Is Multi-Coloured Swap Shop coming back?
Multi-Coloured Swap Shop (1976–1982) — children on BBC One
The answer: Concluded March 27, 1982.
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139episodes
About Multi-Coloured Swap Shop
Multi-Coloured Swap Shop ended on March 27, 1982, on BBC One. The show aired its final episode after six seasons and 146 episodes since its debut in October 1976. It was a pioneering children's program that was broadcast live on Saturday mornings, sometimes lasting up to three hours. The show was notable for its phone-in format and innovative approach, which set it apart from other children's television of its time.
Swap Shop was a UK children's television program that was designed to entertain and engage young viewers through a combination of live segments, music, and interactive elements. Its format included viewers calling in to participate, making it a groundbreaking show in terms of audience interaction on TV. The series was created as a response to the popularity of ITV's Tiswas and became a staple of Saturday morning TV during its run.
The show featured Noel Edmonds as the presenter, with Keith Chegwin, John Craven, and Maggie Philbin serving as co-presenters and outside broadcasters.
Multi-Coloured Swap Shop episode schedule
139 aired
Aired · 139
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 1982 | S6·E25 | Episode 25 |
| March 20, 1982 | S6·E24 | Episode 24 |
| March 13, 1982 | S6·E23 | Episode 23 |
| March 6, 1982 | S6·E22 | Episode 22 |
| February 27, 1982 | S6·E21 | Episode 21 |
| February 20, 1982 | S6·E20 | Episode 20 |
| February 13, 1982 | S6·E19 | Episode 19 |
| February 6, 1982 | S6·E18 | Episode 18 |
| January 30, 1982 | S6·E17 | Episode 17 |
| January 23, 1982 | S6·E16 | Episode 16 |
| January 16, 1982 | S6·E15 | Episode 15 |
| January 9, 1982 | S6·E14 | Episode 14 |
| January 2, 1982 | S6·E13 | Episode 13 |
| December 19, 1981 | S6·E12 | Episode 12 |
| December 12, 1981 | S6·E11 | Episode 11 |
| December 5, 1981 | S6·E10 | Episode 10 |
| November 28, 1981 | S6·E9 | Episode 9 |
| November 21, 1981 | S6·E8 | Episode 8 |
| November 14, 1981 | S6·E7 | Episode 7 |
| November 7, 1981 | S6·E6 | Episode 6 |
| October 31, 1981 | S6·E5 | Episode 5 |
| October 24, 1981 | S6·E4 | Episode 4 |
| October 17, 1981 | S6·E3 | Episode 3 |
| October 10, 1981 | S6·E2 | Episode 2 |
| October 3, 1981 | S6·E1 | Episode 1 |
| March 28, 1981 | S5·E27 | Episode 27 |
| March 21, 1981 | S5·E26 | Episode 26 |
| March 14, 1981 | S5·E25 | Episode 26 |
| March 7, 1981 | S5·E24 | Episode 24 |
| February 28, 1981 | S5·E23 | Episode 23 |
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| February 21, 1981 | S5·E22 | Episode 22 |
| February 14, 1981 | S5·E21 | Episode 21 |
| February 7, 1981 | S5·E20 | Episode 20 |
| January 31, 1981 | S5·E19 | Episode 19 |
| January 24, 1981 | S5·E18 | Episode 18 |
| January 17, 1981 | S5·E17 | Episode 17 |
| January 10, 1981 | S5·E16 | Episode 16 |
| January 3, 1981 | S5·E15 | Episode 15 |
| December 27, 1980 | S5·E14 | Episode 14 |
| December 20, 1980 | S5·E13 | Episode 13 |
| December 13, 1980 | S5·E12 | Episode 12 |
| December 6, 1980 | S5·E11 | Episode 11 |
| November 29, 1980 | S5·E10 | Episode 10 |
| November 22, 1980 | S5·E9 | Episode 9 |
| November 15, 1980 | S5·E8 | Episode 8 |
| November 8, 1980 | S5·E7 | Episode 7 |
| November 1, 1980 | S5·E6 | Episode 6 |
| October 25, 1980 | S5·E5 | Episode 5 |
| October 18, 1980 | S5·E4 | Episode 4 |
| October 11, 1980 | S5·E3 | Episode 3 |
| October 4, 1980 | S5·E2 | Episode 2 |
| September 27, 1980 | S5·E1 | Episode 1 |
| March 8, 1980 | S4·E24 | Episode 24 |
| March 1, 1980 | S4·E23 | Episode 23 |
| February 23, 1980 | S4·E22 | Episode 22 |
| February 16, 1980 | S4·E21 | Episode 21 |
| February 9, 1980 | S4·E20 | Episode 20 |
| February 2, 1980 | S4·E19 | Episode 19 |
| January 26, 1980 | S4·E18 | Episode 18 |
| January 19, 1980 | S4·E17 | Episode 17 |
| January 12, 1980 | S4·E16 | Episode 16 |
| January 5, 1980 | S4·E15 | Episode 15 |
| December 29, 1979 | S4·E14 | Episode 14 |
| December 22, 1979 | S4·E13 | Episode 13 |
| December 15, 1979 | S4·E12 | Episode 12 |
| December 8, 1979 | S4·E11 | Episode 11 |
| December 1, 1979 | S4·E10 | Episode 10 |
| November 24, 1979 | S4·E9 | Episode 9 |
| November 17, 1979 | S4·E8 | Episode 8 |
| November 10, 1979 | S4·E7 | Episode 7 |
| November 3, 1979 | S4·E6 | Episode 6 |
| October 27, 1979 | S4·E5 | Episode 5 |
| October 20, 1979 | S4·E4 | Episode 4 |
| October 13, 1979 | S4·E3 | Episode 3 |
| October 6, 1979 | S4·E2 | Episode 2 |
| September 29, 1979 | S4·E1 | Episode 1 |
| March 24, 1979 | S3·E26 | Episode 26 |
| March 17, 1979 | S3·E25 | Episode 25 |
| March 10, 1979 | S3·E24 | Episode 24 |
| March 3, 1979 | S3·E23 | Episode 23 |
| February 24, 1979 | S3·E22 | Episode 22 |
| February 17, 1979 | S3·E21 | Episode 21 |
| February 10, 1979 | S3·E20 | Episode 20 |
| February 3, 1979 | S3·E19 | Episode 19 |
| January 27, 1979 | S3·E18 | Episode 18 |
| January 20, 1979 | S3·E17 | Episode 17 |
| January 13, 1979 | S3·E16 | Episode 16 |
| January 6, 1979 | S3·E15 | Episode 15 |
| December 30, 1978 | S3·E14 | Episode 14 |
| December 23, 1978 | S3·E13 | Episode 13 |
| December 16, 1978 | S3·E12 | Episode 12 |
| December 9, 1978 | S3·E11 | Episode 11 |
| December 2, 1978 | S3·E10 | Episode 10 |
| November 25, 1978 | S3·E9 | Episode 9 |
| November 18, 1978 | S3·E8 | Episode 8 |
| November 11, 1978 | S3·E7 | Episode 7 |
| November 4, 1978 | S3·E6 | Episode 6 |
| October 28, 1978 | S3·E5 | Episode 5 |
| October 21, 1978 | S3·E4 | Episode 4 |
| October 14, 1978 | S3·E3 | Episode 3 |
| October 7, 1978 | S3·E2 | Episode 2 |
| September 30, 1978 | S3·E1 | Episode 1 |
| March 25, 1978 | S2·E25 | Episode 25 |
| March 18, 1978 | S2·E24 | Episode 24 |
| March 11, 1978 | S2·E23 | Episode 23 |
| March 4, 1978 | S2·E22 | Episode 22 |
| February 25, 1978 | S2·E21 | Episode 21 |
| February 18, 1978 | S2·E20 | Episode 20 |
| February 11, 1978 | S2·E19 | Episode 19 |
| February 4, 1978 | S2·E18 | Episode 18 |
| January 28, 1978 | S2·E17 | Episode 17 |
| January 21, 1978 | S2·E16 | Episode 16 |
| January 14, 1978 | S2·E15 | Episode 15 |
| January 7, 1978 | S2·E14 | Episode 14 |
| December 31, 1977 | S2·E13 | Episode 13 |
| December 24, 1977 | S2·E12 | Episode 12 |
| December 17, 1977 | S2·E11 | Episode 11 |
| December 10, 1977 | S2·E10 | Episode 10 |
| December 3, 1977 | S2·E9 | Episode 9 |
| November 26, 1977 | S2·E8 | Episode 8 |
| November 19, 1977 | S2·E7 | Episode 7 |
| November 12, 1977 | S2·E6 | Episode 6 |
| November 5, 1977 | S2·E5 | Episode 5 |
| October 29, 1977 | S2·E4 | Episode 4 |
| October 22, 1977 | S2·E3 | Episode 3 |
| October 15, 1977 | S2·E2 | Episode 2 |
| October 8, 1977 | S2·E1 | Episode 1 |
| December 18, 1976 | S1·E12 | Episode 12 |
| December 11, 1976 | S1·E11 | Episode 11 |
| December 4, 1976 | S1·E10 | Episode 10 |
| November 27, 1976 | S1·E9 | Episode 9 |
| November 20, 1976 | S1·E8 | Episode 8 |
| November 13, 1976 | S1·E7 | Episode 7 |
| November 6, 1976 | S1·E6 | Episode 6 |
| October 30, 1976 | S1·E5 | Episode 5 |
| October 23, 1976 | S1·E4 | Episode 4 |
| October 16, 1976 | S1·E3 | Episode 3 |
| October 9, 1976 | S1·E2 | Episode 2 |
| October 2, 1976 | S1·E1 | Episode 1 |
