Record Breakers facts for kids

Record Breakers was a super popular British TV show for kids. It was all about amazing world records! The BBC made the show, and it was on BBC1 for a very long time, from 1972 to 2001.

The show started with Roy Castle as the main presenter. He was joined by twin brothers Norris McWhirter and Ross McWhirter. These brothers were the founders of Guinness World Records! Record Breakers actually started because of a part of another show called Blue Peter, where the McWhirter twins would help people try to break records.

The show's closing song was called "Dedication." Roy Castle sang it himself! Did you know Roy Castle was a record breaker too? He broke nine world records on the show!

In the early days, Record Breakers would interview people who held British or world records. There was also a fun part where the audience would try to trick the McWhirter brothers with tricky record questions. But the brothers knew almost everything! The most exciting part of each show was usually a new world record attempt happening right there in the studio.

Meet the Hosts of Record Breakers

Over the years, many different people hosted Record Breakers. After Roy Castle passed away in 1994, Cheryl Baker and Kriss Akabusi took over.

More Presenters Through the Years

Later, Linford Christie became the main host in 1998. He worked with other presenters like Jack Lattimer, Jez Edwards, Kate Sanderson, and Sally Gray. For the very last series in 2001, Fearne Cotton was the host, along with Jez Edwards and Shovell. Other hosts included Dilys Morgan, Fiona Kennedy, Julian Farino, Mark Curry, and Ronald Reagan Jr..

Special Episodes of the Show

Record Breakers also had some special episodes.

All Star Record Breakers Christmas Fun

Every Christmas from 1974 to 1982, there was a special show called All Star Record Breakers. Roy Castle would be joined by almost all the other children's TV presenters from the BBC. They would sing, dance, and often act out a classic story together. It was a big, festive celebration!

A Long-Running TV Show

Record Breakers was on TV for a very long time! It ran for 29 years and 7 days. This made it one of the longest-running TV shows in Britain. It was a show that many generations of kids grew up watching.

How Long Did Record Breakers Run?

Here's a look at how many episodes were in each series of the original show.

Original Series Episodes by Year