60 acast.com Beyond the Broom Cupboard - a kids tv podcast https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-broom-cupboard en Corin long Corin long Beyond the Broom Cupboard - a serious look at the fun world of children's television.


Just because its TV aimed at kids it does not mean that this isn’t something made with just as much passion or thought as TV for adults, in many cases it's much more considered and creative. It's made with love, care and craft by people who absolutely bring their best work to the table.


I have two kids and loved TV myself when I was growing up, as an adult I have had the pleasure of working with some of the people who have bought these worlds to life, and that’s why I started this podcast  - to ask about their experiences and their processes

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]]> Beyond the Broom Cupboard - a serious look at the fun world of children's television.


Just because its TV aimed at kids it does not mean that this isn’t something made with just as much passion or thought as TV for adults, in many cases it's much more considered and creative. It's made with love, care and craft by people who absolutely bring their best work to the table.


I have two kids and loved TV myself when I was growing up, as an adult I have had the pleasure of working with some of the people who have bought these worlds to life, and that’s why I started this podcast  - to ask about their experiences and their processes

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]]> false Corin long info+66337d7c1a1585001275e1a3@mg-eu.acast.com 66337d7c1a1585001275e1a3 beyond-the-broom-cupboard episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1714650478550-ba42d7aeb9e35e3a764521ddaf9fe2bb.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-broom-cupboard Beyond the Broom Cupboard - a kids tv podcast Greg Childs - The Childrens Media Foundation, Record breakers and Swap Shop Greg Childs - The Childrens Media Foundation, Record breakers and Swap Shop Thu, 22 May 2025 15:38:00 GMT 50:19 682f44d8e57506ea978a4ab4 false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-broom-cupboard/episodes/greg-childs-the-childrens-media-foundation-record-breakers-a 682f44d8e57506ea978a4ab4 66337d7c1a1585001275e1a3 greg-childs-the-childrens-media-foundation-record-breakers-a full 2 2 Greg Childs, Director of the Children's Media Foundation (CMF), discusses the significant changes and challenges facing UK children's media. Greg's background includes a long career at the BBC, producing shows like Record Breakers and being involved in launching early online content and digital channels like CBBC and CBeebies. He also co-founded the Children's Media Conference (CMC).

The fundamental change in the industry is how children consume media. This shift to on-demand viewing, largely driven by the internet and video games between 1995 and 1998, meant children wanted control over when they watched content. This has led to a "crisis" for the industry.

The crisis involves the collapse of the financial model, particularly for commercial public service broadcasters, due to the decimation of the advertising base. Kids' attention is now fragmented across traditional channels, YouTube, TikTok, and gaming platforms like Roblox, especially for those over seven. Traditional channel viewing figures, even for CBBC, are significantly lower than in the past.

Putting content on platforms like YouTube isn't a simple fix. Concerns include safety issues (algorithms linking content to disturbing material), low revenue (YouTube doesn't share ad revenue effectively, especially for children's content after an FTC fine), and YouTube's view of itself as a platform for user-generated content, not a publisher or commissioner. This limits its responsibility, and its algorithm isn't set up to promote public service content.

A key issue is prominence. While the recent Media Bill requires smart TVs to ensure public service channels are prominent, it doesn't address prominence on online platforms like YouTube. The CMF lobbied for this, arguing the bill was stuck in the 20th century. Achieving public service prominence on YouTube is complex but needs "a lot of thought".

The CMF is advocating for collaboration with platforms to get them to consider their societal role. There has been some "small progress," with a minister writing to social video platforms asking how they will make culturally relevant, age-appropriate content more prominent. However, the space is still described as a "wild west".

Parents have a crucial role in helping children navigate the digital world, compared to guiding them through traffic. This involves media literacy, which should also have a greater emphasis in schools. Parents should:

Talk about what kids watch and why they like it.

Watch media together or discuss how it's made and its agendas.

Teach kids to distinguish between truth and fake content, increasingly vital with AI.

Keep open communication channels about media consumption.

Be aware of what their children are watching for significant periods.

Despite challenges, the British children's TV industry is "brilliant" and "punches above its weight" globally, particularly in animation. It retains a tremendous skills base. Many practitioners see their work as a vocation, driven by a duty of care and a shared aim to improve children's lives. The belief that "what's good for kids is good for business" is something platforms like YouTube need to learn.


Greg also shared memories of producing Record Breakers for 10 years, highlighting the joy and responsibility of making stimulating, emotional programming. He recalled working with presenters Roy Castle and Cheryl Baker and the edited nature of Norris McWhirter's segment. Working at BBC Television Centre was a "fantastic time," feeling like a democratic "factory for making television."

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]]> Greg Childs, Director of the Children's Media Foundation (CMF), discusses the significant changes and challenges facing UK children's media. Greg's background includes a long career at the BBC, producing shows like Record Breakers and being involved in launching early online content and digital channels like CBBC and CBeebies. He also co-founded the Children's Media Conference (CMC).

The fundamental change in the industry is how children consume media. This shift to on-demand viewing, largely driven by the internet and video games between 1995 and 1998, meant children wanted control over when they watched content. This has led to a "crisis" for the industry.

The crisis involves the collapse of the financial model, particularly for commercial public service broadcasters, due to the decimation of the advertising base. Kids' attention is now fragmented across traditional channels, YouTube, TikTok, and gaming platforms like Roblox, especially for those over seven. Traditional channel viewing figures, even for CBBC, are significantly lower than in the past.

Putting content on platforms like YouTube isn't a simple fix. Concerns include safety issues (algorithms linking content to disturbing material), low revenue (YouTube doesn't share ad revenue effectively, especially for children's content after an FTC fine), and YouTube's view of itself as a platform for user-generated content, not a publisher or commissioner. This limits its responsibility, and its algorithm isn't set up to promote public service content.

A key issue is prominence. While the recent Media Bill requires smart TVs to ensure public service channels are prominent, it doesn't address prominence on online platforms like YouTube. The CMF lobbied for this, arguing the bill was stuck in the 20th century. Achieving public service prominence on YouTube is complex but needs "a lot of thought".

The CMF is advocating for collaboration with platforms to get them to consider their societal role. There has been some "small progress," with a minister writing to social video platforms asking how they will make culturally relevant, age-appropriate content more prominent. However, the space is still described as a "wild west".

Parents have a crucial role in helping children navigate the digital world, compared to guiding them through traffic. This involves media literacy, which should also have a greater emphasis in schools. Parents should:

Talk about what kids watch and why they like it.

Watch media together or discuss how it's made and its agendas.

Teach kids to distinguish between truth and fake content, increasingly vital with AI.

Keep open communication channels about media consumption.

Be aware of what their children are watching for significant periods.

Despite challenges, the British children's TV industry is "brilliant" and "punches above its weight" globally, particularly in animation. It retains a tremendous skills base. Many practitioners see their work as a vocation, driven by a duty of care and a shared aim to improve children's lives. The belief that "what's good for kids is good for business" is something platforms like YouTube need to learn.


Greg also shared memories of producing Record Breakers for 10 years, highlighting the joy and responsibility of making stimulating, emotional programming. He recalled working with presenters Roy Castle and Cheryl Baker and the edited nature of Norris McWhirter's segment. Working at BBC Television Centre was a "fantastic time," feeling like a democratic "factory for making television."

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]]> Gemma Hunt -CBBC, Swashbuckle, keeping the faith and how much screen time is health? Gemma Hunt -CBBC, Swashbuckle, keeping the faith and how much screen time is health? Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:24:11 GMT 49:17 6810e10c53ed55514887f9e0 false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-broom-cupboard/episodes/gemma-hunt-cbbc-swashbuckle-keeping-the-faith-and-how-much-s 6810e10c53ed55514887f9e0 66337d7c1a1585001275e1a3 gemma-hunt-cbbc-swashbuckle-keeping-the-faith-and-how-much-s We chat to super smiley presenter Gemma Hunt about her many roles in kids TV especially her time on pirate themed kids game show - Swashbuckle. full 2 1 A familiar face from children's television, known for her extensive work on CBBC and her role as Gem on the hugely popular show, Swashbuckle. Gemma shares her journey from childhood dreams of being a performer and communicator to fulfilling a God-given calling in the media world. We delve into her early experiences, the challenges she faced, her successful TV career, and her transition into authorship.

Natural Enthusiasm: Discover how Gemma's naturally smiley and enthusiastic personality shines through her work. While acknowledging moments for deeper thought, she aims to bring "life and light and joy" to those she interacts with.

Finding Her Calling: Gemma shares how childhood experiences making home videos and recording radio shows pointed towards a career in performance and communication. A powerful word of prophecy at a church camp solidified her feeling that she was called to be "salt and light" in the media.

Church as a Training Ground: Learn how Gemma's involvement in her church youth group provided her first stage, microphone experience, and a "very forgiving audience" for honing her skills through dramas, public speaking, and even a memorable Spice Girls performance. Her experience helping run a church toddler group also taught her valuable skills for working with children.

Communicating with the Individual: Gemma reveals her philosophy of speaking directly to one person in the audience, often picturing a specific child like her godson Reuben. She emphasizes avoiding patronising language and treating children as "small human beings". This personal connection led to touching feedback from viewers who felt seen and heard, including those who saw representation on screen.

Championing Diversity: Coming from less diverse environments, Gemma found the diverse team at CBBC welcoming and felt a profound sense of belonging seeing people who looked like her. She discusses the importance of diverse representation in children's TV and feels proud to have trailblazed alongside others, empowering younger performers of colour.

Overcoming Personal Challenges: In a moment of powerful honesty, Gemma shares the struggles she faced with low self-esteem and severe adult acne while working on live television. She talks about the difficult decision to step back from TV to prioritise her health and confidence, stressing the importance of authenticity as a presenter.

Swashbuckle Success Story: Hear about Gemma's return to television with the highly successful Swashbuckle. She describes the show's high energy, the joy of working with the cast and crew (including Friday dress-up days!), and the thought process behind the physical games designed to align with Key Stage criteria and tested with children. Gemma also discusses making the show inclusive for children with different abilities and some memorable on-set dramas.

Parenting in the Digital Age: How Much Screen Time is Healthy? Gemma shares her family's thoughtful approach to screen time with their daughter. They differentiate between educational content and games, setting limits on the latter. TVs are kept in family spaces only, without personal devices in bedrooms, to facilitate co-viewing and monitoring, particularly regarding concerns about YouTube algorithms. The conversation also touches on encouraging other activities like board games and crafts.

Transition to Authorship: Gemma discusses her new career as an author, writing children's books that feature mixed-race families, drawing on her own family and faith.

Gemma's journey highlights the passion and dedication behind quality children's programming and the evolving ways in which she continues to communicate and inspire audiences, now through literature.

Find out more about Gemma and her work on her website: gemmahunt.com

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]]> A familiar face from children's television, known for her extensive work on CBBC and her role as Gem on the hugely popular show, Swashbuckle. Gemma shares her journey from childhood dreams of being a performer and communicator to fulfilling a God-given calling in the media world. We delve into her early experiences, the challenges she faced, her successful TV career, and her transition into authorship.

Natural Enthusiasm: Discover how Gemma's naturally smiley and enthusiastic personality shines through her work. While acknowledging moments for deeper thought, she aims to bring "life and light and joy" to those she interacts with.

Finding Her Calling: Gemma shares how childhood experiences making home videos and recording radio shows pointed towards a career in performance and communication. A powerful word of prophecy at a church camp solidified her feeling that she was called to be "salt and light" in the media.

Church as a Training Ground: Learn how Gemma's involvement in her church youth group provided her first stage, microphone experience, and a "very forgiving audience" for honing her skills through dramas, public speaking, and even a memorable Spice Girls performance. Her experience helping run a church toddler group also taught her valuable skills for working with children.

Communicating with the Individual: Gemma reveals her philosophy of speaking directly to one person in the audience, often picturing a specific child like her godson Reuben. She emphasizes avoiding patronising language and treating children as "small human beings". This personal connection led to touching feedback from viewers who felt seen and heard, including those who saw representation on screen.

Championing Diversity: Coming from less diverse environments, Gemma found the diverse team at CBBC welcoming and felt a profound sense of belonging seeing people who looked like her. She discusses the importance of diverse representation in children's TV and feels proud to have trailblazed alongside others, empowering younger performers of colour.

Overcoming Personal Challenges: In a moment of powerful honesty, Gemma shares the struggles she faced with low self-esteem and severe adult acne while working on live television. She talks about the difficult decision to step back from TV to prioritise her health and confidence, stressing the importance of authenticity as a presenter.

Swashbuckle Success Story: Hear about Gemma's return to television with the highly successful Swashbuckle. She describes the show's high energy, the joy of working with the cast and crew (including Friday dress-up days!), and the thought process behind the physical games designed to align with Key Stage criteria and tested with children. Gemma also discusses making the show inclusive for children with different abilities and some memorable on-set dramas.

Parenting in the Digital Age: How Much Screen Time is Healthy? Gemma shares her family's thoughtful approach to screen time with their daughter. They differentiate between educational content and games, setting limits on the latter. TVs are kept in family spaces only, without personal devices in bedrooms, to facilitate co-viewing and monitoring, particularly regarding concerns about YouTube algorithms. The conversation also touches on encouraging other activities like board games and crafts.

Transition to Authorship: Gemma discusses her new career as an author, writing children's books that feature mixed-race families, drawing on her own family and faith.

Gemma's journey highlights the passion and dedication behind quality children's programming and the evolving ways in which she continues to communicate and inspire audiences, now through literature.

Find out more about Gemma and her work on her website: gemmahunt.com

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]]> Bluey: The Sound of Bluey, from Twenty Thousand Hertz Bluey: The Sound of Bluey, from Twenty Thousand Hertz Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:00:15 GMT 27:53 67796f8a598149a3f928fbe4 false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-broom-cupboard/episodes/bluey-the-sound-of-bluey-from-twenty-thousand-hertz 67796f8a598149a3f928fbe4 66337d7c1a1585001275e1a3 bluey-the-sound-of-bluey-from-twenty-thousand-hertz The organic sound design of the hit BBC and Disney Plus series full 1 15 Since its debut in 2018, Bluey has become one of the most popular and beloved TV shows of all time. In this episode, Bluey’s sound designer and mixer Dan Brumm walks us through how the show began, the unique challenges of season one, and the lengths he goes to give the show its organic sound. Plus, Dallas reveals the secret timing of the Bluey theme song.


MUSIC FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE

Speedy the Spider - The Limbo Twist

Stationary Sign - Paint by Numbers

Trabant 33 - Bird Songs

Ruiqi Zhao - Getaway

John Utah - Obvious Trent

Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Ventus

Moss Harman - Buffoon

Josef Falkensköld - Crayons

Alexandra Woodward - Family Life

Josef Bel Habib - Next To Our House

Alexandra Woodward - First Wives Club

Anna Dager - Visions

Ruiqi Zhao - No More Sadness


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]]> Since its debut in 2018, Bluey has become one of the most popular and beloved TV shows of all time. In this episode, Bluey’s sound designer and mixer Dan Brumm walks us through how the show began, the unique challenges of season one, and the lengths he goes to give the show its organic sound. Plus, Dallas reveals the secret timing of the Bluey theme song.


MUSIC FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE

Speedy the Spider - The Limbo Twist

Stationary Sign - Paint by Numbers

Trabant 33 - Bird Songs

Ruiqi Zhao - Getaway

John Utah - Obvious Trent

Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Ventus

Moss Harman - Buffoon

Josef Falkensköld - Crayons

Alexandra Woodward - Family Life

Josef Bel Habib - Next To Our House

Alexandra Woodward - First Wives Club

Anna Dager - Visions

Ruiqi Zhao - No More Sadness


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]]> Ben Whitehead - Becoming Wallace in Wallance and Gromit Ben Whitehead - Becoming Wallace in Wallance and Gromit Wed, 04 Dec 2024 20:51:40 GMT 39:14 6750c0dd51af627401dee5f4 false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-broom-cupboard/episodes/ben-whitehead-becoming-wallace-in-wallance-and-gromit 6750c0dd51af627401dee5f4 66337d7c1a1585001275e1a3 ben-whitehead-becoming-wallace-in-wallance-and-gromit Ahead of the Christmas Day showing of Wallace and Gromit, Vengence most Fowl I chat to Ben the new voice of Wallace full 1 14 Episode 14: Ben Whitehead Voices Wallace

Description:

This week I talk to actor and comedian Ben Whitehead about voicing the iconic character of Wallace in the new Wallace & Gromit film. Ben talks about stepping into the role following the passing of Peter Sallis, what it’s like to work with Aardman Animations, and how he finds the voice of Wallace.

Timestamps:

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0:00 - Introduction

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1:00 - Ben's outdoor theatre work

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12:00 - How Ben got involved in voice acting

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20:00 - Finding the voice of Wallace

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26:00 - Visiting the Aardman Animations studios

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30:00 - The making of the new Wallace & Gromit film

Links:

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https://www.benwhiteheadvoice.com/

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/articles/2024/wallace-and-gromit-vengeance-most-fowl

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https://www.aardman.com/


Guest Information:

Ben Whitehead is an actor and comedian who has voiced the iconic character of Wallace in the new Wallace & Gromit film, Vengeance Most Foul. He has worked on several Wallace & Gromit projects in the past. This film will be Ben’s first time voicing Wallace for a full-length film. Ben has also appeared in several theatrical productions, including a recent outdoor theatre production called Theatre in the Bin. He developed this project five years ago, and it was performed in Edinburgh in 2019.


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]]> Episode 14: Ben Whitehead Voices Wallace

Description:

This week I talk to actor and comedian Ben Whitehead about voicing the iconic character of Wallace in the new Wallace & Gromit film. Ben talks about stepping into the role following the passing of Peter Sallis, what it’s like to work with Aardman Animations, and how he finds the voice of Wallace.

Timestamps:

●

0:00 - Introduction

●

1:00 - Ben's outdoor theatre work

●

12:00 - How Ben got involved in voice acting

●

20:00 - Finding the voice of Wallace

●

26:00 - Visiting the Aardman Animations studios

●

30:00 - The making of the new Wallace & Gromit film

Links:

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https://www.benwhiteheadvoice.com/

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/articles/2024/wallace-and-gromit-vengeance-most-fowl

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https://www.aardman.com/


Guest Information:

Ben Whitehead is an actor and comedian who has voiced the iconic character of Wallace in the new Wallace & Gromit film, Vengeance Most Foul. He has worked on several Wallace & Gromit projects in the past. This film will be Ben’s first time voicing Wallace for a full-length film. Ben has also appeared in several theatrical productions, including a recent outdoor theatre production called Theatre in the Bin. He developed this project five years ago, and it was performed in Edinburgh in 2019.


If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and tell a friend!

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]]> Maddie Moate: Staying Curious. Maddie Moate: Staying Curious. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:00:57 GMT 37:52 6744e6fa1468aa825583ef1f false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-broom-cupboard/episodes/maddie-moate-staying-curious 6744e6fa1468aa825583ef1f 66337d7c1a1585001275e1a3 maddie-moate-staying-curious From Do You Know? to A Very Curious Christmas full 1 13 This episode of Beyond the Broom Cupboard, we speak to Maddie Moate.

 

BBC’s Do you know:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b09yn3ly/maddies-do-you-know

Maddie’s Youtube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@maddiemoate

A very curious Christmas west end show

https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/maddies-curious-christmas-live-on-stage/


 

About Maddie Moate:

Maddie Moate is a presenter known for her work on CBeebies, YouTube and in live theatre.

She started her presenting career online with a comedy sketch series about smartphones and apps, sponsored by Nokia.

This led to her presenting for various tech brands and becoming a YouTube tech presenter and journalist.

Maddie was then hired by BBC Earth for their YouTube channel as a scientist familiar with the YouTube format.

CBeebies then approached her to host a new tech science engineering show as they wanted a real person, not an actor, to host.

Maddie's Approach to Science Communication:

Maddie believes in finding the extraordinary in the ordinary and making science accessible to everyone.

She focuses on simplifying complex scientific concepts using relatable examples and language that children can understand.

For example, she explains weight in terms of small elephants and uses familiar objects like forks and fences to spark children's interest.

Maddie prioritises family viewing and avoids patronising language, ensuring her content is engaging for both children and adults.

"Do You Know?" Show:

The show features two segments: "How is it made?" and "How does it work?".

Finding factories in the UK for the "How is it made?" segment became increasingly difficult as the series progressed.

The show's topics were chosen through crowd research, with school children providing ideas, as well as Maddie's own curation of ideas and identifying products made in the UK.

The random nature of the episode topics was partly due to the availability of factory locations.

Maddie's YouTube Content:

Maddie's YouTube content often focuses on finding extraordinary stories within ordinary objects and themes, like paper made from elephant poo and bread baked in geothermal hot springs.

She sees these as opportunities to teach children about topics like sustainability and geothermal energy in engaging ways.

"A Very Curious Christmas" Book and Stage Show:

The book explores the science behind Christmas traditions and cultures, like why we have Christmas stockings and how Christmas crackers work.

The book was inspired by Maddie's difficulty finding resources that collated fun Christmas-themed science questions.

The stage show adaptation is set in Santa's workshop, where Maddie works alongside two elves to fix the chaotic workshop using science.

The show incorporates audience interaction, jokes, music and visual elements to keep audiences of all ages engaged.

Navigating YouTube with Children:

Maddie acknowledges the challenges of YouTube's algorithm-driven content, which can lead to children repeatedly seeing similar content.

She recommends using the YouTube Kids app and curating a list of trusted channels to provide a safer and more enriching experience.

Maddie encourages parents to watch YouTube content with their children to discover family-friendly creators and ensure a shared experience

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]]> This episode of Beyond the Broom Cupboard, we speak to Maddie Moate.

 

BBC’s Do you know:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b09yn3ly/maddies-do-you-know

Maddie’s Youtube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@maddiemoate

A very curious Christmas west end show

https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/maddies-curious-christmas-live-on-stage/


 

About Maddie Moate:

Maddie Moate is a presenter known for her work on CBeebies, YouTube and in live theatre.

She started her presenting career online with a comedy sketch series about smartphones and apps, sponsored by Nokia.

This led to her presenting for various tech brands and becoming a YouTube tech presenter and journalist.

Maddie was then hired by BBC Earth for their YouTube channel as a scientist familiar with the YouTube format.

CBeebies then approached her to host a new tech science engineering show as they wanted a real person, not an actor, to host.

Maddie's Approach to Science Communication:

Maddie believes in finding the extraordinary in the ordinary and making science accessible to everyone.

She focuses on simplifying complex scientific concepts using relatable examples and language that children can understand.

For example, she explains weight in terms of small elephants and uses familiar objects like forks and fences to spark children's interest.

Maddie prioritises family viewing and avoids patronising language, ensuring her content is engaging for both children and adults.

"Do You Know?" Show:

The show features two segments: "How is it made?" and "How does it work?".

Finding factories in the UK for the "How is it made?" segment became increasingly difficult as the series progressed.

The show's topics were chosen through crowd research, with school children providing ideas, as well as Maddie's own curation of ideas and identifying products made in the UK.

The random nature of the episode topics was partly due to the availability of factory locations.

Maddie's YouTube Content:

Maddie's YouTube content often focuses on finding extraordinary stories within ordinary objects and themes, like paper made from elephant poo and bread baked in geothermal hot springs.

She sees these as opportunities to teach children about topics like sustainability and geothermal energy in engaging ways.

"A Very Curious Christmas" Book and Stage Show:

The book explores the science behind Christmas traditions and cultures, like why we have Christmas stockings and how Christmas crackers work.

The book was inspired by Maddie's difficulty finding resources that collated fun Christmas-themed science questions.

The stage show adaptation is set in Santa's workshop, where Maddie works alongside two elves to fix the chaotic workshop using science.

The show incorporates audience interaction, jokes, music and visual elements to keep audiences of all ages engaged.

Navigating YouTube with Children:

Maddie acknowledges the challenges of YouTube's algorithm-driven content, which can lead to children repeatedly seeing similar content.

She recommends using the YouTube Kids app and curating a list of trusted channels to provide a safer and more enriching experience.

Maddie encourages parents to watch YouTube content with their children to discover family-friendly creators and ensure a shared experience

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]]> Keith Wickham - Thomas the Tank Engine, Angelina Ballerina, Octonauts and more Keith Wickham - Thomas the Tank Engine, Angelina Ballerina, Octonauts and more Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:10:52 GMT 52:41 673b4d110f9780339ede5fd1 false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-broom-cupboard/episodes/keith-wickham-thomas-the-tank-engine-angelina-ballerina-octo 673b4d110f9780339ede5fd1 66337d7c1a1585001275e1a3 keith-wickham-thomas-the-tank-engine-angelina-ballerina-octo The Koala Brothers, The Secret Show, Banksy and more full 1 12 Keith Wickham has voiced many many different characters from the Fat controller and Edward on Thomas the Tank Engine to Shellington on Octonauts.


Hear about how voice acting wasn't the career he expected but its been one he has loved.



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]]> Keith Wickham has voiced many many different characters from the Fat controller and Edward on Thomas the Tank Engine to Shellington on Octonauts.


Hear about how voice acting wasn't the career he expected but its been one he has loved.



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]]> Sarah Ann Kennedy - Miss Rabbit in Peppa Pig, Nanny Plum in Ben and Holly Sarah Ann Kennedy - Miss Rabbit in Peppa Pig, Nanny Plum in Ben and Holly Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:00:29 GMT 40:34 67326b50dde1904025d67650 false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-broom-cupboard/episodes/sarah-ann-kennedy-miss-rabbit-in-peppa-pig-nanny-plum-in-ben 67326b50dde1904025d67650 66337d7c1a1585001275e1a3 sarah-ann-kennedy-miss-rabbit-in-peppa-pig-nanny-plum-in-ben I speak to person of many talents Sarah Ann Kennedy who voiced Miss Rabbit in Peppa Pig, Nanny Plum in Ben and Holly as well as many jobs behind the scenes full 1 11 Sarah Ann Kennedy is a hugely talented animation writer, producer, voice actor and animator


She played Miss Rabbit who does many many jobs


As well as Nanny Plum in Ben and Holly's little Kingdom.

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]]> Sarah Ann Kennedy is a hugely talented animation writer, producer, voice actor and animator


She played Miss Rabbit who does many many jobs


As well as Nanny Plum in Ben and Holly's little Kingdom.

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]]> Margot Wilson - Hart Beat, Tony Hart, Artifax and More Margot Wilson - Hart Beat, Tony Hart, Artifax and More Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:00:57 GMT 38:54 6721424e2daf194541254411 false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-broom-cupboard/episodes/margot-wilson-hart-beat-tony-hart-artifax-and-more 6721424e2daf194541254411 66337d7c1a1585001275e1a3 margot-wilson-hart-beat-tony-hart-artifax-and-more Margot Wilson presented Hart Beat between 1984 and 1992 teaching a nation of kids to make amazing things from cardboard full 1 10 Margot Wilson presented Hart Beat between 1984 and 1992 teaching a nation of kids to make amazing things from cardboard


Hart beat was an evolution of the BBC's children's art programmes that started with Vision On, continued through Take Hart and evolved into Hart Beat


Hart Beat - Pipes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIQJGOn4Fr8


Artifax - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5fsjcEIEIo

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]]> Margot Wilson presented Hart Beat between 1984 and 1992 teaching a nation of kids to make amazing things from cardboard


Hart beat was an evolution of the BBC's children's art programmes that started with Vision On, continued through Take Hart and evolved into Hart Beat


Hart Beat - Pipes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIQJGOn4Fr8


Artifax - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5fsjcEIEIo

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]]> Andrew James Spooner: Muppets, Furchester Hotel, Sesame Street, Worzel Gummidge Andrew James Spooner: Muppets, Furchester Hotel, Sesame Street, Worzel Gummidge Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:00:24 GMT 49:12 67168353e16fb75ed5120c7e false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-broom-cupboard/episodes/andrew-james-spooner-muppets-furchester-hotel-sesame-street- 67168353e16fb75ed5120c7e 66337d7c1a1585001275e1a3 andrew-james-spooner-muppets-furchester-hotel-sesame-street- What does it take to be a muppet? Join me as I chat to Henson trained puppeteer Andrew James Spooner full 1 9 Join me as I chat to Andrew James Spooner: Professional Muppet.


Andrew trained with Hensons and created the character of Elmo's Uncle Fergus,


https://andrewjamesspooner.com/


Watch Jim Henson run lines with Frank Oz

https://www.instagram.com/muppethistory/reel/C_PgpShOHB2/?hl=en


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]]> Join me as I chat to Andrew James Spooner: Professional Muppet.


Andrew trained with Hensons and created the character of Elmo's Uncle Fergus,


https://andrewjamesspooner.com/


Watch Jim Henson run lines with Frank Oz

https://www.instagram.com/muppethistory/reel/C_PgpShOHB2/?hl=en


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]]> Dave Peacock - Voice director: Hilda, Octonauts, Peter Rabbit and more Dave Peacock - Voice director: Hilda, Octonauts, Peter Rabbit and more Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:30:12 GMT 32:59 670d18bdcf7ee45f9e210f1f false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-broom-cupboard/episodes/dave-peacock-voice-director-peter-rabbit-octonauts-hilda-dan 670d18bdcf7ee45f9e210f1f 66337d7c1a1585001275e1a3 dave-peacock-voice-director-peter-rabbit-octonauts-hilda-dan full 1 8 The best voice director in the business according to man people. Find out how Dave got started, how his job works and what the future holds for the industry


https://www.peacocksound.co.uk/


p9bec89x

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]]> The best voice director in the business according to man people. Find out how Dave got started, how his job works and what the future holds for the industry


https://www.peacocksound.co.uk/


p9bec89x

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]]> Marc Silk - Grand Master Glitch, Scooby Doo, Star Wars and more Marc Silk - Grand Master Glitch, Scooby Doo, Star Wars and more Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:00:08 GMT 43:42 67005766ee0f87f81d893dfc false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-broom-cupboard/episodes/marc-silk-grand-master-glitch-scooby-doo-star-wars-and-more 67005766ee0f87f81d893dfc 66337d7c1a1585001275e1a3 marc-silk-grand-master-glitch-scooby-doo-star-wars-and-more Marck Silk is both a maker and fan of kids tv, hear about his passion for amazing television full 1 7 Marc Silk is a voice actor who has created some fantastic characters like Grand Master Glitch in Go Jettser and Aks Moe In Star Wars the Phantom Menace. He has also voices some very well established faces like Shaggy, Scooby Doo and Jonny Bravo.


Marc's website

https://www.marcsilk.com/



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]]> Marc Silk is a voice actor who has created some fantastic characters like Grand Master Glitch in Go Jettser and Aks Moe In Star Wars the Phantom Menace. He has also voices some very well established faces like Shaggy, Scooby Doo and Jonny Bravo.


Marc's website

https://www.marcsilk.com/



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]]> <![CDATA[Banks & Wag - Blue Peter, Go-Jetters, Zingzillas and More]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:00:10 GMT 46:25 66f001fc2325618a8ba1149a false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-broom-cupboard/episodes/banks-wag-blue-peter-go-jetters-zingzillas-and-more 66f001fc2325618a8ba1149a 66337d7c1a1585001275e1a3 banks-wag-blue-peter-go-jetters-zingzillas-and-more full 1 6

https://www.banksandwag.com/


Banks & Wags work:

Zingzillas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfoKDlCoBo0


Go-Jetters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REBUEe3mtXo


Blue Peter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nyzvf_afs8M


Top 3 theme tunes - 


Corin


Thundecats

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcGNqrAtsgg

Wombles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kib7ZDsTgz0

Stingray - extended

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfYPN5Hf0wg


Wag


Thundercats

Pole position

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQXqHNHPLHI

The Trap Door

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9dbAQJIu1o

Monkey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-SUoHmpRdM


Banks - Retro


Pigeon Street

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XdgHiF4uiI

Galloping Galaxies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WspM4jwq7lc

Spiderman and his amazing friends

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgN0g4vqYMg


Banks - Modern


Duck Tales - New Version

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKSU82afy1w

Sophia the first

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XDG75LPXqE

Ben 10 original theme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iIUGEOreiw


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]]>

https://www.banksandwag.com/


Banks & Wags work:

Zingzillas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfoKDlCoBo0


Go-Jetters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REBUEe3mtXo


Blue Peter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nyzvf_afs8M


Top 3 theme tunes - 


Corin


Thundecats

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcGNqrAtsgg

Wombles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kib7ZDsTgz0

Stingray - extended

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfYPN5Hf0wg


Wag


Thundercats

Pole position

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQXqHNHPLHI

The Trap Door

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9dbAQJIu1o

Monkey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-SUoHmpRdM


Banks - Retro


Pigeon Street

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XdgHiF4uiI

Galloping Galaxies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WspM4jwq7lc

Spiderman and his amazing friends

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgN0g4vqYMg


Banks - Modern


Duck Tales - New Version

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKSU82afy1w

Sophia the first

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XDG75LPXqE

Ben 10 original theme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iIUGEOreiw


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]]> Rob Rackstraw - Bob the Builder, Octonauts, Biker Penguins, Cosgrove Hall and more Rob Rackstraw - Bob the Builder, Octonauts, Biker Penguins, Cosgrove Hall and more Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:44:17 GMT 38:33 66b4e7d1976d724bf6d2cfdf false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-broom-cupboard/episodes/rob-rackstraw-bob-the-builder-octonauts-biker-penguins-cosgr 66b4e7d1976d724bf6d2cfdf 66337d7c1a1585001275e1a3 rob-rackstraw-bob-the-builder-octonauts-biker-penguins-cosgr full 1 5 Hugely experienced voice actor Rob Rackstraw chats about his career voicing some amazing characters as well as something surprising for a conference of Farmers.


https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1050409/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm



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]]> Hugely experienced voice actor Rob Rackstraw chats about his career voicing some amazing characters as well as something surprising for a conference of Farmers.


https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1050409/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm



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]]> Ted Dewan - The world of Bing, Mark Rylance and Little Dramas everyday Ted Dewan - The world of Bing, Mark Rylance and Little Dramas everyday Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:40:23 GMT 34:01 667d6bc79e1803392e0575b6 false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-broom-cupboard/episodes/ted-dewan-the-world-of-bing-mark-rylance-and-little-dramas-e 667d6bc79e1803392e0575b6 66337d7c1a1585001275e1a3 ted-dewan-the-world-of-bing-mark-rylance-and-little-dramas-e Bing creator Ted Dewan talks to me about the world of the little rabbit and his companion Flop full 1 4 Ted Dewan created the wonderful world of Bing. He grew up in the USA and moved to London to become an illustrator, a detour into becoming an author led him to write the Bing books which Acamar Films turned into a hugely successful series


Find out more about Bing here -


https://uk.bingbunny.com/


And more about Ted here


https://www.teddewan.com/



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]]> Ted Dewan created the wonderful world of Bing. He grew up in the USA and moved to London to become an illustrator, a detour into becoming an author led him to write the Bing books which Acamar Films turned into a hugely successful series


Find out more about Bing here -


https://uk.bingbunny.com/


And more about Ted here


https://www.teddewan.com/



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]]> Paul Panting - Octonauts, Chuggington and a career in voice acting Paul Panting - Octonauts, Chuggington and a career in voice acting Sun, 16 Jun 2024 14:20:35 GMT 40:26 666ef4b4fb889700138f1769 false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-broom-cupboard/episodes/paul-panting-octonauts-chuggington-and-a-career-in-voice-act 666ef4b4fb889700138f1769 66337d7c1a1585001275e1a3 paul-panting-octonauts-chuggington-and-a-career-in-voice-act Paul Panting talks to me about his process and his career full 1 3 Paul Panting was one of the people who possibly sparked the idea for this podcast. Find out how that happened as we as his career in voice acting and how he created the voices for iconic characters.


Find Paul Here:


https://uk.linkedin.com/in/paul-panting-7343163a



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]]> Paul Panting was one of the people who possibly sparked the idea for this podcast. Find out how that happened as we as his career in voice acting and how he created the voices for iconic characters.


Find Paul Here:


https://uk.linkedin.com/in/paul-panting-7343163a



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]]> Kate Harbour - Bob the Builder, Shaun the Sheep, Muppets and more... Kate Harbour - Bob the Builder, Shaun the Sheep, Muppets and more... Thu, 16 May 2024 12:49:12 GMT 46:39 664600c86ebb9700120e74f8 false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-broom-cupboard/episodes/kate-harbour 664600c86ebb9700120e74f8 66337d7c1a1585001275e1a3 kate-harbour Voice Actor Kate Harbour chats about Bob the Builder, Shaun the Sheep Muppets and more full 1 2 Kate Harbour is a hugely experienced voice actor. She has given voices to characters from Bob the Builder, Shaun the Sheep, Chicken Run, Octonauts and many more.


She spoke to me about the techniques involved in bringing these voices to life and how she began in the industry,


Follow Kate here:

https://www.instagram.com/kateharbourofficial/

and 

https://twitter.com/kateharbour?lang=en-GB


Here is a taster of some of her work


Bob the Builder


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FuuHIj3d7c


She played Wendy, Dizzy and Pilchard the Cat.


Shaun the Sheep

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZnrCxWAth4


She played Timmy’s mum


Also both movies:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_ZRKMaNIy0


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxRUSAIYieA


The Octonauts as the Vegemals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxh_jDFJhto


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@BeyondtheBroomC

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]]> Kate Harbour is a hugely experienced voice actor. She has given voices to characters from Bob the Builder, Shaun the Sheep, Chicken Run, Octonauts and many more.


She spoke to me about the techniques involved in bringing these voices to life and how she began in the industry,


Follow Kate here:

https://www.instagram.com/kateharbourofficial/

and 

https://twitter.com/kateharbour?lang=en-GB


Here is a taster of some of her work


Bob the Builder


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FuuHIj3d7c


She played Wendy, Dizzy and Pilchard the Cat.


Shaun the Sheep

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZnrCxWAth4


She played Timmy’s mum


Also both movies:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_ZRKMaNIy0


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxRUSAIYieA


The Octonauts as the Vegemals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxh_jDFJhto


Follow Beyond the Broomcupboard on Twitter:

@BeyondtheBroomC

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]]> Sophie Aldred (Doctor Who)- Corners, Words and Pictures, Magic Key, Tree Fu Tom Sophie Aldred (Doctor Who)- Corners, Words and Pictures, Magic Key, Tree Fu Tom Thu, 02 May 2024 12:01:15 GMT 47:40 6633808b6a21bc00124d10fb false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-broom-cupboard/episodes/sophie-aldred 6633808b6a21bc00124d10fb 66337d7c1a1585001275e1a3 sophie-aldred full 1 1 As my first guest I was absolutely thrilled to be able to talk to Sophie Aldred.Sophie is probably best known to many as Ace, companion to Sylvester McCoy's Dr Who between 1987 and 1989


But Childrens television has been the absolute backbone of her career and as you will hear, she was determined to make it that way from a very early age. She has worked on live action programmes such as Corners, Melvin and Maureen and Words & pictures as well as adding her voice to a huge amount of animated charecters such as Dennis the Menace and Tree Fu Tom.


Here are some examples of the shows that we talked about -


Corners


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enNMFqxplYg


Melvin and Maureens's Music-a-grams


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KcMZnmOFoc


Words and Pictures


https://youtu.be/EAZIoWgrceE?si=NVjuGMgcMbp4WWO8


The Magic Kay (Biff, Chip and Kipper)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX50bGFXFok&list=PLLhOnau-tupTZwAukTMtUh2cBmURqQB8E


Dennis the Menace


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH_zfZipQg4


Tree Fu Tom


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz41AzrWnug






                                                                                                                                                                                                    

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]]> As my first guest I was absolutely thrilled to be able to talk to Sophie Aldred.Sophie is probably best known to many as Ace, companion to Sylvester McCoy's Dr Who between 1987 and 1989


But Childrens television has been the absolute backbone of her career and as you will hear, she was determined to make it that way from a very early age. She has worked on live action programmes such as Corners, Melvin and Maureen and Words & pictures as well as adding her voice to a huge amount of animated charecters such as Dennis the Menace and Tree Fu Tom.


Here are some examples of the shows that we talked about -


Corners


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enNMFqxplYg


Melvin and Maureens's Music-a-grams


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KcMZnmOFoc


Words and Pictures


https://youtu.be/EAZIoWgrceE?si=NVjuGMgcMbp4WWO8


The Magic Kay (Biff, Chip and Kipper)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX50bGFXFok&list=PLLhOnau-tupTZwAukTMtUh2cBmURqQB8E


Dennis the Menace


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH_zfZipQg4


Tree Fu Tom


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz41AzrWnug






                                                                                                                                                                                                    

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