Jim'll Fix It facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jim'll Fix It |
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| Created by | Roger Ordish Jimmy Savile |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
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| No. of episodes | 286 |
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| Running time | 35 min. |
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Jim'll Fix It was a very popular British television show. It was shown on the BBC channel for many years. The show ran from 1975 to 1994. Later, in 2007, it was shown again on UKTV Gold. The main presenter of the show was Jimmy Savile.
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What Was Jim'll Fix It About?
Jim'll Fix It was a unique show. It helped people's dreams come true. Viewers, especially children, would write letters to Jimmy Savile. They would ask him to "fix" something for them. This meant making a special wish happen.
How Did the Show Work?
Each week, Jimmy Savile would read some of these letters. He would then choose a few wishes to grant. These wishes could be anything. For example, a child might want to ride a famous train. Another might want to meet their favorite pop star. The show made these exciting things happen.
Making Wishes Come True
The show often featured amazing experiences. Children got to try out special jobs. They might become a train driver for a day. Or they could fly in a helicopter. Sometimes, they even got to perform with famous musicians. The show made many dreams a reality.
Who Created the Show?
The idea for Jim'll Fix It came from Roger Ordish. He was a television producer. Roger Ordish also worked on other BBC shows. These included the comedy show A Bit of Fry & Laurie. Jimmy Savile helped create the show too.
The Presenter: Jimmy Savile
Jimmy Savile was the main host of the show. He was known for his friendly style. He would often wear tracksuits and lots of jewelry. He became very famous because of the show. In 1990, he was even made a knight. This meant he was given the title "Sir James". After this, some joked that the show should be called Sir James will bring his influence to bear in arranging matters to your satisfaction.
How Long Did the Show Run?
Jim'll Fix It was on TV for a long time. It first started in 1975. The show continued for almost 20 years. The last regular episode was in 1994.
Later Revivals
The show was so popular that it came back. In 2007, a special version was shown. This was on the UKTV Gold channel. Jimmy Savile returned to host it. Later, in 2011, another special was made. This time, it was hosted by Shane Richie.
Why Was It So Popular?
The show was loved by many. It was exciting to see people's wishes granted. It showed that dreams could come true. Many families watched it together. It became a big part of British television history.
