Multi-Coloured Swap Shop

Multi-Coloured Swap Shop

BBC One Ended Children

6 Seasons · 139 Episodes · Premiered October 2, 1976 · Ended March 27, 1982

Multi-Coloured Swap Shop, more commonly known simply as Swap Shop, was a UK children's television programme. It was broadcast on Saturday mornings on BBC1 for 146 episodes in six series between 1976 and 1982. It was ground-breaking in many ways: by being live, sometimes up to three hours in length, and using the phone-in format extensively for the first time on TV.Its creation was thought by many to be the BBC's response to the growing success of ITV's Tiswas.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

12 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Sat, Oct 2 1976 8:30 AM GMT+0000 180 min
Noel Edmonds invites you to join a nationwide swap of news and views with the Stars, the Experts and the Collector of the Week. If you've got anything you want to swap, phone in. The lines are open from 9.30 today. 9.35* Super Hero Hong Kong Phooey and his very necessary assistant Spot the police cat. News Swap with John Craven Swaporama with Keith Chegwin the Roving Swapman Every week Keith will be out and about somewhere in Britain. Have your swap ready because he may be down your street. Swap of the Pops Meet HARPO, guitarist and walking-stick collector. Later on, phone in and chat to FLINTLOCK. Top Ten Swap with Valley of the Dinosaurs The adventures of the Butler family, stranded in a tropical jungle. Star Swap Dr Who and Sarah Jane defy Mandragora Energy and call into Swap Shop. Become a Luxnousologist, and swap light bulbs with Britain's one and only collector, 15-year-old Peter Gardner Swap Snacks with Delia Smith Meet Kevin Moreton , star of Striker.
E02
Episode 2
Sat, Oct 9 1976 8:30 AM GMT+0000 150 min
Noel Edmonds invites you to join a nationwide swap of news and views with the Stars, the Experts and the Collector of the week. Phone them today. Lines open at 9.30 9.35 Super Hero Hong Kong Phooey Star Gaze with Patrick Moore Swaporama with Keith Chegwin the Roving Swapman Swap of the Pops Chartbusters Eddie and the Hotrods with Barrie Masters and The Strawbs Phone-in and chat to Dave Cousins News Swap with John Craven 11.00 Valley of the Dinosaurs The adventures of the Butler family stranded in a Lost World. Join in the Top Ten Swap Star Swap Basil Brush will be calling in to Swap Shop so give him a ring. Also meet Claire Walker , star of Sunday afternoon's new serial Katy. Where Did You Get That Hat? 14-year-old Jonathon Pearl with his unique collection of massed military headgear, is looking for swaps. Have you got any?
E03
Episode 3
Sat, Oct 16 1976 8:30 AM GMT+0000 180 min
Noel Edmonds invites you to join a nationwide swap of news and views with the Stars, the Experts and the Collector of the Week. 9.35* Who Stole the Mona Pizza? Swap of the Pops with Tavares. Barry Ryan sings 'Through the Eye of the Camera'- and if you want to chat to him about photography, give him a call. News Swap with John Craven. 11.0* Valley of the Dinosaurs. A Mammoth Swap with Dr Alan Charig of the Natural History Museum. See his dinosaur bones and give him a ring if you've got any Monster queries. Swaporama with Keith Chegwin. Speed Swap with Paul Jameson, builder and driver of a unique land vehicle. Susannah Monty and her Amazing Rabbits: No two are alike and none of them real! She'll swap some though, so if you're a rabbit fancier, look in. Star Swap: Lesley Judd from Blue Peter pops into the Swap Shop.
E04
Episode 4
Sat, Oct 23 1976 8:30 AM GMT+0000 180 min
Noel Edmonds invites you to join a nationwide swap of news and views with the Stars, the Experts and the Collector of the Week. 9.35* The Great Choo Choo Robbery. Swap of the Pops with Tom Paxton and a chance to chat to Smokie. News Swap with John Craven. 11.0* Valley of the Dinosaurs sos! Storms ahead for the Butlers! TV weatherman Jack Scott answers your phone calls. Swaporama with Keith Chegwin. Rapunzel: a tale of witchcraft and treachery. Star Swap with Record Breaking Roy Castle. Noel's Top Ten Swap
E05
Episode 5
Sat, Oct 30 1976 9:30 AM GMT+0000 180 min
Noel Edmonds invites you to join a nationwide swap of news and views with the Stars, the Experts and the Collector of the Week. Swap of the Pops with The Chanter Sisters and a chance to chat to Showaddywaddy. News Swap with John Craven. 11.0* Valley of the Dinosaurs 'Lok's in trouble! ' Can the Butlers help him? Swaporama with Keith Chegwin. Race with Noel round Brands Hatch. Swap Fashion with top model twins. Top Ten Swap
E06
Episode 6
Sat, Nov 6 1976 9:30 AM GMT+0000 180 min
Noel Edmonds invites you to join a nationwide swap of news and views with the Stars, the Experts, and the Collector of the Week. Swap f the Pops with Eddie and the Hot Rods. Also, meet Mud and have a chat with them. News Swap with John Craven. If you were an eye-witness to John's news story, give him a ring. Egg Swap with Delia Smith. Swaporama with Keith Chegwin. Feathers Fly when Rod Hull brings Emu to meet The Liver Birds, Nerys Hughes and Elizabeth Estensen.
E07
Episode 7
Sat, Nov 13 1976 9:30 AM GMT+0000 115 min
Noel Edmonds invites you to join a nationwide swap of news and views with the Stars, the Experts and the Collector of the Week. Swap of the Pops with Mike Love of The Beach Boys. Noel's Pick of the Pops and a chance to chat and swap with The Wurzels. News Swap with John Craven. All at Sea with the BBC. Meet Pat Turley, cameraman on the series Sailor, and find out what it's like to be a film-maker. Get Stuck In with Eric Alter, collector of over 2,000 different stickers, who's got some swaps.
E08
Episode 8
Sat, Nov 20 1976 9:00 AM GMT+0000 180 min
E09
Episode 9
Sat, Nov 27 1976 9:00 AM GMT+0000 180 min
E10
Episode 10
Sat, Dec 4 1976 9:00 AM GMT+0000 180 min
E11
Episode 11
Sat, Dec 11 1976 9:00 AM GMT+0000 180 min
E12
Episode 12
Sat, Dec 18 1976 9:00 AM GMT+0000 180 min

Season 2

25 episodes

Season 3

26 episodes

Season 4

24 episodes

Season 5

27 episodes

Season 6

25 episodes
Noel Edmonds
Noel Edmonds as Presenter
Keith Chegwin
Keith Chegwin as Outside Broadcaster
John Craven
John Craven as Co-Presenter
Maggie Philbin
Maggie Philbin as Co-Presenter

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