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Take Hart

7.6IMDb148 votes1977 – Ended8 Seasons100 Episodes

7.6IMDb148 votes

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Take Hart is a British children's television show about art, presented by Tony Hart. It succeeded Vision On and aired from 1977 to 1983. The show featured Hart alongside the animated Plasticine character Morph, as well as other characters created by David Sproxton, like 'Smoulder the Moulder', a lump of mold that created props by 'spraying' them out of a spray can. The only other regular human character was Mr. Bennett, the caretaker, played by Colin Bennett. The program won a BAFTA award for Hart in 1984. In addition to demonstrating small-scale projects, Hart also created large-scale artworks on the TV studio floor and even used beaches and other open spaces as 'canvases'. This concept was later adopted by Art Attack. A regular feature of the show was 'The Gallery', which showcased artworks sent in by young viewers. The easy-listening vibraphone music accompanying this segment - "Left Bank Two", composed by Wayne Hill - has become part of British TV musical history. In later series, "Left Bank Two" alternated with John Williams' recording of "Cavatina", which is fondly remembered by many viewers.