Live & Kicking - Season 6

Live & Kicking - Season 6

Season 6

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DatesSep 26, 1998 - Apr 17, 1999
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Episodes

Episode 1
Season 6Episode 1180 min

Episode 1

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston return with the live entertainment show. This week's guests include Boyzone, All Saints and B*Witched and in Electric Circus with Kate Sanderson there's an interview with Spice Girl Mel B.
Vet Trude Mostue joins the team to answer questions about pet care; there's comedy from Gez Foster, Ben Ward and Richard Webb; new pop releases in "Hit Miss or Maybe"; Mr Blobby causes more mayhem and cartoon fun with "Rugrats" and "Keenan and Kel".

Sep 26, 1998
Episode 2
Season 6Episode 2180 min

Episode 2

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston with the live entertainment show. This week's guests include comic duothe Chuckle Brothers, boy band 911 and chart-topping Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia , while in Electric Circus Kate Sanderson meets 4 the Cause. Dr Aric Sigman advises on asthma, while there's comedy from Gez Foster , Ben Ward and Richard Webb , new pop releases in Hit Miss or Maybe, mayhem with Mr Blobby , and cartoon fun with Rugrats and Keenan and Kel. Plus J:Drive, looking at the latest video games.

Oct 3, 1998
Episode 3
Season 6Episode 3180 min

Episode 3

Teen pop singer Billie and actor Matthew Marsden are among the guests joining Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston on the live entertainment show. Olympic sprinter Linford Christie is in the Hot Seat, and Toby Anstis meets hip-hop band PM Dawn in Electric Circus. There's also comedy from Gez Foster, Ben Ward, Richard Webb and Mr Blobby, new pop releases in Hit Miss or Maybe, and cartoon fun.

Oct 10, 1998
Episode 4
Season 6Episode 4180 min

Episode 4

Among the guests joining Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston on the live entertainment show are Adam Rickett, who plays Nick Tilsley in Coronation Street, Mark Speight from Smart and Kele Le Roc , who performs her new single, Little Bit of Lovin'.
Plus Kate Sanderson presents Electric Circus, which looks at 911 recording the theme tune for Linford's Record Breakers.

Oct 17, 1998
Episode 5
Season 6Episode 5180 min

Episode 5

Actors Dean Gaffney and Natalie Cassidy (Robbie and Sonia Jackson in EastEnders) are among the guests joining Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston on the live entertainment show. Music comes from pop band Shamrock and Noel Edmonds finds himself in the Hot Seat.
Kate Sanderson catches up with Kevin from the Backstreet Boys in Electric Circus, and there's comedy from Ben Ward, Gez Foster, Richard Webb and Mr Blobby, plus new pop releases in Hit, Miss or Maybe, and the latest video games in J:Drive.

Oct 24, 1998
Episode 6
Season 6Episode 6180 min

Episode 6

Zoe Ball and JamieTheakston are joined this morning by entertainer Shane Richie and actress Lisa Riley , who plays Mandy Dingle in ITV's Emmerdale. Music comes from rising pop star Christian Fry , Charlie Foulger provides fashion tips, and TV presenter Jill Dando is inthe Hot Seat.
Kate Sanderson reports from the set of the new Steps video in Electric Circus, and there's more comedy from Ben Ward , Gez Foster and Richard Webb. Plus new pop releases in Hit, Miss or Maybe.

Oct 31, 1998
Episode 7
Season 6Episode 7180 min

Episode 7

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston are joined by Casualty stars Jan Anderson and Gerald Kyd , who play nurse Chloe Hill and Dr Sean Maddox. There's music from Steps and the Corrs, plus explorer David Hempleman-Adams is in the Hot Seat. Kate Sanderson and guest Otis the Aardvark review the new computer-animated feature film Antz in Electric Circus, and there's more comedy from Ben Ward,
Gez Foster and Richard Webb. Plus new pop releases in Hit Miss or Maybe.

Nov 7, 1998
Episode 8
Season 6Episode 8120 min

Episode 8

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston arejoined this morning by Robot Wars presenter Philippa Forrester and music comes from boy bands Boyzone and Five.

Kate Sanderson reports on pop artists Space and Simon Le Bon in Electric Circus, and there's more comedy from Ben Ward, Gez Foster and Richard Webb. Plus new pop releases in Hit, Miss or Maybe.

Nov 14, 1998
Episode 9
Season 6Episode 9180 min

Episode 9

Chart-topping girl group All Saints and singer Robbie Williams are amongZoe Ball and JamieTheakston's guests this morning, while comic Lee Evans and dinosaur expert Steve Huttwill also be dropping into the studio.
Kate Sanderson reviews the new film version of Les Misérables in Electric Circus, there's more comedy from Ben Ward , Gez Foster and Richard Webb , mayhem from Mr Blobby , and fun with the leprechauns. Plus Hit, Miss or Maybe and the latest computer games in J:Drive.

Nov 21, 1998
Episode 10
Season 6Episode 10180 min

Episode 10

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston arejoined this morning by Animal Hospital's Rolf Harris , EastEnders' actor Ross Kemp , and Danish pop group Aqua. Music is provided by Alisha's Attic, while Sheryl Crow and Boyzone feature in Kate Sanderson 's Electric Circus.
There's also comedy from Ben Ward, Gez Foster and Richard Webb , and more fun with the leprechauns and Mr Blobby. Plus Toby Anstis at the Big Bash with chart-toppers B*Witched, and new pop releases in Hit, Miss and Maybe.

Nov 28, 1998
Episode 11
Season 6Episode 11180 min

Episode 11

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston are joined by New Zealand rugby star Jonah Lomu , Rich from boy band Five and the Parent Trap movie stars Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson. Music is by Billie and Honeyz, who perform their new singles, while Simply Red singer Mick Hucknall features in Electric Circus, this week presented by Gail Porter.
There's also comedy from Ben Ward, Gez Foster and Richard Webb , and cartoon fun with Rugrats. Plus a roundup of new pop releases in Hit, Miss and Maybe, and of the latest computer games in J.Drive.

Dec 5, 1998
Episode 12
Season 6Episode 12180 min

Episode 12

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston are joined this morning by actor and rap star Will Smith and Kim Valentine of Neighbours, while the Beautiful South perform their new single Dumb. Lionel Blair shows off his line-dancing skills and Electric Circus features a report on Anthony Hopkins's new film The Mask of Zorro.
There's also comedy from Ben Ward, Gez Foster and Richard Webb, Kenan and Kel, the leprechauns and Mr Blobby. There are more Rugrats cartoon adventures, plus a roundup of new pop releases in Hit, Miss and Maybe, and of the latest computer games in J:Drive.

Dec 12, 1998
Episode 13
Season 6Episode 13180 min

Episode 13

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston are joined for a chat by actor Brian Blessed, Kirsten O'Brien of CCTV and the Krazees. There's music from the Spice Girls, performing their new single Goodbye, and Boyzone with their hit I Love the Way You Love Me.
There's also comedy from Kenan and Kel, the leprechauns and Mr Blobby. There are more Rugrats cartoon adventures, plus videos and a plethora of seasonal surprises.

Dec 19, 1998
Episode 14
Season 6Episode 14135 min

Episode 14

Actors Alexandra Fletcher and Paul Byatt (Jacqui and Mike Dixon from Channel 4's Brookside) and vet Trude Mostue join Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston. Music is from pop fivesome Steps

Dec 26, 1998
Episode 15
Season 6Episode 15180 min

Episode 15

Zoe Ball and JamieTheakston are joined this morning by actor Paul Nicholls and the star of the stage musical Doctor Dolittle, Phillip Schofield. There's also a chance to meet Steve Wilson and Liz Fraser , the new presenters of L&K Friday which returns on Friday at 4.30pm. Music is from boy band 911 and the cast of the musical Fame and, in Kate Sanderson 's Electric Circus, actors Val Kilmer and Ralph Fiennes talk about their roles in the newfilm The Prince of Egypt.

There's also comedy from Ben Ward, Gez Foster and Richard Webb , Mr Blobby and the leprechauns, cartoon capers with Rugrats. a roundup of new pop releases in Hit, Miss and Maybe, and the latest computer games in J:Drive.

Jan 2, 1999
Episode 16
Season 6Episode 16180 min

Episode 16

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston's guests are yachtswoman Tracy Edwards and boy band Ultra, who perform their new single Rescue Me. Electric Circus focuses on new film Stuart Little and the RSC production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. There's also comedy, cartoon adventures with Godzilla and Rugrats, new pop releases in Hit, Miss and Maybe, and the latest computer games i n J:Drive.

Jan 9, 1999
Episode 17
Season 6Episode 17180 min

Episode 17

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston welcome Kilmarnock footballer and television host Ally McCoist, former Carry On stalwart and EastEnders actress Barbara Windsor and youthful popsters Another Level.
Tatyana AIi, the Fresh Prince of Bel Air actress who has released a single with co-star Will Smith, is featured in Electric Circus. There's also comedy from Gez Foster , Ben Ward and Richard Webb , fun with Mr Blobby and the leprechauns, cartoons Godzilla and Rugrats, and new pop releases in Hit, Miss or Maybe.

Jan 16, 1999
Episode 18
Season 6Episode 18180 min

Episode 18

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston welcome chart-topping rock band Babylon Zoo and entrepreneur Richard Branson. Nicole Kidman talks about her new movie Practical Magic in Electric Circus. There's comedy from Gez Foster, Ben Ward and Richard Webb , fun with Mr Blobby and the leprechauns, and cartoon adventures with Godzilla and Rugrats. New pop videos get the critical treatment in Hit, Miss or Maybe, and the latest computer games are rounded up in J:Drive.

Jan 23, 1999
Episode 19
Season 6Episode 19195 min

Episode 19

Singer Tatyana Ali and boy band Next of Kin join Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston in the studio this morning while chat-show host Vanessa Feltz appears in the Staff Room. In Electric Circus, there's a look at the new Disney computer animation, A Bug's Life, plus celebrity gossip.
There's more comedy from Gez Foster, Ben Ward and Richard Webb , fun with Mr Blobby and the leprechauns, and cartoon adventures with Godzilla and Rugrats.
New pop videos get the critical treatment in Hit, Miss or Maybe, and the latest computergames are rounded up in J:Drive.

Jan 30, 1999
Episode 20
Season 6Episode 20195 min

Episode 20

Pop fivesome Steps, heptathlete Denise Lewis and the BBC's Head of Drama Series, Mal Young chat to Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston this morning. In Electric Circus there's an interview with rock star Elton John while Michael Keaton talks about his latest film. Jack Frost.
Plus more comedy from Gez Foster, Ben Ward and Richard Webb , fun with Mr Blobby and the leprechauns, and cartoon adventures with Godzilla and Rugrats. Three more pop videos are reviewed in Hit, Miss or Maybe, and new computer games are rounded up in J:Drive.

Feb 6, 1999
Episode 21
Season 6Episode 21195 min

Episode 21

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston chat to Sunburn's Michelle Collins about the drama show- which is at 8.55pm tonight - and its title song, which she performs.
Astronomer Patrick Moore is also dropping in to discuss the solar eclipse this August. In Electric Circus there's an interview with US singing superstar Britney Spears , soon to release her U K debut single Baby One More Time. Plus round two of the Talented Teacher competition, and cartoons Godzilla, Kenan and Kel and Rugrats.
Three pop videos are reviewed in Hit, Miss or Maybe, while J:Drive rounds up the latest computer games. Gez Foster , Ben Ward and Richard Webb provide comedy, while there's further mirth with Mr Blobby and the leprechauns.

Feb 13, 1999
Episode 22
Season 6Episode 22195 min

Episode 22

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston chat to soccer commentator John Motson, while Sheryl Crow also drops in to perform her new single There Goes the Neighbourhood. In Electric Circus there's a look behind the scenes at last Tuesday's Brit Awards, and at London Fashion Week for children, as well as an interview with Elton John.
Plus cartoon adventures with Kenan and Kel and Rugrats. Three pop videos are reviewed in Hit, Miss or Maybe, while J:Drive rounds up the latest computer games. Gez Foster , Ben Ward and Richard Webb provide comedy, while there's further mirth with Mr Blobby and the leprechauns.

Feb 20, 1999
Episode 23
Season 6Episode 23195 min

Episode 23

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston are joined this morning by Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins from Channel 4's Late Lunch, actor Jason Durr (PC Bradley from ITV's Heartbeat) and girl band B*Witched.
In Electric Circus, presented by Gail Porter, there's a look at the new Disney video release, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, and singer Ellie Campbell is groomed for pop stardom.
There's more comedy from Gez Foster, Ben Ward and Richard Webb, fun with Mr Blobby and the leprechauns, and cartoons Kenan and Kel and Rugrats. Plus Hit, Miss or Maybe, and J:Drive.

Feb 27, 1999
Episode 24
Season 6Episode 24195 min

Episode 24

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston arejoined this morning by England cricket captain Alex Stewart and Bruce Jones, better known as Les Battersby from Coronation Street.
There's music from Billie, performing her new single Honey to the Bee, Boyzone are in the studio and Ritchie from Five presents Electric Circus.

Mar 6, 1999
Episode 25
Season 6Episode 25195 min

Episode 25

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston are joined by comedy popsters Cartoonz, performing their new single Witch Doctor, and Dr Aric Sigman, who talks about epilepsy. There is also a Mother's Day edition of Rugrats. Ritchie from Five presents Electric Circus, while Ben Ward. Gez Foster and Richard Webb provide more amusement with the help of the Leprechauns and Mr Blobby.
Plus the J:Drive computer-games rundown, new singles reviewed in Hit, Miss or Maybe, and adventures with Kenan and Kel.

Mar 13, 1999
Episode 26
Season 6Episode 26195 min

Episode 26

Boy band Another Level are among the guests joining Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston on the entertainment show.
EastEnders star Barbara Windsor is in the Hot Seat, and interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen gives advice on renovating bedrooms.
Plus pop band Cartoonz review a selection of cartoons being released on video over Easter in Electric Circus with Gail Porter.
There's also cartoon fun with a special episode of Rugrats, the latest computer games on J:Drive and a review of pop videos in Hit, Miss or Maybe.

Mar 20, 1999
Episode 27
Season 6Episode 27195 min

Episode 27

Actress Denise Welch (Coronation Street's Natalie Barnes ) and EastEnders -star-turned-singer Martine McCutcheon are among the guests dropping in to chat with Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston.
In Electric Circus, Kate Sanderson looks at Easter film releases including An Ideal Husband and Mighty Joe Young. Plus more comedy from Ben Ward , Gez Foster , Richard Webb , and Mr Blobby.

Mar 27, 1999
Episode 28
Season 6Episode 28195 min

Episode 28

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston welcome Welsh popsters Catatonia and Irish boy band Westlife, while chart quintet Steps take the Hot Seat to offer post-Easter weight-loss advice. Louise guest-presents Electric Circus, which includes Lenny Henry talking about his new film The Man, to be shown on Easter Monday at 8.30pm on BBC1. Ben Ward, Gez Foster and Richard Webb provide amusement with the Leprechauns and Mr Blobby.
Plus J:Drive, Hit, Miss or Maybe, Rugrats and adventures with Kenan and Kel.

Apr 3, 1999
Episode 29
Season 6Episode 29195 min

Episode 29

Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston welcome Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer , who talk about their new BBC1 series Families at War, starting tonight at 5.45pm.911 and Honeyz perform their new singles, and in Electric Circus Martine McCutcheon discusses her song Perfect Moment.
Jonathan Creek producer Verity Lambert , which can be seen tonight at9.05pm, takes the Hot Seat, and there's a look at new Abba-based musical Mamma Mia.
Plus comedy from Ben Ward, Gez Foster and Richard Webb , and cartoon fun with Rugrats, Kenan and Kel, and new games and singles reviewed in J:Drive and Hit, Miss or Maybe.

Apr 10, 1999
Episode 30
Season 6Episode 30195 min

Episode 30

In their last appearance as hosts, Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston themselves take the Hot Seat, and welcome Boyzone and Adam Rickitt from Coronation Street.
Electric Circus, with Angela Griffin, features Backstreet Boys and entertainment news, and previews the summer's show-business events.
Ben Ward, Gez Foster and Richard Webb provide amusement with the Leprechauns and Mr Blobby. Plus the J:Drive computer-games rundown, new singles in Hit, Miss or Maybe, cartoon fun with Rugrats and adventures with Kenan and Kel.
Last in the series, which returns in the autumn.

Apr 17, 1999

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