Hi-5 series 10 explained

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Network:Nine Network
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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

Episodes

See also: List of Hi-5 episodes.

Home video releases

SeriesDVD TitleRelease Date (Region 4)Songs of the WeekSpecial features
10PlaytimeDVD: 2 October 2008[13]
  • Playtime
  • When I Grow Up
  • Planet Earth
  • Techno World
  • Abracadabra
  • "Hi-5's Cool Dance School" featurette, including songs "Celebrate", "Hi-5 Base to Outer Space", "How Much Do I Love You?", "E-N-E-R-G-Y" and "Going Out".
10Jump and ShoutDVD: 5 January 2009[14]
  • Jump and Shout
  • Come Alive
  • We're a Family
  • The Best Things in Life Are Free
  • "Hi-5's Cool Dance School" featurette, including songs "Give Five", "Come On and Party", "I Believe in Magic", "Holiday" and "Underwater Discovery".
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External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Knox. David. 24 June 2008. Returning: Hi-5. TV Tonight. live. 14 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160316195132/https://tvtonight.com.au/2008/06/returning-hi-5.html. 16 March 2016.
  2. News: Harding weighs up his options . Connolly . Fiona . 24 August 2007. The Daily Telegraph . News Corp Australia. 21 February 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206031853/https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/harding-weighs-up-his-options/news-story/7a5bf0a381f2784f0c721726b4f386d2 . 6 December 2020.
  3. News: New look Hi-5 says hi to Sunrise. Knox . David . 15 November 2007. TV Tonight. 21 February 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305041803/https://tvtonight.com.au/2007/11/new-look-hi-5-says-hi-to-sunrise.html. 5 March 2016.
  4. News: https://web.archive.org/web/20130410200314/http://www.stevie.com.au/stevie-articles/2007/11/11/hi5s-got-a-new-man-about-the-set/ . Hi-5's Got a New Man About the Set . Sams . Christine . 11 November 2007 . The Sun-Herald . Nine Entertainment Co. . 10 April 2013 . dead . 21 February 2016.
  5. News: Harding waves farewell to Hi-5 . 12 November 2007 . . Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) . 21 February 2016 . 20 December 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151220034750/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-11-12/harding-waves-farewell-to-hi-5/722512 . live .
  6. News: Sun shines in Hi-5's pregnant pause . Adamon. Judy. 14 June 2007. The Age . Nine Entertainment Co. . 8 October 2017. 21 April 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190421080303/https://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/sun-shines-in-hi-5s-pregnant-pause-20070614-ge547r.html.
  7. News: Nine buys Hi-5 brand . 11 March 2008 . David. Knox. TV Tonight . 6 December 2020. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206043442/https://tvtonight.com.au/2008/03/nine-buys-hi-5-brand.html . 6 December 2020.
  8. News: Hi-5 for Videocraft. 26 May 2009 . Videocraft . 28 September 2017. live. 26 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201226045339/https://www.videocraft.com.au/blog/hi-5-for-videocraft/.
  9. News: No song and dance as Charli Delaney quits Hi-5. 22 February 2008. The Daily Telegraph. News Corp Australia. 28 February 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20100831014644/http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/television/no-song-and-dance-for-charli/story-e6frfmyi-1111115616501. 31 August 2010.
  10. News: Kellie Crawford quits Hi-5. 31 October 2008. News.com.au. News Corp Australia . Australian Associated Press (AAP). 22 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206032119/https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/kellie-crawford-quits-hi-5/news-story/1750249c0d2712f1219e63cfa863bea2 . 6 December 2020 . live.
  11. News: Last of the originals, Nathan quits Hi-5. 12 November 2008. The Age. Australian Associated Press (AAP) . Nine Entertainment Co.. 22 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20190220063206/https://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/last-of-the-originals-nathan-quits-hi-5-20081112-ge7ijg.html . 20 February 2019. live.
  12. News: Hi-5's Sun Park quits after Nathan Foley and Kellie Crawford . Moran. Jonothan. 21 December 2008. The Daily Telegraph. News Corp Australia. 6 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206044150/https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/hi-5s-sun-third-to-quit/news-story/133eaad08c45866c2474250ad55d40b8?nk=d4644650c024d467da72d00375a8d2e1-1607229710 . 6 December 2020 . live.
  13. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20080828173855/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/801752. Hi-5 - Playtime! (Handle Case). EzyDVD. 28 August 2008. 2008. 28 November 2017. dead.
  14. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20090501083654/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/803379. Hi-5 - Jump and Shout (Handle Case). EzyDVD. 1 May 2009. 2009. 28 November 2017. dead.
  15. Web site: Hi-5. Jump and shout [videorecording]]. National Library of Australia. 2009. Trove . 28 November 2017. 6 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180906014057/https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/5448254?selectedversion=NBD43750516. dead.

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