You and Me

You and Me (1974)

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You and Me is a BBC television programme for pre-school children broadcast from 1974 to 1995. It aired on BBC 1 from 1974-1983 & on BBC 2 from 1983-1995. The programmes consisted of various segments intended to educate and entertain young children and included elements for early literacy and numeracy. The first episode, called "Moving house", was broadcast at 10:45 am 14 January 1974 on BBC1. The series' original intention was to teach children safety, reading and emotional well being. The show featured a mixture of human actors and puppets. Originally it featured the actor Tony Hughes as Herbert The Handyman, along with the puppet characters Mr Bits and Pieces and Purrfecta the Cat.

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ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) at 10:45 (15 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E15What's in the Box?Feb 15, 1974
S01E14Parcel's JourneyFeb 13, 1974
S01E13Posting a ParcelFeb 11, 1974
S01E12Play with WheelsFeb 8, 1974
S01E11WheelsFeb 6, 1974
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the first episode of You and Me premiere?

The first episode of You and Me premiered on September 23, 1974.

What was the genre of the show?

You and Me was a children's educational television program.

Who were the main hosts of the show?

The main hosts of the show were Tony and Chica.

What was the running time of each episode?

Each episode of You and Me had a running time of 30 minutes.

What network aired the show?

You and Me aired on BBC.

What was the show's format?

You and Me was an interactive show that taught children the basics of reading, writing, and counting with songs, stories, and activities.

What were the target age group for the show?

The show targeted children between the ages of 3 to 7.

What were some of the recurring segments on the show?

Some of the recurring segments on You and Me were "Wordy Woo," "Cosmo and Dibs," and "The Shape of the Week."

What was the purpose of the "Wordy Woo" segment?

The "Wordy Woo" segment was designed to teach children new words through storytelling and song.

Who were Cosmo and Dibs?

Cosmo and Dibs were two penguin puppets that taught children about shapes, colors, and patterns.

What was the name of the workshop where Tony would read stories?

The workshop where Tony would read stories was called "The Cosy Corner."

What was the purpose of "The Shape of the Week" segment?

The "The Shape of the Week" segment was designed to teach children about shapes and how they appear in the world around them.

What was the name of the show's theme song?

The show's theme song was called "You and Me."

Who composed the show's theme song?

Roger Limb composed the show's theme song.

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