Crackerjack was originally hosted by eamonn andrews, before leslie crowther took over from 19601968. A 30 minute interview on victorias vibe radio with school friend and broadcasting legend ed stewart who has sadly passed away. Crackerjack was the long running kids tv comedyvariety show that ran for a mammoth 29 years and over 400 shows. Fantom publishing is thrilled to announce our latest book delving into the history of a tv teatime childrens classic. Hundreds of people have attended the funeral of former bbc dj and crackerjack presenter ed stewpot stewart in his hometown. From the bbc radio 4 series trumpton riots again this edition was broadcast on 26 december 1997 and recalls the longrunning childrens tv show crackerjack. Crackerjack first aired on bbc one in 1955 and was hosted down the years by eamonn andrews, leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis. Former bbc radio 1 dj and crackerjack presenter ed.
Ed stewpot stewart, the former crackerjack presenter and bbc radio dj, has died at the age of 74. Stewart died in bournemouth, dorset from a stroke at the age of 74. Ed stewpot stewart 23 april 1941 9 january 2016 was a british broadcaster. Rocky taylor, a friend of 40 years, said the former bbc radio 1 dj and. Former bbc disc jockey ed stewpot stewart has died in hospital in bournemouth a few days after having stroke, friends say. Crackerjacks back but not at its famous time of fiveto. Ed stewart simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ed stewart on imdb archive ed stewart images, bio and audio from radio rewind website. They were followed by michael aspel from 19681974 and ed stewart from 19751979. Crackerjack is a british childrens television series that aired on the bbc television service. Former presenter and dj ed stewpot stewart has died aged 74, a few days after having a stroke, the bbc announced.
Ed stewpot stewart was one of the first presenters on radio 1 when it launched in 1967 radio 1 dj and crackerjack presenter ed stewpot stewart has died aged 74, a few days after having. Ed stewpot stewart, who has died aged 74, was one of the first presenters on radio 1 when it launched in 1967 and for 12 years was the host of junior choice, the popular childrens request. He was principally known for his work as a dj on bbc radio 1 particularly the saturday morning junior choice and radio 2 and as a presenter for. This is the question on all our lips or at least the lips of those who came of age at any point during the shows original 29. The bbc is to revive the childrens tv show crackerjack, 35 years after it was last aired the broadcaster announced that the programme, which originally ran from 1955 until 1984, will be made. Introduced by ed stewart with don maclean, peter glaze, jan hunt and special guests wizzard friday 14 february 1975 17. Starring peter glaze, jan hunt and bernie clifton with special guests from the world of pop. Former crackerjack presenter and radio 1 dj ed stewpot stewart has died at the age of 74 following complications from a stroke. Edward stewart mainwaring 23 april 1941 9 january 2016, known as ed stewpot stewart, was an english broadcaster. Stewart, who also fronted crackerjack and was one of the first presenters for radio 1, had suffered a stroke a few days ago. Ed stewpot stewart, who has died aged 74 following a stroke, became a disc jockey in the days when hosting a bbc radio 1 show virtually guaranteed both celebrity status and spinoff. Radio dj and presenter ed stewpot stewart best known for hosting childrens tv show crackerjack died yesterday aged 74. Ed stewart entered the world of the wireless at radio hong kong, after which. Introduced by ed stewart with special guests the wombles the rubettes script by bob hedlet, tony hare and peter robinson.
January 9, 2016 ed stewpot stewart, who has died aged 74 after a stroke, was a popular dj and broadcaster and one of the first presenters on radio 1 when it was launched in 1967. Crackerjacks original presenter criticises revival airing. Datasets available include lcsh, bibframe, lc name authorities, lc classification, marc codes, premis vocabularies, iso language codes, and more. The linked data service provides access to commonly found standards and vocabularies promulgated by the library of congress.
He suffered a stroke a few days ago and died in hospital in bournemouth. However, all of the ed stewart series 1924 and stu francis series 2529 periods remain. 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. Ed stewart funeral bbc south today 20160129 videolan. Hundreds of people attend the funeral of former bbc dj and crackerjack presenter ed stewpot stewart in his hometown.
New bbc remake will air at 6pm because todays children are too busy with afterschool clubs to tune in any earlier. Former bbc dj ed stewpot stewart has died, aged 74. The weekly pop performance attracted some of the biggest names of the era, whether adam faith. Ed stewart, presenter of junior choice and crackerjack. Stu francis, guest leo sayer and jan michelle on crackerjack in the 1980s. Probably best known for its famous prize game double or drop and its comic sketches courtesy of peter glaze and co. Born in devon, ed stewpot stewart broke into broadcasting with a job at radio hong kong working as a sports commentator, announcer and, finally, as a disc jockey.
Through its long run it featured eamonn andrews, max bygraves, leslie crowther, ed stewpot stewart, joe baker, jack douglas, stu francis. Festive pantomime from 1974 hosted by michael aspel, jacqueline clarke, peter glaze, don maclean and ed stewart. Rocky taylor, a friend of 40 years, said the former bbc radio 1 dj and crackerjack presenter died in hospital in bournemouth. From alcoholism to swinging confessions, the very unexpected paths taken by the shows hosts and its quirky guests. He was principally known for his work as a dj on bbc radio 1 particularly the saturday morning junior choice and radio 2 and as a presenter for top of the pops and crackerjack on bbc television. Muchloved former bbc radio 1 dj and crackerjack presenter ed stewpot stewart has died aged 74 after a stroke ed stewart died aged 74 in bournemouth just days after suffering a stroke. The bulk of crackerjack was its comedy performances, a mixture of bad puns, physical slapstick, silly catchphrases, song and dance. Ed stewart funeral bbc south today 20160129 youtube.
He also presented the childrens programme crackerjack from 1973 to 1979, and had a. Former bbc radio dj and crackerjack presenter, ed stewpot stewart has died at the age of 74, a few days after having a stroke. Radio 1 dj and crackerjack presenter ed stewpot stewart has died aged 74, a few days after having a stroke ed was one of the first presenters on radio 1 when it launched in 1967 and was. Ed stewart from crackerjack being a patronising git. Ed stewart and, finally, stu francis who was renowned.
Bbc to bring back crackerjack after 35 years television. Tv series 19552020 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. This includes data values and the controlled vocabularies that house them. Ed stewpot stewart, who has died aged 74 after a stroke, was a popular dj and broadcaster and one of the first presenters on radio 1 when it was launched in 1967. The 80s era of crackerjack with stu francis maybe not as fondly remembered as a. We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website and bring you more relevant advertising.
Edward stewart mainwaring 23 april 1941 9 january 2016, known as ed stewpot stewart. Michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis, a club comic. He returned to britain in 1965 and joined the pirate station radio london, before moving on to bbc radio. He was known for his work as a dj on bbc radio 1 particularly the saturday morning junior choice and bbc radio 2 and as a presenter for top of the pops and crackerjack on bbc television. 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. Crackerjack originally ran from 1955 until 1984 and was hosted by eamonn andrews, leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and stu francis. He was one of radio 1s original team of presenters, but is much remembered. Public information film teaching children dangers youtube. Its friday its five to five and its crackerjack youtube.
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