Viva S Club facts for kids
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| Starring | S Club Jeremy Xido Alícia González Laá |
| Opening theme | "Alive" |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom Spain |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 1 (in Spain) 4 (in total) |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Running time | 25 mins (approx) |
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| Original network | CBBC (on BBC One) |
| Original release | 20 September – 27 December 2002 |
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| Preceded by | Hollywood 7 |
| Followed by | Seeing Double (Cinema) |
Viva S Club is the fourth and last TV show starring the British pop group S Club. Unlike their other shows, this one was filmed in Barcelona, Spain, not America. It aired weekly on CBBC from September 20, 2002, to December 27, 2002. All members of S Club were in the show.
The series also featured Alícia González Laá as Maria, the housekeeper. Jeremy Xido played Lyall, who was their mentor from the record company. The show was also aired in the United States. There, it was called "S Club" on the title screen. However, promos often called it "S Club 7 in Barcelona." It aired on ABC Family from September 21, 2002, to December 14, 2002.
During this series, Paul Cattermole left the group. This part of the story copied what happened in real life. Paul really did leave S Club in March 2002. After this TV series, there was also a movie called Seeing Double.
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Story of the S Club Adventures
Viva S Club continues the story from Hollywood 7. In that show, the band became very popular in the USA. But they were not as well known in other countries. This series follows their journey to become famous worldwide.
Paul Leaves the Group
In this series, band member Paul Cattermole leaves the group. He only appears in the first five episodes. After Paul leaves, the remaining members of S Club decide to change their name. They become simply "S Club." The show then follows their adventures as a smaller group.
New Manager and Helpers
The group gets a new manager, Mr. Wendelbaum. He hires Lyall to be their mentor and Maria to be their housekeeper. They all work together to help S Club succeed in Spain.
The Final Episode: A Fun Escape
The last episode is called Let's Get Out of Here. It makes a bit of a joke about how their TV series was ending. The story is about Tina and her recent breakup. Her ex-boyfriend's dad is a powerful leader, like a mob boss.
During the episode, the group remembers all their past adventures. In the end, they jump onto a boat. They think it's going back to the United Kingdom. But Jo, one of the members, ends up steering the boat. She tries to get them back to England.
Meet the Cast of Viva S Club
Main Characters
- Tina Barrett as Tina
- Paul Cattermole as Paul (in the first 5 episodes)
- Jon Lee as Jon
- Bradley McIntosh as Bradley
- Jo O'Meara as Jo
- Hannah Spearritt as Hannah
- Rachel Stevens as Rachel
- Jeremy Xido as Lyall Robinson
- Alícia González Laá as Maria
Other Characters
- Montse Mostaza as Conseula
Episode Guide
| Episode Title | UK Airdate | U.S. Airdate | Featured S Club Song | Episode Number |
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| "The Fame in Spain" | 20 September 2002 | 21 September 2002 | "Summertime Feeling" | 40 |
| S Club gets a new manager, Mr. Wendelbaum. He sends them to Barcelona, Spain, to write their new album. They meet Lyall and Maria, their new helpers. The group is sad because no one knows them in Spain. Bradley even thinks about quitting to become a painter! | ||||
| "A Problem Like Maria" | 27 September 2002 | 28 September 2002 | "Don't Stop Movin'" | 41 |
| The band finds it hard to get used to life in Spain. Tina misses Los Angeles. Lyall gets annoyed when they try to tell him how to do his job. Maria starts acting strangely. The group learns she has many jobs because she needs more money. They try to help her get paid more. | ||||
| "Jon De Bergerac" | 11 October 2002 | 5 October 2002 | "Sunshine" | 42 |
| Bradley likes a girl and asks Jon to write love letters for him. Jon enjoys writing them so much that he keeps sending them even after Bradley's relationship ends. Hannah and Rachel try to give Jo a fancy makeover. Meanwhile, Paul and Tina are having trouble writing new songs. | ||||
| "Goodbye Is the Hardest Word" | 18 October 2002 | 12 October 2002 | "Hello Friend" | 43 |
| Paul tells Hannah he wants to leave the band. He asks her to help him tell the others. The band is very sad and tries to make Paul stay. Elsewhere, Jon tries to learn how to be a matador. Jo and Tina ban junk food from the house. Lyall starts to like a local waitress. | ||||
| "Absent Friends" | 25 October 2002 | 19 October 2002 | "Straight from the Heart" | 44 |
| The band decides to stay together and change their name from "S Club 7" to "S Club." They miss Paul a lot. They decide to take over Paul's favorite local club, Club Catalan. There, they find out Paul has one last surprise for them before he leaves. This story matches Paul leaving the real band. Lyall tries to get the waitress to like him, with Maria's help. | ||||
| "Shakedown" | 1 November 2002 | 26 October 2002 | "Do It 'Till We Drop" | 45 |
| The band gets busy redecorating the club. But Rachel and Tina can't agree on what color to paint the walls. Meanwhile, Jon and Bradley compete to make the best cocktail. They want to be crowned "Cocktail King." | ||||
| "Superstition" | 8 November 2002 | 2 November 2002 | "Gangsta Love" | 46 |
| Lyall tries to get S Club's new song played by a famous radio DJ, El Porco. But the DJ only wants to use Lyall. Things get worse when the group has bad luck. Tina loses her lucky ring, Maria breaks her ankle, and El Porco ends up in the hospital after one of their concerts. | ||||
| "Spanish Jon" | 15 November 2002 | 9 November 2002 | "Never Had a Dream Come True" | 47 |
| Jon surprises everyone by saying he is Spanish! He found out he has a long-lost relative who was a national hero. Jon starts living the Spanish way. He eats late, takes naps, and parties all night. The band also has to cheer up a sad Maria. | ||||
| "The Rain in Spain" | 22 November 2002 | 16 November 2002 | "Let Me Sleep" | 48 |
| Jo becomes more than friends with a local Spanish football player. He might move to a UK club, so Jo helps him with his English. When he gets transferred, Jo realizes she doesn't want him to go. Maria's advice helps Lyall finally ask out the waitress he likes. | ||||
| "Of Mice and Music" | 6 December 2002 | 23 November 2002 | "Dance" | 49 |
| The band finds out they have mice just before the food inspector arrives. They also learn they don't have a valid license to play at the club. This means their concert would be against the law. Rachel goes on a date with the inspector to try and change his mind. The episode's name comes from the book "Of Mice and Men". | ||||
| "Survival" | 13 December 2002 | 30 November 2002 | "Hey Kitty Kitty" | 50 |
| The band gets lost in the middle of nowhere while showing off their new songs. Their tour bus gets stolen, leaving them with very little. Jon and Jo pretend to be Tarzan and Jane. The others plan how to fight off wild animals and get home. | ||||
| "24 Minutes Till Doomsday" | 20 December 2002 | 7 December 2002 | "Alive" | 51 |
| There are only 24 minutes until the band's outdoor concert. Rachel realizes she forgot Tina's birthday! She has to rush to get a last-minute gift. Hannah is desperately looking for a working ladies' toilet. Meanwhile, Lyall worries about his job. He sees S Club being secretive and a mysterious man following him. | ||||
| "Let's Get Out of Here" | 27 December 2002 | 14 December 2002 | "Discotek" | 52 |
| In the last episode, the band misses home. They are happy to escape Tina's ex-boyfriend, who won't leave her alone. His dad even wants them to get married! After an exciting chase, S Club reaches Barcelona's docks. They jump on a ship they think is going to England. But they realize the boat is heading for Egypt, not Britain! Jo ties up the crew and takes control of the ship. For the first time in four seasons, the group heads back to England. | ||||
Home Video Releases
Unlike the first three series, Viva S Club was never released on VHS or DVD around the world. However, it has been shown many times on the CBBC Channel.
On March 3, 2008, 19 Management re-released the band's movie, Seeing Double. There were rumors online that Viva S Club would also be released on DVD. But this was never confirmed.
Since S Club broke up in 2003, fans have tried many ways to get 19 Entertainment to release the series. They have created many online petitions, but none have worked so far.
