Whizziwig

Whizziwig
Genre Children's television series, Science fiction
Theme music composer Barry Fry
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 3
No. of episodes 18
Production
Running time 18 mins
Release
Original network ITV Network (CITV)
Original release 1998 – 2000

Whizziwig was a science fiction children's programme broadcast on CITV between 1998 and 2000 based on the books by award winning children's author Malorie Blackman.[1]

Plot summary

Whizziwig centred on the adventures of a boy called Ben and his best friend Steve who befriended a small pink alien approximately the size of a rugby ball. Whizziwig had the ability to grant wishes to anyone who uttered the words "I wish..", however wishes had to be made for someone else and would last a maximum of 24 hours. A recurring theme was Ben and Steve trying to deceive their friend into granting their intentional wishes only for the alien to become wise to the scheme.

Ben would keep Whizziwig hidden, often smuggling her into school in his school bag. Many hilarious escapades ensued as the wishes made by unaware students in Whizziwigs earshot would be granted.

Critical acclaim

Despite never achieving commercial success many critics hailed the show as groundbreaking in the manner in which it dealt with adult themes such as morality, death, and mereological nihilism, whilst still being accessible to its young audience.

Cast

References

  1. ↑ "About Malorie Blackman".
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