Saturday Superstore - Season 1

Saturday Superstore - Season 1

Season 1

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DatesOct 2, 1982 - Mar 26, 1983
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Episodes

Episode 1
Season 1Episode 1180 min

Episode 1

Manager Mike Read and his staff welcome you to television's first department store on the air. It's packed with goodies and everything's free! Mike's been stocking up with the music, star guests and cartoons that you have ordered.
Watch out for Keith Chegwin. He's making personal deliveries with our Mobile Branch.
Please use our Customer Services, John Craven is in charge.
You're invited to a wedding. Come and see You-know-who getting married to You-know-who.
David Icke turns our Sports Counter upside down with news from down under.
Don't miss Paul Daniels in the Joke Department. There's a star bargain on offer.

Oct 2, 1982
Episode 2
Season 1Episode 2180 min

Episode 2

General manager Mike Read invites you to shop by post and phone from any department. Orders taken from 9.30 am on [number removed]. Radio department: Keith Chegwin takes you to a brand-new station to meet DJ Amanda King and the production team of Radio West Moors. Also on offer today are demonstrations from the car and model departments by Mat Irvine with his amazing Batmobile and a chance to get advice from vet Mike Findlay , who's visiting the pet department. Please use our customer services. Contact John Craven at the News-stand with your requests.
Lift off! Join Mike in the lift hall for the game with a chance of winning prizes from all departments. If you want to play, send your name, age, address and phone number to: The Manager, Saturday SuperStore, BBCtv, London W12 8QT. This is a limited offer-first come, first served.
' Where's Romeo? ' In the music department. Meet Cava Cava there this morning and hear them live in the main hall.
Cartoons, music and star bargains have all been ordered this morning. If you have a special request, don't forget to place an order

Oct 9, 1982
Episode 3
Season 1Episode 3180 min

Episode 3

Manager Mike Read presents a scintillating variety of stock in all departments. Out-of-town orders personally delivered by Keith Chegwin.

Fun for all in the Main Hall. Join the Superstore staff for a Fame style dance class with top choreographer Arlene Phillips. See Mike Read 's knees and try and win our special bargain-John Craven 's leg-warmers.

There are star bargains from the book and video departments on offer this morning and many, many more attractions, including a personal appearance from Sheena Easton.

Oct 16, 1982
Episode 4
Season 1Episode 4180 min

Episode 4

Saturday morning down at the Superstore recording session-join B. A. Robertson behind the scenes at a studio in deepest North London and see our signature tune being made.
David Icke has a fancy line in gloves to offer-every goalkeeper will want them. Ray Clemence will demonstrate them for you.
Front Page: Keith makes the headlines as the Saturday edition comes off the press at a famous paper.

Oct 23, 1982
Episode 5
Season 1Episode 5180 min

Episode 5

At last, you can see the wedding day when Miss Maggie Philbin became Mrs Keith Chegwin
In the Music Department this morning, top pop stars Dennis Loccoriere and Ray Sawyer from Dr Hook.
If you want to know what life is like in the Foreign Legion, tv style, then prepare to join up for a long desert journey with Beau Geste.
Don't forget our customer services. Write to John with your requests. Perhaps it will be your chance to play Lift Off ! with Mike this morning. There are prizes in all departments.

Oct 30, 1982
Episode 6
Season 1Episode 6180 min

Episode 6

The Sport of Kings!
"I wanted to be a jockey when I was little - because of my size." That's what Steve Rutherford, apprentice jockey, told us when you ordered a Superstore film report on life at a famous stables. Hear from top trainer Charlie Nelson how Steve's getting on, see him ride in the tough world of professional racing.
Did you watch Jockey School? Join Maggie and Dana Humphries and find out how close fiction is to fact.
You ordered Goofy? You've got him! He's just one of the great cartoons we've got for you this morning.
Live ! Live ! Live Squeeze are in store today to play for you and take your calls.

Nov 6, 1982
Episode 7
Season 1Episode 7180 min

Episode 7

Musical Youth are in store in person this morning with their brand-new single. It's never been heard before-so today's your chance to see if you can spot a hit.

Nov 13, 1982
Episode 8
Season 1Episode 8180 min

Episode 8

Call in at the pop department for all your favourite sounds. We've got Bucks Fizz in stock this morning, as well as Duran Duran.
Keith's delivery van is on the road. It's packed with fun and surprises for personal shoppers. Make sure you don't miss it if it's down your way. You'll get a great welcome from Keith and his assistants.
Anyone for tennis? Join Maggie behind the scenes at one of the summer's great tournaments-the Junior Grass Court Championships of Great Britain at Eastbourne.
A double offer for space fans today-Mat Irvine with a special Shuttle report, and a chance for you to talk to Doctor Who, because Peter Davison will be making a personal appearance in the book department.

Nov 20, 1982
Episode 9
Season 1Episode 9180 min

Episode 9

Seeing is Believing: Yes, the General Manager will delight you with a tap dance this morning in company with West End star Bonnie Langford. Bonnie will give you some tips too, so put your shoes on and join in. An Amazing Superstore ' Offer Starts This Morning: Barry Took is planning the World What's It? Championships, and the winner will fly with a Superstore film crew to a mystery destination. What is What's It? How can you play? Find out when Barry bends a few brains in a trial round. If you think you could do better, and could win the knock-out championship, fill in the special order form on John Craven 's Back Page. Smokie's back again with an exclusive preview recorded specially for Superstore of their latest record, and Status Quo are calling into the pop department too.

Nov 27, 1982
Episode 10
Season 1Episode 10180 min

Episode 10

There's lots in Store this morning. As well as the bargains and cartoons you can meet Shalamar. Hear their latest music and find out about the dance style that everyone's talking about.
With a Spring and a Splash! David Icke takes to the water with an up-and-coming diver. Diving's a great all-the-year-round sport and if you're thinking of taking it up, today's the day to find out what the training involves.
Christmas is Coming! Get some useful tips from our Packing Department and find out why we've got some empty shelves and what you can do about them.
Keith's Deliveries go off with a bang this morning. Personal shoppers should bring their earplugs.
Customer Services: Thanks from John for your Christmas window display ideas. He'll be showing some this morning - look out for yours.

Dec 4, 1982
Episode 11
Season 1Episode 11180 min

Episode 11

A store packed with pre-Christmas goodies!
He's 'only four and he's been here before: since his first in-store appearance, we've been swamped with Orville orders, so Keith Harris has promised to bring him in this morning.
Superstar David Essex is coming to take your calls and offer a Star Bargain.
Pick up some amazing tips for Christmas tricks from John Salisse in the Magic Department.
Meet The Sleeping Lions - the group with a startling line both in fashion and in music.

Dec 11, 1982
Episode 12
Season 1Episode 12180 min

Episode 12

Super-Crackers! You are specially invited to pull one and maybe win a Christmas Super Bargain. Meet Father Christmas and the Christmas Fairy (she's supposed to be helping him ho ho ho!) Special Deliveries and carols with Keith.
Get Your Very Own Superstore Christmas Card: Tony Hart will be drawing Christmas cards to order in the Gift Department. Ring him with your order.
Get Your Skates On, or you may miss Ice Dance Champions Jayne Torville and Christopher Dean who will be 'slipping' in to talk to David Icke and take your calls.
' Let's dance' with the Rockolas (haven't you seen that lead singer somewhere before?)
If you want to send a Special Christmas Message, get your telegrams off to John now. (Saturday SuperStore, BBCtv, London W12 8QT).
Superstore has a packed Christmas catalogue for you -Manager Mike and his staff look forward to seeing you and wish you a very happy Christmas.

Dec 18, 1982
Episode 13
Season 1Episode 13180 min

Episode 13

Mike offers you live sport in the main hall with David Icke , and some tall first-footers, with fast feet-top class basketball players. Who Had a Puppy for Christmas? Vet Mike Findlay is in the Pet Department with tips. Call 01.[number removed]Fame! Fame! Fame! It could be round the corner for any one of the kids Maggie meets at 11.30* What's It? Barry Took and Vicki Klein bend the brains of contestants in the first round of the store's new game. Amazing prize on offer from the Travel Department.
Customer Services: John brings your New Year greetings and the latest from the Newstand.

Jan 1, 1983
Episode 14
Season 1Episode 14180 min

Episode 14

Keith goes from high to low - at a great rate of knots! Space ships appear and disappear. Mat Irvine from the BBC Visual Effects Department works the magic in answer to your orders. What's It? Barry Took and Vicki Klein host Round 2 of the Store's new quiz game.
Great pop bargains to be won in Mike's Music Department, as well as all the latest sounds from the top bands.
For the latest news of what's in Store, ring on Friday night between 6 o'clock and 9 o'clock. Manager Mike will have a message for you.
Customer Services are here to help you. Send your tellygrams and queries to John as well as all your special orders

Jan 8, 1983
Episode 15
Season 1Episode 15180 min

Episode 15

Amazing goings on in the Pet Department this morning when Sherlock Bones challenges all comers to a Look Alike Competition.
Can you spot the real Store Detective? Ring in if you can. Keith will take your calls. There's a Space Spectacular too in the Main Hall when Captain Zep calls with a special bargain.
Join Barry Took for What's It?, the magic carpet quiz game that's going to whisk someone away to the desert. Who will it be?
Customer Services are at your service. Send your messages and queries to John and he'll try and help you.

Jan 15, 1983
Episode 16
Season 1Episode 16180 min

Episode 16

With Mike Read, Keith Chegwin and John Craven and lots of other people. One of them is Barbara Woodhouse. What will she make of Sherlock Bones ? What can she do for your dog? Ring her this morning with your dog problems.
What does a strong man have for lunch? You can find out from Geoff Capes. Sports Department Manager David Icke has invited him along this morning to discover just how one of the world's strongest men keeps up his strength to stay champion. Customer Services
Contact your friends, send your urgent messages, your greetings, your announcements and your jokes to John, who offers you his special musical tellygrams as well as the latest from the News Stand. What's It? with Barry Took and Vicki Klein. Round 3 in the race to win a trip to Egypt. Mike has the latest music for you and some fun with The Monkees.
Store doors open at 9.30.

Jan 22, 1983
Episode 17
Season 1Episode 17180 min

Episode 17

Anyone for Tennis? It's Mike's favourite game, and he's asked a champion along this morning to join us in the main hall. Yes, it's
Sue Barker , who'll be around to give you tips, answer your calls and offer a bargain.
Among other things, Keith's got Tears for Fears on his delivery van, so if he parks near you, pop along and join them for a fun-filled morning.
There's plenty of music this morning, cartoons and The Monkees! If there's anything else you want to see, don't forget Manager Mike is always ready to take your orders for sport, clothes, pets - you name them, we'll try to get them in. Good Cats in the Coffee Shop! Delia Smith 's got something tasty for you. Discover how to make it and have a feast this weekend.
A message from John: ' Have you got any urgent message for your friends? Do you want to let the world know of your play, your sponsorship, your school, or local events? If so, Customer Services can help you. Write to me with your Tellygram, and we'll try to fit it in. Don't forget to say what date you want your message transmitted, especially if it's a birthday greeting.'

Jan 29, 1983
Episode 18
Season 1Episode 18180 min

Episode 18

What's in store this morning?
For a start, there's a Personal Appearance from Penelope Keith. You can telephone her. She'll be joining Mike in the Furniture Department and she'll have a bargain for you to win. On the Road with Keith
Radio l's newest DJ, Janice Long , gives her brother Cheggers a hand with our personal deliveries. Find out where they are first thing this morning and pop down and join them. You'll be very welcome. What's It?
Barry Took and Vicki Klein invite three brave contestants to fight through the first semi-final and a chance to win a trip to Egypt.
Rocky Sharpe and the Replays are performing live in the Coffee Shop and there'll be plenty more pop and bargains on offer in Mike's Music Department. Customer Services
Place your orders and enquiries as well as your Tellygrams with John Craven

Feb 5, 1983
Episode 19
Season 1Episode 19180 min

Episode 19

What's in store this morning?
For a start, there's the fastest game on ice. Join David Icke and the Richmond Flyers for a midnight training session.
Don't miss The Monkees!
There's another zany adventure coming up at about 10.30 with DAVY JONES , MICKY DOLENZ
PETER TORK and MIKE NESMITH Who wants a bit of cake?
Keith's got an enormous one today that's been baked for a special celebration. You can share it if you're lucky.
Free! Free! Free! The BBC's got a super exhibition opening next Monday - and it's free! Join JOHN CRAVEN for setting-up day and see behind the scenes at the Children's Programmes Diamond Jubilee Exhibition. He'll be testing the computers and electronics you can try out if you get a chance to visit the exhibition. All the details will be given in Customer Services.
What's It? Semi-final: Barry Took and Vicki Klein will be finding out today which three contestants will be going forward to the final.
Star Time: You can phone Cilia Black this morning for a laugh and a chat.

Feb 12, 1983
Episode 20
Season 1Episode 20180 min

Episode 20

Great news! More shopping hours! From today the store's doors will open at 9.15 am. Early shoppers will be welcomed by the stars of Grange Hill. Phone in to chat to Gripper, Precious and the rest of the gang.
See the Poppy Flyer - the fastest push-bike in Europe. It's out on the road with Keith and the delivery van. Join him in person for a fun-packed morning.
Kajagoogoo play live in the Coffee Shop and that great star Joan Armatradlng will be appearing in Mike's Music Shop.
Calling all racing car enthusiasts. Sports manager David Icke takes you to Brands Hatch for a hair-raising ride with World Champion Keke Rosberg , and live in the main hall you can cheer on the Ken Tyrrell team, who will be attempting to set a new world record for the fastest pit-stop wheel change.

Feb 19, 1983
Episode 21
Season 1Episode 21180 min

Episode 21

Superstore strikes gold!
Olympic medallist Steve Ovett will be here this morning to take your calls and offer a bargain. Overseas deliveries will be made by Keith all morning. Among the games and nonsense he has in stock, he also has fur, feather and a genuine What's It. Spot the gorilla and win the goodies.
Crash bang wallop! Join John in the Do-it-Yourself Department for a special offer for anyone who's putting on a play.
Discover how to make sound effects from an expert and also meet the new star from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Meet Bucks Fizz on the SuperStore. They're making a special public appearance today.
Join Barry Took and Vicki Klein for the What's It and strain your brain with the Store's three finalists.
You've ordered Leo Sayer and he is coming today! Hear his latest single live this morning and chat to him on the phone.

Feb 26, 1983
Episode 22
Season 1Episode 22180 min

Episode 22

You can meet Tucker in person this morning. Todd Carty , star of Tucker's Luck, will be waiting to take calls and tell you what life is like for our hero now he's left Grange Hill and is out in the world. Keith's in store too this morning with a special bargain for you. Get your ear defenders ready!
' Falling down is easy. Getting up's the problem.' Have you ever been ski-ing? Well Maggie hadn't! Find out what happened to her and 80 schoolchildren from Dudley - on the slippery slopes of Notre Dame de Bellecombe, a lovely French alpine village.
Customer Services
John's getting a lot of letters from you about fan clubs. He's asked Duran Duran to come into the store today to help him find out for you just how much the stars are involved with the clubs and what sort of service you can expect to get if you join one; and there's music from Spandau Ballet. By popular demand - the return of Lift Off! Mike's back in the questionmaster's chair when another two contestants compete for star prizes in the telephone quiz.

Mar 5, 1983
Episode 23
Season 1Episode 23180 min

Episode 23

Superstore vet Mike Findlay has the ugliest animal in the world in the pet department.
Clare Grogan will be along with Altered Images and their latest single. Ring her on [number removed]. Customer Services: John offers you musical Tellygrams, news, views and comments.
Keith is out delivering orders this morning. If you spot the van go and join him and his guests.
If you feel like a laugh, ring Janet Brown. Mike's invited her to take your calls. And there's a special bargain to win.

Mar 12, 1983
Episode 24
Season 1Episode 24180 min

Episode 24

Amazing things in store this morning! B. A. Robertson 's back! He wrote the store's theme tune, but he has never set foot in it. Find out why this morning, and also why his dog has got a black tongue.
All that Jazz: how can you get into a jazz band? Maggie finds out in a Superstore report on the National Youth Jazz Orchestra.
Model makers watch out! Mat Irvine has a variation for you today - destruction kit for model cars. Create your own
Dukes of Hazzard car crash.
Chart topper Bonnie Tyler makes a personal appearance today. You can phone her on [number removed]. Check mate! We've a sensational chess set on offer this morning. See the pieces move silently into attack, masterminded by an invincible opponent. It's uncanny, it's brilliant and it could be yours.

Mar 19, 1983
Episode 25
Season 1Episode 25180 min

Episode 25

The last in the present series with Mike Read, Keith Chegwin, John Craven, Maggie Philbin, David Icke.
Stupendous end of season events this morning! Manager Mike presents star attractions in all departments. Meet Nora Batty and Compo. Yes, Kathy Staff and Bill Owen are with Keith this morning. Hear The Belle Stars sing live in the music shop and enter the Pop Pack bargain competition.
Roar into action with speedway champion Dave Jessup on the track at Wimbledon Stadium.
In the Do-it-Yourself department Rolf Harris has some great ideas. Give him a call on [number removed]. Join Barry Took in the Egyptian desert on a camel ride to the pyramids and visit the city of Cairo.
Hear Kajagoogoo's latest tracks specially recorded for SuperStore.
Fantastic end of season offers all morning!

Mar 26, 1983

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