The Sorcerer's Apprentice (TV series)
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a children's television programme that aired on BBC One
. It was hosted by Barney Harwood
, and saw 14 lucky scholars picked from auditions taking place across the UK. The successful applicants were then taken to magic school, where they were given 18 days of training by professional magicians. The programme ran for 21 episodes in July 2007. It was broadcast to co-ordinate with the release of the final Harry Potter book, and the fifth film.
The Sorcerer was Max Somerset
, and the two teachers were Sophie Evans
and Tariq Knight
. David Penn
was a regular on The Sorcerer's Apprentice Extra, a follow-up programme broadcast the following day on BBC Two
. He also starred in the second series.
Series 2, which had a completely new look and followed 12 new children, started filming in August 2008 and began broadcasting on 25 January 2009 on BBC Two
. Max Somerset returned as the Sorcerer along with the magic teachers Tariq Knight aka Mr Knight and Sophie Evans aka Miss Evans. Ortis Deley
hosted for this 10 part series. Series 3 also finished filming in 2008.
BBC One
BBC One is the flagship television channel of the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It was launched on 2 November 1936 as the BBC Television Service, and was the world's first regular television service with a high level of image resolution...
. It was hosted by Barney Harwood
Barney Harwood
Barney Harwood is an English television presenter and actor, known for his work with CBBC.-Television:For CBBC, he presented Prank Patrol and was a voice-over commentator for The Smokehouse, while on BBC Two, he co-presented Basil's Swap Shop , alongside Basil Brush.Previous work for CBBC included...
, and saw 14 lucky scholars picked from auditions taking place across the UK. The successful applicants were then taken to magic school, where they were given 18 days of training by professional magicians. The programme ran for 21 episodes in July 2007. It was broadcast to co-ordinate with the release of the final Harry Potter book, and the fifth film.
The Sorcerer was Max Somerset
Max Somerset
-Background:Maximilan Somerset was born in 1974 to the Contessa Pia Dei Tolomei and his father Ed Somerset who was a cousin of the Duke of Beaufort and a director of the Fired Earth tile company...
, and the two teachers were Sophie Evans
Sophie Evans (magician)
Sophie Evans is an English-born magician who lives and works mainly in Las Vegas. She works regularly at the famous Hollywood Magic Castle, in the close-up room and the parlour, as well as onstage in the Palace. She is an international award-winning magician, taking the coveted closeup award in...
and Tariq Knight
Tariq Knight
Tariq Knight is a British actor and magician. He is "Mr. Knight" alongside Max Somerset as "The Sorcerer" and Sophie Evans as "Miss Evans" in the BBC's The Sorcerer's Apprentice . In the program, he teaches the male "sorcerees" various magic tricks to perform to The Sorcerer.Tariq was also in...
. David Penn
David Penn (magician)
David Penn is a leading professional corporate English magician from Northampton. He has been seen in the UK on four major TV series including The Sorcerer's Apprentice on BBC1, The Sorcerer's Apprentice Extra on BBC2, Freaky on Channel 4 and Astounding Celebrities on ITV1 .He is perhaps best...
was a regular on The Sorcerer's Apprentice Extra, a follow-up programme broadcast the following day on BBC Two
BBC Two
BBC Two is the second television channel operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It covers a wide range of subject matter, but tending towards more 'highbrow' programmes than the more mainstream and popular BBC One. Like the BBC's other domestic TV and radio...
. He also starred in the second series.
Series 2, which had a completely new look and followed 12 new children, started filming in August 2008 and began broadcasting on 25 January 2009 on BBC Two
BBC Two
BBC Two is the second television channel operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It covers a wide range of subject matter, but tending towards more 'highbrow' programmes than the more mainstream and popular BBC One. Like the BBC's other domestic TV and radio...
. Max Somerset returned as the Sorcerer along with the magic teachers Tariq Knight aka Mr Knight and Sophie Evans aka Miss Evans. Ortis Deley
Ortis Deley
Ortis Deley is a British television presenter, radio DJ and actor of Ghanaian/Nigerian descent. He went to Ernest Bevin College in Tooting Bec, London. He is currently one of the presenters of The Gadget Show and presenter of Choice FM on Sunday mornings....
hosted for this 10 part series. Series 3 also finished filming in 2008.