Bad Influence!
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.
Cast: Andy Crane, Violet Berlin, Sonya Saul
13 episodes
- 1. Computer Paint PackagesMain Review: Joe+Mac Caveman Ninja (SNES) Features: Using a computer paint package; A look ahead in the series Report: Virtual RealityCC20minOct 29, 1992
- 2. Looking inside the ConsolesMain Review: NHLPA Hockey (MD) Features: A look at Alone in the Dark; Looking inside the consoles Report: Exploring other worldsCC20minOct 5, 1992
- 3. The Amiga A1200Main Review: Super Aleste (SNES) Features: The Amiga 1200; Using a computer to create Ballet Report: The Future Entertainment ShowCC20minOct 12, 1992
- 4. The Hidden costs of HandheldsMain Review: Sonic 2 (MD) Features: The Hidden Cost of Handhelds; Desktop VR Reports: Games shops in the US; Using VR in a special needs schoolCC20minNov 19, 1992
- 5. Creating music on the Atari STMain Review: Super Mario Land 2 (GB) Features: A look at the Freewheel controller; Creating music on an Atari ST Report: Creating a morphing special effectCC20minNov 26, 1992
- 6. Video Editing on a ComputerMain Review: Indiana Jones 3 (MD) Features: Video Editing on a Computer; ‘Fresh’ vs Bad Influence! Street Fighter 2 challenge Report: The Nintendo games help lineCC20minDec 3, 1992
- 7. Christmas Buyers GuideMain Review: World of Illusion (MD) Features: Christmas buyers guide; Buying Consoles from the US Report: The Computer MuseumCC20minDec 10, 1992
- 8. The Atari FalconMain Review: Super Mario Cart (SNES) Features: The Atari Falcon; ‘Take That’ on Virtua Racing Report: A guide to gaming in TokyoCC20minDec 17, 1992
- 9. Software on CDMain Review: Ecco The Dolphin (Mega Drive) Features: How powerful computers can be used to create special effects Report: Software on CDCC20minJan 7, 1993
- 10. Gaming cheat devicesMain Review: Prince of Persia (SNES) Features: Gaming cheat devices; Robots; A first look at Sleepwalker Report: The CES in Las VegasCC20minJan 14, 1993
- 11. Reducing the risk of EpilepsyMain 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 technologyCC20minJan 21, 1993
- 12. Surround Sound at HomeMain Review: Super Star Wars (SNES) Features: Surround Sound at home; A virtual fish tank; The latest laser game Report: Universal Studios in HollywoodCC20minJan 28, 1993
- 13. Barcode BattlerMain 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 CampCC20minFeb 4, 1993
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Bad Influence!
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.
Creators and cast
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
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