted to make your own games? This part showed you how to create games from scratch.
- Little Finger Tips: This segment was about giving old things a new life. You'd learn to make cool items from bits and pieces around your home.
- Makeover Finger Tips: This was similar to "Little Finger Tips." It focused on transforming ordinary items into something special. It replaced "Little Finger Tips" in later seasons.
The "Top Make" and either "Little" or "Makeover Finger Tips" were in every show. "Fun" and "Food Tips" usually appeared in different episodes. There were also some special, shorter segments:
- Fizzics Finger-Tips: This was all about cool and safe science experiments you could try.
- Cryptic Finger-Tips: Do you like puzzles? This special series taught you how to break codes and solve mysteries.
- Green Finger-Tips: This segment was for plant lovers! It showed you fun projects related to plants and gardening.
- Techno Finger-Tips: If you love computers, this part was for you. It featured projects that used computer skills.
- Party Finger-Tips: Get ready to party! This segment gave you awesome ideas for throwing a great party.
The One-Minute-Make Challenge
A super popular part of every show was the "One-Minute-Make." In this challenge, one of the presenters had to make something quickly. They had only 60 seconds and a few simple items! The other presenter would time them. They would switch roles in each episode, making it a fun competition.
The Show's Return in 2008
Finger Tips stopped making new episodes in 2004. This happened when ITV decided to change its children's programming. But good news! The show came back in 2008. A brand new series of 30 episodes aired from September to December 2008 on the CITV channel. Fans were very excited to see it return!
Episode Guide by Series
Here's a quick look at how many episodes were in each series of Finger Tips:
- Series 1: 13 episodes, each about 17 minutes long (September 3, 2001 – November 26, 2001)
- Series 2: 20 episodes at 15 minutes, 7 at 10 minutes, and 3 at 5 minutes (September 2, 2002 – September 27, 2002)
- Series 3: 20 episodes at 15 minutes, and 5 at 12 minutes (June 2, 2003 – June 27, 2003)
- Series 4: 13 episodes at 15 minutes, and 7 at 5 minutes (June 10, 2004 – September 2, 2004)
- Series 5: 30 episodes at 15 minutes, and 30 at 11 minutes (September 6, 2008 – December 14, 2008)
DVDs and Videos
You could also enjoy Finger Tips at home! Some episodes were released on VHS tapes and DVDs. Here are some of the titles:
| Title | Episodes | Release Date |
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| The One With... Balloony Boogie | The One with No Freeze Chocolate Ice Cream The One with the Eyes that Follow |
28 December 2004 |
| The One With... Penguin Skittles | The One with Penguin Skittles The One with the Snappy Croc Box |
28 December 2004 |
| The One With... Pop Up Lazy Legs | The One with Fruity Ropey Soap The One with the Ball in the Bowl Cake |
9 August 2005 |
| The One With....The House Of Horror Party | The One with the House of Horror Party The One with the Head Turn Box |
9 August 2005 |
| Make And Do At Your Fingertips: Volume 1-3 Box Set | The One with No Freeze Chocolate Ice Cream The One with the Eyes that Follow |
9 August 2005 |
Finger Tips Around the World
Finger Tips wasn't just popular in the UK! It was shown in many other countries too. Kids all over the world got to enjoy the creative ideas from the show. Some of these countries included Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany (Super RTL), Greece, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Slovenia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, Kuwait, and Romania.
