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Multi-Coloured Swap Shop Theme Music
Official Theme Video
Behind the Music: Show Context
Multi-Coloured Swap Shop was a groundbreaking British children’s television program that first aired on 2 October 1976. It revolutionized Saturday morning TV by introducing a live, interactive format where viewers could phone in to trade items—making “01 811 8055” one of the most famous telephone numbers in the UK.
The series ran for 146 episodes across six series, featuring legendary presenters like Noel Edmonds, Keith Chegwin, Maggie Philbin, and John Craven. The instrumental theme song acted as a call-to-action for kids across the country to get involved in the “swap.” Its light-hearted and fast-paced nature mirrored the live energy of the show, which paved the way for future Saturday morning classics.