Cheggers Plays Pop
Series Overview
Cheggers Plays Pop was a British children's television show broadcast from 10 April 1978 to 7 November 1986. The show's format consisted of a series of physical and mental challenges undertaken by two teams of children representing their respective schools, together with studio performances by contemporary pop music acts. The show was filmed at the BBC Manchester studios, hence most of the participating schools were predominantly from the North/North West areas of the UK. The show was hosted by Keith Chegwin, who is commonly known to the British public as "Cheggers". Some editions from the 1983 and 1984 series have been wiped from the BBC archives, although all earlier and later editions survive.
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9 Seasons • 77 Episodes
25–30 min per episode
1978 – 1986
Premiered: Mon, Apr 10, 1978
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Season 9, Episode 9: “Series 9, Show 9”
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What is Cheggers Plays Pop about?
Cheggers Plays Pop was a British children's television show broadcast from 10 April 1978 to 7 November 1986. The show's format consisted of a series of physical and mental challenges undertaken by two teams of children representing their respective schools, together with studio performances by contemporary pop music acts. The show was filmed at the BBC Manchester studios, hence most of the participating schools were predominantly from the North/North West areas of the UK. The show was hosted by Keith Chegwin, who is commonly known to the British public as "Cheggers". Some editions from the 1983 and 1984 series have been wiped from the BBC archives, although all earlier and later editions survive.
How many seasons does Cheggers Plays Pop have?
Cheggers Plays Pop comprises 9 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Cheggers Plays Pop?
Key cast members in Cheggers Plays Pop include Keith Chegwin.
Who created or directed Cheggers Plays Pop?
Cheggers Plays Pop was developed and directed by Not specified.