Rainbow

Rainbow (1972-1992)

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Rainbow is a British children's television series, created by Pamela Lonsdale, which ran between five times weekly, twice weekly and once weekly at 12:10 on Tuesdays and Fridays on the ITV network, from 1 September 1972 to 31 December 1992. After more than 1000 episodes, the series came to an abrupt end when Thames Television lost its ITV franchise at the end of 1992. Since then, it has gained cult status and continues to get frequent mentions on radio and television.

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ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) at 12:10 (15 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S21E01At the End of the RainbowDez. 24, 1992
S20E19Getting OrganisedJan. 31, 1992
S20E15Treasure HuntDez. 20, 1991
S20E14SnowDez. 13, 1991
S20E16The Zippybread ManDez. 10, 1991
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Rainbow' premiere?

'Rainbow' premiered on the 16th of October 1972.

Who created 'Rainbow?'

Pamela Lonsdale created 'Rainbow.'

Who are the main characters in 'Rainbow?'

The main characters in 'Rainbow' are Zippy, George, and Bungle.

What kind of TV show is 'Rainbow?'

'Rainbow' is a children's TV show that is focused primarily on entertainment and education.

What is the name of the first episode of 'Rainbow?'

The name of the first episode of 'Rainbow' is 'Introducing Bungle.'

Who are the actors that played Zippy, George, and Bungle?

Zippy's voice was provided by Roy Skelton, George was played by David Cook, and Bungle was played by Stanley Bates.

What is the name of the longest-running puppet on 'Rainbow?'

The longest-running puppet on 'Rainbow' was Zippy.

Who is the host of 'Rainbow?

The host of 'Rainbow' is Geoffrey Hayes.

Is Geoffrey Hayes still alive?

No, Geoffrey Hayes passed away on the 1st of October 2018.

Why was 'Rainbow' taken off the air?

'Rainbow' wasn't taken off the air because of a loss in popularity, but it ended in 1992 due to Thames Television losing its ITV franchise.

Who took over production of 'Rainbow?'

Central Independent Television took over the production of 'Rainbow.'

What was the duration of an average episode of 'Rainbow?'

An average episode of 'Rainbow' lasted 15 minutes.

What was the primary objective of 'Rainbow?'

The primary objective of 'Rainbow' was to entertain and educate young children.

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