Magic Grandad facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Magic Grandad |
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| Genre | Children's |
| Starring | Geoffrey Bayldon Kristy Bruce Georgi Fisher Miriam Margolyes |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| Production company(s) | BBC Worldwide Spelthorne Productions |
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| Original network | BBC Two |
| Picture format | 4:3 (1993–2001) (2001–9) |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 12 January 1993 – 18 June 2009 |
Magic Grandad was a popular educational TV show from the United Kingdom. It first aired on BBC Two in 1993. The show helped young children learn about history in a fun way. It was especially popular in schools across England.
The main character, Magic Grandad, was played by Geoffrey Bayldon. He would take his grandchildren, played by Kristy Bruce and James Moreno, on amazing trips through time. They visited important historical events and met famous people.
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What Was Magic Grandad About?
The show's main idea was to make history exciting for kids. Magic Grandad used his special powers to transport his grandchildren to the past. They saw things like the Great Fire of London. They also met historical figures such as Florence Nightingale.
Cheryl Hall also appeared in the show. She played the children's mother. The program was designed for children aged 4 to 7 years old. However, its engaging stories made it a favorite for many.
How Many Series Were There?
Magic Grandad originally ran for two main series. The first series, in 1993, focused on historical items. The second series, in 1994, explored famous historical people. Even after new episodes stopped, the show was repeated on TV for many years. This helped it reach even more young learners.
New Versions and Learning Tools
In 2003, a new version of Magic Grandad was made. This updated show also aired on BBC Two. It featured a new cast of actors. This showed how important the original idea was for teaching history.
Over the years, other educational tools were released. These included interactive CD-ROMs. One popular CD-ROM was called Magic Grandad's Seaside Holidays. It helped young students learn about history in a similar way to the TV show. These discs were often used by teachers in primary schools.
Interactive CD-ROMs
The interactive CD-ROMs allowed users to travel back in time themselves. They kept the fun concept of the TV show. The main difference was that the characters appeared in digital form. This made learning even more hands-on and exciting for kids.
Some episodes from 2001 featured Miriam Margolyes. She played the character of Grandmama in these episodes.
