Ridgey Didge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ridgey Didge |
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| Genre | Children's television series |
| Presented by | Jared Robinsen Rebecca Hetherington Simon Watt Danny Carretti Chris Harriott Ashley Paske |
| Theme music composer | Chris Harriott |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 39 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Ian Fairweather |
| Producer(s) | Penni-Anne Smith |
| Production location(s) | TEN Studios, North Ryde, New South Wales |
| Running time | 52 minutes (excluding commercials) |
| Release | |
| Original network | Network Ten |
| Picture format | 4:3 (PAL) |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 7 September 1987 – 24 February 1989 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Off the Dish |
| Followed by | Double Dare Australia |
Ridgey Didge was a super popular TV show for kids in Australia! It aired on Network Ten and was like a fun magazine on screen. The name "Ridgey Didge" is actually Australian slang. It means something is honest, true, or the real deal. So, the show was all about real, interesting stuff!
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What Was Ridgey Didge About?
This show was a long-running series, with each episode lasting about 52 minutes. It was filmed in a studio, but also had cool segments from different places. The main goal was to take viewers on an exciting journey of adventure and discovery.
Exploring Australian Life
Ridgey Didge always covered new and interesting topics. These topics often reflected Australian life and culture. For example, one episode even showed a time capsule being sealed. This was to celebrate Australia's 200th birthday in 1988. The capsule was later opened in 2001.
Meet the Presenters
A team of friendly presenters hosted each episode of Ridgey Didge. They helped guide viewers through all the fun and facts.
Human Presenters
- Jared Robinsen
- Rebecca Hetherington (whose dad was Norman Hetherington, a famous puppeteer!)
- Simon Watt
- Danny Carretti
- Chris Harriott
- Ashley Paske
Puppet Pals
The human presenters weren't alone! They had some awesome puppet friends joining them:
- Shaun the Sheep, who was brought to life by Danny Carretti.
- Buzz the Blowfly, operated by Simon Watt.
Special Segment Hosts
Other people also presented regular parts of the show:
- Dr. Glenn Singleman shared information about medicine.
- Dean Taylor taught viewers about art.
The Famous Catchphrase
The theme song for Ridgey Didge was super catchy! It repeated the words "ridgey didge" many times. This made the phrase a popular catchphrase among kids who watched the show.
How to Do the Hand Gesture
Along with the words, there was a special hand gesture! To do it, you would close your three middle fingers on your right hand. This leaves your thumb and little finger sticking out. Then, you would twist your hand from side to side. You did this in time with the music's rhythm.
When Did Ridgey Didge Air?
The show was on TV between 1987 and 1989. You could watch it every weekday, Monday to Friday, at 4 p.m. on Network TEN!
Other Kids' Shows at the Time
Ridgey Didge had some friendly competition from other children's shows on different channels:
- Wombat on Seven Network
- C'mon Kids on Nine Network
- Play School on ABC Television
