CRACKERJACK IS BACK AFTER 35 YEARS, CHILDHOOD FAVOURITE IS BEING FILMED AT MEDIACITYUK

It was once a staple of childhood TV viewing, its 35 year absence has been fondly missed by a generation who have now grown up to have children of their own.

BUT this travesty is to be rectified as once more it is soon to be back with a new modern twist for a new generation and the best part is it will be filmed right here in the Holywood of the North, good old Sunny Salford.

Yes we are of course talking about beloved kids (and adults) TV show Crackerjack, previously presented by legendary icons such as Eamon Holmes, Ed 'Stewpot' Stewart and Stu 'Ooh, I could crush a grape!' Francis.

The much loved kids show goes back even further in telly history having been previously presented by Leslie Crowther a behemoth of a presenter who went on to host the 'Price is Right' and the now 86-year-old veteran presenter Michael Apsel currently hosting the Antiques Roadshow but far from Antique himself as he looks ever youthful for his years.

The shows new presenters Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes are too young to remember the original series but say they are relishing the challenge of taking on this new series of such an iconic show.

Sam says:

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“I was overwhelmed by the reaction when it was announced that it was coming back. As soon as I mention it to people older than me they all remember it, which is lovely.”

It is unknown if the likes of Bernie Clifton, Basil Brush and celebrity show biz swingers The Krankies will take part in the new iteration of the show for nostalgia purposes but on behalf of adult children up and down the land I say it is about time it was back on our screens for future generations to enjoy the mayhem.

The new series airs on Friday 17th January on CBBC.

Cheryl Taylor, head of content for BBC Children's, said the show would

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"usher in a new era of frenetic family fun and whizzbang audience antics".

Helen Bullough, head of BBC Children's In House Productions, added:

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"We can't wait to introduce a new set of Crackerjack 'crush-a-grape' catchphrases to a new generation of fans."

All we need now is the return of Tizwas and this guy, then life will be complete.