"CD:UK" (1998) TV series 1998-2006

Director:

Phil Heyes

Seasons:

1 | unknown

Release Date:

29 August 1998 (UK)

Genre:

Music

Plot:

Chart show with live bands, videos and pop celebrity interviews.

Plot Keywords:

Chart Show | Non Fiction

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations

Cast

Will Young	...	Himself / ... (20 episodes, 2002-2006)
Natasha Hamilton	...	Herself / ... (19 episodes, 2000-2003)
Liz McClarnon	...	Herself / ... (19 episodes, 2000-2003)
Jenny Frost	...	Herself / ... (19 episodes, 2001-2005)
Atomic Kitten	...	Themselves (18 episodes, 2001-2003)
Harry Judd	...	Himself / ... (16 episodes, 2003-2006)
Kylie Minogue	...	Herself / ... (15 episodes, 2000-2004)
Danny Jones	...	Himself / ... (15 episodes, 2003-2005)
Tom Fletcher	...	Himself / ... (14 episodes, 2003-2005)
Dougie Poynter	...	Himself / ... (14 episodes, 2003-2005)
Cheryl Cole	...	Herself / ... (14 episodes, 2004-2006)
Emrhys Cooper	...	Himself (13 episodes, 2002-2006)
Kevan Allen	...	Choreographer (12 episodes, 1999-2001)
Kimberley Walsh	...	Herself (12 episodes, 2004-2006)
Nadine Coyle	...	Herself (11 episodes, 2004-2006)
Sarah Harding	...	Herself (11 episodes, 2004-2006)
Nicola Roberts	...	Herself (11 episodes, 2004-2006)

Series Directed by
Phil Heyes		(unknown episodes, 2004)

Series Produced by
Tammy Hoyle	....	producer (unknown episodes, 2004)
Simone Haywood	....	producer (unknown episodes)
Conor McAnally	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Phil Mount	....	series producer (unknown episodes)
Tina O'Connor	....	producer (unknown episodes)
Nikki Parsons	....	producer (unknown episodes)
Jess Sebastian	....	assistant producer (unknown episodes)

Series Film Editing by
Gordon Burton		(12 episodes, 2000-2001)
Matt Kortekaas		(4 episodes, 2005)

Series Production Design by
Simon Kimmel		(unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
Rachel Squire	....	production manager (unknown episodes, 2004)

Series Sound Department
Kevin Duff	....	sound (unknown episodes, 2004)
Gary Hastings	....	p.a. sound (unknown episodes, 2004)
Cliff Hughes	....	sound (unknown episodes, 2004)
Keith Mayes	....	sound (unknown episodes, 2004)
Mark Swan	....	p.a. sound (unknown episodes, 2004)
Terry Tew	....	p.a. sound (unknown episodes, 2004)
Nigel Holmes	....	sound (unknown episodes)
Oliver Machin	....	sound recordist (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Rob Ballantyne	....	camera operator (90 episodes, 1998-2000)
Lincoln Abraham	....	camera supervisor (unknown episodes, 2004)
Andy Dobbs	....	lighting technician (unknown episodes, 2004)
Damian Griffen	....	video tape operator (unknown episodes, 2004)
Susan Mack	....	lighting technician (unknown episodes, 2004)
Julia Smith	....	lighting technician (unknown episodes, 2004)
Roger Williams	....	lighting technician (unknown episodes, 2004)
Chris Chatfield	....	camera supervisor (unknown episodes)
Greg O'Callaghan	....	camera operator (unknown episodes)

Series Editorial Department
Dave Fitzpatrick	....	vision mixer (unknown episodes, 2004)
Andy Rendell	....	editor: video tape (unknown episodes, 2004)

Series Other crew
Graham Proud	....	researcher (54 episodes, 2004-2006)
Sarah Howie	....	clearance coordinator (32 episodes, 2005-2006)
Bobby Mehr	....	runner (32 episodes, 2005-2006)
Nasreen Eldawi	....	researcher (6 episodes, 2003)
Bronwen Astor	....	floor manager (unknown episodes, 1998)
Matthew Wright	....	telephone coordinator (unknown episodes, 1999)
Sarah Carswell	....	production assistant (unknown episodes, 2002)
Theo Cox	....	lighting/vision (unknown episodes, 2004)
John Gallimore	....	operations manager (unknown episodes, 2004)
Sunny Hoyle	....	audience coordinator (unknown episodes, 2004)
Louise Mansfield	....	assistant floor manager (unknown episodes, 2004)
Lynda McGrory	....	stage manager (unknown episodes, 2004)
Becki Neeves	....	assistant floor manager (unknown episodes, 2004)
Denize Parkes	....	stage manager (unknown episodes, 2004)
Danny Steggall	....	floor manager (unknown episodes, 2004)
Laura Bolam	....	researcher (unknown episodes)
Alan Fairholm	....	production executive (unknown episodes)
Stuart Fero	....	stage manager (unknown episodes)
Al Fox	....	researcher (unknown episodes)
Jane Hill	....	researcher (unknown episodes)
Rob Topham	....	production coordinator (unknown episodes)
Jo Wallett	....	production coordinator (unknown episodes)
Leanne Witcoop	....	researcher (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Blaze Productions (1999-)
• Blaze Television
• Dec and Ant Productions (1998-1999)
• Zenith Entertainment

Distributors

• Independent Television (ITV) (1998-2006) (UK) (TV)

Runtime:

UK:60 min (including commercials)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Riverside Studios, Hammersmith, London, England, UK

Company:

Blaze Productions

Trivia:

Was the sister show of "SM:TV Live" (1998), sharing most of the same production team, the same presenters until early 2002 and the same studio until late 2003 (and even then, SM:TV used CD:UKs studio for music acts), they were practically the same programme, though after 1999 this became less obvious on-screen. It was only after SM:TV Live ended in December 2003 that the two shows finally became seperate, and CD:UK started being produced in 16:9 widescreen (SM:TV had never been made this way despite most shows on British TV were made this way).

Movie Connections:

Spin off "CD:UK Hotshots" (2003)

Once part of the greatest TV show on morning TV

Once part of the greatest TV show on morning TV, CD:UK had fresh faced and cheeky Ant and Dec with the Beautiful Cat Deeley bringing their on screen chemistry to ITVs version of 'Top of the Pops'.

Unlike the tame and shamelessly uninspiring TOTP, CD:UK would have guest have far more music for your money, with live performances from huge names. and even go on to insult the stars that had just performed, like when Jennifer Lopez came to CD:UK and gave a huge list of bizarre demands for her dressing room. Ant and Dec just went on air and told the world what she had requested and even went on to say that she would not be asked back. Would BBC ever dare such a thing? Looks like they could not find anyone on their payroll with the guts, hence the BBC bought the two cheeky lads back to the BBC.

Ant and Dec have been back and forth with TV networks flashing money at the duo as they are a blend of Morecambe & Wise and Vic & Bob.

Sadly with the cheeky twosome no more, Deeley could was not far behind.

Without the three stars CD:UK is more like the 'roxy show' than TOTP, unfortunately the only thing keeping CD:UK from falling below the chart show is that CD:UK does keep its live performances.

SMTV LIVE! is a shambles but at least the team stayed on for a while longer to keep CD:UK alive. but remember good things don't last forever, except 'Shooting Stars'