Children's ITV appearances
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During the series run the cast of T-Bag made a few appearances on Children's ITV, starting with T-Bag and T-Shirt as presenters in August 1986 and further appearances by Elizabeth Estensen, John Hasler, Georgina Hale and Kellie Bright in subsequent years.
This page is a tribute to their appearances on Children's ITV, including pictures, links to video clips, quotes and memories of their time as Children's ITV presenters and their other appearances.
If you know of any further appearances please get in contact.
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T. Bag & T. Shirt (1986)
T-Shirt with Debbie Shore (1988)
T. Bag with Scally (1991)
Kellie Bright guest appearance (1991)
Elizabeth Estensen on CiTV Birthday Bash (2003)
Children's ITV with T. Bag & T. Shirt (1986)
During a period of time in August 1986 Elizabeth Estensen and John Hasler appeared in character as T-Bag and T-Shirt presenting Children's ITV and introducing the upcoming programmes. This means that T-Bag and T-Shirt would have introduced T-Bag Strikes Again (which aired on the 27th August 1986), therefore this Children's ITV footage would be the first time T-Bag's new red velvet dress would be seen on TV (which wouldn't appear in the series until episode three of T-Bag Strikes Again airing on 10th September 1986). T-Bag and T-Shirt were succeeded by original Children's ITV presenter, Matthew Kelly, in September 1986.
John Hasler also confirmed on Twitter that he also appeared again presenting Children's ITV with Elizabeth Estensen during a period in 1988, these went out live rather than being pre-recorded scenes.
Image Gallery
You can see images taken from T-Bag and T-Shirt presenting Children's ITV below, you can click on the image to see a larger version.
Children's ITV Image Gallery
Quotes and video links
All the video recordings of T-Bag and T-Shirt presenting Children's ITV that have been found so far as below. I've added them as quotes and provided links to the videos for you to watch.
Donkey rides
T-Shirt: How can this be a holiday? There aren't any donkey rides.T-Bag: You can't have any donkeys in here, you can have Robert the Reindeer and Alphabet Zoo though.
You drink so much tea
T-Bag: Dramarama later T-Shirt and after the break it's She Ra. Make some fresh tea please.T-Shirt: You drink so much tea I should make it in my bucket.
T-Bag: This one tastes as if you have.
A make believe sandcastle
T-Bag: What are you doing T-Shirt?T-Shirt: Building a make believe sandcastle. Good isn't it?
T-Bag: Not as good as this week's programmes. There's allsorts, cartoons, pop, nature, stories, plays and comedy. This is the best holiday I've ever had.
T-Shirt: I like something with a bit of action and adventure in it.
T-Bag: Your wish is my command, coming right up, She Ra Princess of Power.
The stories in Dramarama
T-Shirt: She's brilliant.T-Bag: So are the stories in Dramarama which is coming up right after the break.
T-Shirt: Great!
T-Bag: Arghh!
I should make you disappear
T-Bag: You little monster, I should make you disappear like the young boy in this week's Dramarama. I wonder if they find him.S is for sleeping
T-Bag: S is for sleeping.T-Shirt: B is for ball. Alphabet Zoo is just starting.
T-Bag: Well thanks for the call.
The incredible She Ra
T-Bag: Later today it's the woman I have a lot in common with, the incredible She Ra. First a vampire in hiding as we say hello to the Moomin.I'm getting a headache
(T-Shirt is bouncing his beachball).T-Bag: Stop that T-Shirt, I'm getting a headache.
T-Shirt: Oh, I'm bored.
T-Bag: Not now you're not, here's Jamie and the magic torch.
Video Link
Broadcast: Tuesday 26th August 1986
T-Bag Strikes Again
T-Shirt: When is T-Bag Strikes Again on?T-Bag: It starts this Wednesday at 4.20 so I want you on top form that day, I need help to stop that Debbie from finding the numbers off the clock.
T-Shirt: I like Debbie.
T-Bag: You would, you haven't any taste at all. Anyway, I'm far too clever for her and I've got lots of magic powers to help me.
T-Shirt: Then wouldn't it be fair if I went on Debbie's side?
T-Bag: Fair! I don't want to be fair! I want to win. Now you'll like this, they're butterfly collecting in The Moomins today.
Video Link
Broadcast: Tuesday 26th August 1986
That horrid little Debbie
T-Bag: Save your energy for T-Bag Strikes Again tomorrow at 4.20.T-Shirt: You've already told me that your Majesty.
T-Bag: It's very important T-Shirt. That horrid little Debbie will be out to thwart me again.
T-Shirt: Debbie's not horrid; she's good fun, just like Inspector Gadget.
Video Link
Broadcast: Tuesday 26th August 1986
Strike one
T-Bag: More from Inspector Gadget next week and more from America in Splash coming next.(T-Shirt hits T-Bag over the head with the ball).
T-Shirt: Strike one.
Video Link
Broadcast: Tuesday 26th August 1986
Ever popular returns
T-Bag: Well I'm afraid that was the last from Alphabet Zoo for now but in two weeks we have the return of the ever popular Tickle on the Tum. Talking of ever popular returns, Matthew Kelly will be back presenting Children's ITV in September right through until Christmas, lucky fellow. So are we, here come The Moomin.Video Link
Broadcast: Monday 18th August 1986
Your Majesty wouldn't like it
T-Shirt: There's a new series of Your Majesty wouldn't like it starting on Friday at ten to five.T-Bag: Beg your pardon.
T-Shirt: She-Ra.
Video Link
Broadcast: Monday 18th August 1986
No Children's ITV next Monday
T-Bag: That's the end of this She-Ra series. No Children's ITV next Monday because it's a bank holiday.Video Link
Broadcast: Monday 18th August 1986
A Christmas tree up in August
T-Bag: I suppose because you've got a Christmas tree up in August you expect to see a sleigh in the sky.T-Shirt: No but there's a comet flying round in The Moomins.
Video Link
Broadcast: Tuesday 19th August 1986
We wish you a Merry Christmas
T-Shirt (singing): We wish you a Merry Christmas.T-Bag: There's no money T-Shirt but you can watch Inspector Gadget.
Video Link
Broadcast: Tuesday 19th August 1986
Off to America
T-Bag: Right after the break we're off to America with supersonic trans-Atlantic Splash.Video Link
Broadcast: Tuesday 19th August 1986
Other memories
If you have any memories of T-Bag and T-Shirt presenting Children's ITV during August 1986 and would like to share those memories please let me know. Here are some so far:
One week ends with T-Bag causing the sliding doors of the studio to close on T-Shirt, trapping him in place. T-Shirt then gets his revenge by causing T-Bag to step on his sticky lolly.
From: Chris
When recording the Reunion DVD Documentary John Hasler was asked what he remembered from being a presenter on Children's ITV and I remember him saying that he had to introduce The Moomins a lot. John's response to this question didn't make the final cut of the DVD documentary.
From: John Hasler
Children's ITV with T. Shirt (1988)
On the 15th February 1988 John Hasler made an appearance as T-Shirt alongside then Children's ITV presenter Debbie Shore, this would have been the day before Turn on to T-Bag episode 7 was broadcast.
Image Gallery
You can see images taken from T-Shirt's appearance on Children's ITV below, you can click on the image to see a larger version.
Children's ITV Image Gallery
Quotes and video links
All the video recordings of T-Shirt on Children's ITV in 1988 that have been found so far are as below. I've added them as quotes and provided links to the videos for you to watch.
Just looking for the crystal
T-Shirt: Oh it must be here somewhere.Debbie: Erm, excuse me T-Shirt, it's T-Shirt, T-Shirt what are you doing here? You're making a right old mess.
T-Shirt: I was just looking for the crystal. I, I came here to watch the programmes.
Debbie: That's good. We've got Towser, the Ghostbusters and that's followed by the last in the present series of Seal Morning, should be good, but first it's Tickle on the Tum.
Video Link
Broadcast: Monday 15th February 1988
A picture of T-Shirt and T-Bag
Debbie: At 4.45 today find out what happens in the conclusion to Seal Morning and T-Shirt what are you doing down there?T-Shirt: I was just looking for uh, I was just looking for this.
Debbie: Oh were you? This is a picture of T-Shirt and T-Bag and it has been drawn by Natasha Sole, do you want to put that on the pin board? Actually he's looking for one of those crystals in here and I don't know why he's bothering because he won't find anything like that in here at all. Anyway, here's Towser.
Video Link
Broadcast: Monday 15th February 1988
Don't forget to turn on to T-Bag
Debbie: And there's more Towser at 4.15 tomorrow.T-Shirt: And don't forget to turn on to T-Bag at 4.25.
Debbie: Yes I know.
T-Shirt: And there's a new series of Do It at 4.50.
Debbie: Yes I was going to say that actually T-Shirt. Actually Norman who's the editor of the Belston monthly is looking for a new assistant, do you fancy, you know, going...
T-Shirt: Who me? No.
Debbie: No.
T-Shirt: I wouldn't mind working for the Ghostbusters though.
Debbie: Well funny you should mention that because they're on after the break.
Video Link
Broadcast: Monday 15th February 1988
T-Bag tomorrow
Debbie: That Seal Morning's on in 25 minutes.T-Shirt: And remember to watch T-Bag tomorrow.
Debbie: Thank you T-Shirt. Seal Morning is on in 25 minutes, it's the last in the present series and we can find out what happened to Ben 'cause at the end of last week's programme there was a gun shot and we're not quite sure what's happened to him. That's Seal Morning at 4.45. First though it's, (T-Shirt puts his sign in front of Debbie so she stands up and continues talking) it's the Ghostbusters.
Video Link
Broadcast: Monday 15th February 1988
Tabatha Bag appearance (1991)
On the 7th January 1991 Georgina Hale made an appearance as T-Bag alongside then Children's ITV puppet presenter Scally the Dog to introduce the first episode of T-Bag and the Rings of Olympus.
Image Gallery
You can see images taken from T-Bag's appearance on Children's ITV below, you can click on the image to see a larger version.
Children's ITV Image Gallery
Quotes and video links
Video recordings of T-Bag on Children's ITV in 1991 are as below. I've added them as quotes and provided links to the videos for you to watch.
I'm looking for the Rings of Olympus
Scally: I'll tell you that new series of T-Bag next Jeanne looks really good, Jeanne. T-Bag what have you done with Jeanne?T-Bag: Oh, never you mind Scally.
Scally: I'll tell you what she's my friend, she's my best...
T-Bag: Oh who cares? Who cares?
Scally: Well what are you doing here anyway?
T-Bag: I'm looking...
Scally: What, what are you looking for?
T-Bag:... for the Rings of Olympus.
Scally: There's no rings around here, go away, there's no rings, no rings...
T-Bag: Shut up Scally.
Scally:... there's no rings.
Video Link
Broadcast: 7th January 1991
My Show
T-Bag: Now I've got rid of that dirty smelly Scally I can watch my show.Video Link
Broadcast: 7th January 1991
Kellie Bright guest appearance (1991)
On the 5th August 1991 Kellie Bright made an appearance alongside then Children's ITV presenter Tommy Boyd to coincide with the repeat airing of T-Bag and the Revenge of the T-Set episode five.
If anyone has or finds footage of this appearance please let me know.
Children's ITV Birthday Bash with Elizabeth Estensen (2003)
On the 7th January 2003 Elizabeth Estensen appeared on CiTV's 20th anniversary show 'CiTV Birthday Bash' hosted by Leah Charles and Michael Underwood. During this special anniversary show Elizabeth talked about her time on the T-Bag series, other guests included Roland Rat and Grotbags. During the show clips from T-Bag Strikes Again episode 1 were shown. This is available to watch in full here. The interview with Elizabeth can be watched here and further clips from T-Bag Strikes Again can be here.
Image Gallery
You can see images taken from Elizabeth Estensen's appearance on CiTV Birthday Bash below, you can click on the image to see a larger version.
CiTV Birthday Bash Image Gallery
The Quest Continues...
If you find any more video clips on youtube (or on any other video sharing website) with Children's ITV footage of T-Bag and T-Shirt (or any other T-Bag related Children's ITV content) please let me know. If you have any old videos that may contain more T-Bag Children's ITV footage let me know.
There must be more out there somewhere and we would love to see more, the quest continues...
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