Going Live! facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Going Live!
Genre	Children's
Presented by	Phillip Schofield Sarah Greene
Starring	Trevor and Simon Annabel Giles Phillip Hodson Emma Forbes Nick Ball James Hickish Mark Chase
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language(s)	English
No. of series	6
No. of episodes	179
Production
Running time	165–195 minutes
Release
Original network	BBC1
Picture format	4:3
Original release	26 September 1987 (1987-09-26) – 17 April 1993 (1993-04-17)

Going Live! was a super popular British TV show for kids and teens! It aired live on BBC1 every Saturday morning from 1987 to 1993. The main presenters were Phillip Schofield and Sarah Greene. It was packed with fun segments, celebrity guests, music, and games, making it a must-watch for many young people across the UK.

During the show's run, sometimes the main presenters couldn't be there. For example, in 1988, Sarah Greene was in a helicopter accident. Other famous faces, like T'Pau's Carol Decker, stepped in to help present. Later, in 1992–93, Phillip Schofield was busy starring in a big musical. So, guest presenters like Kristian Schmid, Shane Richie, and even Robbie Williams (from Take That) helped out.

Awesome Show Segments

Going Live! had many different parts that made it exciting and fun to watch every week.

Double Dare Game Show

Double Dare was a messy and exciting game show within Going Live!. It was presented by Peter Simon. This game was famous for its final round, where Peter Simon often ended up falling into Gunge! Later, Double Dare was replaced by other game shows like Clockwise and Run the Risk.

Growing Pains Advice

In the Growing Pains section, Phillip Hodson acted as an 'agony uncle'. He gave helpful advice to young people who called in. They would ask him questions about all sorts of topics that were important to them.

Live Line Surprises

Imagine your favorite band showing up at your house! That's what Live Line did. The show's team would arrange for popular music groups or singers to surprise their biggest fans with a visit. It was a dream come true for many viewers!

The Press Conference Interviews

At the end of each show, there was a big interview called The Press Conference. Important people would be guests, and both the studio audience and people calling in could ask them questions. Guests often included politicians, important people from the BBC, or sports stars who had achieved great things, like winning at the Olympics.

The Video Vote Music

The Video Vote was a cool way for viewers to choose their favorite music videos. People would call in to vote for the popular music videos of the time. The videos with the most votes would then be shown on the program.

Trevor and Simon Comedy

Trevor and Simon were two very funny comedians who brought lots of laughter to Going Live!. They were known for their silly characters and sketches. Some of their most popular characters included:

• 'The Sister Brothers', who were funny, tricky traders.
• 'The Singing Corner', a folk music duo.
• DJ Mick McMac and the funny rave-goer Moon Monkey.
• 'Blimey, that's good!', which made fun of TV shopping channels.
• The Bottomless Bin, a mysterious prop.
• The Witch Finders, who appeared every Halloween. They would try to find 'witches' in the studio audience, often poking Phillip Schofield with sticks!

Trevor and Simon were away for one series but came back for the final one.

Looking Back at Going Live!

Going Live! was featured in a special BBC show called It Started With Swap Shop. This segment showed classic clips and funny moments from Going Live!. It was presented as if elevator workers were remembering their favorite parts of the show.

Awards and Recognition

In 1992, the amazing opening sequence of Going Live! was nominated for a Bafta Award. This award is a really big deal in the TV world! The opening sequence showed a 'colourbars army' getting ready for the show to begin. It was created by the BBC Design team: Morgan Almeida, Mark Knight, and Paul Baguley.

Series Transmissions

Going Live! ran for six exciting series. Here's a quick look at when each series aired: