Don mclean and jan hunt hosted along with comedian peter glaze an old favourite since the very early days following the departure of crowther. Tv series 19552020 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jan 07, 2020 i ts friday, its five to five and crackerjack isnt on yet. At present this site reflects the contents of the published radio times bbc listings.
Don mclean ice hockey, born 1926 19262009, canadian ice hockey player don seymour mclean 19381984, american drag performer known as. Don s show made a return in 1980 for a further three series but now retitled keep it maclean. The new incarnation will be hosted by sam nixon and mark. Past presenters bernie clifton, don maclean, jan hunt, stu francis and basil brush all feature in the first episode of the new series what was it like working with them. It originally started way back in 1955 in glorious monochrome, hosted by none other than the late eamonn andrews, who you will more likely remember as the man with the red book who surprised celebrities on this is your life. Since this was the era of glam, the musical acts reflected this. Current presenters sam and mark are too young to remember the original series but are relishing the challenge of taking on this new series. Jan 06, 2020 past presenters bernie clifton, don maclean, jan hunt, stu francis and basil brush all feature in the first episode of the new series what was it like working with them. Bbc brings back crackerjack in 6pm slot because children are. Don maclean 19711976 jan hunt 19731979 jacqueline clarke 19711973 bernie clifton 19751979 janette krankie wee jimmy krankie 19791981 ian tough ian krankie 19791981. Iconic childrens tv show returns to screens after 36year pause but the traditional fivetofive timeslot is put back an hour for todays busy kids. Veteran funnyman don maclean tells us why he must have been crackers quit the iconic kids tv show crackerjack back in the 1970s. Comedian don maclean, now 73, is best known as a presenter of the legendary childrens show crackerjack in the 1970s.
Excrackerjack presenter jan hunt wants bbc bosses to sign. The comedians on the show have included rod mclennan, bernie clifton, little and large and ronnie corbett. Former hosts including don maclean and the krankies may appear in the bbcs relaunch of crackerjack. Feb 14, 2019 excrackerjack presenter jan hunt has urged bbc bosses to sign her up for the new show, saying. Oct 18, 2018 with his thick black spectacles, tubby appearance and perfect timing, he was the ideal foil for don maclean. The bbc is to revive the show in a 6pm slot because so many of todays children are in afterschool clubs at teatime. West midlands comedian don maclean is made a papal knight for. Crackerjack returns to screens after 36year pause daily. Through its long run it featured eamonn andrews, max bygraves, leslie crowther, ed stewpot stewart, joe baker, jack douglas, the balloon man, stu francis, peter glaze, don maclean, michael aspel, jacqueline clarke, stuart sherwin, little and large, jan hunt, the krankies, basil brush, geoffrey durham, bernie clifton, rod mclennan and ronnie corbett amongst many others. Philips school, which was a roman catholic grammar school for boys in edgbaston. I had the good fortune to be in short trousers during peak crackerjack. The bulk of crackerjack was its comedy performances, a mixture of bad puns, physical slapstick, silly catchphrases, song and dance. Ed stewart and stu francis who makes a return in the first episode along with don maclean, bernie clifton, jan hunt and basil brush. Comedian and broadcaster don maclean mbe got his tv break on crackerjack in the 70s and, after that, he became a regular on tv and radio and.
Jan 30, 20 festive pantomime from 1974 hosted by michael aspel, jacqueline clarke, peter glaze, don maclean and ed stewart. Former crackerjack hosts don maclean and the krankies set to. Crackerjack returns with hosts sam nixon and mark rhodes. Leslie crowther followed andrews, then michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis. Former crackerjack hosts don maclean and krankies could return crackerjack could bring back former hosts like the krankies and don maclean for. This is the little seen doctor who sketch, hallo my dalek performed on bbc1s crackerjack on 21 march 1975. Bbc brings back crackerjack in 6pm slot because children. Crackerjack was the long running kids tv comedyvariety show that ran for a mammoth 29 years and over 400 shows. Comedy support came from peter glaze, don maclean, jack douglas and the krankies, among.
Maclean would then give an alliterative reply, such as don t get your knickers in a knot or don t get your tights in a twist. Peter glaze, don maclean, michael aspel, christine holmes, jacqueline clarke, stuart sherwin, little and large. They ar joined in the studio by stars of the legendary show, stu francis, bernie clifton, jan hunt, basil brush and don maclean to help kick the series off in style. He was followed by leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis who makes a return in the first episode along with don maclean, bernie clifton, jan hunt and basil brush. He was awarded the mbe for services to ecumenicalism. West midlands comedian don maclean is made a papal knight for using his profession to further the roman catholic faith. Maclean, who appeared on 1970s tv programmes crackerjack and.
Don maclean was born on march 11, 1944 in birmingham, england. Its friday, its five to five, its love it or hate it, crackerjack crackerjack. Don maclean, actor and comedian, with ann ashton left and kleshna hander in amazing grace, december 1976. Don maclean basketball born 1970, american former basketball player donald maclean ice hockey born 1977, canadian ice hockey forward mclean. Former crackerjack hosts don maclean and krankies could return. Loughborough circle have celebrated burns night in style for the last 23 years. Teatime favourite returns with gunge, pencils and zany irreverence to spare. Maclean, who appeared on 1970s tv programmes crackerjack and the black and white minstrel show, presented good morning sunday on bbc radio 2 for nearly 16 years from 1990.
Crackerjacks best stars, scandals and secrets ahead of. Crackerjack bbc one london 3 january 1975 bbc genome. Crackerjack is returning to childrens tv after 35 years offscreen. There were five main presenters during crackerjack. For five years, until 1977, he was a mainstay of crackerjack, the tv games and variety show which just about. Crackerjack featured a host of presenter stars over the years. Don maclean is best known as a presenter of the legendary childrens show crackerjack in the 1970s he also hosted the religious series good morning sunday on bbc radio 2 for 16 years.
Comedian and broadcaster don maclean mbe got his tv break on crackerjack in the 70s and, after that, he became a regular on tv and radio and a pantomime veteran. Born in birmingham, warwickshire, he attended clifton road school in. Feb 12, 2020 bernie clifton recalled the moment he was asked to be on crackerjack and revealed he was thrilled. We take a look at when the new show will be cracking new jokes on the air.
Bbctelevision stills anita singh, arts and entertainment editor. Slade, gary glitter and the sweet all appeared on crackerjack. Peter glaze was the master of the art, the stooge who served twenty years, having his pomposity burst each week by leslie crowther and don maclean and bernie clifton. Don maclean, english actor and comedian, presenter of crackerjack. Bernie clifton returns to crackerjack but says its time to. The 63yearold, who lives in solihull, appeared before the towns magistrates where he pleaded. When is crackerjack returning and who will be hosting the.
As a result, crackerjack appealed to an audience of all ages. Born in birmingham, he attended clifton road school, balsall heath and st. Mar 22, 2006 comedian don maclean has been banned from driving for 12 months after admitting drinkdriving. Stu francis, with the krankies and jan michelle, was the last presenter of crackerjack credit. Join us for a very special edition of the bernie clifton podcast as we celebrate the new relaunch of crackerjack. Feb 28, 2014 crackerjack hosted by stu francis with guests including limahl,touch and keith harris. Tagetes erecta crackerjack mixed african marigold close up of two orangy yellow flowers. His own radio series have included maclean up britain and keep it maclean, but he was latterly better known as the host of radio 2s religionandmusic show good morning sunday. Ronnie corbett, peter glaze, don maclean, bernie clifton, the krankies and.
Don maclean, who also presented the show in the 1970s, is also. Crackerjack is a british childrens television series that aired on the bbc television service from 14 september 1955 until 21 december 1984 except during 1971 on 11 february 2019, it was announced that crackerjack would return in 2020, 35 years after it was last aired. Don maclean back, peter glaze centre and ed stewart were the stars of crackerjack in the mid1970s. Jul 04, 2015 comedian and broadcaster don maclean mbe got his tv break on crackerjack in the 70s and, after that, he became a regular on tv and radio and a pantomime veteran. Eamonn andrews d1987 195564 leslie crowther d1996 196468 michael aspel 196874. Crackerjack may also have been the originator of the popular english phrase don t get your knickers in a twist. The other writers were howard imber whod contributed to week ending, tiswas and bullseye and later a comedy quiz.
Comedian don maclean has been banned from driving for 12 months after admitting drinkdriving. One of his bestknown sidekicks was leslie crowther, another stalwart of crackerjack. Guests on this production of aladdin are dana, the goodies, barrie gosney, derek. An amazing collection of autographs of all five of the shows presenters over the years plus fourteen of the main regular guests 19 autographs in total. Shirley, including fellow comedian jasper carrott and tv presenter gary newbon. Many presenters, including elaine paige, leslie crowther, ronnie corbett, and michael aspel, went on to become big stars my favourite, however, was don maclean. Feb 12, 2019 crackerjack is returning to childrens tv after 35 years offscreen.
Don maclean born 19421943 mbe kss is an english actor and comedian, who appeared on the bbc television series crackerjack with michael aspel, peter glaze and jan hunt in the 1970s. Festive pantomime from 1974 hosted by michael aspel, jacqueline clarke, peter glaze, don maclean and ed stewart. With his thick black spectacles, tubby appearance and perfect timing, he was the ideal foil for don maclean. Crackerjack could bring back former hosts like the krankies and don maclean for the upcoming relaunch, and the latter has already been contacted by beeb bosses. Apr 16, 2010 it was in altogether more innocent times that don maclean cut his broadcasting teeth. Some comedic banter, a game, a sketch, a fiveminute silent movie made earlier in the week, another game and the big finale. The 63yearold, who lives in solihull, appeared before the. Don maclean born 19421943 mbe kss is an english actor and comedian, who appeared on the bbc television series crackerjack with michael aspel. Feb, 2019 don maclean back, peter glaze centre and ed stewart were the stars of crackerjack in the mid1970s. Don maclean kss born 11 march 1944 is an english actor and comedian, who appeared on the bbc television series crackerjack with michael aspel, peter glaze and jan hunt in the 1970s. Probably best known for its famous prize game double or drop and its comic sketches courtesy of peter glaze and co. I ts friday, its five to five and crackerjack isnt on yet. William george peter glaze 17 september 1917 20 february 1983 was an english comedian born in london. The krankies found fame on the show, and there were regular contributions from bernie clifton, ronnie corbett, peter glaze and don maclean.
Peter appeared in the show from 1960, in a double act with later presenter leslie crowther. Crackerjack is back, and news that the classic kids tv show is returning to our screens will have millions of us wallowing in nostalgia. The cast, apart from todd all returned with scripts provided by tony hare who had also written for crackerjack and would go on to be one of the chief writers on the news huddlines. Comedy support came from peter glaze, don maclean, jack douglas and the krankies, among others.
Games include double or drop, stickly come dancing and the very messy splatterjack. The programme also featured the quiz game double or drop, devised by presenter eamonn andrews. In the don and pete sketches, peter glaze, who usually played a pompous or upperclass character, would always get exasperated with his comedy partner don maclean s wisecracks or apparent stupidity. Whenever someone said the word crackerjack, everyone had to shout it out crackerjack it was the rule. We take a look at when the new show will be cracking new jokes on the air and who the new hosts will be. Boltons stu francis praises crackerjack as legendary tv. The 1969 annual, for example contained a don maclean and peter glaze comic strip and a telesnap adventure, a look at the history of clowns, crackerjack games for boys and tomboys, plus classic.
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