The Big Bang (TV series) facts for kids
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The Big Bang logo used for series 5 and 6 from 2000–2001
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| Starring | Kate Bellingham (1996–1997) Gareth Jones (1996–2001) Violet Berlin (1998–2001) Michael Underwood (2002–2003) Kate McIntyre (2002–2004) Sam Pinkham (2004) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 9 |
| No. of episodes | 95 |
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| Running time | 15 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Yorkshire Television |
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| Original network | ITV Network (CITV) |
| Original release | 15 April 1996 – 8 September 2004 |
The Big Bang was a really fun science TV show made especially for children. It was shown on CITV in the United Kingdom. The show ran for many years, from April 15, 1996, until September 8, 2004. It was created by Yorkshire Television.
The main goal of The Big Bang was to make science exciting and easy to understand. It showed that science isn't just about boring textbooks. Instead, it's about amazing experiments and discovering how the world works. It became one of CITV's longest-running science programmes.
Discovering The Big Bang Show
The Big Bang was a popular show that lasted for nine series. Each episode was about 15 minutes long. The show aimed to inspire young viewers to get interested in science. It did this by showing cool experiments and explaining scientific ideas in a simple way.
The presenters often did experiments that you could try at home (with adult supervision, of course!). They covered many different topics, from chemistry to physics. The show made learning about science feel like an adventure.
Who Hosted The Big Bang?
Over the years, several presenters helped make The Big Bang so great. They were the friendly faces who guided viewers through the experiments.
- Kate Bellingham and Gareth Jones were the first presenters. They hosted the show from 1996 to 1997.
- Then, Violet Berlin joined Gareth Jones from 1998 to 2001.
- Later, Michael Underwood and Kate McIntyre took over from 2002 to 2003.
- Finally, Sam Pinkham and Kate McIntyre hosted the last series in 2004.
Each presenter brought their own energy to the show. They all helped make science fun and easy to understand for kids.
The Big Bang Series Guide
The Big Bang ran for nine different series, with new episodes each year. Here's a quick look at how many episodes were in each series and who was presenting them.
| Series | Episodes | Broadcast | Presenters |
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| 1 | 8 | 15 April – 24 June 1996 | Gareth Jones and Kate Bellingham |
| 2 | 9 | 7 April – 16 June 1997 | |
| 3 | 9 | 6 April – 6 July 1998 | Gareth Jones and Violet Berlin |
| 4 | 8 | 10 May – 5 July 1999 | |
| 5 | 13 | 18 April – 18 July 2000 | |
| 6 | 13 | 30 April – 17 May 2001 | |
| 7 | 15 | 11 June – 30 July 2002 | Michael Underwood and Kate McIntyre |
| 8 | 10 | 7 July – 18 August 2003 | |
| 9 | 10 | 28 April – 8 September 2004 | Sam Pinkham and Kate McIntyre |
