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Pump It Up
Presented by Andy Collins
Julia Bradbury
Fearne Cotton
Narrated by Jim Rosenthal
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of series 2
No. of episodes 26
Production
Producer(s) Carlton Television
Running time 25 minutes
Release
Original network CITV
Original release 26 February 1999 (1999-02-26) – 31 March 2000 (2000-03-31)

Pump It Up was a fun and exciting British game show made especially for children. It was produced by Carlton Television and shown on CITV, a popular children's television channel. The show first aired on 26 February 1999 and ran until 31 March 2000.

The main host of Pump It Up was Andy Collins. He was joined by different co-hosts during the show's run. In the first series, Julia Bradbury helped present the show. For the second series, Fearne Cotton joined Andy. Adding to the excitement, the voiceovers for the show were provided by ITV Sport broadcaster Jim Rosenthal, whose voice you might recognize from sports events.

About the Show

Pump It Up was a game show designed to entertain and challenge young contestants. Each episode was about 25 minutes long, packed with various games and activities. Children would compete in different rounds, testing their skills, speed, and knowledge. The show aimed to be energetic and engaging, perfect for its target audience of kids.

Who Hosted Pump It Up?

The show had a great team of presenters who made it lively and enjoyable for viewers.

Andy Collins

Andy Collins was the main host for both series of Pump It Up. He was known for his energetic style, which was perfect for a children's game show. Andy helped guide the contestants through the challenges and kept the show moving with his fun personality.

Julia Bradbury

In the first series of Pump It Up, Julia Bradbury joined Andy Collins as a co-presenter. Julia helped introduce the games and interact with the young participants. She brought a friendly presence to the show.

Fearne Cotton

For the second series, Fearne Cotton took over as the co-presenter alongside Andy Collins. Fearne was a popular choice for children's television at the time. She added her own unique energy to the show, making it even more enjoyable for the audience.

Jim Rosenthal

The voice you heard narrating the show and building up the excitement was Jim Rosenthal. He is a well-known sports broadcaster. His voiceovers helped explain the games and add to the thrilling atmosphere of Pump It Up.

When Did Pump It Up Air?

Pump It Up ran for two exciting series. Each series had 13 episodes, making a total of 26 episodes.

  • Series 1: This series started on 26 February 1999 and finished on 30 April 1999.
  • Series 2: The second series began on 7 January 2000 and concluded on 31 March 2000.

The show was a regular feature on CITV during its run, bringing fun and competition to screens across the United Kingdom.

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