Ooh, i could crush a grape and other highlights of childrens tv. Former host stu francis, who fronted the programme from 1979 to 1984, is. Childrens tv favourite crackerjack is to return to the bbc, 35 years. Stewart francis sometimes i wonder what my grandfather would think of what i do, he spent his whole life in the kebab business, was buried with. The most well known was ooooo, i could crush a grape. The paul daniels magic show, odd one out and every second counts. Stu francis, with the krankies and jan michelle, was the last. Krankies star ian tough, left, and stu francis, right, were not happy to hear of the return of crackerjackcredit. Stu used to come out with a number of similarly crazy phrases, such as, ooh.
Stewart francis arses, west, kim darren walsh beats 12yearold girl to win best joke of edinburgh fringe by ben beaumontthomas, august 24, 2015. Not sure if i loved basil brush but he still featured in my life. But crackerjack legend stu francis has revealed that his careerdefining catchphrase was actually a. Stu francis is a british comedian with a camp style of delivery who achieved celebrity as lead presenter on the childrens television programme crackerjack 19801984. Francis had numerous catchphrases on crackerjack, mostly based on his prolific ooh. Stu francis is a british comedian with a camp style of delivery who achieved celebrity as lead presenter on the childrens television programme crackerjack. Stu francis was born in 1951 in bury, lancashire, england. Guests include, the great soprendo, suzanne dando, david wilkie and the thompson twins. When i was at school, playground banter was peppered with such gems as rock on tommy, courtesy of bobby ball, ooh, i could crush a grape, from crackerjacks stu francis, and the. Stu francis was the presenter and when he wasnt busy crushing grapes and wrestling action men you could find him dressed in his distinctive multicoloured attire.
Crackerjack the tv show with the builtin echo gave. What sport is featured in the movie crackerjack answers. He suffered a stroke a few days ago and died in hospital in bournemouth. New bbc remake will air at 6pm because todays children are too busy with. Explore our collection of motivational and famous quotes by authors you know and love. He went on to host ultra quiz in 1985 and border tvs crush a grape in 1987, a childrens game and variety show in a similar vein, if not carbon copy, to his era of crackerjack. Stu francis hes spent years threatening to crush grapes, pop balloons and wrestle action men. The bbc is to revive crackerjack, the classic childrens television show. Childrens tv favourite crackerjack is to return to the bbc, 35 years after its last. In the 1980s, stu francis entertained young viewers with his catchphrase ooh, i could crush a grape. Its the perfect vehicle for our muchloved stars sam and mark and promises to usher in a new era of frenetic family fun and whizzbang. His quick quips can take a second or two to work out, but once youve figured out their duplicitous simplicity, youre sure to have a smile on your. I saw a documentary on how ships are kept together.
So when i was offered the chance to interview him i was curious to discover what stu had been up to over. Crackerjacks back but not at its famous time of fiveto. The krankies ian tough says bbc dont have budget to do. Former crackerjack presenter stu francis and krankies star. The last presenter was stu francis, famous for his ooh, i could crush a grape catchphrase. Stu francis the boltonborn comedian presented crackerjack.
If the opportunity comes, i would love to go back ive got unfinished business with the ice. Ian and jimmy krankie, jan michelle and stu francis on crackerjack in the 1980s. Thatd be like me going out on tv next week and saying, nice to see you, to see you nice. Crackerjack is coming back with sam and mark presenting bbc. The bbc is to revive the childrens tv show crackerjack, 35 years after it. Bbc to bring back crackerjack after 35 years television. Crackerjack is coming back with sam and mark presenting. Boltons stu francis might have been late to the crackerjack party, he was the. It was during stus time on crackerjack that the game take a. Boltonborn comic who featured on itvs the comedians in the 1970s, but is best known for fronting crackerjack and threatening to crush grapes. Ed stewpot stewart, the former crackerjack presenter and bbc radio dj, has died at the age of 74. Still does the club circuit and appears in panto every year.
Krankies star ian tough, left, and stu francis, right, were not happy to hear of the return of crackerjack credit. Tv series 19552020 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Another catchphrase was theres points to be won, and there are penalties to pay. Variety is the spice of this crackerjack legends life. Its the perfect vehicle for our muchloved stars sam and mark. Includes photos of board games and magic sets from the 80s. Sam and mark will follow in stu franciss footsteps in a new version of. Ian and jimmy krankie, jan michelle and stu francis on crackerjack in the. His principal co hosts were initially the krankies and later, on alternating editions, basil brush and the great soprendo. Image caption sam left and mark right will host the show, which stu francis centre last presented. Great memorable quotes and script exchanges from the crackerjack movie on quotes. Stu francis has warned new crackerjack hosts sam nixon and mark rhodes to stay away from his catchphrases. Stu francis doesnt want catchphrases in crackerjack revamp. Stu was born on 30 january 1951, the same day as pop star phil collins.
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