Live & Kicking - Season 5

Live & Kicking - Season 5

Season 5

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DatesSep 27, 1997 - Apr 18, 1998
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Episodes

Episode 1
Season 5Episode 1180 min

Episode 1

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston return with a new series of live entertainment. This week's guests include singer Louise. Newcomers Gez Foster, Ben Ward and Richard Webb alias "the men in trousers" join the show for a weekly dose of zany comedy sketches; new pop releases in Hit Miss or Maybe; and Mr Blobby is back with plenty of fun and games in MrBlobby's Office Trolley. Plus the latest news from the world of entertainment with Dannii Minogue and Toby Anstis, cartoon fun with Rugrats and Spiderman, and the first in a new US comedy series Kenan and Kel, about the madcap adventures of two teenage boys.

Sep 27, 1997
Episode 2
Season 5Episode 2180 min

Episode 2

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston present the usual mix of music, fun and games. This week's guests soulful girl group Eternal, pop heartthrob Peter Andre and Home and Away's Ben Unwin join the show for a weekly dose of zany comedy sketches.
Zoe and guests will be reviewing new pop releases in Hit Miss or Maybe and Mr Blobby is back with plenty of fun and games in Blobby's Office Trolley. Comedy comes in the shape of those men in trousers- Ben, Gez and Richard. Plus all the latest news from the world of entertainment in Electric Circus with Dannii Minogue, cartoon fun with those loveable Rugrats and US comedy series Kenan and Kel, about the madcap adventures of two teenage boys.

Oct 4, 1997
Episode 3
Season 5Episode 3180 min

Episode 3

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston present the usual mix of music, fun and games. Special guests, both singing their new singles, are Peter Andre with Lonely and Jimmy Ray with Are You Jimmy Ray? while Noel Edmonds is in the Hot Seat. Zoe and guests will be reviewing new pop releases in Hit, Miss or Maybe and Mr Blobby is back with plenty of fun and games in Blobby's Office Trolley.

Plus all the latest news from the world of entertainment including an interview with the Spice Girls in Electric Circus with Margherita Taylor, cartoon fun the Rugrats and US comedy series Kenan and Kel, about the madcap adventures of two teenage boys.

Oct 11, 1997
Episode 4
Season 5Episode 4180 min

Episode 4

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston present the usual mix of music, fun and games. Their special guests are boy band 911, Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell and leading US rap star Coolio. New pop releases are reviewed in Hit, Miss or Maybe and Mr Blobby is back with more tomfoolery in Blobby's Office Trolley. There's comedy from the Men in Trousers, the Leprechauns are in the studio and the show celebrates the BBC's 75th birthday. Plus entertainment news in Electric Circus with Dannii Minogue, cartoon fun in the Rugrats and US comedy Kenan and Kel, about the madcap adventures of two teenage boys.

Oct 18, 1997
Episode 5
Season 5Episode 5180 min

Episode 5

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston present alively mix of music, fun and games. Their special guests are Dannii. and the Supernaturals performing their latest singles. Toby Anstis visits the children's extravaganza, the Big Bash, at Birmingham's NEC and there's a chance to win a VIP visit to the BBC Experience, an exhibition celebrating 75 years of BBC broadcasting. Zoe and guests will be reviewing new pop releases in Hit, Miss or Maybe and Mr Blobby has more tomfoolery in B/obby's Office Trolley.
There's comedy from the Men in Trousers and the Leprachauns cause mayhem. Plus the latest entertainment news in Electric Circus with Gail Porter.

Oct 25, 1997
Episode 6
Season 5Episode 6180 min

Episode 6

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston 's guests are Natalie Imbruglia , formerly of Neighbours, and North and South with their latest singles. There's a roundup of computer games with Adem Ay, and the latest entertainment news in Electric Circus. There's comedy from the Men in Trousers, the Leprachauns cause mayhem, and Kenan and Kel get up to more crazy adventures.

Nov 1, 1997
Episode 7
Season 5Episode 7130 min

Episode 7

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests are business tycoon Richard Branson , singer Gary Barlow sings his latest single Open Road, and Riverdance stars Joanna Doyle and Brendan De Gallai.

Nov 8, 1997
Episode 8
Season 5Episode 8180 min

Episode 8

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston guests are comedian Shane Richie. Pulp's Jarvis Cocker and Chelsea player/manager Ruud Gullit. Music comes from Five and Aaron Carter. There's comedy from Men in Trousers, Ben. Gez and Rich, plus the Leprechauns. Mr Sage and Mr Onion.and showbiz news and gossip in Electric Circus. Three more pop videos come under scrutiny in Hit, Miss or Maybe, there's s another crazy adventure for Kenan and Kel and a Rugrats double bill.

Nov 15, 1997
Episode 9
Season 5Episode 9180 min

Episode 9

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests are comedian Harry Enfield, and Casualty stars Claire Goose (Tina) and Jonathan Kerrigan (Sam). Music comes from Boyzone and Lightning Seeds, and author Paula Danziger meets book illustrator Tony Ross. Ben, Gez and Richard dig into history: the Leprechauns have more of your love letters: Adem Ay has a roundup of the latest computer games: three more pop videos come under scrutiny in Hit, Miss or Maybe; Margherita Taylor has showbiz news and gossip in Electric Circus: and there's another adventure for Kenan and Kel: plus Mr Blobby and Rugrats.

Nov 22, 1997
Episode 10
Season 5Episode 10180 min

Episode 10

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests are Emmerdale's Lisa Riley and Paul Loughran. Music comes from Hanson and Kylie Minogue's latest video. Ben, Gez and Richard dig into history; the Leprechauns Mr Sage and Mr Onion have more of your love letters; three more pop videos come under scrutiny in Hit, Miss or Maybe; all the showbiz news and gossip in Electric Circus; there's another crazy adventure for Kenan and Kel; plus Mr Blobby and Rugrats.

Nov 29, 1997
Episode 11
Season 5Episode 11180 min

Episode 11

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests include comedian Jim Davidson , singer Robbie Williams and ballerina Darcey Bussell. Ant and Dec have all the showbiz news and gossip in Electric Circus. There's comedy from Ben, Gez and Richard, mischief from the Leprechauns, plus Mr Blobby, and another crazy adventure for Kenan and Kel.

Dec 6, 1997
Episode 12
Season 5Episode 12180 min

Episode 12

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests include TV chef Ainsley Harriott , who has some festive Christmas recipes, and presenter Jonathan Ross. There's also music from the Lighthouse Family, while this week's Electric Circus is presented by pop star Peter Andre. Plus comedy with Ben, Gez and Richard, mischief from the Leprechauns and Mr Blobby, and a crazy adventure for Kenan and Kel.

Dec 13, 1997
Episode 13
Season 5Episode 13180 min

Episode 13

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston present a Christmas edition, with music from the Spice Girls, and guests including Bill Tarmey and Liz Dawn (Coronation Street's Jack and Vera Duckworth ) and tennis star Greg Ruzedski. Plus zany comedy with Ben, Jez and Richard, mischief from the Leprechauns and Mr Blobby, and an adventure for Kenan and Kel.

Dec 20, 1997
Episode 14
Season 5Episode 14120 min

Episode 14

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests include soul trio Eternal, wrestling star British Bulldog and Steven Houghton, who plays Gregg in London's Burning.
There's comedy with the Men in Trousers and design ideas with "Smarts" Mark Speight. Plus Hit, Miss or Maybe, and cartoon action in Rugrats.

Dec 27, 1997
Episode 15
Season 5Episode 15180 min

Episode 15

Jamie Theakston and Zoe Ball's guests include Neighbours star Brooke Satchwell and OTT with their latest single. Dannii Minogue presents a review of the showbiz world in Electric Circus while there's comedy from Ben, Gez and Richard, the Leprechauns and Mr Blobby. Plus animated adventures from the Rugrats and another adventure for Kenan and Kel.

Jan 3, 1998
Episode 16
Season 5Episode 16180 min

Episode 16

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests include Lara Cox and Callan Mulvey (Anita and Drazic from Heartbreak High), explorer Benedict Allen will be in the Hot Seat, and there's music from Clock.
Margherita Taylor presents a review of the showbiz world in Electric Circus while there's comedy from Ben, Gez and Richard, and Mr Blobby. Plus animated adventures from the Rugrats and another adventure for Kenan and Kel.

Jan 10, 1998
Episode 17
Season 5Episode 17180 min

Episode 17

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston 's guests include Adam Rickitt and Jane Danson (Coronation Street's NickTilsleyand Leanne Battersby ). England's football coach Glenn Hoddle is in the Hot Seat, and there's music from E-Male. Margherita Taylor presents a review of the showbiz world in Electric Circus while there's comedy from the Men in Trousers - Ben, Gez and Richard, and Mr Blobby. Plus animated adventures from the Rugrats, and mischief from the Leprechauns.

Jan 17, 1998
Episode 18
Season 5Episode 18180 min

Episode 18

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests include Tiffany Chapman, Alexandra Fletcher and Diane Burke - Brookside's Rachel, Jacqui and Katie. There's music from indie band Catch, and Margherita Taylor presents a review of the showbiz world in Electric Circus. Plus comedy from the Men in Trousers - Ben, Gez and Richard - and Mr Blobby, cartoon fun from the Rugrats, another adventure with Kenan and Kel and mischief from the Leprechauns.

Jan 24, 1998
Episode 19
Season 5Episode 19195 min

Episode 19

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests include TV and radio presenter Chris Evans. and star of The Demon Headmaster. Terrence Hardiman. There's music from
Scandinavian pop group Aqua, while Margherita Taylor presents a review of the showbiz world in Electric Circus. Plus cartoon fun from the Rugrats. and animated adventures with Spiderman.

Jan 31, 1998
Episode 20
Season 5Episode 20195 min

Episode 20

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests include Johnny Vaughan and Denise van Outen, hosts of Channel 4's The Big Breakfast, and stage-school boss Sylvia Young. There's music from new girl band Cleopatra while Dannii Minogue presents a review ofthe showbiz world in Electric Circus, including an interview with actor and comedian Robin Williams. Ben, Gez and Richard meet pop hopefuls the Krazees and there is animated adventure with the Rugrats and Spiderman.

Feb 7, 1998
Episode 21
Season 5Episode 2195 min

Episode 21

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests include Will Mellor from Hollyoaks and top British orchestral conductor Andrew Davis. Dannii Minogue reviews the showbiz world in Electric Circus, plus mischief from the Leprechauns, comedy from Ben, Gez and Richard, and two new animated adventures with The Rugrats.

Feb 14, 1998
Episode 22
Season 5Episode 22195 min

Episode 22

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests include singer and former Neighbours actress Natalie Imbruglia, John Pickard from 2 Point 4 Children (a new series starts Thursday at 8.30pm) and, in the Hot Seat, environmentalist Jonathon Porritt.
Dannii Minogue reviews the showbiz world in Electric Circus, plus mischief from the Leprechauns, comedy from Ben, Gez and Richard, and cartoon action with The Rugrats and Spiderman.

Feb 21, 1998
Episode 23
Season 5Episode 23195 min

Episode 23

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests include pop group Five and film producer Sir David Puttnam. Dannii Minogue looks at the showbiz world in Electric Circus, there's mischief from the Leprechauns, comedy from Ben, Gez and Richard, plus Mr Blobby, Kenan and Kel, and cartoon action with the Rugrats and Spiderman.

Feb 28, 1998
Episode 24
Season 5Episode 24195 min

Episode 24

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests include former Brookside actress Anna Friel. Plus music from Bryan Adams , and problem advice from Dr Aric Sigman.
There's mischief from the Leprechauns. comedy from Ben, Gez and Richard, plus Mr Blobby, Kenan and Kel, and cartoon action with the Rugrats and Spiderman.

Mar 7, 1998
Episode 25
Season 5Episode 25195 min

Episode 25

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston' s guests include singer Robbie Williams, with his latest single, and for National Science Engineering and Technology Week Peter Snow will be takingv iewers' calls on science matters. There's comedy from Ben, Gez and Richard, plus Mr Blobby, Kenan and Kel, and cartoon action with the Rugrats and Spiderman.

Mar 14, 1998
Episode 26
Season 5Episode 26195 min

Episode 26

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests include actress Kathy Burke, singer and television presenter Dannii Minogue, and EastEnders' star Martine McCutcheon.
There's mischief from the Leprechauns, comedy from Ben, Gezand Richard, plus Mr Blobby, Kenan and Kel, and cartoon action with the Rugrats and Spiderman.

Mar 21, 1998
Episode 27
Season 5Episode 27180 min

Episode 27

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests include singer Louise, pop pundit Jonathan King, who talks about the Eurovision Song Contest in Birmingham on 9 May, and astronomer Heather Couper in the Hot Seat. Dr Aric Sigman offers problem advice, there's the usual comedy and cartoons, plus Paul Nicholls and the Backstreet Boys feature in Electric Circus.

Mar 28, 1998
Episode 28
Season 5Episode 28195 min

Episode 28

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests include actor Paul Nicholls , talking about his new police drama series City Central, which begins tonight at 8.10pm, DJ Tony Blackburn, and pop band Ultra, with their latest single Say Va Do. Also mischief from the Leprechauns, comedy from Ben, Gez and Richard, plus Mr Blobby, and cartoon action with the Rugrats and Spiderman.

Apr 4, 1998
Episode 29
Season 5Episode 29195 min

Episode 29

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests include TV presenter Matthew Kelly and England cricketer Mark Ramprakash, and Imaani sings Britain's Eurovision entry,
Where Are You? Gemma Bissex and Natalie Cassidy, Clare Tyler and Sonia Jackson in EastEnders, have showbiz news.

Apr 11, 1998
Episode 30
Season 5Episode 30195 min

Episode 30

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests include chart-topping band Boyzone, who perform their new single All That Want.
Football pundit Alan Hansen previews the BBC's coverage of this summer's World Cup, and there's mischief from the Leprechauns. Plus comedy from Ben, Gez and Richard, and a Rugrats triple bill and Spiderman. Last in the series; Live and Kicking returns in the autumn.

Apr 18, 1998

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