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It Started with Swap Shop

It Started with Swap Shop

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It Started with Swap Shop

2006

2h 9m

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Comedy

Overview

Noel Edmonds, Keith Chegwin, John Craven and Maggie Philbin reunite for a one-off edition of the Saturday morning classic Swap Shop to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

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Noel Edmonds

Noel Edmonds

Self

John Craven

John Craven

Self

Keith Chegwin

Keith Chegwin

Self

Maggie Philbin

Maggie Philbin

Self

Johnny Ball

Johnny Ball

Self

Nicki Chapman

Nicki Chapman

Self

Fearne Cotton

Fearne Cotton

Self

Michael Crawford

Michael Crawford

Self

Emma Forbes

Emma Forbes

Self

Sarah Greene

Sarah Greene

Self

Creative team

Directed by: Richard Valentine
Written by: Paul Simper
Produced by: Fiona Clark

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