Why Don't You Just Switch Off Your Television Set and Go and Do Something Less Boring Instead?

I thought this program was quite fun. I remember watching it, being quite young but enjoying it. Although having said that, some of the things they suggested you do were ridiculous.

I have a very vivid memory of watching them get a coat hanger, snip it up with pliers and turn it into a V shape... now obviously that makes a very good object to stick in the back of your pony tail doesn't it?

I was stupid enough to try it (the one and only time I ever did bother copying anything from the show) and I was stuck with a a piece of metal tangled up in the back of my head... shh memories.

I do quite miss the show though. I don't remember much of the presenters but looking back they were pretty middle class.

This programme gave children from all over Britain the chance to be on television. They would have children doing various things from hosting the show to cooking unfortunately things never went to plan. In fact one of my best friends hosted one but he won't let me see the videotape!!!

....Ah Ben's exploding milk, I remember that.... The guy was so popular he was brought back when the show reached Manchester I think...Anyway this was a good show :)...Catchy theme song, great ideas and which kid didn't want to be on this show? ...I know I used to dream of getting onto this show. Favourite childhood shows alongwith why don't you? Byker Grove, Number 73, Rentaghost, Thunderbirds, Knightmare, Hartbeat, The 8:15 from Manchester, Going Live, Blue Peter...The list goes on! :) Why don't you, switch off your t.v set, and do something less boring instead!?

...and i play rukka. This was one of first appearances of someone who was not white on a kids TV programme in the 1970s and to me this was important as i could see other children joining in the fun of the native population. Francis, a fellow of Afro-Caribbean descent, walked around tapping a beat out on various inanimate objects before showing his purpose was in perfecting his rukka (a sort of drum) playing. This he did at a concert complete with flashing disco lights with his friends of all races dancing away happily to his rukka. A tubby but tall boy, dressed if i remember in a shirt, blue jumper and black trousers, Francis was a mould breaker. I hope you are well and where are you and what are you doing?

WHY Don't YOU?.... I can just hear the theme tune now,...I have so many fond memories of this show for many reasons. It was probably the best years of my life, as I was lucky enough to be selected as a presenter not just for one series but for a few years in the Liverpool Gang, 1985-1989. We were so well looked after, travelled everywhere, met amazing people,including lots of celebrities, stayed in posh hotels and best of all got time off school. The show was great fun and gave normal kids from mainstream schools a chance of a lifetime. I made some lifelong friends and some of the presenters came to my wedding, so Thank you to WDY? The Director Russell T.Davies is a genius along with producers Kirstie Fisher and Pam O'Brien.