''Whizziwig'' is a

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children's programme broadcast on

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between 1998 and 2000 based on the books by award winning children's author

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Plot summary

Whizziwig centres on the adventures of a boy called Ben and his best friend Steve who befriends a small pink

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approximately the size of a

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ball. Whizziwig has the ability to grant wishes to anyone who uttered the words "I wish..", however wishes had to be made for someone else and would last a maximum of 24 hours. A recurring theme is Ben and Steve trying to deceive their friend into granting their intentional wishes only for the alien to become wise to the scheme. Ben would keep Whizziwig hidden, often smuggling her into school in his school bag. Many hilarious escapades ensued as the wishes made by unaware students in Whizziwigs earshot would be granted.

Cast

* Jenny Hutchinson - Whizziwig * Kara Noble - Whizziwig * Rebecca Nagan - Whizziwig *

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- Whizziwig Puppeteer * Louis McKenzie - Ben Sinclair * Matthew Barker - Steve Fleming * Joan Oliver - Gina Sinclair * Brian Bovell - Daniel Sinclair *

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- Auntie Dottie *

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- Lizzie Sinclair *

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- Mr. Archer * Martin Arrowsmith - Steve "Slippery" Sloper *

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- Mayor * Andre Mahjouri - Paul * Ebony Francis - Jennifer * Catherine Barr - Paula *

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- The Underwear Snatcher * Kaefan Shaw and

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- Archie the Parrot * Glen Kinch - Budgie *

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- Foreman * Anna Gilbert - Mrs. Morton * Yvonne Marlowe - Woman In Park * Sheila Halse - Woman In Street * Natasha Lee - Jessica * Melissa Simpson - Katie *

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- Inspector Pascal * Richard Trinder - P.C. Reid * Anna Winkles - Caitlin

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, tt1663611 British children's science fiction television series British television shows featuring puppetry ITV children's television shows Television series about extraterrestrial life