Malcolm in the Middle BBC2 continuity (2001)

Roughly a year after it debuted in America, Malcolm in the Middle was ported over to UK terrestrial TV, taking pride of place in the schedules at 18:45 on Fridays, right after The Simpsons. A fearsome double billing. Assorted continuity surrounding the show in its first year of BBC broadcasting is presented here, recorded between March and August.
First broadcast on BBC2 on 6th April, this compilation features the early promo trailers that were broadcast during March, the first of which was recorded on 23rd March and is one of the earliest airings, quite possibly the very first (it was a full two weeks before the debut).
Other bits and pieces of then-contemporary programmes are trailed, including the all but forgotten Ian Wright game show.
I distinctly remember the announcer telling us that ''Malcolm'' would be back the following year and it feeling like a lifetime away.
Copyright of the BBC.

[@callummclelland7959]

Sounds like an amazing night
1. The Simpson's
2. Malcolm in the Middle
3. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

[@Da1Dez]

I remembered this preview very well it hooked me into watching the show for how absurd it looked 😆 I loved it!
Man I miss early 2000s BBC: Simpsons, Malcolm in Middle, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Robot Wars and Top of the Pops, back when whoever was in charge knew quality TV for a Friday evening.

[@beckybecky125]

"It's the mother of all episodes" proceeds to air episode 2 ("Red Dress")

[@matthewwicks1809]

I remember watching it that night. Time flies!

[@GregKeaton]

I was at a lame school disco that night and really wanted to see it - my sis told me all about it so my first episode was Red Dress and I loved it, had to wait weeks to catch the first one.

[@sebastiantwins-cx4de]

I wonder if anyone’s archived that Malcolm live chat. That would be a fascinating read.

[@matthall3077]

Friday 23rd March-Saturday 18th August 2001

[@MyLife_in_aNutshell]

August 2001.. was the last good and normal month in America.

[@sanity4613]

It Was From S1 Episode 8 Minimum Security

[@yobelkcip]

"WELCO-" *boom*

[@beckybecky125]

Who puts the "fun" in "dysfunctional"?

[@spongebobsquarepantsftwkin6260]

“Malcolm He’s A Genius”

[@matthall3077]

@@spongebobsquarepantsftwkin6260 Arms Up

[@insertrandomnamehere969]

And who said no one could follow “the Simpsons”

[@matthall3077]

@@insertrandomnamehere969 Malcolm in The Middle

[@driver4832]

Its been 20 years since these aired

[@BaboDex]

Do you have any Stressed Eric Recordings From 1998

[@davidofchinkov41]

could've sworm malcolm in the middle was broadcasted on sky one channel 😮

[@simonthefamilyguyandscooby886]

See You Could Watch On Hulu

[@wesleycracknell1623]

bbc 2 wales my favouirte channel back then

[@adultmoshifan87]

wesley cracknell Mr Enter reviewed God, The Devil & Bob, you should check it out!

[@simonthefamilyguyandscooby886]

BBC 2 Wales Forgot Family Guy

[@wesleycracknell1623]

@@adultmoshifan87 i remeber god the devil and bob after newsnight along time ago

[@adultmoshifan87]

@@wesleycracknell1623 I was only 13 or 14 when it aired and it has yet to get a Region 2 DVD release!

[@wesleycracknell1623]

@@adultmoshifan87 and i was 8 when it was first shown in 2001

[@simonthefamilyguyandscooby886]

Is Family Guy On BBC 2 Wales

[@driver4832]

No it used to be on bbc 3 now its on itv 2 and fox

[@CrashFan03]

@@driver4832 it was on bbc 2 a couple times though. first when bbc picked up the rights before it moved to 3, then it went back to 2 for the couple months that bbc still had the rights after bbc three shut down

[@sanity4613]

Sky 102 Virgin Media 102 TalkTalk 103

[@matthall3077]

Virgin Media Didn’t Exist Until 2007 And Yes Sky Was Correct But TalkTalk Didn’t Exist Until 2003!