was brian c*nt, really a c*nt?
2007-03-01 16:03:29 · 14 answers · asked by HERBS 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
now your making me feel old....'It really doesn't matter if it's raining or it's fine. Just as long as you've got time to P-L-A-Y Play, Play Away'. So went the theme song - certainly many a rainy 1970s Saturday afternoon was brightened up by this series. Play Away was intended as a Saturday Play School (BBC, 1964-88), made possible by revenue from overseas sales of the original format. Scheduled after BBC2's film matinee, it attracted a far wider audience by providing a welcome distraction for non-sports fans while Grandstand and World of Sport plied their trade on BBC1 and ITV.
The first series mixed location films of children at play with links, makes and songs from Brian Cant and team in studio. It lacked Play School's constant explanatory introductions but was obviously similar.
In the series' first episode (aired 20 November 1971), Cant had been discussing how to make kites when he dropped in a pun, "Do you know which paper makes the best kites? Flypaper!" The series would soon become known for this groan-inducing humour. The films were phased out and infectious studio tomfoolery, jokes and comic songs took over, informed by Vaudevillian traditions (most gags began, "I say, I say, I say") and performed by a range of unselfconscious talents, including Derek Griffiths, Floella Benjamin, Julie Covington and Jeremy Irons.
The programme was usually recorded 'as live' in studio, with live musical backing from the band (led by pianist Jonathan Cohen). Occasional Play Away Away Days journeyed out on location. 1980s episodes utilised a studio audience of children, making it feel similar to Crackerjack (BBC, 1955-84).
Play Away was succeeded by a fully-fledged children's sketch show Fast Forward (BBC2 1984-87), overseen by Ann Reay and John Smith and featuring Play Away regulars Floella Benjamin and Nick Wilton
2007-03-01 16:31:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, Yes I remember that programme! Play away way, play away, away away play away!!!! Brian did act a bit like a c*nt didn't he? But I think the kids loved it. It was a refreshing change to the usual kid's programmes presenters who were a bit condescending. Brian's c*ntish antics made it more fun! Lol! :o)
2007-03-02 00:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember this very well! Toni Arthur, Brian Cant, Floella Benjamin and co. I think it's where 'Play school' originated from.
I remember Brian Cant as a very amiable person and Toni Arthur was very pretty. The subscript of your question is a bit pathetic don't you think?
2007-03-02 00:12:00 · answer #3 · answered by ☞H.Potter☜ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a childrens show in 1971- 1984 and the actor you are referring to was Brian CAnt.
2007-03-02 00:08:47 · answer #4 · answered by friendofb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea i remember play away Brian isn't what you say he is he lives near us and seems a nice bloke
2007-03-02 02:41:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU... you said you were off to bed. You weren't at it all night were you? That was just a pathetic excuse to get rid of me.
I wasn't alive in the 70s so no I don't remember it.
EDIT: Did you just violate me? Huh... you dousch bag.
2007-03-02 00:13:15 · answer #6 · answered by Kate 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand why Brian Cant and Kublai Khan!
2007-03-02 07:58:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah , I remember that , the ghosts of motley hall now that was cool !
2007-03-02 01:45:48 · answer #8 · answered by Looneylady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That takes me back. Loved it so much.
They don't make kids tv like that anymore.
2007-03-02 06:15:56 · answer #9 · answered by glitterdust 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,I do in answer to the first part of your question.And in answer to the second, yes he was -and still is!
2007-03-02 00:59:03 · answer #10 · answered by MICHAEL BRAMOVICH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋