Play Away S13E10 (1984) - FULL EPISODE
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- Опубліковано 7 кві 2016
- Here's something you don't see every day. In fact, it could be that we're very fortunate to see this at all, thanks to the infinite wisdom of the Beeb and their cost-cutting. But before we get to that, this is Play Away, starring Brian Cant and Floella Benjamin, and co-starring (in this particular instance) Delia Morgan and Keith Woodhams. Play Away was a sort of companion programme to Play School, aimed at slightly older children: lots of jokes, singing and dancing - but never dumbed down - all at a pace far quicker than generally associated with the BBC's children's output. References to the likes of Fame and The Thompson Twins definitely date this one, so I don't know what kids today will make of it, but if nothing else I found it to be very, very good fun. Better than I was expecting, which is a rare thing in the nostalgia business. What say you?
After a bit of sleuthing at genome.ch.bbc.co.uk, I reckon that this could be the episode of Play Away broadcast on Saturday, 28th January, 1984 - at least, that's the only one I could find which lists exactly the right combination of presenters. If that is indeed the case (and please do correct me if I'm wrong), then according to this site, we're watching a lost episode:
www.lostshows.com/default.aspx...
That is to say, the BBC wiped the original master tape and it no longer exists in the archives. The philistines. Hooray for UA-cam, eh?
Grateful thanks to Lee for providing this recording.
(This is a transfer from an old videotape, so please don't expect full HD quality. To the best of my knowledge, this material is not available commercially anywhere in the world, and has been uploaded for its historic interest. That said, if you are a copyright holder and object, please don't hesitate to contact me.) - Розваги
I was 9 in Summer of 84. It’s quite something to see this again. As a young child I especially loved Floella Benjamin, Brian Cant and the others in playschool and later in playaway. RIP Brian Cant a dear friend to so many ❤️
I am here in memory of Brian Cant. RIP sir!
I loved Brian Can't when l was a kid.He,lived in same road as my school,Dartford, but we never spotted him!😊
Goodbye Brian. Always in my childhood memories. ♥️
I loved Floella Benjamin. And she still looks the same now, she was at the King's Coronation!
She's a brilliant person.
I heard Floella Benjamin on Desert Island Discs. She's a treasure. I am left to wish I had grown up in the UK!!
Derek Griffiths was my favourite. he was hilarious.
Thanks for the memories.
My girls loved this and play school x
Brian and Floella were fantastic.
they say Brian cant,
but he definitely could
Goodbye Brian. Great man from a golden era in television.
RIP Brian Cant. :-(
Fkn awesome especially Floella Benjamin -
first rate children TV. just great fun, wonderful entertainment.
*RIP Brian Cant*
"Ok, kids...Hands up who can play the rhyming date game ! " "Hi ! I'm Lance ! Can I take Nance to the dance ?" "Hello, I'm Joe ! Can I take Flo to the show ?" "Hi ! I'm Tucker.." "CUT !!"
Brilliant!
Loved this
loved it!
My daddy used to watches this show with nana
From the last series, when it was moved to BBC1 weekdays and they put in a studio audience, which kind of ruined it. Probably the reason it got the axe.
+Darren Gomes Sort of Play School meets Crackerjack at this point, wasn't it?
The show was still shown firstly on Saturdays on BBC 2, but then when they repeated the series it was on BBC 1 in the afternoons.
At least Play Away didn't resort to gunge. That aspect of Crackerjack scared me shitless - it looked like the celebrities were being puked upon from a height.
I thought the Xmas Specials with the Kids(And the Older Ones) were some of the best ever Programme's. Simple format,but everybody is involved. Plus a singalong at the End. Very Happy Days.
Im here from the Coronation yes it is the same Floella Benjamin
Of course - there is only one Floella Benjamin!
Give me a P toilets that way.
Nice one! 😄
Interesting. By the way I saw your about page and the clip with Rod and Emu on the multicoloured swap show, have you got that already? Also sent you a message. :)
Just replied. :-)
Stupid but funny. Thanks for posting.
You're very welcome - glad you enjoyed it!
Ahhhhhhhhinnocent days. No internet no skunk weed no Brexit and no gok wAn
Play School for "slightly older" kids........How about 24 year olds? 😀
The BBC's archive is searchable on GettyImages website (just a free subscription) and does list the 28th January 1984 episode as being in the archive (though whether it's a mastertape or some inferior format I don't know). The page for it is here www.gettyimages.co.uk/license/BBC_LCHP475X
The description given is "Starring Brian CANT & Floella BENJAMIN in an entertainment of comedy, jokes & music w Delia MORGAN, Keith WOODHAMS & Jonathan COHEN w the Play Away Band. VT prog w Spec s Film inserts.Guid: LCHP475X"
It's in the BBC archives because I sent it to them. :-) (Via the good people at Kaleidoscope.) If you look it up on TV Brain, which is dedicated to wiped shows, it gives more details: www.tvbrain.info/tv-archive?showname=play+away&type=lostshow
"The only known complete copy was recorded on a domestic video format (e.g. VHS, Beta, Philips 1500)" - i.e. this one.