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Television History :)
The beginning of the pairs history really started on the CBBC childrens programme Byker Grove.
In 1988 when Byker Grove first began, Dec was first seen on screen playing the role of Duncan, admittedly not one of the more highlighted roles at the time.
Dec's time to shine came shortly after the arrival of Ant to the show.
Taking up the Role of PJ the pair were cast as best friends on the show although they didnt get along so well off set, Dec explaining he thought Ant was moody and just sat in the corner sulking!
However when Ant's character gets blinded by paintballs, he becomes very dependent on Duncan, reflecting into real life.
The Story turned Byker Grove into Must see Television and the phrase 'Duncan, man, im blind!' and 'PJ, whats it like to be blind?' became recurring phrases.
After Ant and Dec left Byker Grove they began looking into the music business, releasing several albums (under their character names PJ and Duncan) had hit songs including 'Let's Get ready to rhumble', 'Our Radio Rocks' and 'Eternal Love?'
However the Boys realised that music was not their calling and after releasing 3 albums in total they decided to pursue other careers in entertainment....
Ant and Dec were Born!
- Their first presenting project they took part in was a show called Gimme 5 a small childrens programme.
- Soon after they gained 2 series of the BAFTA award winning programme 'The Ant and Dec show' as well as an early evening show named 'Ant and Dec unzipped'
- Then after presenting several shows with the BBc such as 'Friends like these' they left the BBC and were signed quickly by ITV.
- Alongside Cat Deeley they presented the hugely sucessful kids shows 'SMTV Live' and 'CD:UK'
- They soon began presenting Saturday night shows such as Pop Idol, Pokerface and Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.
- Two of the shows with the highest audience figures have been 'I'm a celebrity...get me out of here' and 'Britains Got Talent'
- Other shows they have presented have included Soccer Aid and All Star Cup.
- The pair own a Production Company named Gallowgate productions (Named after their beloved stand in which they stand in St. James Park to watch Newcastle United Play)
- Their First Movie was released in April 2006 in the UK named Alien Autopsy!
- The pair also have recently hosted the American show Wanna Bet?, where contestants with extraordanairy talents put their skills to the test in order toraise money for charity with the help of a celebrity panel.
- In November 2008, it was announced that the duo were to star in a Christmas advert, their first in seven years, for the supermarket chain Sainsbury's alongside chef Jamie Oliver.
- On 13 March 2009, the pair appeared on Comic Relief with their story visiting a centre for young carers in the North East. To try and raise money to improve the lives of young carers and their families.
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