Get Fresh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Get Fresh |
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| Starring | Gareth Jones Charlotte Hindle Gian Sammarco (Series 1) Gilbert the Alien (Series 2-3 & Get Fresh Sunday) |
| Theme music composer | Mick Jones of Big Audio Dynamite |
| No. of series | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 91 (60 Saturday, 31 Sunday) |
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| Producer(s) | Janet Street-Porter Tim Edmunds Mike Forte |
| Production company(s) | Tyne Tees Television Central Unit & 6 episodes Border Television 11 episodes & Get Fresh Sunday HTV Wales 4 episodes HTV West 4 episodes Scottish Television 9 episodes Grampian Television 5 episodes Ulster Television 5 episodes Television South West 9 episodes Anglia Television 6 episodes Television South 1 episode |
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| Original network | ITV |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Original release | 3 May 1986 – 28 August 1988 |
Get Fresh was a popular children's television show in the United Kingdom. It aired every Saturday morning from 1986 to 1988. The show was known for its fun, live broadcasts from different places across the UK.
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What Was Get Fresh?
Get Fresh was a lively Saturday-morning TV show for kids. It was shown on the Children's ITV network. The main presenters were Gareth Jones, also known as Gaz Top, and Charlotte Hindle.
In the first year, a child actor named Gian Sammarco also helped host. He was famous for playing 'Adrian Mole'. Later, a funny puppet called Gilbert the Alien joined the team. Gilbert was voiced by Phil Cornwell.
The Millennium Dustbin
Each week, the show traveled to a new place in the UK. The presenters pretended to travel in a special spaceship called the Millennium Dustbin.
The show always had a live audience. Kids from the local area could come and share their thoughts. They also showed off local community activities. Plus, everyone could join in games and challenges. Sometimes, pop stars would even perform live on the show!
Music and Games
Get Fresh had a special part just for music. It included interviews with pop stars and the latest music news. This section was hosted by Nino Firetto and David 'Kid' Jensen.
The show also had a unique video game challenge. Viewers at home could call in and play the Amiga game Xenon. A player on the show would be blindfolded. The callers would shout commands like "left, left, right, shoot" to guide them!
Get Fresh also showed popular animated series. These included The Centurions and The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers.
Other Get Fresh Shows
Get Fresh Sunday was another version of the show. It was filmed before it aired, not live. Gaz, Charlotte, and Gilbert also presented this show.
This Sunday version featured different cartoons. These included The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin and Gummi Bears. It had more interviews and features from the studio. It was less about live activities than the Saturday show.
Gilbert the Alien became very popular. He later starred in two more TV series. These were Gilbert's Fridge in 1988 and Gilbert's Late in 1990. Both were made by Tyne Tees Television.
When Get Fresh Aired
Get Fresh had three main series. Here's when they were on TV:
- Series 1: 20 episodes, from May 3, 1986, to September 13, 1986.
- Series 2: 29 episodes, from April 25, 1987, to August 29, 1987.
- Series 3: 42 episodes, from April 9, 1988, to August 28, 1988.
