CBBC Broom Cupboard 30 Years Anniversary

The 30th anniversary of the CBBC “Broom Cupboard” has been marked with an hour-long programme featuring 30 former children’s BBC presenters.

11:05 11 September 2015

Phillip Schofield, Andi Peters, and Zoe Ball were among those looking back at their time on the BBC strand.

 

The live programme included archive clips from the past 30 years and saw past presenters share memories and play classic CBBC games.

 

Phillip Schofield said: "I had great fun in the Broom Cupboard, learning the skills of live TV. If you can introduce Newsround with a fluffy Gopher squeaking next to you, you can handle anything."

 

Andy Crane, now a presenter on BBC Radio Manchester, added: "We had no idea how successful it would be. Millions of people loved Gordon, Edd and all the other characters."

 

Meanwhile, Andi Peters, recalled: "When I last presented Children's BBC, Take That were topping the charts and Chris Evans was everywhere. Perhaps not that much has changed in the last 22 years after all."

 

Zoe Ball was among those who joined Hacker T Dog on Wednesday's anniversary programme. She said: "Thirty years is a fantastic achievement. It's such a joy to have been part of."