Shake!

For the album, seeShake!(album).For other uses, seeShake (disambiguation).

Shake!
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Production
Running time	Approx. 1 hour
Original release
Network	Channel 5
Release	1997(1997)– 2011(2011)

Shake!(formerlyNGA,The Core,andMilkshake FM) was atelevision programmingblock shown by United Kingdom broadcasterChannel 5,airing animated and live-action programmes.

History

Before the introduction of the name The Core in 2000, the unbranded 'youth' strand was launched back in 1997, presented by Kate McIntyre in vision. Nick Wilson, Channel 5 programme controller for children's and religious programming, said it was a deliberate decision not to give the strand a name, likeChannel 4'sT4.He said "Once you get past 13, the last thing you want is to be put into your own zone or slot." The strand had its own on-air look from The Design Clinic, which included six new cartoon characters described as "a cross betweenSouth Parkand theMr. Men"that will unexpectedly bounce around on McIntyre during the continuity breaks. Programmes were scheduled between 11 am and 12 noon on Saturday, 4.30 pm and 6 pm on Saturday and 11 am to 1 pm on Sunday.

The block originally ran between 2000 and 2007 under various names, and was launched as a new umbrella branding for older kids and teen programs on Channel 5 following the earlier demise in 1999 of theJosie D'Arby-hosted weekend afternoon teen seriesThe Mag.

The block launched in 2000 asThe Core,broadcasting on Saturday afternoons. A number of originally commissioned programs were created for the block, such asHarry and CoshandAtlantis High,a number of imported teens shows were also used.

Shake!logo 2002-2005.

During Channel 5's major network relaunch of 2002,The Corewas renamed toMilkshake! FMin January 2002, taking its name from the established Channel 5 preschool-age slotMilkshake!.This block aired in the mid-morning from 9 am to noon on Saturdays and Sundays, while a number of programs aired duringThe Corecontinued to be broadcast during Saturday afternoons. In September 2002, it was rebranded again as two separate blocks,Shake!andMilkshake! Toons.Milkshake! Toonsaired in the afternoon from noon to 5 pm.

The block was removed in May 2007, and teen programs aired on Saturday morning not under a block of any sort on Channel 5.

Presenters

Presenters have included:

• Kate McIntyre (1997–2002)
• Marc Crumpton (2001–2002)
• Dave Payne (2005–2007)
• Jen Pringle(2009–2010)
• Kemi Majeks (2002-2005)

Programming

Former programmes

• The Adventures of Sinbad
• The Adventures of Tintin
• Atlantis High
• Audrey and Friends
• Beast Wars: Transformers
• Beyblade
• Beyblade V-Force
• Braceface
• Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future
• Daria
• Deepwater Black
• Don't Blame the Koalas
• Duel Masters
• Fat Dog Mendoza
• Gadget & the Gadgetinis
• George Shrinks
• Gerald McBoing-Boing
• Hannah Montana
• Harry and Cosh
• Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
• iCarly
• Kaput and Zösky
• Max Steel
• Pepsi Chart
• The Perils of Penelope Pitstop
• Popular
• Singled Out
• Snobs
• Strange Dawn
• TooMuchTV
• The Tribe
• True Jackson VP
• USA High
• Wizards of Waverly Place
• Xcalibur
• Xena: Warrior Princess
• Zentrix

2009 revival

In September 2009, it was announced that Channel 5 had entered into a strategic sponsorship withDisneyto bring backShake!.Under the new arrangement, Disney would sponsor the block and also provide someDisney Channelprogramming for the slot, such asHannah MontanaandWizards of Waverly Place.Shake!returned with a new presenter,Jen Pringle.

The revivedShake!launched on Sunday 4 October 2009 at 10am withSnobs,Wizards of Waverly Place,Hannah Montana,andThe Tribe.SnobsandThe Tribewere previously screened during the earlier run ofShake!.

In 2010,Shake!was sponsored byNickelodeon,returning with a revamped set and showingiCarlyandTrue Jackson, VP,among others.

However,Shake!was removed again in 2011 and was replaced with other imports includingPower Rangers,Batman: The Brave And The Bold,ThunderCats,and SlugTerra. In 2014, they began airing shows fromNicktoonsincludingSpongeBob SquarePants,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,The Fairly OddParents,andThe Loud House.