Jackanory

Jackanory (1965-1966)

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Jackanory was a long-running BBC children's television series that was designed to stimulate an interest in reading. The show was first transmitted on 13 December 1965, the first story being the fairy-tale Cap-o'-Rushes read by Lee Montague. It aired from December 13, 1965 - March 24, 1996. The show's format involved an actor reading from children's novels or folk tales, usually while seated in an armchair. From time to time the scene being read would be illustrated by a specially commissioned still drawing.

Network
ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) (15 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E159The King of the Bearsjuil. 29, 1966
S01E158The Conspiracy of the Red Sleevesjuil. 28, 1966
S01E157The Legend of William Telljuil. 27, 1966
S01E156Three Strange Menjuil. 26, 1966
S01E155The Battle of the Giantsjuil. 25, 1966
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Jackanory first premiere?

Jackanory first premiered on December 13, 1965.

What was the format of Jackanory?

Jackanory was a British children's television series that featured a narrator reading books aloud to children.

Who were some of the narrators on Jackanory during the 1965 year?

During the year 1965, some of the narrators on Jackanory included James Robertson Justice, Penelope Lively, Peter Hawkins, and Michael Hordern.

Which book did Alec McCowen read from on Jackanory in 1965?

Alec McCowen read from the book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl on Jackanory in 1965.

How many episodes of Jackanory aired in 1965?

According to epguides.tv, a total of 20 episodes of Jackanory aired in 1965.

Was Jackanory aimed towards a specific age group?

Yes, Jackanory was primarily aimed towards children between the ages of four and ten.

Why was Jackanory considered ground-breaking at the time of its release?

Jackanory was considered ground-breaking at the time of its release because it was one of the first television series to focus solely on reading books to children.

What was the time slot for Jackanory in 1965?

In 1965, Jackanory aired at 4:45 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Did Jackanory have its own theme music?

Yes, Jackanory had its own theme music that was composed by Stanley Myers.

Who was the producer of Jackanory in 1965?

Anna Home was the producer of Jackanory in 1965.

What was the most popular book read on Jackanory during the 1965 year?

While there is no definitive answer, according to some reports, the most popular book read on Jackanory during the 1965 year was "The Hobbit" by J. R. R. Tolkien.

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