Live broadcasts were held before an audience primarily composed of children, originally at the King's Theatre on Hammersmith Road until 1963, then at the BBC Television Theatre (now known as the Shepherds Bush Empire). The program format featured competitive games for teams of children, a music segment, a comedy double act, and concluded with cast members performing a short comic play, adapting popular songs from that era.
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The original broadcasts featured a live performance in front of predominantly child audiences. Initially held at the King's Theatre on Hammersmith Road from 1950 to 1963, they were later moved to the BBC Television Theatre (now known as the Shepherds Bush Empire). The show's format rema...
