My Almost Famous Family
| My Almost Famous Family | |
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| 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 |
| Composer | Richie Webb |
| 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 to 21 November 2009 on CBBC on BBC Two.[1]
"The 11-part series, which is about a group of siblings that perform together as the house band of a fictional chat show,[2] is being made by the BBC, and penned by a team of writers including Gail Renard and Emma Reeves.
Composer and performer Richie Webb, whose credits include the BBC Radio 4 series 15 Minute Musical, is working as the show’s musical director."[3]
On 17th April 2010, the BBC launched the My Almost Famous Family interactive website on the CBBC website, consisting of 16 interactive games, music videos, and songs from the show.
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 | September 12, 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 | September 19, 2009 | |
| 03 | "The Sound of Silence" | Beryl Richards | Gerard Foster | September 26, 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. | |||||
| 04 | "Piece of Me" | Griff Rowland | Emma Reeves | October 3, 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 | October 10, 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. | |||||
| 06 | "You Can't Touch This" | Beryl Richards | Holly Lyons | October 17, 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 | "Bittersweet Symphony" | Griff Rowland | Holly Lyons & Andy Watts | October 24, 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. | |||||
| 08 | "Take a Chance on Me" | Jonathan Gershfield | Paul Gerstenberger (story) & Paul McKenzie | October 31, 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 | November 7, 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 | November 14, 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. | |||||
| 11 | "Christmas Time" | Jonathan Gershfield | Holly Lyons | November 21, 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, February 24, 2009
- ^ Webb, R: February News, WebbKatz, 2009
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