Play School (1964–1988)

Stories, fun, and things to make and do for pre-school children.

Creator:

Joy Whitby

Stars:

Toni Arthur, Chloe Ashcroft, Johnny Ball

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Toni Arthur	...	Herself - Presenter
Chloe Ashcroft	...	Herself - Presenter
Johnny Ball	...	Himself - Presenter
Floella Benjamin	...	Herself - Presenter
Stuart Bradley	...	Himself - Presenter
Brian Cant	...	Himself - Presenter
Carol Chell	...	Herself - Presenter
Miranda Connell	...	Herself - Presenter
Simon Davies	...	Himself - Presenter
Derek Griffiths	...	Himself - Presenter
David Hargreaves	...	Presenter (1970s)
Fred Harris	...	Himself - Presenter (1973-1988)
Wayne Jackman	...	Himself - Presenter (1980s)
Brian Jameson	...	Himself - Presenter
Colin Jeavons	...	Himself - presenter (1964-1988)

Storyline

Stories, fun, and things to make and do for pre-school children.

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Plot Keywords:

children's tv show

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Genres:

Family

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 April 1964 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

20 min 20 min (5739 episodes)

Color:

Black and White (1964-1970) Color (1970-1988)

Did You Know?

Trivia

A short film would be shown to viewers introduced through a choice of a round window, a square window or an arched window.

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Connections

Remade as Lekestue (1971)

User Reviews

Before School

For many children my age before you went to school you got to learn some of the basics from Playschool. Watching with your Mother/Father you got to learn about imagination, stories, playing, colours, numbers etc. It was a sad day when this show was cancelled because it was like cancelling your childhood.