Multi-Coloured Swap Shop
External Rating35%
1976180 minEnded

Multi-Coloured Swap Shop

Network:BBC One

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Aired on Mar 27, 1982, 9:30 AM

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Multi-Coloured Swap Shop, more commonly known simply as Swap Shop, was a UK children's television programme. It was broadcast on Saturday mornings on BBC1 for 146 episodes in six series between 1976 and 1982. It was ground-breaking in many ways: by being live, sometimes up to three hours in length, and using the phone-in format extensively for the first time on TV.Its creation was thought by many to be the BBC's response to the growing success of ITV's Tiswas.

Details

Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
180 min
Premiered
October 2, 1976
Ended
March 27, 1982
Schedule
Saturday at 9:30 AM

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Episodes (6 Seasons · 139 Episodes)

Episode 1

Oct 3, 1981

180 min

Episode 2

Oct 10, 1981

180 min

Episode 3

Oct 17, 1981

180 min

Episode 4

Oct 24, 1981

180 min

Episode 5

Oct 31, 1981

180 min

Episode 6

Nov 7, 1981

180 min

Episode 7

Nov 14, 1981

180 min

Episode 8

Nov 21, 1981

180 min

Episode 9

Nov 28, 1981

180 min

Episode 10

Dec 5, 1981

180 min

Episode 11

Dec 12, 1981

180 min

Episode 12

Dec 19, 1981

180 min

Episode 13

Jan 2, 1982

180 min

Episode 14

Jan 9, 1982

180 min

Episode 15

Jan 16, 1982

180 min

Episode 16

Jan 23, 1982

180 min

Episode 17

Noel gets speed fever! The intrepid Mr Edmonds gets behind the wheel of one of the world's fastest racing cars and puts his foot down. Football crazy! Who will win the World Cup this year? Top TV commentator John Motson is around to answer your sporting questions. Have you got a Lucky Number? Noel could be dialling it today to pick your brains and give you a chance to win a super prize. Not on the phone? Then you can still join in by post and win a special prize.

Jan 30, 1982

165 min

Episode 18

Join the Cheggers' Roadshow and see the world! (Or rather the British Isles.) This week Keith and his travelling team bring their package of fun and games from the top of a hill - but which one? Bill Owen, one of the stars of the smash-hit comedy series Last of the Summer Wine is around - so ring him this morning and meet the man behind the awful but lovable Compo. The Big Time girl is back! Stunning Sheena Easton launched her pop career on Swap Shop two years ago - and has shot to stardom. Listen to her new release and then tell her if you like it.

Feb 6, 1982

165 min

Episode 19

The Cheggers Roadshow has a touch of oriental mystery - but it's not far from home and Keith could be round the corner from you! Lulu's back in town!! The girl from Glasgow is now an international star, but she's taking a morning off from her hectic schedule to sing a song and have a laugh. Is Richard Stilgoe the world's fastest songwriter? Give him a ring and put him to the test. Don't forget you've got a chance to vote for your favourite stars and shows in the 1982 Swap Shop Awards

Feb 13, 1982

165 min

Episode 20

Meet a Superstar! The winner or this year's championship calls in this morning and reveals what it takes to win television's hottest sporting competition. Do you like everything you see on television or does some of it make you cross? Either way, why not let Barry Took know? Or you could send him a joke or funny story - Noel is giving prizes for the ones that make him laugh the most. How would you like to leap about for your whole summer holiday? A group of American children do just that - see Maggie's film report and find out why. There's still time to cast your vote in this year's Swap Shop Awards. You'll find the voting form on John Craven 's Back Pages-don't forget it could win you a VIP place at the Grand Awards Ceremony.

Feb 20, 1982

165 min

Episode 21

Can you draw? No? You will be able to by lunchtime. Tony Hart has some tips that will turn you into an instant artist. Ring him this morning, as well as a top pop star. Yes! Leo Sayer is back in town! There's music too from Duran Duran as well as loads of swaps and some good cartoons. You can get an ice-cold thrill from mountaineer Joe Brown as he reveals the plans for this afternoon's daring climb up Ben Nevis. How do the cameras follow him and the rest of the team? Find out on Swap Shop this morning.

Feb 27, 1982

165 min

Episode 22

The Boomtown Rats are back! Bob Geldof sings live for Swap Shop and Johnnie is itching to get his fingers on the phone. Give them and Noel's guests a call. You could be live on air! Funny man Mike Harding is around for a laugh and a swap and there are more jokes too from Tom and Jerry. The Roadshow could go with a bang because BBC men Mat Irvine and Andy Lazell are joining Keith. Go along and find out how the BBC's special effects are made. The Krankles are going too, and there are also bumper prizes. There's more music from Platinum Pop, and all the news from John. Thanks for your letters!

Mar 6, 1982

165 min

Episode 23

It's Lucky Numbers today and Barmy Barry Took is on hand with your jokes and Points of View. You can take a trip with Maggie to an American summer camp, hear the latest pop including music from Buzz, see your cartoon favourites and - if you would like call in, you can speak to Dee Hepburn, star of Gregory's Girl!

Mar 13, 1982

165 min

Episode 24

It's an All-Star Euroswap today! Go Channel-hopping to Belgium with Keith and Maggie and take a boat ride through the fabulous medieval city of Bruges. Among the people they're meeting is Belgian World Cup centre-forward Jan Ceulemans. Noel's invited Kevin Keegan in to chat to him - and you! Steve Davis is calling in with a super snooker swap and Adam Ant is back!

Mar 20, 1982

165 min

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