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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
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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
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 1 votes
Format
8 seasons · 120 episodes
Episode runtime
~45 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
BBC Television
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Overview

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.

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“Playbox was a long-running British children's television program broadcast by the BBC.”

Reasons to watch
  • features notable British television presenters
  • offers a glimpse into mid-century children's programming
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  • 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 3 · 16 episodes
Season 4 · 15 episodes
Season 5 · 14 episodes
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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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