My Almost Famous Family
| My Almost Famous Family | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Joe Williams Emma Reeves Andrew Viner Gerard Foster Holly Lyons Andy Watts Patricia Elcock Paul McKenzie Paul Gerstenberger |
| Directed by | Beryl Richards Griff Rowland Jonathan Gershfield |
| Starring | Rakie Ayola Andrew Clover Angus Harrison Matt Morgan Naomi Battrick Dominique Moore Rachel Brady Alice Henley Alan Ford Emily Joyce |
| Composers | Richie Webb Tom Nichols Steve Young Tim Baxter |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 11 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Steven Andrew |
| Producer | Paul McKenzie |
| Cinematography | Ian Liggett |
| Running time | 28 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBBC, BBC Two |
| Release | 12 September – 21 November 2009 |
My Almost Famous Family is a British children's television series produced by the BBC and originally aired between 12 September and 21 November 2009 on CBBC on BBC Two.[1]
The 11-part series was about a group of siblings and their parents who performed together as the house band of a fictional chat show.[2] It was written by a team of writers that included Gail Renard and Emma Reeves.
Composer and performer Richie Webb, whose credits include the BBC Radio 4 series 15 Minute Musical, was the show’s musical director.[3]
The shows theme tune 'Almost Famous' was written by Richard Webb, Steve Young and Tom Nichols. Incidental music was written and recorded by Tim Baxter.
On 17 April 2010, the BBC launched the My Almost Famous Family interactive website on the CBBC website, which consisted of 16 interactive games, music videos, and songs from the show.
The show has not yet been recommissioned for a second series.
Characters
- Rakie Ayola as Shalondra Swann
- Andrew Clover as Gary Swann
- Angus Harrison as Hadley Swann
- Naomi Battrick as Toyah Swann
- Dominique Moore as Aretha Swann
- Matt Morgan as Isaac Swann
- Rachel Brady as Martha Swann
- Alan Ford as Terry Swann
- Alice Henley as Annabelle
- Emily Joyce as Jill
- Nick Rapson as Zac Macdonald
Episodes
| Episode | Title | Director | Writer(s) | Original airdate | |
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| 01 | "We've Only Just Begun" | Beryl Richards | Andrew Viner | 12 September 2009 | |
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The Swann family band, We're In Perfect Harmony, become the house band on The Totally Annabelle Show. Annabelle plans on usurping lead-singer Aretha and duetting with Hadley. Toyah is forced to choose between the band's show and a school interview on the same day. | |||||
| 02 | "The Girl Is Mine" | Griff Rowland | Joe Williams | 19 September 2009 | |
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Gary and Shalondra go camping, leaving the children with Gary's father Terry. Toyah practises for her grade eight cello exam, while Terry has the band perform his 1970s hit single. | |||||
| 03 | "The Sound of Silence" | Beryl Richards | Gerard Foster | 26 September 2009 | |
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Isaac kidnaps Pixie, Annabelle's pet pig. Aretha loses her hearing and is helped by Toyah and Martha to overcome the problem before a record executive arrives to hear her sing, so Toyah sings and she is fantastic. | |||||
| 04 | "Piece of Me" | Griff Rowland | Emma Reeves | 3 October 2009 | |
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Gary struggles to fulfill his fatherly commitments to both Hadley and Isaac, so Shalondra devises a creative solution. Toyah lets her celebrity status go to her head. | |||||
| 05 | "Beat Surrender" | Jonathan Gershfield | Andrew Viner | 10 October 2009 | |
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Gary and Shalondra set the children a maths test, announcing that anyone who fails must leave the band. Isaac is distracted from revising by Terry, jeopardising his future in the band.He is not allowed to play with the band until he gets a better grade in the maths test. | |||||
| 06 | "You Can't Touch This" | Beryl Richards | Holly Lyons | 17 October 2009 | |
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Gary and Shalondra are locked in the recording studio while spying on the children. Aretha breaks Toyah's cello bow and tries to hide the truth from her. | |||||
| 07 | "Matters of the Harp" | Griff Rowland | Holly Lyons & Andy Watts | 24 October 2009 | |
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Hadley lies to impress a girl, while Aretha receives a lucrative offer to become the face and voice of the Yappy Nappy brand. Hadely has to decide whether to play in the band or with the girl of his life | |||||
| 08 | "Take a Chance on Me" | Jonathan Gershfield | Paul Gerstenberger (story) & Paul McKenzie | 31 October 2009 | |
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Hadley wonders why Isaac is more popular than him, while Toyah and Aretha are in direct competition to write a song for R&B star Monelle. | |||||
| 09 | "Born to Be Wild" | Jonathan Gershfield | Patricia Elcock | 7 November 2009 | |
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Hadley is mugged by a group of girls and considers leaving the band. Aretha and Toyah conspire to beat Annabelle in the Teen-Style Queen awards. | |||||
| 10 | "Can't Get You Out of My Head" | Beryl Richards | Emma Reeves | 14 November 2009 | |
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When Toyah falls for TV star Zac MacDonald, Aretha gives her a makeover. Hadley and Isaac become addicted to the computer game Supalife. Shalondra meets up with her sisters. | |||||
| 11 | "Christmas Time" | Jonathan Gershfield | Holly Lyons | 21 November 2009 | |
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The Totally Annabelle Christmas special broadcasts from the Swanns' living room. Toyah's OCD flares up, Hadley wants to sing a solo, and Shalondra tries to find her presents. | |||||
References
- ^ BBC Press Office My Almost Famous Family is an 11 x 28-minute laugh-a-minute musical comedy series, BBC Press Office, 2009
- ^ Hemley, M: Young deaf character to lead CBBC show, The Stage, 24 February 2009
- ^ Webb, R: February News, WebbKatz, 2009
External links
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