The Sorcerer's Apprentice (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Sorcerer's Apprentice |
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| Genre | Children's reality show |
| Created by | George Kay Ana de Moraes |
| Presented by | Barney Harwood (2007) Ortis Deley (2009) |
| Theme music composer | Daniel Pemberton |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 30 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes (2007) 60 minutes (2009) |
| Production company(s) | Twenty Twenty |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Television Productions UK |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC One (2007) BBC Two (2009) |
| Original release | 9 July 2007 – 20 December 2009 |
The Sorcerer's Apprentice was an exciting children's reality show from the United Kingdom. It was all about young people learning and competing in the world of magic! The show first aired on BBC One in 2007 and then moved to BBC Two for its later seasons in 2009. It was a fun way for kids to see magic come to life on screen.
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About The Sorcerer's Apprentice
This show was a special kind of reality show made just for kids. Imagine a group of young people who get to learn real magic tricks and skills! They would compete in different challenges to see who was the best "sorcerer's apprentice." It was a bit like a magical school, but on TV.
The show aimed to entertain and inspire young viewers. It showed how exciting and creative magic can be. Each episode likely featured new lessons and tests for the apprentices.
Who Were the Hosts?
The show had two different hosts during its run. For the very first series in 2007, the host was Barney Harwood. He helped guide the young apprentices through their magical journey.
Later, when the show moved to BBC Two for its second and third series in 2009, Ortis Deley took over as the host. Both hosts helped make the show fun and engaging for everyone watching.
How Long Were the Episodes?
When the show first started in 2007, each episode was about 30 minutes long. This was perfect for a quick dose of magic and competition.
However, when the show returned in 2009, the episodes became longer. They were extended to 60 minutes each. This gave viewers more time to enjoy the challenges and see the apprentices develop their skills.
Show Seasons and Episodes
"The Sorcerer's Apprentice" ran for three exciting seasons. Each season had 10 episodes, making a total of 30 episodes for the entire series.
The show first aired in the summer of 2007. After a break, it returned for two more seasons in 2009, one in early spring and another in the autumn.
| Series | Start date | End date | Episodes |
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| 1 | 9 July 2007 | 20 July 2007 | 10 |
| 2 | 25 January 2009 | 29 March 2009 | 10 |
| 3 | 18 October 2009 | 20 December 2009 | 10 |
