Madabout facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Madabout |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Running time | 22 minutes |
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| Original network | ITV |
| Original release | 2 December 1981 |
Madabout was a fun children's TV show from the 1980s in the United Kingdom. It was shown on Children's ITV, which was a special block of shows just for kids on the ITV network. The show was made by a company called Tyne Tees Television.
Madabout had different hosts during its time on air. From 1981 to 1982, the show was hosted by Michael Bentine. Later, in 1983 and 1984, Matthew Kelly took over as the host. Each episode of Madabout usually lasted about 22 minutes.
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About the Show
Madabout was a popular children's programme that aimed to entertain and engage young viewers. It was part of the exciting lineup of shows on Children's ITV during the 1980s. These shows were a big part of growing up for many kids in the UK at that time.
The show featured different segments and activities designed to appeal to its young audience. While specific details about its content are limited, children's programmes from this era often included games, educational bits, and fun challenges.
Who Hosted Madabout?
The show had two main hosts during its run.
Michael Bentine
Michael Bentine was the first host of Madabout. He was a well-known comedian and actor. He hosted the show during its early years, from 1981 to 1982. His presence helped set the tone for the programme.
Matthew Kelly
After Michael Bentine, Matthew Kelly became the host. He took over in 1983 and continued hosting through 1984. Matthew Kelly is also a famous TV presenter and actor. He brought his own style to the show.
Broadcast History
Madabout was broadcast in several series, meaning it had different sets of episodes aired over time.
Series 1
The very first series of Madabout started on 2 December 1981. It ran for 13 episodes and finished on 24 February 1982. This was when Michael Bentine was the host.
Series 2
The second series began on 6 January 1983. It also had 13 episodes and concluded on 31 March 1983. This series saw Matthew Kelly take over as host.
Series 3
A third series of Madabout aired starting on 16 February 1984. Like the previous ones, it had 13 episodes. This final series ended on 10 May 1984.
During 1981, a DJ from the Northeast of England named Tony Douglas also made an appearance on Madabout.
