''Madabout'' was a children's programme broadcast in the '80s on

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, made by

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and hosted by

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in 1983 and 1984,Famous programmes
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in 1981–82. Northeast DJ Tony Douglas appeared on Madabout in 1981.

Transmission guide

* Series 1: 13 editions from 2 December 1981 – 24 February 1982 * Series 2: 13 editions from 6 January 1983 – 31 March 1983 * Series 3: 13 editions from 16 February 1984 – 10 May 1984

References

1980s British children's television series 1981 British television series debuts 1984 British television series endings ITV children's television shows Television series by ITV Studios Television shows produced by Tyne Tees Television {{UK-tv-prog-stub