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and the Lost Shows website, much of this series is no longer in the archives. Out of 191 editions, 132 no longer exist, with some episodes having been
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was much more lively, including songs, games and many jokes. The first eight series were shot in a studio, usually at
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had a more gentle, intimate feel, featuring just two presenters in a studio with the usual collection of toys,
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on double bass and Alan Rushton on drums, often with accomplished guest musicians such as trombonist
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This article about a children's television show originating in the United Kingdom is a
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It ran from 1971 until 1984, and was broadcast on Saturday afternoons on
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children's programme. A sister programme to the infants' series
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or 'end-of-the-pier' show. The musical director was
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Presenters during the 13-year run included familiar
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Index

Playaway
British television
Play School
BBC 2
BBC Television Centre
London
Bristol
Manchester
variety show
Jonathan Cohen
Spike Heatley
George Chisholm
ABC
Play School
TV One
Brian Cant
Toni Arthur
Derek Griffiths
Lionel Morton
Chloe Ashcroft
Floella Benjamin
Johnny Ball
Carol Chell
Julie Stevens
Janine Sharp
Matthew Devitt
Kim Goody
Jeremy Irons
Julie Covington
Anita Dobson

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