Short Change
Encyclopedia
Short Change was a consumer
affairs programme for children, broadcast on BBC One
and later also the CBBC
Channel. It was essentially a version of the prime-time show Watchdog
except that it was aimed at children. The show was first aired on 20 February 1994. It had 13 series; the last episode broadcast on 9 July 2005.
Consumer
Consumer is a broad label for any individuals or households that use goods generated within the economy. The concept of a consumer occurs in different contexts, so that the usage and significance of the term may vary.-Economics and marketing:...
affairs programme for children, broadcast on BBC One
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...
and later also the CBBC
CBBC
CBBC is one of two brand names used for the BBC's children's television strands. Between 1985 and 2002, CBBC was the name given to all the BBC's programmes on TV for children aged under 14...
Channel. It was essentially a version of the prime-time show Watchdog
Watchdog (TV series)
Watchdog is a BBC television series that investigates viewers' reports of problematic experiences with traders, retailers, and other companies around the UK...
except that it was aimed at children. The show was first aired on 20 February 1994. It had 13 series; the last episode broadcast on 9 July 2005.
Presenters
- Zoë BallZoë BallZoë Louise Ball is an English television and radio personality, most famous for becoming the first female host of the BBC Radio 1 breakfast show and for her earlier work presenting the 1990s children's show, Live & Kicking.-TV career:The daughter of the children's TV presenter Johnny Ball and his...
(1994–1995) - Andi PetersAndi PetersAndi Eleazu Peters is an English television presenter and television producer.-Education:Peters was educated at Emanuel School, a co-educational independent school in Battersea, in south-west London.-Life and career:...
(1996) - Tim VincentTim VincentTim Vincent is a Welsh actor and television presenter who was a presenter on the popular children's programme Blue Peter between 1993 and 1997...
(1997–1999) - Ortis DeleyOrtis DeleyOrtis Deley is a British television presenter, radio DJ and actor of Ghanaian/Nigerian descent. He went to Ernest Bevin College in Tooting Bec, London. He is currently one of the presenters of The Gadget Show and presenter of Choice FM on Sunday mornings....
(1999–2005) - Rhodri OwenRhodri OwenRhodri Owen is a Welsh born and Welsh speaking radio and television presenter.-Biography:Owen was brought up in Gower, Swansea in a Welsh language speaking family, which is his first language...
(2000–2005) - Angellica BellAngellica BellAngellica Bell is a British television and radio presenter.-Early life:Born in 1976 of St. Lucian heritage, Bell was educated in Ealing, West London at Notting Hill & Ealing High School. She later earned her BA Honours degree in Politics.-Television career:2000–2006Bell joined CBBC in May 2000...
(2001–2004) - Thalia PellegriniThalia PellegriniThalia Pellegrini is a British television presenter.She graduated from the University of Cambridge with a degree in English studies. She presents programmes including CBBC's Newsround, Short Change, Fast Track and has reported for the BBC's Holiday programme. She moved to Sheffield in 2005 where...
(2005)
Transmission guide
- Series 1: 6 editions from 20 February 1994 – 27 March 1994
- Series 2: 6 editions from 19 February 1995 – 26 March 1995
- Series 3: 7 editions from 18 February 1996 – 31 March 1996
- Series 4: 8 editions from 9 February 1997 – 30 March 1997
- Series 5: 6 editions from 11 January 1998 – 15 February 1998
- Series 6: 12 editions from 7 January 1999 – 25 March 1999
- Series 7: 12 editions from 6 January 2000 – 23 March 2000
- Series 8: 12 editions from 4 January 2001 – 22 March 2001
- Series 9: 14 editions from 29 March 2001 – 28 June 2001
- Series 10: 13 editions from 18 April 2002 – 11 July 2002
- Series 11: 13 editions from 24 April 2003 – 17 July 2003
- Series 12: 15 editions from 8 April 2004 – 15 July 2004
- Series 13: 15 editions from 2 April 2005 – 9 July 2005
- Specials
- Series 3 compilation : 5 January 1997
- Fan Clubs Special: 9 November 1997
- The Fat Nation Challenge: 18 editions from 9 September 2004 – 7 November 2004
See also
- Street CentsStreet CentsStreet Cents is a teen-themed newsmagazine TV series that originally aired on CBC Television between 1989 and 2006. It was one of a few shows focused on consumer and media awareness for young people. The series was created by producer John Nowlan. He cites Britain's Pocket Money as one of the...
, a CBCCanadian Broadcasting CorporationThe Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as CBC and officially as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian crown corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster...
program influenced by Short Change