Newsround Showbiz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Newsround Showbiz |
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| Starring | Adam Fleming Thalia Pellegrini Lizzie Greenwood-Hughes Rachel Horne |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Sinead Rocks |
| Running time | 10 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBBC Channel |
| Original release | 2001 – 2005 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Newsround Sportsround Newsround Specials |
Newsround Showbiz was a TV show all about the world of entertainment. It was first called Newsround Lite. The show brought you news about famous people and exciting events. It was presented by well-known Newsround presenters. These included Adam Fleming, Lizzie Greenwood-Hughes, Thalia Pellegrini, and Rachel Horne. Sinead Rocks produced the show. It was on air from 2001 until 2005. The show stopped because not enough people were watching it.
About the Show
This fun show ran for several years. It started in 2001 and ended in 2005. At first, it was shown every weekday. Later, it moved to Saturdays and Sundays. The show focused on entertainment news. It also shared lighthearted stories about celebrities. It was a relaxed look at the world of famous people.
When it Aired
The show, first known as Newsround Lite, aired on weekdays. You could watch it at 6:25 PM on the CBBC Channel. However, there were not always enough new stories. Also, not many viewers tuned in. So, the show changed. It moved to weekends at 3:50 PM. At this time, it was relaunched as Newsround Showbiz.
Meet the Presenters
Many familiar faces from Newsround presented this show. They helped bring all the entertainment news to young viewers.
Main Presenters
- Adam Fleming (2001-2005)
- Rachel Horne (2001-2004)
- Lizzie Greenwood-Hughes (2002-2005)
- Thalia Pellegrini (2002-2005)
Other Presenters
Sometimes, other presenters stepped in to host the show.
- Becky Jago (2001-2003)
- Lizo Mzimba (2001-2002)
- Laura Jones (2002-2005)
- Ellie Crisell (2003-2005)
