Young Scientists of the Year facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Young Scientists of the Year |
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| Created by | Royal Institution |
| Developed by | Sir George Porter |
| Presented by | Paddy Feeny, John Tidmarsh |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 15 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Peter Bruce |
| Running time | 30 mins |
| Production company(s) | BBC Science Features Department |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC1 |
| Original release | 7 July 1966 – 15 February 1981 |
Young Scientists of the Year was a fun and educational TV show on BBC1. It ran for many years, from 1966 to 1981. The show gave young people a chance to share their amazing science projects. It was a competition to find the best young scientists in the United Kingdom.
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About the Show
How It Started
The show first aired on Thursday, July 7, 1966. It was on BBC1 at 6:30 PM. Back then, it was called Science Fair '66. Each episode was about 30 minutes long. The very first final competition was on August 18, 1966.
The show continued to be called Science Fair for a few years.
- In 1967, it was Science Fair '67.
- In 1968, it was Science Fair '68. This year, the show started to look for the Young Scientists of the Year.
- In 1969, it was Science Fair '69.
Becoming Young Scientists of the Year
In 1970, the show officially changed its name to Young Scientists of the Year. It started airing on Sundays. The show continued to be a popular way for students to show off their science skills. It ran throughout the 1970s and into the early 1980s. The last series aired in 1981.
The Competition Format
The show was mostly for students in their final years of high school. These students were usually studying science at a higher level, like A-levels.
- Teams of students would enter the competition. Each team usually had two to four members.
- There were different rounds, called "heats."
- In each heat, three school groups would compete.
- The winners from these heats would then go on to a big final competition.
The Prize
The winners of Young Scientists of the Year received a special prize. This prize was given by the Royal Institution. The Royal Institution is a famous place in the UK. They are well-known for their exciting science talks, especially the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures.
The Presenters
The show had different presenters over the years.
- One of the main presenters was Paddy Feeny.
- Later, John Tidmarsh also presented the show.
