''Razzmatazz'' was a music-based children's television programme that ran on

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between 2 June 1981 and 2 January 1987. ''Razzmatazz'' was produced by

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for

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and featured presenters

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and Lyn Spencer. Later presenters included

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and singer

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, who joined the show when she was 16. The show featured the latest pop acts performing their current single, interspersed with games and other items such as cooking. The show was recorded in Newcastle with the audience largely made up of pupils from nearby schools. Acts featured on the show included

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, Lynsey de Paul,

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and

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Episodes

*Series 1: 13 editions – 2 June 1981 – 25 August 1981 *New Year Special – 1 January 1982 *Series 2: 13 editions 5 February 1982 – 7 May 1982 *Series 3: 16 editions – 14 September 1982 – 31 December 1982 *Series 4: 13 editions – 5 April 1983 – 28 June 1983 *Rock & Pop Awards Special – 19 July 1983 *Series 5: 14 editions – 1 November 1983 – 8 February 1984 *Series 6: 14 editions – 11 April 1984 – 18 July 1984 *Series 7: 14 editions – 24 October 1984 – 30 January 1985 *Series 8: 14 editions – 27 March 1985 – 14 August 1985 *Christmas Special – 23 December 1985 *Series 9: 12 editions 11 June 1986 – 3 September 1986 *Christmas Special – 17 December 1986 *New Year Special – 2 January 1987

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External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Razzmatazz ITV children's television shows 1980s British children's television series 1981 British television series debuts 1987 British television series endings Television series by ITV Studios Television shows produced by Tyne Tees Television English-language television shows 1980s British music television series Pop music television series