The 80s era of crackerjack with stu francis maybe not as fondly. The shows were broadcast live in front of an audience largely of children, originally at the kings. From alcoholism to swinging confessions, the very unexpected paths taken by the shows hosts and its quirky guests. I can still remember the first episode with stu francis and, i think, a longlegged brunette cohost. Remember the golden age of childrens tv with crackerjack. New crackerjack presenters sam and mark feel pressure as. Crackerjack is coming back with sam and mark presenting. Stu francis, guest leo sayer and jan michelle on crackerjack in the 1980s. Crackerjack was cancelled in 1984 at the same time as many other long running series. Boltons own stu francis to star in aladdin panto at macron. Stu francis, who presented crackerjack from 1980 until its cancellation in 1984, has criticised the decision to air the shows 2020 revival on cbbc. Find stewart francis tickets in the uk videos, biography, tour dates, performance times.
A ive popped one on below of take a chance, the game where stu and guests get gunged at the end of the show. Feb 11, 2019 ian and jimmy krankie, jan michelle and stu francis on crackerjack in the 1980s. Take a letter was a game of questions and stunts for the children. Crackerjacks original presenter criticises revival airing on. The most well known was ooooo, i could crush a grape.
Nov 10, 2002 sbs movies is your guide to a world of movies. This song was first brought out for bbc tvs crackerjack. Iconic childrens tv show returns to screens after 36year pause but the traditional fivetofive timeslot is put back an hour for todays busy kids. With bert hayes, peter glaze, jillian comber, leslie crowther. Take a chance was a game to gunge stu francis and star guests. Hosted by stu francis guests include limahl, touch and keith harris. Update 251108 thanks to matjames for letting me know about the clips of stu francis era crackerjack on youtube. Yes, i do remember take a chance from crackerjack as i was 1011 at the time, although i was always a bit disappointed that stu francis himself would get gunged so regularly as it made me think about just how good it could have been with a female presenter. In our opinion, its the most memorable decade of the 20th century. Stu francis, keith harris, the adventures, and the kids of orchard primary. This includes bernie clifton, stu francis, jan hunt, don maclean and basil brush.
Crackerjack, they just kept piling i desperately wanted to for me the stu francis i could crush a grape era was the best crackerjack time for me. Story takes it another step up the ladder with everything happening all the time, plenty off action good for watching when nothing else of interest is at hand. So its a bit like an old friend coming back, i just just remember the double or drop era of ed stewpot stewart, but talking down the pub after work with friends from that era with kids now the kids loved it and my mates enjoyed it as well not bad for a cynical group. Crackerjack was the long running kids tv comedyvariety show that ran for a mammoth 29 years and over 400 shows. It was a comedy show for kids, with the comedy initially coming from the likes of leslie crowther and ronnie corbett in the 50s, and ending with stu francis and the krankies, with gunge and less than subtle gags, all the way up to 1984. It was made at pinewood studios with sets designed by walter murton. In this southern fairy tale narrated by jeff foxworthy, loveable loser, bill crackerjack bailey iv, inadvertently commits himself to a softballobsessed mens ministry following the news that his girlfriend is pregnant and expects him to growup. Stu was born on 30 january 1951, the same day as pop star phil collins. Jan 07, 2020 what happened to the stars of crackerjack. Still does the club circuit and appears in panto every year. In the new series filmed at dock10, hosts sam and mark will follow in the footsteps of previous presenters eamonn andrews, ed stewpot stewart and stu francis. Mar 24, 2017 2017 pantomime confirmed at macron stadium.
Hrvy on crackerjack episode 2, performing million ways. Take a chance, the game that replaced double or drop to boost flagging ratings for crackerjack. Introduced by stu francis with special star guests nick heyward, big country, julie dome brown, sara hollamby and the great soprendo. Crackerjack creator the creator of crackerjack was johnny downes. Boltons stu francis might have been late to the crackerjack party, he was the shows final presenter from 1980 to 1984 but its his many catchphrases that people remember most. Stu francis took the helm in 1979 or 80 and messy games became more a feature of the show possibly in response to the popular anarchy of tiswas although, of course, crackerjack was on fridays, the bbcs swap shop on a saturday morning was ironically. Crackerjack first aired on bbc one in 1955 and was hosted down the years by eamonn andrews, leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis. Stu francis, keith harris, the adventures, and the kids of orchard primary school, hackney.
Story takes it another step up the ladder with everything happening all the time, plenty off action good for watching. Browse stu francis tour dates and order tickets for upcoming comedy shows near you. Image caption sam left and mark right will host the show, which stu francis centre last presented. Crackerjack was cancelled in 1984 at the same time as many other longrunning series, in an overhaul of the bbc childrens department. In 1987 stu francis hosted crush a grape on itv, a remake of his era of crackerjack in all but name.
Ed stewart and, finally, stu francis who was renowned. Crackerjack a longterm childrens programme started in 1955 and ran until i desperately wanted to go on this show. Boltons own stu francis to star in aladdin panto at. My parents are mixedrace my father prefers the 100 meters my mom is pakistani. Crackerjack hosted by stu francis with guests including limahl,touch and keith harris. Michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis, a club comic. Bbc the bbc is to revive the childrens tv show crackerjack, 35 years after it was last aired. As well as his main catchphrase, ooh, i could crush a grape. New bbc remake will air at 6pm because todays children are too busy with afterschool clubs to tune in any earlier. The shows were broadcast live in front of an audience largely of children, originally at the kings theatre on hammersmith road until 1963, then at the bbc television theatre now the shepherds bush empire.
Custard pies had been a comedy staple of crackerjack since it began, but gunge and slime and muck didnt arrive in the games until the early 1980s. Crackerjack to return to the bbc uk broadcast news 04. When it returns, crackerjack will be on cbbc, rather than bbc one, which drew criticism from former. Bbc the bbc is to revive the childrens tv show crackerjack, 35. Inflation means that the crackerjack pencil has increased in size. In 1987 stu francis hosted crush a grape on itv, which followed a similar format to his era of crackerjack. Boltonborn comic who featured on itvs the comedians in the 1970s, but is best known for fronting crackerjack and threatening to crush grapes. So when i was offered the chance to interview him i was curious to discover what stu had been up to over the last 30 years crackerjack. In this clip, the woman celeb wins the challenge but the wrong tank was activated. Stu francis is a british comedian with a camp style of delivery who achieved celebrity as lead presenter on the childrens television programm. Guests include, the great soprendo, suzanne dando, david wilkie and the thompson twins. I made a youtube channel because i love gaming subscribe for daily uploads. Then there was ed stewpot stewart and stu francis, and after that it all becomes a bit vague. Stu francis ooh i could crush a grape 7 single 1983.
Well im firmly in the stu francis era, born in mid 70s so i was 10 when it ended, but it was my favourite show at that age. Featuring competitive games for teams of children, a music spot and a comedy double act. Tv series 19552020 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. He also produced a number of other popular shows, including call my bluff, david nixons shows, childs play and the basil brush show. Cracker jack brand has been an american favorite for 120 years. The shows were broadcast live in front of an audience largely of children. This is the crackerjack by steve vick international on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. This is the question on all our lips or at least the lips of those who came of age at any point during the shows original 29. Andy hodgson is not stu francis crushing grapes on crackerjack on bid tv by kettleseller. Discover the latest crackerjack videos and porn tube movies and watch them all for free on xtube. Look what happens when a mouse and his best friend meet the legendary crackerjack presenter, brilliant comedian and national pantomime. The delicious blend of caramel coated popcorn and peanuts is just as good as you remember. Crackerjack hosted by stu francis with guests including limahl,touch and keith. Awesome movies, timeless music, a special fashion sense, plus memorable toys, games and tv shows that have remained popular for over 30 years.
Back in those preinternet, nospoiler days, i was still expecting ed stupot stewart to be in it mind you, it wasnt until the advent of the video that i realised he was never actually in the time warrior, so what do i know. Probably best known for its famous prize game double or drop and its. Stu francis born 30 january 1951 in bolton, lancashire, england is a british comedian with a camp style of delivery who achieved celebrity as lead presenter on the childrens television programme crackerjack 19801984. Dec 15, 2015 remember the golden age of childrens tv with crackerjack, muffin the mule and rentaghost.
To add some nostalgia past presenters and regulars take part. Stewart francis a canadian comedian, actor and writer. He said everyone at school thought stu francis was a nob. Crackerjack returns to screens after 36year pause daily. In the old crackerjack there was a woman called jan hunt who he cant remembered getting pied but he thinks she got wet a couple of times. He is an actor, known for the keith harris show 1982, christmas night of. Ian and jimmy krankie, jan michelle and stu francis on crackerjack in the 1980s. Mar, 2014 to me, stu francis embodied the eighties. Stu ooh i could crush a grape francis cops it anyway, luclily. Crackerjack has the uncanny ability to show up to the scene of a crime, just in time to nearly botch a caper and then steal the credit from the heroes who have been dutifully working on the issue.
Apr 07, 2008 the only thing revealing at the moment is two inches of arse crack poking out the top of my pants. Crackerjacks back but not at its famous time of fiveto. Childrens tv favourite crackerjack is to return to the bbc, 35 years after its last. I was sitting in traffic the other day and i got run over. Crackerjacks original presenter criticises revival airing. The 80s era of crackerjack with stu francis maybe not as fondly remembered as a classic 70s episode with aspel or stewart, but this is still good festive fun. Crackerjack survived till 1984 when it was deemed to be old hat. Thomas ian griffith plays a very fine role in the story but needed more suspense. His principal co hosts were initially the krankies and later, on alternating editions, basil brush and the great soprendo. Stu francis was born in 1951 in bury, lancashire, england. Childrens tv favourite crackerjack is to return to the bbc, 35 years after its last screen outing. Crackerjack presenters ling tai stu francis and sara hollamby in 1984 in 16 years working together weve never had a cross word, revealed mark. Transferred from vhs the image kicks in after a few seconds. Bbc to bring back crackerjack after 35 years television.