Play School is a British children's television series produced by the BBC which ran from 21 April 1964 until 11 March 1988. It was created by Joy Whitby and was aimed at preschool children. Each programme followed a broad theme and consisted of songs, stories and activities with presenters in the studio, along with a short film introduced through either the square, round or arched window in the set.
Poppy, Jemima, Humpty, Little Ted & Big Ted at the National Science and Media Museum
Presenters Brian Cant and Julie Stevens at a 2004 reunion event
Don Spencer, who appeared on the original British version and also on the Australian adaptation
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Polka Dot Door is a Canadian children's television series which was produced by the Ontario Education Communications Authority from 1971 to 1993. The series features two hosts who speak directly to the home viewing audience.
Polka Dot Door's first female host Nina Keogh with original producer Peggy Liptrott (right), floor director Al O'Malley (front left) and educational consultant L. Ted Coneybeare (left with tie) in background (1971).
Polka Dot Door's first male host Gordon Thomson with Polkaroo played by Nina Keogh (1971).