On the Waterfront (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids On the Waterfront |
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| Genre | Children's |
| Presented by | Andrew O'Connor Bernadette Nolan Kate Copstick Terry Randall |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 24 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 115 minutes |
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| Original network | BBC1 |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Original release | 23 April 1988 – 8 July 1989 |
On the Waterfront was a fun British TV show for kids. It aired on BBC1 from 1988 to 1989. This show was filmed in Liverpool at Brunswick Dock. It was a popular part of Saturday mornings.
About On the Waterfront
This TV show was a mix of many exciting things. It featured funny comedy sketches. There were also cool cartoons to watch. Kids could join in with fun competitions. The show also played great music. It was a lively and entertaining program for young viewers.
Who Was Involved?
The show had several presenters. These included Andrew O'Connor, Bernadette Nolan, Kate Copstick, and Terry Randall. They helped guide viewers through all the different parts of the show.
A famous writer named Russell T Davies also worked on On the Waterfront. He later became very well-known. He wrote for popular shows like Doctor Who. For On the Waterfront, he wrote funny scripts. These were for a dubbed version of a French children's show. It was called The Flashing Blade.
First TV Appearances
On the Waterfront is special for another reason. It was the first TV show to feature Bodger and Badger. They were a popular human and puppet duo. This show helped them become famous. They later had their own successful TV series.
Show Details
On the Waterfront ran for two series. Each series had 12 episodes. The show first aired on April 23, 1988. The last episode was on July 8, 1989. It was a memorable part of Saturday morning television.
