Hi-5 series 10
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No. of episodes | 45 |
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Original network | Nine Network |
Original release | 7 July 5 September 2008 | –
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The tenth series of the children's television series Hi-5 aired between 7 July 2008[1] and 5 September 2008 on the Nine Network in Australia. The series was produced by Kids Like Us for Nine with Helena Harris as executive producer.
This was the last series to be produced by Kids Like Us, and the last involving creator Helena Harris. It was also the first series to feature Stevie Nicholson, and the last to feature Sun Park and original cast members Kellie Crawford, Nathan Foley and Charli Robinson. The series featured the 400th episode.
Production
Prior to production of the tenth series of Hi-5 in 2007, cast member Tim Harding was involved in a serious motorcycle accident which left him unable to keep up with the demands of the Hi-5 live performances.[2][3] Just a few days prior to this, Stevie Nicholson was hired as an understudy for the group's touring schedule, and immediately began work as a temporary replacement for Harding after the accident.[4] In November 2007, Harding announced his permanent departure from the group after recovering from injuries.[3][5] Nicholson took his place as a permanent member and joined the group for the filming of the tenth series. Creator Helena Harris stated "it's like [he] was born to this job."[4]
The tenth series premiered on 7 July 2008, with the episodes exploring contemporary themes such as different family structures, and technology.[1] Unlike former cast member Kathleen de Leon Jones, Harding's departure was not explained on-screen.[1][6] This was the final series produced by Kids Like Us and last to involve creator Helena Harris, before the program's sale to the Nine Network and Southern Star in 2008.[7][8] As the transition was complete at the time of airing, the episodes were announced under the new management.[1]
Sun Park returned for her second series, along with original cast members Kellie Crawford, Nathan Foley, and Charli Robinson.[1] By the time of airing, Robinson had already departed from the cast, with intentions of furthering her presenting career.[1][9] Crawford, Foley and Park also departed at the end of 2008, making the tenth series the last to feature any original members of the group.[10][11][12]
Cast
Presenters
- Kellie Crawford – Word Play
- Nathan Foley – Shapes in Space
- Stevie Nicholson – Making Music
- Sun Park – Puzzles and Patterns
- Charli Robinson – Body Move
Episodes
No. overall | No. in series | Title | Song of the Week | Theme | Original air date |
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391 | 1 | "Playing Games" | Playtime | Playtime | 7 July 2008 |
392 | 2 | "Dress Ups" | Playtime | Playtime | 8 July 2008 |
393 | 3 | "Silly" | Playtime | Playtime | 9 July 2008 |
394 | 4 | "Puzzles" | Playtime | Playtime | 10 July 2008 |
395 | 5 | "Imagination" | Playtime | Playtime | 11 July 2008 |
396 | 6 | "Different Families" | We're a Family | Family | 14 July 2008 |
397 | 7 | "Animals and Pets" | We're a Family | Family | 15 July 2008 |
398 | 8 | "Family Holiday" | We're a Family | Family | 16 July 2008 |
399 | 9 | "Getting Along" | We're a Family | Family | 17 July 2008 |
400 | 10 | "Doing Things Together" | We're a Family | Family | 18 July 2008 |
401 | 11 | "Backyards and Recycling" | Planet Earth | Planet Earth | 21 July 2008 |
402 | 12 | "Adventures" | Planet Earth | Planet Earth | 22 July 2008 |
403 | 13 | "Wild Life" | Planet Earth | Planet Earth | 23 July 2008 |
404 | 14 | "Exploring" | Planet Earth | Planet Earth | 24 July 2008 |
405 | 15 | "Land and Sea" | Planet Earth | Planet Earth | 25 July 2008 |
406 | 16 | "Trying Out New Things" | The Best Things in Life Are Free | Be Free | 28 July 2008 |
407 | 17 | "Daring" | The Best Things in Life Are Free | Be Free | 29 July 2008 |
408 | 18 | "Making Your Own Fun" | The Best Things in Life Are Free | Be Free | 30 July 2008 |
409 | 19 | "Things to Do" | The Best Things in Life Are Free | Be Free | 31 July 2008 |
410 | 20 | "Hi-5 Fun Park" | The Best Things in Life Are Free | Be Free | 1 August 2008 |
411 | 21 | "Fairyland" | Abracadabra | Abracadabra | 4 August 2008 |
412 | 22 | "Making Magic" | Abracadabra | Abracadabra | 5 August 2008 |
413 | 23 | "Magical Creatures" | Abracadabra | Abracadabra | 6 August 2008 |
414 | 24 | "Magical Journeys" | Abracadabra | Abracadabra | 7 August 2008 |
415 | 25 | "Magical Stories" | Abracadabra | Abracadabra | 8 August 2008 |
416 | 26 | "Wild and Wacky" | Jump and Shout | Jump and Shout | 11 August 2008 |
417 | 27 | "Move It" | Jump and Shout | Jump and Shout | 12 August 2008 |
418 | 28 | "Dress Up" | Jump and Shout | Jump and Shout | 13 August 2008 |
419 | 29 | "Exploring and Finding Out" | Jump and Shout | Jump and Shout | 14 August 2008 |
420 | 30 | "Move Your Body" | Jump and Shout | Jump and Shout | 15 August 2008 |
421 | 31 | "Future" | When I Grow Up | Tomorrow | 18 August 2008 |
422 | 32 | "What's On Tomorrow?" | When I Grow Up | Tomorrow | 19 August 2008 |
423 | 33 | "Looking Forward" | When I Grow Up | Tomorrow | 20 August 2008 |
424 | 34 | "Our World in the Future" | When I Grow Up | Tomorrow | 21 August 2008 |
425 | 35 | "Ways to Get Around in the Future" | When I Grow Up | Tomorrow | 22 August 2008 |
426 | 36 | "Gadgets" | Techno World | Techno World | 25 August 2008 |
427 | 37 | "Contraptions" | Techno World | Techno World | 26 August 2008 |
428 | 38 | "Computer World" | Techno World | Techno World | 27 August 2008 |
429 | 39 | "Time Travel" | Techno World | Techno World | 28 August 2008 |
430 | 40 | "Sending Messages" | Techno World | Techno World | 29 August 2008 |
431 | 41 | "Fun Action" | Come Alive | Come Alive | 1 September 2008 |
432 | 42 | "Recharge" | Come Alive | Come Alive | 2 September 2008 |
433 | 43 | "Getting Focused" | Come Alive | Come Alive | 3 September 2008 |
434 | 44 | "World Outside" | Come Alive | Come Alive | 4 September 2008 |
435 | 45 | "Being a Team Player" | Come Alive | Come Alive | 5 September 2008 |
Home video releases
Series | DVD Title | Release Date (Region 4) | Songs of the Week | Special features | Ref. |
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10 | Playtime! | DVD: 2 October 2008[13] |
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10 | Jump and Shout | DVD: 5 January 2009[14] |
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References
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- ^ Connolly, Fiona (24 August 2007). "Harding weighs up his options". The Daily Telegraph. News Corp Australia. Archived from the original on 6 December 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ^ a b Knox, David (15 November 2007). "New look Hi-5 says hi to Sunrise". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ^ a b Sams, Christine (11 November 2007). "Hi-5's Got a New Man About the Set". The Sun-Herald. Nine Entertainment Co. Archived from the original on 10 April 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ^ "Harding waves farewell to Hi-5". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). 12 November 2007. Archived from the original on 20 December 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ^ Adamon, Judy (14 June 2007). "Sun shines in Hi-5's pregnant pause". The Age. Nine Entertainment Co. Archived from the original on 21 April 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
- ^ Knox, David (11 March 2008). "Nine buys Hi-5 brand". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 6 December 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ "Hi-5 for Videocraft". Videocraft. 26 May 2009. Archived from the original on 26 December 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- ^ "No song and dance as Charli Delaney quits Hi-5". The Daily Telegraph. News Corp Australia. 22 February 2008. Archived from the original on 31 August 2010. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- ^ "Kellie Crawford quits Hi-5". News.com.au. News Corp Australia. Australian Associated Press (AAP). 31 October 2008. Archived from the original on 6 December 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ "Last of the originals, Nathan quits Hi-5". The Age. Nine Entertainment Co. Australian Associated Press (AAP). 12 November 2008. Archived from the original on 20 February 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ Moran, Jonothan (21 December 2008). "Hi-5's Sun Park quits after Nathan Foley and Kellie Crawford". The Daily Telegraph. News Corp Australia. Archived from the original on 6 December 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ "Hi-5 - Playtime! (Handle Case)". EzyDVD. 2008. Archived from the original on 28 August 2008. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
- ^ "Hi-5 - Jump and Shout (Handle Case)". EzyDVD. 2009. Archived from the original on 1 May 2009. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
- ^ "Hi-5. Jump and shout [videorecording]". Trove. National Library of Australia. 2009. Archived from the original on 6 September 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2017.