Stu francis crackerjack my childhood memories, 1980s. Former host stu francis, who fronted the programme from 1979 to 1984, is. Francis had numerous catchphrases on crackerjack, mostly based on his prolific ooh. His quick quips can take a second or two to work out, but once youve figured out their duplicitous simplicity, youre sure to have a smile on your. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Ooh, i could crush a grape and other highlights of childrens tv. I saw a documentary on how ships are kept together. Explore our collection of motivational and famous quotes by authors you know and love. Stewart francis arses, west, kim darren walsh beats 12yearold girl to win best joke of edinburgh fringe by ben beaumontthomas, august 24, 2015. Stu francis, with the krankies and jan michelle, was the last. The last presenter was stu francis, famous for his ooh, i could crush a grape catchphrase. It was the shows comedy sketches that kids of all ages loved. Check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Stu francis has warned new crackerjack hosts sam nixon and mark rhodes to stay away from his catchphrases. Childrens tv favourite crackerjack is to return to the bbc, 35 years. Stu francis the boltonborn comedian presented crackerjack. Another catchphrase was theres points to be won, and there are penalties to pay. Tv series 19552020 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. So when i was offered the chance to interview him i was curious to discover what stu had been up to over. Crackerjack is coming back with sam and mark presenting. Crackerjacks back but not at its famous time of fiveto. If the opportunity comes, i would love to go back ive got unfinished business with the ice. Stu francis is a british comedian with a camp style of delivery who achieved celebrity as lead presenter on the childrens television programme crackerjack 19801984. Includes photos of board games and magic sets from the 80s. Still does the club circuit and appears in panto every year. It was during stus time on crackerjack that the game take a.
Its the perfect vehicle for our muchloved stars sam and mark. Great memorable quotes and script exchanges from the crackerjack movie on quotes. He suffered a stroke a few days ago and died in hospital in bournemouth. The krankies ian tough says bbc dont have budget to do. The most well known was ooooo, i could crush a grape. Crackerjack the tv show with the builtin echo gave. Sam and mark will follow in stu franciss footsteps in a new version of. Not sure if i loved basil brush but he still featured in my life. Krankies star ian tough, left, and stu francis, right, were not happy to hear of the return of crackerjack credit. Former crackerjack presenter stu francis and krankies star. What sport is featured in the movie crackerjack answers. The bbc is to revive the childrens tv show crackerjack, 35 years after it. Childrens tv favourite crackerjack is to return to the bbc, 35 years after its last.
His principal co hosts were initially the krankies and later, on alternating editions, basil brush and the great soprendo. Stewart francis sometimes i wonder what my grandfather would think of what i do, he spent his whole life in the kebab business, was buried with. Thatd be like me going out on tv next week and saying, nice to see you, to see you nice. Stu francis is a british comedian with a camp style of delivery who achieved celebrity as lead presenter on the childrens television programme crackerjack. The paul daniels magic show, odd one out and every second counts. Stu was born on 30 january 1951, the same day as pop star phil collins. Krankies star ian tough, left, and stu francis, right, were not happy to hear of the return of crackerjackcredit. Bbc to bring back crackerjack after 35 years television. In the 1980s, stu francis entertained young viewers with his catchphrase ooh, i could crush a grape. Variety is the spice of this crackerjack legends life. But crackerjack legend stu francis has revealed that his careerdefining catchphrase was actually a.
When i was at school, playground banter was peppered with such gems as rock on tommy, courtesy of bobby ball, ooh, i could crush a grape, from crackerjacks stu francis, and the. Its the perfect vehicle for our muchloved stars sam and mark and promises to usher in a new era of frenetic family fun and whizzbang. Stu francis hes spent years threatening to crush grapes, pop balloons and wrestle action men. He went on to host ultra quiz in 1985 and border tvs crush a grape in 1987, a childrens game and variety show in a similar vein, if not carbon copy, to his era of crackerjack. Ed stewpot stewart, the former crackerjack presenter and bbc radio dj, has died at the age of 74. Stu francis was the presenter and when he wasnt busy crushing grapes and wrestling action men you could find him dressed in his distinctive multicoloured attire. What type of intermolecular forces are expected between pooh3 molecules3. Stu francis was born in 1951 in bury, lancashire, england. Boltonborn comic who featured on itvs the comedians in the 1970s, but is best known for fronting crackerjack and threatening to crush grapes. The bbc is to revive crackerjack, the classic childrens television show. Ian and jimmy krankie, jan michelle and stu francis on crackerjack in the 1980s. New bbc remake will air at 6pm because todays children are too busy with. Stu used to come out with a number of similarly crazy phrases, such as, ooh. Guests include, the great soprendo, suzanne dando, david wilkie and the thompson twins.
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