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Going Live!

1987·Show
179Episodes in6Seasons
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Nostalgic and heartwarming

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia10
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Pop culture, everyday modern life, and family

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting5
  • Direction4
  • Dialogue Quality3

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing5
  • Music Centrality5
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Going Live! was a Saturday morning magazine show, broadcast on BBC1 between 1987 and 1993. It was presented by Phillip Schofield and Sarah Greene. Other presenters included Trevor and Simon, Peter Simon, Emma Forbes, and puppet Gordon the Gopher. The show was broadcast during the autumn to spring seasons, with other shows such as the 8:15 from Manchester and Parallel 9 taking over during the summer months. It was preceded by Saturday Superstore, and succeeded by Live & Kicking. In 1988, when the second series started, Greene was hurt in a helicopter crash with her then boyfriend, Mike Smith. Guest presenters stood in for her including T'Pau's Carol Decker. Similarly, in 1992-93 during the final series, Schofield was starring in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and was unable to present the show. A third presenter took his place. Originally, Neighbours actor Kristian Schmid took the role but soon left after problems with his work permit. Various other celebrities to stand in included Shane Richie and Robbie Williams during his Take That days.
Nostalgic Saturday Morning TVFamily-Friendly Variety ShowBritish Children's Television ClassicLight-Hearted EntertainmentPop Culture Time CapsuleWholesome HumorCelebrity Guest InterviewsInteractive Kids SegmentsBright and Energetic AtmosphereIconic Presenters

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Is Going Live! worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Going Live! have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 179 episodes of about 195 minutes each.

When did Going Live! air?

It ran from 1987 to 1993 and has ended.

What language is Going Live! in?

English

It was made in English.