The Late, Late Breakfast Show (1982)
The Late, Late Breakfast Show (1982)
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The Late, Late Breakfast Show was a BBC television light entertainment show broadcast live on Saturday evenings from 4 September 1982 to 8 November 1986. It was presented by Noel Edmonds, initially with co-host Leni Harper and also featured Mike Smith and John Peel. It is remembered for several accidents during its regular "Give It A Whirl" stunt slot; in particular, the 1986 death of Michael Lush.
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Release DateSeptember 4, 1982
StatusEnded
Seasons5
Episodes76
Running Time1h
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The Late Late Breakfast Show is a British variety show that was broadcast live on Saturday evenings from 4 September 1982 to 8 November 1986 on BBC1. It was presented by Noel Edmonds, initially with co-host Leni Harper, and also featured Mike Smith and John Peel. The "Give It a Whirl" segments featured dangerous stunts. Several serious injuries resulted from these stunts, including the death of participant viewer Michael Lush in 1986. The show was cancelled in the aftermath of this fatal accident.