Playbox 1955
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 21, 1955
- Last Aired
- April 18, 1963
- Format
- 8 seasons · 120 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~90 hours (45 min/ep)
- Network
- BBC Television
What is Playbox?
Playbox was a British children's television series that aired on the BBC. The program began its broadcast run in 1955 and continued until 1964.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1955
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 120
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 21, 1955
- Last aired
- Apr 18, 1963
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC Television
- Genres
- Kids
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 1 votes
- Format
- 8 seasons · 120 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC Television
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 120 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Playbox was a British children's television series that aired on the BBC. The program began its broadcast run in 1955 and continued until 1964. Throughout the duration of the series, several presenters were featured as hosts for the program. The individuals who appeared as presenters on the show included Eamonn Andrews, Rolf Harris, Tony Hart, Cliff Michelmore, and Johnny Morris. As a long-running production, the show served as a staple of children's programming for the network during its nine-year tenure. The information regarding the series is documented in the records of The Movie Database, which identifies the production as a television series that originated in 1955. By utilizing a variety of presenters, the show maintained a consistent presence on British television for nearly a decade. The series remains a notable example of mid-century children's broadcasting in the United Kingdom, characterized by the participation of several well-known television personalities of the era who guided the audience through the content presented on the show.
Should you watch it?
“Playbox was a long-running British children's television program broadcast by the BBC.”
- features notable British television presenters
- offers a glimpse into mid-century children's programming
- limited information on specific episode content
- archival footage availability is not specified
Watch it if you are interested in the history of British children's television from the mid-fifties.
The program was designed specifically for a younger audience.
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Season 1 · 15 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 21, 1955
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 5, 1955
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 19, 1955
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 2, 1955
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 16, 1955
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 30, 1955
- E7 Episode 7 Core Dec 14, 1955
- E8 Episode 8 Core Dec 28, 1955
- E9 Episode 9 Core Jan 11, 1956
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jan 25, 1956
- E11 Episode 11 Core Feb 8, 1956
- E12 Episode 12 Core Feb 22, 1956
- E13 Episode 13 Core Mar 7, 1956
- E14 Episode 14 Mytharc Mar 21, 1956
- E15 Episode 15 Mytharc Apr 4, 1956
Season 2 · 16 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 19, 1956
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 3, 1956
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 17, 1956
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 31, 1956
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 14, 1956
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 28, 1956
- E7 Episode 7 Core Dec 12, 1956
- E8 Episode 8 Core Jan 2, 1957
- E9 Episode 9 Core Jan 16, 1957
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jan 30, 1957
- E11 Episode 11 Core Feb 13, 1957
- E12 Episode 12 Core Feb 27, 1957
- E13 Episode 13 Core Mar 13, 1957
- E14 Episode 14 Core Mar 27, 1957
- E15 Episode 15 Mytharc Apr 10, 1957
- E16 Episode 16 Mytharc Apr 24, 1957
Season 3 · 16 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 2, 1957
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 16, 1957
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 30, 1957
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 13, 1957
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 27, 1957
- E6 Episode 6 Core Dec 11, 1957
- E7 Episode 7 Core Jan 1, 1958
- E8 Episode 8 Core Jan 15, 1958
- E9 Episode 9 Core Jan 29, 1958
- E10 Episode 10 Core Feb 12, 1958
- E11 Episode 11 Core Feb 26, 1958
- E12 Episode 12 Core Mar 12, 1958
- E13 Episode 13 Core Mar 26, 1958
- E14 Episode 14 Core Apr 9, 1958
- E15 Episode 15 Mytharc Apr 23, 1958
- E16 Episode 16 Mytharc May 7, 1958
Season 4 · 15 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 1, 1958
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 15, 1958
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 29, 1958
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 12, 1958
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 26, 1958
- E6 Episode 6 Core Dec 10, 1958
- E7 Episode 7 Core Dec 24, 1958
- E8 Episode 8 Core Jan 14, 1959
- E9 Episode 9 Core Jan 28, 1959
- E10 Episode 10 Core Feb 11, 1959
- E11 Episode 11 Core Feb 25, 1959
- E12 Episode 12 Core Mar 11, 1959
- E13 Episode 13 Core Mar 25, 1959
- E14 Episode 14 Mytharc Apr 8, 1959
- E15 Episode 15 Mytharc Apr 22, 1959
Season 5 · 14 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 22, 1959
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 5, 1959
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 19, 1959
- E4 Episode 4 Core Dec 3, 1959
- E5 Episode 5 Core Dec 17, 1959
- E6 Episode 6 Core Dec 31, 1959
- E7 Episode 7 Core Jan 14, 1960
- E8 Episode 8 Core Jan 28, 1960
- E9 Episode 9 Core Feb 11, 1960
- E10 Episode 10 Core Feb 25, 1960
- E11 Episode 11 Core Mar 10, 1960
- E12 Episode 12 Core Mar 24, 1960
- E13 Episode 13 Mytharc Apr 7, 1960
- E14 Episode 14 Mytharc Apr 21, 1960
Frequently asked questions
When did Playbox air?
The series ran on the BBC from 1955 to 1964.
Who presented the show?
Presenters included Eamonn Andrews, Rolf Harris, Tony Hart, Cliff Michelmore, and Johnny Morris.
What genre was Playbox?
It was a children's television program.
Which network produced the series?
The show was produced and broadcast by the BBC.
Is the show still in production?
No, the series concluded its run in 1964.
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