Episode 1
Computer Paint Packages
20m
Main Review: Joe+Mac Caveman Ninja (SNES) Features: Using a computer paint package; A look ahead in the series Report: Virtual Reality
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Bad Influence!
19924 seasons6.5 / 10
Bad Influence! is an early to mid-1990s British factual television programme broadcast on CITV between 1992 and 1996, and was produced in Leeds by Yorkshire Television. It looked at video games and computer technology, and was described as a "kid’s Tomorrow's World". It was shown on Thursday afternoons and had a run of four series of between 13 and 15 shows, each of 20 minutes duration. For three of the four series, it had the highest ratings of any CITV programme at the time. Its working title was Deep Techies, a colloquial term derived from 'techies' basically meaning technology-obsessed individuals.
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Bad Influence! premiered October 29, 1992. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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Bad Influence! is an early to mid-1990s British factual television programme broadcast on CITV between 1992 and 1996, and was produced in Leeds by Yorkshire Television. It looked at video games and computer technology, and was described as a "kid’s Tomorrow's World". It was shown on Thursday afternoons and had a run of four series of between 13 and 15 shows, each of 20 minutes duration. For three of the four series, it had the highest ratings of any CITV programme at the time. Its working title was Deep Techies, a colloquial term derived from 'techies' basically meaning technology-obsessed individuals.
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Episode 2
Looking inside the Consoles
20m
Main Review: NHLPA Hockey (MD) Features: A look at Alone in the Dark; Looking inside the consoles Report: Exploring other worlds
Where to watch Bad Influence!Episode 3
The Amiga A1200
20m
Main Review: Super Aleste (SNES) Features: The Amiga 1200; Using a computer to create Ballet Report: The Future Entertainment Show
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The Hidden costs of Handhelds
20m
Main Review: Sonic 2 (MD) Features: The Hidden Cost of Handhelds; Desktop VR Reports: Games shops in the US; Using VR in a special needs school
Where to watch Bad Influence!Episode 5
Creating music on the Atari ST
20m
Main Review: Super Mario Land 2 (GB) Features: A look at the Freewheel controller; Creating music on an Atari ST Report: Creating a morphing special effect
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Video Editing on a Computer
20m
Main Review: Indiana Jones 3 (MD) Features: Video Editing on a Computer; ‘Fresh’ vs Bad Influence! Street Fighter 2 challenge Report: The Nintendo games help line
Where to watch Bad Influence!Episode 7
Christmas Buyers Guide
20m
Main Review: World of Illusion (MD) Features: Christmas buyers guide; Buying Consoles from the US Report: The Computer Museum
Where to watch Bad Influence!Episode 8
The Atari Falcon
20m
Main Review: Super Mario Cart (SNES) Features: The Atari Falcon; ‘Take That’ on Virtua Racing Report: A guide to gaming in Tokyo
Where to watch Bad Influence!Episode 9
Software on CD
20m
Main Review: Ecco The Dolphin (Mega Drive) Features: How powerful computers can be used to create special effects Report: Software on CD
Where to watch Bad Influence!Episode 10
Gaming cheat devices
20m
Main Review: Prince of Persia (SNES) Features: Gaming cheat devices; Robots; A first look at Sleepwalker Report: The CES in Las Vegas
Where to watch Bad Influence!Episode 11
Reducing the risk of Epilepsy
20m
Main Review: Streets of Rage 2 (MD) Features: A look at Mario Paint; Reducing risk of epilepsy; A look at Stunt Island Report: The latest in puppet technology
Where to watch Bad Influence!Episode 12
Surround Sound at Home
20m
Main Review: Super Star Wars (SNES) Features: Surround Sound at home; A virtual fish tank; The latest laser game Report: Universal Studios in Hollywood
Where to watch Bad Influence!Episode 13
Barcode Battler
20mfinale
Main Review: Lemmings 2 (Amiga) Features: A look at the Barcode Battler game; The latest in British VR; A look at upcoming games Report: A Virtual Summer Camp
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More about Bad Influence!
Cast
Andy Crane
Violet Berlin
Andy Wear
Sonya Saul
Z. Wright
Donna AirSelf
Brett AdamsSelfProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 57
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ITV1United Kingdom
Themes
children's programmingclassic video gamescomputer gamesconsolesgame showmega drivepc gamesplaystation