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5 unusual facts about Popworld


Glenn Barden

The show's attitude and style was later used as the basis of Channel 4's Popworld.

Popworld

Popworld started life in 2000 as a website founded by pop mogul Simon Fuller, and the accompanying show (first transmitted daily at teatime on E4) was originally intended for a much younger audience.

Notable events that occurred during their tenure include openly gay Amstell coming on to homophobic reggae star Beenie Man and Britney Spears walking out of an interview in tears.

The show began on 20 January 2001 and was initially presented by Miquita Oliver and Simon Amstell.

Popworld Promotes

Popworld Promotes is a competition run by Channel 4's Popworld television programme, searching for potentially talented unsigned bands in the UK.


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5 Colours in Her Hair

Simon Amstell recorded an interview and footage behind the scenes for Channel 4 music show, Popworld.

Lisa Maffia

Maffia has appeared/performed on a number of different television shows including Top of the Pops, Brit Awards, MOBO Awards, The Jonathan Ross Show, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Celebrity Juice, CD:UK, Popworld and appeared in series three of The Games.


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