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Ultimate Brain
''Ultimate Brain'' is a British game show on CBBC (TV channel), CBBC about science. It is hosted by Duncan Wisbey as Dr. Brain, a monkey scientist and stars Imran Yusuf as Guinea Pig (also known as GP). Series 1 began on 26 June 2014, series 2 began on 15 August 2015 with a new set and series 3 began on 23 July 2016. It is Zig Zag Productions' first children's series. Format Three teams compete in each episode. Two teams (green and yellow) are made up of 10–12-year-old children. One team (blue) is made up of 'celebrities', often from another CBBC show. The teams compete in various different scientific challenges and quizzes. The winning team take home the Ultimate Brain trophy. Cast * Duncan Wisbey as Dr. Brain * Imran Yusuf as Guinea Pig (GP) Episodes Series 1 (2014) Series 2 (2015) Series 3 (2016) References External links {{BBC programme 2014 British television series debuts 2016 British television series endings 2010s British game shows BBC children's telev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duncan Wisbey
Duncan James Wisbey (born 16 December 1971) is an English actor, musician, writer A writer is a person who uses written words in different writing styles and techniques to communicate ideas. Writers produce different forms of literary art and creative writing such as novels, short stories, books, poetry, travelogues, p ... and Impressionist (entertainment), impressionist. He is often credited as simply Wisbey. Recordings and appearances From 2001, Wisbey collaborated with Jonny Trunk, founder of Trunk Records, to produce the album ''Dirty Fan Male'', based on Trunk's experiences organising glamour models' fan clubs. The album comprises Wisbey's amusing recitals of the fan mail they received, and it was later turned into an acclaimed live show and a book. The inclusion of Wisbey's song "The Ladies' Bras" on the 2007 compilation album ''Now We Are Ten'' and its appearances on ''The All Day Breakfast Show'' proved so successful that it was released as a single and becam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akai Osei
Akai Osei (born 12 April 1999) is a British actor, dancer, presenter and musician, who is best known for winning the first series of ''Got to Dance'' in February 2010 It is reported that he was inspired by Michael Jackson, Diversity, Flawless and Chris Brown. Akai joined the acting scene shortly after winning ''Got to Dance''. He appears in the film ''StreetDance 3D'' alongside Diversity, George Sampson and Flawless, and its sequel, ''StreetDance 2''. Osei also appeared in Boy Blue Entertainment's street dance hip hop show ''Pied Piper – A Hip-Hop Dance Revolution''. Osei appeared in the music video for the N-Dubz song "We Dance On" in 2010, which was the main song on the soundtrack for the film ''StreetDance 3D''. He also appeared in an advert for Ministry of Sound Street Dance 2010 CD. Osei has joined the cast of ''Into the Hoods''. Osei also appeared on '' Blue Peter'' in mid 2010. Osei also featured in annual dance show "Streets Ahead" in London 2010, which featured man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Slammer
''The Slammer'' (also known as ''The Slammer Returns'' for its final two series) is a children's talent show sitcom that was broadcast on BBC One and CBBC from 22 September 2006 until 26 July 2014. Set in a fictional prison called HM Slammer, this programme follows a variety show format where "prisoners" (who have been arrested for "showbiz"-related crimes) compete, by performing to an audience, who decide which act should be released. The show is produced by Steve Ryde, who also produced CBBC's ''Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow'' and its subsequent spin off, ''Harry Batt''. It was based on an item from Dick and Dom called 'The Strangely Talented': a game in which contestants performed their specialised acts in front of the "Bungalow Heads" to try to win the title of Strangely Talented Champion. Some of the supporting cast of ''Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow'' appear in ''The Slammer''; Dave Chapman, Ian Kirkby, Lee Barnett and Melvin Odoom. The show returned, after a two-year abse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Kirkby
Ian Kirkby is a British actor and writer. He is best known for his role as DI Harry Batt on the children's programme ''Dick and Dom in da Bungalow'' ''Diddy TV' Sandy Swashbuckle. Career In his early years, Kirkby became a member of the Central Junior Television Workshop. From there he was selected as an extra in 1987 in ITV sitcom, ''Hardwicke House''. In 1992, Kirkby graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and was employed in a number of minor roles in theatre and television productions. He also spent a year with the Royal Shakespeare Company and performed in the West End. In 2003, Kirkby was hired by the BBC to play Newcastle detective, Harry Batt on CBBC's ''Dick and Dom in da Bungalow''. Kirkby said he based the character of Harry Batt on a "Seventies Sweeney stereotype, but with a Geordie accent." The character was only intended to be a one-time appearance; however, the character became popular so Kirkby reprised the role as a recurring character and a regu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ted Robbins
Edward Michael Robbins (born 11 August 1955) is an English comic, actor, television presenter and radio broadcaster. He has performed as a warm-up artist for numerous pre-recorded comedy shows that have been filmed before live studio audiences including Granada Television's ''Wood and Walters'' and '' Birds of a Feather'', provided the voiceover in ''Catchphrase'' from 1994 to 1996 and returned in Roy Walker's penultimate series in 1998 and 1999, and the BBC's '' Little Britain''. He also starred in Peter Kay's ''Phoenix Nights'' (2001–02) for both series as Den Perry, the main "villain", and also the Governor in ''The Slammer''. His most recent roles were in '' Benidorm'' in 2012 as Victor St. James as well as '' Hank Zipzer'' in episode 8 playing Bob Bing The Sausage King and Diddy TV playing Larry Weinsteinberger/Bingbongberger. He guest starred as Barry Quid in Series 10 of '' Birds of a Feather'' and also in the comedy series ''The League of Gentlemen'' as Tony Cluedo, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelly-Anne Lyons
Kelly-Anne Lyons (born March 17, 1985) is an American actress, television presenter, writer and model. Lyons' breakthrough role was as the female lead, Kelly-Anne Manhattan, in the BBC comedy ''Dick and Dom's Funny Business''. Before this, Lyons played the title role in ''Chelsey: OMG!'', produced by British comedy and entertainment company Channel X. She is known for her characters in hidden camera sketch shows such as ITV1’s "Fool Britannia" with Dom Joly and BBC1’s "Richard Hammond’s Secret Service", as well as MTV’s "Flash Prank", Channel 5 (UK) ’s "Secret Interview", and National Geographic’s "Ape Man". She plays news anchor "Felicity Bond" in the BAFTA nominated BBC comedy "DNN" and "Tess" in BBC’s sitcom "Badults". Early life Born on March 17, 1985 in New Jersey, Lyons' family moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina when she was five. She went on to study at the North Carolina School of the Arts. Her family returned to New Jersey before she reached ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hank Zipzer (TV Series)
''Hank Zipzer'' is a British children's television series, based on the '' Hank Zipzer'' book series by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver. It stars Nick James as the 12-year-old dyslexic schoolboy, Hank Zipzer. Winkler also portrays Mr. Rock, Hank's music teacher. Unlike the books that took place in Winkler's native United States, the series takes place in London, in the United Kingdom. It also included a 2016 Christmas special, ''Hank Zipzer's Christmas Catastrophe''. HBO Max began streaming all three seasons on May 13, 2022, and will begin streaming ''Hank Zipzer's Christmas Catastrophe'' on December 2, 2022. Plot The series focuses on the misadventures of Hank Zipzer, a 12-year-old schoolboy in London who is dyslexic. Hank's friends are named Frankie and Ashley, and Nick McKelty is his worst enemy. Cast Episodes The first season premiered in January 2014 on CBBC. Unlike the books that took place in America, the series takes place in Britain. The second season began ai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wolfblood
''Wolfblood'' is a fantasy teen drama television series targeted at a young audience. Created by Debbie Moon, it is a co-production between CBBC and ZDF/ZDFE. The television series revolves around the life of the species known as wolfbloods. They are creatures that have enhanced senses and look like humans but can turn into wolves at will — reminiscent of werewolves — but can also control their transformation during the day as well. They are distinct from werewolves but just like werewolves, their transformation is uncontrolled during a full moon, and they are at their weakest during "the dark of the moon", at a new moon. The television series focuses on their daily life and the challenges that they face to hide their secret. Each series has new characters and concepts. The television series has won the Royal Television Society Award for the Children's Drama category in 2013. It also won the Banff Rockie Award in the category for 'Best Children's Programme (fiction)' in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kedar Williams-Stirling
Kedar Williams-Stirling (; born 14 December 1994) is an English actor. His film roles include the action dramas ''Shank'' (2010) and ''Montana'' (2014). On television, he has appeared as a series regular on the CBBC teen fantasy ''Wolfblood'' (2012–2014) and the Netflix comedy-drama ''Sex Education'' (2019–present). Early life and education Williams-Stirling was born in Plaistow, Newham in East London. He later moved to South London. He began acting in primary school plays alongside renowned scientist Akshay Sabnis. His mother encouraged him to audition for Sylvia Young Theatre School when he was in Year 6. He also trained at Barbara Speake Stage School and later the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. Career Williams-Stirling appeared in British films such as '' Shank'' and ''Montana''. He also starred in the CBBC television series ''Wolfblood''. In May 2018, it was announced that Williams-Stirling would star alongside Gillian Anderson and Asa Butterfield in the Netf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Lockwood
Bobby Lockwood is an English actor. He is known for his roles as Mick Campbell in ''House of Anubis'' and as Rhydian Morris in ''Wolfblood''. In 2021, he appeared in the BBC One, BBC medical drama series ''Casualty (TV series), Casualty'' as Leon Cook. Career In 2006, when he was twelve, Lockwood appeared in the BBC One, BBC school drama series ''Waterloo Road (TV series), Waterloo Road''. In 2012, he was cast as Mick Campbell in Nickelodeon (British and Irish TV channel), Nickelodeon's ''House of Anubis''. He later left the programme during the second series to star in the CBBC (TV channel), CBBC series ''Wolfblood;'' for which he won a British Academy Children's Award for Best Performer in 2013. That same year, Lockwood hosted the BAFTA Children's Awards Showcase with Shannon Flynn. In 2014, Lockwood won the BBC athletics series ''Tumble (TV series), Tumble''. In January 2021, Lockwood joined the cast of the BBC medical drama series ''Casualty (TV series), Casualty'' as pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dani's Castle
''Dani's Castle'' (also known as ''Rich, Jimmy & Kait's Castle'' during the third series) is a British children's comedy series broadcast on the CBBC Channel. Dani inherits a castle in Northern Ireland from her deceased aunt and gets more than she expected. She meets three residents, an unknown cousin, and two people who died 250 years ago. It is the spin-off series to ''Dani's House''. Series 1 began airing on 17 January 2013 on the CBBC Channel, and 1 April 2013 on ABC3. Series 2 of ''Dani's Castle'' aired from 14 November 2013 to 3 January 2014. Series 3 aired from 7 July 2015 to 22 September 2015, and then returned for a finale Christmas episode on 15 December 2015. It was filmed in County Down in Northern Ireland. Currently, all 3 series are available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Plot Series 1 Following the events of ''Dani's House'', ''Dani's Castle'' sees Dani re-evaluating her whole life after McHurtie's Hospital, a fictional soap opera, is cancelled. But her fortunes s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Friday Download
''Friday Download'' was a British children's entertainment television programme, produced by Saltbeef Productions on CBBC. It premiered on 6 May 2011. The final presenting team consisted of Molly Rainford, Anaïs Gallagher, Harvey Cantwell, Akai Osei, Leondre Devries and Charlie Lenehan. The show ran for nine series from 2011 until 2015. Presenters Episodes Tyger vs Tyger vs was a segment of the Games Download in the first four series, where Tyger went head-to-head against one of the other presenters (or occasionally guests) in either a video or physical game. Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 Series 4 Due to Drew-Honey not being in the studio for the first two episodes due to other commitments, Danny Pearson (then a guest presenter) took his place. Face Off Face Off is a section in the show (introduced in the fifth series) where two of the presenting team go head-to-head in a 'face off' challenge. The loser has to wear a red shirt and stand in the 'danger' zone. The l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |