Ollie and Fred's Five O'Clock Club (1963–1966)
"Five O'Clock Club" (original title)

Children's programme for the under-twelves.

Stars:

Muriel Young, Ollie Beak, Ivan Owen

Cast

Series cast summary:
Muriel Young	...	Herself - Presenter (137 episodes, 1963-1966)
Ollie Beak	...	Himself - Host (115 episodes, 1963-1965)
Ivan Owen	...	Fred Barker (74 episodes, 1963-1964)
Wally Whyton	...	Himself - Presenter (71 episodes, 1963-1964)

Storyline

Children's programme for the under-twelves.

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Plot Keywords:

number in title

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Ollie and Fred's Five O'Clock Club

Company Credits

Production Co:

Associated-Rediffusion Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (120 episodes)

Color:

Black and White

Did You Know?

Connections

Follows Lucky Dip (1958)

User Reviews

Another Forgotten Favourite

Did it only run for 3 years?

Five O'Clock Club (da-daa-da-da) was a young kids' staple in the mid to early 1960's. Starting at a time in the evening when kids would just be home from school, it proved to be immensely popular as a more laid-back alternative to 'Crackerjack'. Ollie and Fred were a pair of glove-puppet characters who - more or less - compered a show of mixed light entertainment. It pulled a surprising guest-list for such an early evening kids show. Often it presented a last chance for declining careers or gave a little boost to those in need. Freddie & The Dreamers once guested, as did (I think) Mark Bolan. The format of puppet hosts was almost certainly established by this programme.

Quite amazing that nobody spares it a thought, now. Five O'Clock Club was an absolute must-see in its day.

Where are all you greying clubbers?