Auntie's Bloomers
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Auntie's Bloomers was a blooper show hosted by Terry Wogan
that ran from 29 December 1991 to 29 December 2001 and aired on BBC1
. Most bloopers consisted of homegrown BBC programmes including soaps, sitcoms, dramas and news. Although the show was made by the BBC it was also made by independent production company Celador
from 1991 to 1992 in the first two episodes. However, Celador's contract to produce the show was expired after the 27 December 1992 episode was broadcast, leaving the BBC to produce the show themselves from 1994 to 2001.
The show's theme circulated around the theme of the BBC, most notably throughout the mid-90s where the set was the BBC archive, and the opening titles consisted of a mysterious figure entering the BBC Television Centre
and retrieving archive footage from a safe. The name comes from the nickname "Auntie" which is given to the BBC. The show was replaced by Outtake TV
in 2002, a show of similar concept but with less emphasis on BBC-only material.
Since of 2009, the original series has been given re-runs on digital channel Challenge.
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
that ran from 29 December 1991 to 29 December 2001 and aired on BBC1
BBC One
BBC One is the flagship television channel of the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It was launched on 2 November 1936 as the BBC Television Service, and was the world's first regular television service with a high level of image resolution...
. Most bloopers consisted of homegrown BBC programmes including soaps, sitcoms, dramas and news. Although the show was made by the BBC it was also made by independent production company Celador
Celador
Celador is a global light entertainment company originally formed as an independent production company in 1983. It has produced a number of popular light entertainment shows and is probably best known for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and co-producing the film Slumdog Millionaire which collected...
from 1991 to 1992 in the first two episodes. However, Celador's contract to produce the show was expired after the 27 December 1992 episode was broadcast, leaving the BBC to produce the show themselves from 1994 to 2001.
The show's theme circulated around the theme of the BBC, most notably throughout the mid-90s where the set was the BBC archive, and the opening titles consisted of a mysterious figure entering the BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
and retrieving archive footage from a safe. The name comes from the nickname "Auntie" which is given to the BBC. The show was replaced by Outtake TV
Outtake TV
Outtake TV is a blooper show originally hosted by Paul O'Grady from 2002 to 2003, then, by Anne Robinson from 2004 to 2009 and as of 2010, Rufus Hound. Robinson had been presenting the show 2004 to 2009 and airing on BBC One. It replaced the channel's original blooper show Auntie's Bloomers...
in 2002, a show of similar concept but with less emphasis on BBC-only material.
Since of 2009, the original series has been given re-runs on digital channel Challenge.
Original series
| Show Name | Original airdate | Ratings (Episode Viewing figures from BARB Barb Barb may refer to:* A backward-facing point on a fish hook or similar implement, rendering extraction from the victim's flesh more difficult* Wind barbs for each station on a map of reported weather conditions... ). |
|---|---|---|
| Auntie's Bloomers | 29 December 1991 | ?? |
| More Auntie's Bloomers | 27 December 1992 | 18,450,000 |
| Auntie's New Bloomers | 26 December 1994 | ?? |
| Auntie's Brand New Bloomers | 25 December 1995 | ?? |
| Auntie's All New Christmas Bloomers | 25 December 1996 | ?? |
| Auntie's All New Bloomers | 31 March 1997 | ?? |
| Auntie's Natural Bloomers | 14 July 1997 | ?? |
| Auntie's Bloomers 1997 | 25 December 1997 | ?? |
| Auntie's New Winter Bloomers | 29 December 1997 | ?? |
| Auntie's World Cup Bloomers | 11 July 1998 | 5,370,000 |
| Auntie's Bloomers Hall of Blame | 31 August 1998 | 5,610,000 |
| Auntie's Spanking New Christmas Bloomers | 25 December 1998 | 9,080,000 |
| Auntie's Unbelievable New Year Bloomers | 2 January 1999 | 8,030,000 |
| Auntie's Cracking New Bloomers | 25 December 1999 | 8,850,000 |
| Auntie's Smashing New Bloomers | 1 January 2000 | ?? |
| Auntie's Bloomers Best Bits | 5 February 2000 | ?? |
| Auntie's EastEnders Birthday Bloomers | 12 February 2000 | 7,200,000 |
| Auntie's Foreign Antics | 5 March 2000 | ?? |
| Auntie's Bloomers Hall of Blame | 29 April 2000 | ?? |
| Auntie's Golden Bloomers | 6 May 2000 | ?? |
| Auntie's Soccer Showdown Bloomers | 10 June 2000 | ?? |
| Auntie's Shocking Soccer Bloomers | 18 June 2000 | ?? |
| Auntie's Sizzling New Summer Bloomers | 20 August 2000 | ?? |
| Auntie's Olympic Bloomers (Part 1) | 16 September 2000 | 7,990,000 |
| Auntie's Olympic Bloomers (Part 2) | 30 September 2000 | 6,360,000 |
| Auntie's Sparkling Bloomers | 24 December 2000 | 7,360,000 |
| Auntie's Thermal Bloomers | 26 December 2000 | 7,630,000 |
| Auntie's Hall of Blame | 7 April 2001 | 5,860,000 |
| Auntie's Bloomers Hall of Blame | 2 May 2001 | 6,740,000 |
| Auntie's Bursting Bloomers | 18 August 2001 | 7,980,000 |
| Auntie's Glittering Bloomers | 29 December 2001 | 6,450,000 |
Sporting Bloomers series
| Series | Start date | End date | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 July 1995 | 15 August 1995 | |
| 2 | 20 June 1996 | 22 August 1996 | |
| 3 | 6 June 1997 | 11 July 1997 | |
| 4 | 10 June 1999 | 22 July 1999 |