Whizziwig

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show_name = Whizziwig


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genre = Children's television series,Science fiction
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theme_music_composer = Barry Fry
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country = United Kingdom
language = English
num_seasons = 3
num_episodes = 18
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runtime = 18 mins
first_aired = 1998
last_aired = 2000
network = ITV
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"Whizziwig" was a science fiction children's programme broadcast on CITV between 1998 and 2000 based on the books by award winning children's author Malorie Blackman. [cite web
url = http://www.malorieblackman.co.uk/about/
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Plot summary

Whizziwig centred on the adventures of a boy called Ben and his best friend Steve who befriended a small pink alien approximately the size of a rugby ball. Whizziwig had the ability to grant wishes to anyone who uttered the words "I wish..", however wishes had to be made unintentionally and would last a maximum of 24 hours. A recurring theme was Ben and Steve trying to deceive their friend into granting their intentional wishes only for the alien to become wise to the scheme.

Ben would keep Whizziwig hidden, often smuggling her into school in his gym bag. Many hilarious escapades ensued as the wishes made by unaware students in Whizziwigs earshot would be granted. However in one notable incident a student wished his teacher was dead resulting in an unusually sombre episode.

Critical acclaim

Despite never achieving commercial success many critics hailed the show as groundbreaking in the manner in which it dealt with adult themes such as morality, death, and mereological nihilism, whilst still being accessible to its young audience.

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