BBC - BBC Four - Children's TV on Trial

	CHILDREN'S TV ON TRIAL As well as being a fond look at kids' telly from the 1950s to the 1990s, this in-depth series covers the social trends and production office wrangles behind Britain's most popular children's programmes. And what's your view of children's TV, past or present? We'll publish the best of your opinions here on the BBC Four website, so deliver your verdict below. CHILDREN'S TV: DELIVER YOUR VERDICT READ OTHER VIEWER VERDICTS

EPISODE 1 - 1950s
The era that spawned Sooty, Crackerjack!, Blue Peter and many enduring favourites.

EPISODE 2 - 1960s
Trumpton began and Doctor Who first materialised in the swinging decade.

EPISODE 3 - 1970s
The Rentaghost crew popped up from nowhere in the 70s - accompanied by a very silly noise.

EPISODE 4 - 1980s
70s school soap Grange Hill consolidated its success in the 80s with the famous Zammo/drugs storyline.

EPISODE 5 - 1990s
'Eh-oh!' The Teletubbies courted controversy by refusing to speak English.

IN PICTURES - 2000s
This incomplete decade doesn't get a programme of its own, but here are some reminders of recent hits.




	YOUR VERDICT HAVE YOUR SAY NOW Trash the Wombles or champion the Wonder Horse

	CHILDREN'S TV QUIZ Are you sitting comfortably? Then test your knowledge of children's TV

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