Weekend (talk show) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Weekend |
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| Genre | Lifestyle Talk show |
| Presented by | Aled Jones |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 166+8 specials |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 55 minutes (inc. adverts) |
| Production company(s) | Cactus TV (for ITV Breakfast) |
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| Original network | ITV |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080i |
| Original release | 26 April 2014 – 3 September 2017 |
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| Followed by | Zoe Ball on... |
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Weekend was a fun British TV show that aired on ITV. It was a lifestyle and talk show, meaning it covered different topics about daily life and featured interesting conversations. The show was presented by the famous singer and TV host Aled Jones. It ran from April 26, 2014, until September 3, 2017.
What Was Weekend About?
The Weekend show was a mix of different things to keep viewers entertained on Saturday and Sunday mornings. It featured friendly chats with guests and live music performances.
Aled Jones was the main presenter. He was very excited about the show, saying it was a "dream come true" to host a program that combined all the things he loved.
One cool part of the show was a segment called 'We're Talking in the Air'. This section highlighted people with unusual talents or hobbies. The name was a clever play on "Walking in the Air", a famous song that Aled Jones once sang.
Meet the Experts
The show often had different experts who would share their knowledge and opinions on various topics. Here are some of the people who appeared:
- Stephen Bailey
- Georgie Barrat
- Lucie Cave
- Tom Craine
- Rhianna Dhillon
- Alison Hammond
- Boyd Hilton
- James King
- Patrick Monahan
- David Morgan
- Rebecca Perfect
- Craig Stevens
- Iain Stirling
- Ella Williamson
How Weekend Was Made
The episodes of Weekend were recorded before they were shown on TV. They were filmed at Cactus Studios, which is located in London, England. This is a common way for many TV shows to be made.
When Weekend Was On TV
The show had four main series, which are like seasons. Each series usually had around 40 to 42 episodes. There were also special Christmas episodes that aired during the holiday season.
- Series 1: Aired from April 26, 2014, to September 7, 2014, with 40 episodes.
- Series 2: Aired from April 18, 2015, to September 6, 2015, with 42 episodes.
- Series 3: Aired from April 16, 2016, to September 4, 2016, with 42 episodes.
- Series 4: Aired from April 15, 2017, to September 3, 2017, with 42 episodes.
In total, Weekend had 166 regular episodes and 8 special Christmas episodes.
