In 1972, John Craven began a regular children's news programme called Newsround, a programme that is still being aired today, though with different presenters. It was fhe first kids news programme ever produced for British television. John Craven quickly became associated with children's TV and presented news items on Saturday morning TV shows, Multi Coloured Swap Shop (with Keith Chegwin, Maggie Philbin and Noel Edmonds) and Saturday Superstore with DJ Mike Read. John left Newsround in 1989 to present Countryfile which he still presents today.  John Craven in the 70s
Am I the only one who had no idea that the opening titles to Newsround were actually part of a full-length tune called "Johnny One Note" by the Ted Heath Band. You learn something everyday I guess!
This clip features presenter Philip Schofield messing around in the broom cupboard before introducing us to John Craven's Newsround.
In this excellent quality clip from 1982, we see John Craven (with Noel Edmonds) having trouble with a goat on the last ever edition of Saturday morning kids TV show, Swap Shop on BBC1.
|
Custom Search
More UK TV Shows  Saturday Superstore  Cheggers Plays Pop  Play School  Blankety Blank  Doctor Who  Little and Large  TV Game Shows  Grange Hill  80s Breakfast TV  
|
