The Book Tower
For the building in Detroit, Michigan, see Book Tower.
| The Book Tower | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Ragdoll Productions |
| Starring |
Tom Baker Stephen Moore Alun Armstrong Neil Innes Roger McGough Bernard Bresslaw Timmy Mallett |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 11 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 24 minutes[1] |
| Production company(s) | Yorkshire Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV Network (CITV) |
| Original release | 1979 – 1989 |
The Book Tower was a British television series for children, produced by Yorkshire Television, that ran for 11 series from 3 January 1979 to 30 May 1989.
Initially presented by Doctor Who star Tom Baker (1979–81),[2] each episode explored one or more books, using dramatic presentations, with the aim of getting children interested in reading.
Later presenters included Stephen Moore (1982–83), Alun Armstrong (1984), Neil Innes (1985), Roger McGough (1986), Bernard Bresslaw (1987),[3] and Timmy Mallett.[4]
The theme tune, based on Paganini's 24th Caprice, was taken from Andrew Lloyd Webber's album Variations.[5]
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZxX_2r83EM. "The Book Tower: One whole episode".
- ↑ "TV pun writer Rick now in a class of his own". Europe Intelligence Wire. 2005-02-04. Retrieved 2008-08-09.
- ↑ "BFI Film & TV Database: The Book Tower". Retrieved 2011-02-26.
- ↑ "Book Tower". Timmy Mallett. Retrieved 2008-08-09.
- ↑ "The Book Tower 1979 - closing theme". Retrieved 2010-08-06.
British Television Children's Research Guide
External links
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