Is ZZZap! coming back?

ZZZap! ended its run on 21 September 2001 on ITV1. The show concluded after its tenth season, which wrapped up in September 2001. It was a popular children’s comedy program that aired for nearly a decade, captivating young audiences with its lively humor and comic book-inspired concept.

ZZZap! was a British children’s television series that combined comedy with a unique theme of a giant comic brought to life. Premiering on 8 January 1993, the show featured a variety of sketches, characters, and segments designed to entertain children. It was produced by The Media Merchants and Meridian Broadcasting, and included a spin-off titled 'Cuthbert’s Diary'. Over its ten seasons, it became a staple of children’s programming, blending humor with engaging visual elements.

The cast included Richard Waites as Cuthbert Lilly and Tricky Dicky, Sarah Pickthall and Claire Macaulay as The Handymen and Daisy Dare, Neil Buchanan as Smart Arty, and Sophie Aldred as Minnie the Mini Magician. The show’s episodes had a runtime of approximately 15 minutes.