My Almost Famous Family facts for kids
Quick facts for kids My Almost Famous Family |
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| Written by | Joe Williams Emma Reeves Andrew Viner Gerard Foster Gail Sky King Andy Watts Patricia Elcock Paul McKenzie Paul Gerstenberger |
| Directed by | Beryl Richards Griff Rowland Jonathan Gershfield |
| Starring | Rakie Ayola Andrew Clover Angus Harrison Matthew Jacobs Morgan Naomi Battrick Dominique Moore Rachel Brady Alice Henley Alan Ford Emily Joyce |
| Composer(s) | Richie Webb Tom Nichols Steve Young Tim Baxter |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 11 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Steven Andrew |
| Producer(s) | Paul McKenzie |
| Cinematography | Ian Liggett |
| Running time | 28 minutes |
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| Original network | CBBC, BBC Two |
| Picture format | HDTV |
| Original release | 12 September – 21 November 2009 |
My Almost Famous Family is a fun British children's television series. The BBC made it, and it first showed on CBBC and BBC Two. It aired from September 12 to November 21, 2009. There was only one series of the show.
About the Show
This TV series had 11 episodes. It was all about a family with five kids and their parents. They were a blended family, meaning they had kids from different parents coming together. This family was also a band called 'We're in Perfect Harmony'. They were the house band for a pretend chat show. Many writers helped create the show, like Gail Renard and Emma Reeves.
Making the Music
Richie Webb was the musical director for the show. He is a composer and performer. He has also worked on other BBC shows.
The main song for the show was called 'Almost Famous'. Richie Webb, Steve Young, and Tom Nichols wrote it. Tim Baxter wrote and recorded the other music you hear in the show.
Online Fun
On April 17, 2010, the BBC launched a special website for My Almost Famous Family. It was on the CBBC website. You could find 16 fun games there. There were also music videos and songs from the show to enjoy.
Meet the Cast
- Rakie Ayola as Shalondra Swann: She is the mom of the family. She plays percussion and sings backing vocals.
- Andrew Clover as Gary Swann: He is the dad of the family. He plays the keyboard.
- Angus Harrison as Hadley Terence Swann: He is Gary's son and plays the lead guitar.
- Naomi Battrick as Toyah Swann: She is Gary's daughter. She plays the cello and bass guitar.
- Dominique Moore as Aretha Swann: She is Shalondra's daughter and the main singer.
- Matthew Jacobs Morgan as Isaac Swann: He is Shalondra's son and plays the drums.
- Rachel Brady as Martha Swann: She is Gary and Shalondra's daughter. Martha is deaf and uses sign language to talk.
- Alan Ford as Terry Swann: He is Gary's dad and the kids' grandpa.
- Alice Henley as Annabelle: She is the host of 'The Totally Annabelle Show'. The family band plays on her show.
- Emily Joyce as Jill: She is Annabelle's mom and owns the studio where the show is filmed.
- Nick Rapson as Zac Macdonald
Episode Guide
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| 01 | "We've Only Just Begun" | Beryl Richards | Andrew Viner | 12 September 2009 | |
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The Swann family band, 'We're In Perfect Harmony', becomes the house band for 'The Totally Annabelle Show'. Annabelle wants to sing with Hadley instead of Aretha. Toyah has to choose between the band's show and a school interview.
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| 02 | "The Girl Is Mine" | Griff Rowland | Joe Williams | 19 September 2009 | |
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Gary and Shalondra go camping. The kids stay with their grandpa Terry. Toyah practices for her cello exam. Terry makes the band play his old 1970s hit song.
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| 03 | "The Sound of Silence" | Beryl Richards | Gerard Foster | 26 September 2009 | |
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Isaac takes Annabelle's pet pig, Pixie. Aretha can't hear well, but Toyah and Martha help her. A music executive comes to hear Aretha sing, but Toyah ends up singing and does great.
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| 04 | "Piece of Me" | Griff Rowland | Emma Reeves | 3 October 2009 | |
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Gary finds it hard to spend enough time with both Hadley and Isaac. Shalondra comes up with a clever idea to help. Toyah starts to act a bit too proud because she's famous.
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| 05 | "Beat Surrender" | Jonathan Gershfield | Andrew Viner | 10 October 2009 | |
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Gary and Shalondra give the kids a math test. If anyone fails, they have to leave the band. Isaac gets sidetracked by Terry and might not be able to play with the band.
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| 06 | "You Can't Touch This" | Beryl Richards | Gail Sky King | 17 October 2009 | |
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Gary and Shalondra get locked in the recording studio while watching the kids. Aretha breaks Toyah's cello bow and tries to keep it a secret.
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| 07 | "Matters of the Harp" | Griff Rowland | Gail Sky King & Andy Watts | 24 October 2009 | |
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Hadley tells a lie to impress a girl. Aretha gets a big offer to be the face and voice of a baby product brand. Hadley has to decide between the band and the girl he likes.
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| 08 | "Take a Chance on Me" | Jonathan Gershfield | Paul Gerstenberger (story) & Paul McKenzie | 31 October 2009 | |
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Hadley wonders why Isaac is more popular than him. Toyah and Aretha compete to write a song for the R&B singer Monelle.
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| 09 | "Born to Be Wild" | Jonathan Gershfield | Patricia Elcock | 7 November 2009 | |
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Hadley has a bad encounter with some girls and thinks about leaving the band. Aretha and Toyah team up to try and beat Annabelle in the Teen-Style Queen awards.
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| 10 | "Can't Get You Out of My Head" | Beryl Richards | Emma Reeves | 14 November 2009 | |
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Toyah likes TV star Zac MacDonald, so Aretha helps her get a new look. Hadley and Isaac get hooked on a computer game called Supalife. Shalondra meets up with her sisters.
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| 11 | "Christmas Time" | Jonathan Gershfield | Gail Sky King | 21 November 2009 | |
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The 'Totally Annabelle' Christmas special is filmed in the Swanns' living room. Toyah's OCD gets worse. Hadley wants to sing a solo. Shalondra tries to find her Christmas presents.
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