The Really Wild Roadshow Theme ( 1992 )
The Really Wild Show
The Really Wild Show was a long-running British television show about wildlife, broadcast by the BBC. The show was broadcast continuously since 21 January 1986. In April 2006 the BBC announced that the show would be axed that summer, and as such the last ever episode was shown in April 2006, giving the show a run of 20 years
category – Childrens Wildlife Show
Theme Tune
The theme tune used was extracts taken from the start and end of the track ELLOVEE-EE by Tony Sherman
Cast
Janice Acquah (1996–1999)
Steve Backshall (2004–2006)
Nick Baker (1996–2006)
Nicola Davies[3] (1986–1990)
Sue Dawson (1990–1993)
Eils Hewitt (2002–2004)
Terry Nutkins (1986–1993)
Chris Packham (1986–1995)
Michaela Strachan (1993–2006)
Howie Watkins (1993–2000)
Chris Lambert (Co-host, 1997–2000)
Filming Location
The Really Wild Dinosaur Show 27 December 1990
South Africa 23 March 1994
Tigers Special 5 April 1999
UK Wild 2000 2 January 2000
Primates Special 21 March 2000
Thai Elephant Special 27 March 2001
Antarctica Special 5 April 2002
China Bears Special 2 January 2003
Circus Special 22 July 2003
Reef Special 6 July 2004
Pride Special 27 December 2004
Tasmania Specia 10 July 2005
The Really Wild Show is a long-running British television show about wildlife, broadcast by the BBC as part of their CBBC service to children. It also runs on Animal Planet in the US.
The show was broadcast each year from 21 January 1986. In April 2006 the BBC announced that the show would be axed that summer, and as such the last episode was shown in May 2006, giving the show a run of 20 years
Trivia
The programme has been nominated for several BAFTA awards, and won three:
1987 – Won BAFTA TV Award: Best Children’s Programme (Factual)
1988 – Won BAFTA TV Award: Best Children’s Programme (Documentary/Educational)
1990 – Won BAFTA TV Award: Best Children’s Programme (Documentary/Educational)
1994 – Nominated for BAFTA TV Award: Best Children’s Programme (Factual)
2002 – Nominated for BAFTA Children’s Award: Best Factual
2003 – Nominated for BAFTA Children’s Award: Best Factual
Trivia
Christopher Packham CBE (born 4 May 1961) is an English naturalist, nature photographer, television presenter and author, best known for his television work including the CBBC children’s nature series The Really Wild Show from 1986 to 1995. He has also presented the BBC nature series Springwatch, including Autumnwatch and Winterwatch, since 2009.
Info
No. of series | 19 2 (Roadshow) |
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No. of episodes | 218 19 (Roadshow) 31 (Special) |
Production | |
Running time | approx. 25 min. |
Release | |
Original network | BBC CBBC |
Picture format | 4:3 (1986–2000) 16:9 (2001–2006) |
Original release | 21 January 1986 – 18 May 2006 Revived series starts 2018 |
Trivia
Terence Nutkins (12 August 1946 – 6 September 2012) was an English naturalist, television presenter and author. He appeared in the UK children’s programmes Animal Magic, The Really Wild Show, Brilliant Creatures and Growing Up Wild.
QUIZ
In a Really Wild Reef Show Special program in 2004 Michaela goes in search of which animal ?
A. Hammerhead Sharks
B. Sea Turtles
C. Giant Stingray
D. Great White Sharks
Michaela goes to the exotic location of Malaysia where she takes a splash to investigate the coral reefs. As well as finding out what threatens this underwater paradise Michaela goes in search of hammerhead sharks.
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