Jamboree (TV series)


Jamboree was a British children's television programme that aired on CITV from 1998 until 2001. Jamboree was produced by Floella Benjamin Productions for XL Entertainment, a production company based in Chichester, United Kingdom. It was primarily aimed at its target audience of pre-school children.

About the show

Each episode starts with Benjamin introducing each character known as the "Bopkins". They could be seen making their beds before heading over to a personal computer. One of the characters would then put a compact disc into the disc drive. They would then take it in turns to choose an icon. A short segment would then be shown. Each episode would start and end on a segment called "Floella's house".

Characters

The series featured four main characters. These were Bizza Bopkin, Billy Bopkin, Betty Bopkin and Baby Bopkin

Segments

;Floella's house
A live action segment at the start and end of each episode. Floella plays games and sings songs with a group of children in her garden. At the end of each episode she would use the catchphrase "Until next time from them and me ... It's goodbye from Jamboree".
;Meme and Scruff
The antics of two friends. A dog and a monkey in stop motion.
;Playtime
Live action with children narrating while playing a game.
;Storytime
A classic story acted out with no talking and lots of movement, often with Benjamin starring and a narrator.
;Video fun
A live action educational video clip.

VHS tapes