A lunchtime musical series for young children, presented by Alister Jones.
Each episode features presenter Alister Jones in a simple, themed scenario, such as visiting the zoo, working as a postman, or helping out on a farm. Supported by pianist Tony Hooper, Jones performs a selection of songs for the young audience, with the gentle narrative serving as a loose framework for the musical numbers. The presentation is direct and uncomplicated, with the host speaking directly to the viewers at home.
Produced by Granada’s respected children’s department, this was a straightforward and inexpensive piece of lunchtime programming. The format relied entirely on the presenter’s amiable, direct-to-camera performance and a series of simple songs, a common model for children’s television of the era. With television veteran Muriel Young producing and David Warwick directing, the series was a dependable, if unremarkable, fixture in the schedules, designed as gentle entertainment for pre-school children.
Broadcast: ITV – Granada (for ATV), 13 Episodes, Fridays, 18 October 1974 – 17 January 1975
Written by: David Wason, Peter Weil
Director: David Warwick
Producer: Muriel Young
Music by: Tony Hooper
Main Cast: Alister Jones (Presenter), Tony Hooper (Pianist)
