WOW! (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WOW! |
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| Genre | Children's |
| Presented by | Simeon Courtie Sophie Aldred Peter Cocks Phil Cornwell |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 95 minutes |
| Production company(s) | The Media Merchants in association with Meridian |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Original release | 31 August – 14 December 1996 |
WOW! was a fun TV show for kids, like a magazine you could watch! It was shown on the ITV network in the UK in 1996. The show was part of the CITV children's programming. It ran for 16 weeks, from August 31 to December 14, 1996.
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What Was WOW! About?
WOW! was a live show filled with entertainment. It was similar to other lively TV shows like Tiswas or Motormouth. Each episode featured different things to keep viewers entertained.
What Could You See on WOW!?
The show included many exciting parts. You could watch imported cartoons from other countries. There were also interviews with special guests and live music performances. Kids could join in with games and competitions. The show also had funny comedy sketches.
Who Hosted WOW!?
The main presenters of WOW! were Simeon Courtie and Sophie Aldred. Simeon Courtie had previously worked on CBBC. Sophie Aldred was famous for her role in the TV show Doctor Who.
Funny Characters on WOW!
The show had some funny characters to make you laugh. The 'Tea Ladies' were two male actors, Peter Cocks and Woody Taylor. They would pretend to interrupt the show. They would joke and argue with the guests. Another character was Sidney the Fly. Sidney was a puppet fly voiced by Phil Cornwell.
Where Was WOW! Filmed?
WOW! was filmed at The Maidstone Studios in Maidstone, Kent. Many other TV shows have been made there over the years. These include shows like No. 73 and Motormouth. One time, there was a power problem at the studio. This meant part of the show had to be filmed outside in the car park!
The show was made by a company called The Media Merchants. They worked with Meridian Television for ITV.
Why Did WOW! End?
WOW! only ran for one series. After it finished, another show called Tricky aired the next autumn on ITV.
