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How (1966–1981) — children on ITV1

The answer: Concluded August 19, 1981.
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Genre
Children
Network / streamer
ITV1
Premiered
November 10, 1966
Ended
August 19, 1981
Runtime
~30 min per episode
16seasons

About How

The show How ended on August 19, 1981, after its 16th season. It was a long-running British educational series that aired on ITV1, providing factual answers to questions beginning with "How". The series was originally produced by Southern Television and was broadcast in a daytime slot aimed at making learning fun for children. The show was known for its engaging format, with hosts and presenters demonstrating science experiments, historical facts, and mathematical puzzles, making complex topics accessible and entertaining for young viewers.

How was a children’s educational television series that first premiered in 1966. Created by Jack Hargreaves, it was designed to present facts and demonstrations that could settle arguments or be used as pub tricks, initially aimed at an adult audience returning from the pub. The show transitioned to a younger audience, becoming a staple of children's programming, and was produced in Southampton. Over the years, it featured a team of presenters including Jack Hargreaves, Fred Dinenage, Jon Miller, Bunty James, and others, who helped explain various topics across multiple subjects such as science, history, and puzzles.

The series featured a cast of notable presenters including Jack Hargreaves, Fred Dinenage, Jon Miller, Bunty James, Marian Davies, Jill Graham, and Dr. Tom Gaskell. It was rated null on TVMaze, and each episode had a runtime of approximately 30 minutes.

How cast

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