Bad Influence! – The ITV online game and know-how present began in 1992 and ran for 4 sequence. In our information we take a look at some the reason why chances are you’ll keep in mind watching this present again then…..

Article by Heather Lewis – @HeatherLewis85

Andy and Violet – pictured above

Andy Crane…. The Children’s BBC presenter was a ‘first crush’ for some viewers. That stated, even his most ardent followers discovered his ‘shirt and jeans’ combos questionable on Bad Influence! Andy is forgiven although due to his wonderful method of presenting and speaking to the viewer.

Violet Berlin…. With shorter (and cooler) hair than Andy, Violet introduced Bad Influence with ardour and enthusiasm for video gaming. In the ultimate sequence she reported from locations just like the USA and Japan, giving us Brits a primary glimpse on the newest tech, together with the Nintendo (extremely) 64!

Nam Rood (pictured above)…. Living in a shed, later the Bad Influence basement, Nam loved yelling out the cheat codes for video games. Nam’s moved to Emmerdale and is not strolling round with bits of cardboard caught to his brow.

Gamesmaster wasn’t on…. Between Bad Influence and Channel 4’s different gaming programme, you in all probability had a favorite… however as they have been broadcast at totally different occasions you could possibly watch and luxuriate in each!

Bad Influnce – Series 1 – Episode 1:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkgcg4pRsaA

You have been ready for TV Quiz ‘Blockbusters’ to come back on…. Broadcast in Children’s ITV, Bad Influence coated extra than simply video gaming and checked out new know-how. Its various options included archaeology, rollercoasters, even ballet, and the excessive (for a CITV present) viewing figures mirrored its broader viewers enchantment.

You’d had your first console for Christmas…. Some argued that the cheat codes have been well-known, however not on your typical 7 12 months outdated CITV viewer. Violet and Andy gave instruction and recommendation in video games, {hardware}, even piracy in a refreshing method that didn’t speak right down to its younger viewers.

Your mates have been on it…. If you lived close to Leeds, throughout filming! The studio was a bit like a gaming youth membership, crammed with native children wandering round and enjoying on consoles. Groups of girls and boys gave their trustworthy evaluations and scores to the most recent video games.

And lastly…. The title ‘Bad Influence’ hinted at hazard and the opening titles and music sounded robotically cool. If you by no means watched for any of the above causes, Bad Influence is price watching now, for a glance again at tech, 1990’s type!  

Article by Heather Lewis – @HeatherLewis85