Going Live!

Going Live! (1987-1993)

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Going Live! was a Saturday morning kids magazine show on BBC which took over from Saturday Superstore. Presented by Philip Schofield and Sarah Greene between 1987 and 1993.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 09:00 (195 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E30Episode 30Apr 17, 1993
S06E29Episode 29Apr 10, 1993
S06E28Episode 28Apr 3, 1993
S06E27Episode 27Mar 27, 1993
S06E26Episode 26Mar 20, 1993
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Going Live! premiere?

Going Live!'s premiere was on September 5th, 1987.

Who were the hosts of Going Live!?

The original hosts of Going Live! were Phillip Schofield and Sarah Greene.

What was the format of Going Live!?

Going Live! followed a format of live music, games, and celebrity interviews.

How long was each episode of Going Live!?

Each episode of Going Live! was two hours long.

Which segment featured children showcasing their talents on Going Live!?

The "Get Up and Go" segment featured children showcasing their talents on Going Live!.

What was the purpose of the "High Noon" segment on Going Live!?

The "High Noon" segment on Going Live! was a phone-in game where viewers could win prizes.

Who presented the "High Noon" segment on Going Live!?

Peter Simon and Emma Forbes presented the "High Noon" segment on Going Live!.

What was the name of the puppet that appeared on Going Live!?

Gordon the Gopher was the name of the puppet that appeared on Going Live!.

Who was responsible for operating Gordon the Gopher on Going Live!?

Going Live!'s puppeteer and operator for Gordon the Gopher was Paul Smith.

What was the name of the phone-in quiz that aired on Going Live!?

"Double Dare" was the name of the phone-in quiz that aired on Going Live!.

Who presented the "Double Dare" quiz on Going Live!?

Mike Smith presented the "Double Dare" quiz on Going Live!.

Who performed the theme tune for Going Live!?

The theme tune for Going Live! was performed by Manfred Mann's Earth Band.

Where was Going Live! broadcast from?

Going Live! was broadcast live from the BBC Television Centre in London.

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