Bad Influence!

1992–1996 · Ended · 4 seasons · 57 episodes · Kids, Family · United Kingdom

Channel ITV1 · Starring Andy Crane, Violet Berlin, Andy Wear

Bad Influence! is an early to mid-1990s British factual television programme broadcast on CITV between 1992 and 1996, and was produced in Leeds by Yorkshire Television. It looked at video games and computer technology, and was described as a "kid’s Tomorrow's World". It was shown on Thursday afternoons and had a run of four series of between 13 and 15 shows, each of 20 minutes duration. For three of the four series, it had the highest ratings of any CITV programme at the time. Its working title was Deep Techies, a colloquial term derived from 'techies' basically meaning technology-obsessed individuals.
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Episodes

13 episodes · October 1992 – February 1993
  1. Episode 1: 1. Computer Paint PackagesOctober 29, 1992 · 20 min
    Main Review: Joe+Mac Caveman Ninja (SNES) Features: Using a computer paint package; A look ahead in the series Report: Virtual Reality
  2. Episode 2: 2. Looking inside the ConsolesOctober 5, 1992 · 20 min
    Main Review: NHLPA Hockey (MD) Features: A look at Alone in the Dark; Looking inside the consoles Report: Exploring other worlds
  3. Episode 3: 3. The Amiga A1200October 12, 1992 · 20 min
    Main Review: Super Aleste (SNES) Features: The Amiga 1200; Using a computer to create Ballet Report: The Future Entertainment Show
  4. Episode 4: 4. The Hidden costs of HandheldsNovember 19, 1992 · 20 min
    Main Review: Sonic 2 (MD) Features: The Hidden Cost of Handhelds; Desktop VR Reports: Games shops in the US; Using VR in a special needs school
  5. Episode 5: 5. Creating music on the Atari STNovember 26, 1992 · 20 min
    Main Review: Super Mario Land 2 (GB) Features: A look at the Freewheel controller; Creating music on an Atari ST Report: Creating a morphing special effect
  6. Episode 6: 6. Video Editing on a ComputerDecember 3, 1992 · 20 min
    Main Review: Indiana Jones 3 (MD) Features: Video Editing on a Computer; ‘Fresh’ vs Bad Influence! Street Fighter 2 challenge Report: The Nintendo games help line
Show 7 more episodes
  1. Episode 7: 7. Christmas Buyers GuideDecember 10, 1992 · 20 min
    Main Review: World of Illusion (MD) Features: Christmas buyers guide; Buying Consoles from the US Report: The Computer Museum
  2. Episode 8: 8. The Atari FalconDecember 17, 1992 · 20 min
    Main Review: Super Mario Cart (SNES) Features: The Atari Falcon; ‘Take That’ on Virtua Racing Report: A guide to gaming in Tokyo
  3. Episode 9: 9. Software on CDJanuary 7, 1993 · 20 min
    Main Review: Ecco The Dolphin (Mega Drive) Features: How powerful computers can be used to create special effects Report: Software on CD
  4. Episode 10: 10. Gaming cheat devicesJanuary 14, 1993 · 20 min
    Main Review: Prince of Persia (SNES) Features: Gaming cheat devices; Robots; A first look at Sleepwalker Report: The CES in Las Vegas
  5. Episode 11: 11. Reducing the risk of EpilepsyJanuary 21, 1993 · 20 min
    Main Review: Streets of Rage 2 (MD) Features: A look at Mario Paint; Reducing risk of epilepsy; A look at Stunt Island Report: The latest in puppet technology
  6. Episode 12: 12. Surround Sound at HomeJanuary 28, 1993 · 20 min
    Main Review: Super Star Wars (SNES) Features: Surround Sound at home; A virtual fish tank; The latest laser game Report: Universal Studios in Hollywood
  7. Episode 13: 13. Barcode BattlerFebruary 4, 1993 · 20 min
    Main Review: Lemmings 2 (Amiga) Features: A look at the Barcode Battler game; The latest in British VR; A look at upcoming games Report: A Virtual Summer Camp

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EPISODE LENGTH
20 minutes
FIRST AIRED
October 29, 1992
LAST AIRED
January 2, 1996

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