Massive! (TV programme) facts for kids

Massive! was a British television show for older kids and teens. It aired on Saturday mornings from 1995 to 1996. The show was a spin-off from another popular children's show called Scratchy and Co. Massive! ran for two seasons, with 22 episodes in each season. The main presenters were Malcolm Jeffries and Denise van Outen.

What Was Massive! About?

Massive! was a fun and energetic show designed for a slightly older audience than typical Saturday morning cartoons. It featured a mix of music, interviews, and entertainment segments. The show aimed to be exciting and appeal to teenagers.

Memorable Moments and Guests

The show often had special guests. One regular guest was Simon Drake, a magician known for his spooky, horror-themed tricks. He performed many illusions, from small, clever tricks to big, stage-style magic.

A Tricky Illusion

One of Simon Drake's big illusions involved a classic magic trick: "sawing a person in half." For this trick, Denise van Outen acted as his assistant. The illusion used a lot of fake blood, which was part of the spooky theme.

Some viewers were concerned because the trick ended with Denise not appearing to be "put back together" before the show went to a commercial break. This led to some people contacting the British television regulator, the ITC. The ITC looked into the matter and advised the show's producers to be more careful with their content.

Why Did Massive! End?

After its second season, Massive! was cancelled. The main reason was that not enough people were watching the show. Even though it had some exciting moments, the viewing figures were low.

Some of the ideas and content from Massive! were later used in a new version of Scratchy and Co. This meant that parts of the show lived on in a different format.