Noel’s House Party is returning to Saturday nights.
Noel’s House Party enjoyed tremendous success during its run from 1991 to 2000. Hosted by Noel Edmonds, the show became a Saturday night staple, renowned for its lively blend of comedy sketches, audience participation, and memorable segments like “Gotcha Oscars” and “Wait Till I Get You Home.” Central to its appeal was the unpredictable and hilarious presence of Mr. Blobby, which became a cultural phenomenon. Despite its popularity and high ratings, Noel’s House Party concluded in 2000 after nine series, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most beloved shows in British television history.
It’s part of a brand new Saturday Night Classic Entertainment season, starting on BBC Four on Saturday 27 July. The idea is to treat fans to a whole host of iconic BBC entertainment shows as an alternative to the Olympics coverage which will dominate BBC One, BBC Two and BBC Three.
As well as Noel’s House Party, fans can enjoy classic episodes of Blankety Blank, The Generation Game, Parkinson and more.
Lindsay Currie, Head of Channel Management, says: “We are thrilled to bring our viewers on a nostalgic journey through five decades of beloved BBC entertainment. Whilst BBC One is dedicated to the Olympics, BBC Four will offer a treasure trove of classic shows fronted by much-loved presenters.
“This collection is testament to the enduring appeal of these iconic programmes, and we know audiences will love revisiting these classics and celebrating the rich heritage of the BBC’s Saturday night entertainment offering”.
Some highlights of the Season of Classic Entertainment are:
- Bruce Forsyth’s Generation Game (1970s and 1990s)
- Sir Terry Wogans’s Blankety Blank (1970s)
- Les Dawson’s Blankety Blank (1980s)
- Lily Savage’s Blankety Blank (1990s)
- Bob’s Full House(1980s)
- Noel’s House Party (1990s)
- Larry Grayson’s Generation Game (1970s)
- Strictly Come Dancing (The first episode of Strictly first broadcast on 15th May 2004)
- Mark Lawson Talks to… Terry Wogan (2012)
- One on One: Terry Wogan (2002)
- What We Were Watching: Summer TV Classics (Grace Dent goes on a televisual trip back in time, 2020)
- Parkinson: The Les Dawson Interviews (1996)
- Les Dawson: Talking Comedy (2015)
- The Many Faces of Les Dawson (2011)
- The Fight for Saturday Night (Michael Grade tells a tale of skullduggery and dirty dealings in the battle to win the Saturday night ratings crown, 2014)
- Parkinson meets Bruce Forsyth, Boris Becker & The Corrs (His final BBC show, 2004)
- When Miranda met Bruce (Miranda Hart interviews Sir Bruce Forsyth about his 70-year career, 2013)
Full broadcast details for the season will be announced soon. Fans will also be able to stream the classic episodes on demand via BBC iPlayer.
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