Hollywood 7 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hollywood 7
Hollywood 7 opening titles
Starring	S Club 7 Barry Williams
Opening theme	"You"
Country of origin	United Kingdom United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of series	2 (in L.A.) 4 (in total)
No. of episodes	13
Production
Running time	25 mins (approx)
Release
Original network	CBBC (on BBC One)
Original release	27 September (2001-09-27) – 20 December 2001 (2001-12-20)
Chronology
Preceded by	L.A. 7
Followed by	Viva S Club

Hollywood 7 is a fun TV show starring the British pop group S Club 7. It's the third series in their adventures and the second one filmed in sunny California. The show aired every week on CBBC from September 27 to December 20, 2001. All seven members of the band played make-believe versions of themselves.

In the U.S., the show was called S Club 7 in Hollywood. It followed the same pattern as their earlier shows. The series also featured Barry Williams, famous from The Brady Bunch, as Dean Strickland, the band's manager.

What Happens in Hollywood 7?

This exciting series shows S Club 7 finally getting closer to their dreams!

Finding a Manager

In the first episode, the group gives themselves just 24 hours to find a new manager. If they can't, they'll have to go back to England and split up. Luckily, they meet Dean Strickland, who becomes their new manager.

Getting a Record Deal

Soon after, the band faces another big problem: they don't have a record deal! This means they might have to break up if they can't find a company to sign them. But don't worry, they find a record company that believes in them.

Living the Dream

Unlike their earlier shows, where they struggled to get noticed, Hollywood 7 shows the group living the life they hoped for. They get an agent, sign a record deal, and become famous! They even film their first music video. They also get to open for a big Latin pop star. Later, they perform their very first concert.

Love and Goodbyes

The show also explores a relationship between Hannah and Paul. Just like in real life, their characters share a kiss in the fifth episode. This surprise causes a bit of a stir within the band. By the end of the series, just as they are getting used to life in America, the group has to move back to England. They need to record their new album and promote S Club 7 around the world.

Who's in the Show?

Main Cast

• Tina Barrett as Tina
• Paul Cattermole as Paul
• Jon Lee as Jon
• Bradley McIntosh as Bradley
• Jo O'Meara as Jo
• Hannah Spearritt as Hannah
• Rachel Stevens as Rachel
• Barry Williams as Dean Strickland

Other Characters

• James R. Black as Gordon
• Shalim Ortiz as Miguel Delgado

Episodes Guide

There are 13 episodes in Hollywood 7. Here's a quick look at what happens in some of them:

• "The Last Chance" (September 27, 2001): S Club 7 has one day to find a manager or they'll split up. They meet Dean Strickland, who is also looking for new talent.
• "Dosh" (October 4, 2001): The group gets their first paycheck and goes on a spending spree. But they soon realize they're being paid different amounts.
• "Public Relations" (October 11, 2001): Dean hires an expert to get the band more attention. But the publicity stunts go wrong, causing funny and awkward situations.
• "Doing the Deal" (October 18, 2001): The band needs a record deal or they'll have to go their separate ways. They wait for a call and finally get a chance to perform for a record company.
• "The Kiss" (October 25, 2001): Hannah and Paul share a kiss, which they try to keep a secret from the rest of the band.
• "The Fan" (November 1, 2001): The group tries to film their first music video, but the director keeps changing his mind. A super-obsessed fan starts following Bradley, then Rachel.
• "The Cousin" (November 8, 2001): Hannah's cousin Ben visits, but he only seems interested in their fame and money.
• "The Stylist" (November 15, 2001): Dean decides S Club 7 needs a new look. The band isn't happy with their new styles and plans to rebel.
• "Alone Again" (November 22, 2001): Dean gets fired by the record company. S Club 7 must risk everything to get him back.
• "Supporting Parts" (1) (November 29, 2001): S Club 7 is asked to open for a huge Latin pop star, Miguel Delgado. But they accidentally knock him out before the show!
• "The Vanishing" (2) (December 6, 2001): After the Miguel Delgado incident, the group hides out in a motel. Hannah and Jon go back to their apartment in disguise to get money.
• "The Concert" (December 13, 2001): The band gets a big concert in front of thousands of fans. Rachel gets nervous, and Tina worries about losing her voice.
• "The Return" (December 20, 2001): After becoming famous in America, S Club 7 gets to go back home to England. They're excited to promote their music around the world.