Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.3/10
Kappatoo
Overview
Kappatoo was a CITV show based on a book by Ben Steed, starring Denise Van Outen. In the show, Kappatoo travels back in time to the present to swap places with his identical "time twin" Simon Cashmere in order to cheat in a futuristic sports contest. Kappatoo lives in the past whilst Simon lives in the far off future. The show premiered on CITV in 1990, with a follow-up series, Kappatoo II, broadcast in 1992. the show was made by Worldwide International TV for Tyne Tees Television. Filming took place at Heaton Manor School in High Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne with characters and extras using authentic school uniform from Heaton Manor School. The creative team behind Kappatoo did not do much about effects, and a short scene from the first episode which has Kappa freeze time had some extras moving around.
This production, originally released in 1990, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.3 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
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- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Sarah Alexander
Melanie
John Abbott
Derek Cashmere
Richard Pearson
Nina Muschallik
Lucy Cashmere
Graeme Hawley
Steve Williams
Simon Nash
Kappatoo/Simon Nash
Seasons
Season 1
7 Episodes • Aired 1990-05-23
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
7 Episodes • Aired 1992-04-09
No season overview provided for this season.