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Scottish Sun
23-04-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Balamory star is ageing backwards – 20 years on from final ever BBC episode after they quit fame
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BALAMORY star appears to be ageing backwards - 20 years on from the final ever episode. The fan favourite programme originally aired between 2002 and 2005 and became one of the most notable kids TV shows from the Beeb. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 A Balamory star appears to be ageing backwards in a new snap, years after they quit fame Credit: BBC 4 Rodd Christensen played painter Spencer in the hit CBeebies show Credit: BBC 4 After quitting fame, Rodd still appears youthful today, albeit sports a full beard now Credit: Rodd Christensen / Facebook 4 He was previously a bus driver before leaving the UK for Las Vegas Credit: Richard Wilkins Set in Balamory, based and filmed on the island of Tobermory in Scotland, the pre-school hit saw a slew of characters including Miss Hoolie, Josie Jump, painter Spencer and PC Plum. Rodd Christensen, the actor behind fan-favourite Spencer, looks just as youthful in rare snaps. The US actor, originally from Las Vegas, appears to be ageing backwards 20 years on, though now sports a beard. After Balamory ended, Rodd remained with the BBC and presented a series called 'Talkie Time' on CBeebies. He also hosted his own show titled Counting With Rodd that aimed to teach children about maths and numbers. Rodd, now 57, quit fame and was briefly a bus driver for Stagecoach before returning to Las Vegas. Though he shunned the limelight, his daughter made headlines when it was revealed she was a porn star. Raylin Joy, who lives in LA, said she got into porn "for the giggles". Following the announcement on the return of Balamory Rod told BBC Scotland's Lunchtime Live the news was "very exciting". Balamory actor in major career change that is worlds away from the popular noughties BBC kids show "If they ask me to go back then I'll absolutely be there with bells on, I'm sure," he said. "But at the moment we're all just getting excited at the fact that it's happening. "I don't think it would be same if we weren't involved in it," he added.
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Balamory star is ageing backwards – 20 years on from final ever BBC episode after they quit fame
A BALAMORY star appears to be ageing backwards - 20 years on from the final ever episode. The fan favourite programme originally aired between 2002 and 2005 and became one of the most notable kids TV shows from the Beeb. 4 4 4 4 Set in Balamory, based and filmed on the island of Tobermory in Scotland, the pre-school hit saw a slew of characters including Miss Hoolie, Josie Jump, painter Spencer and PC Plum. Rodd Christensen, the actor behind fan-favourite Spencer, looks just as youthful in rare snaps. The US actor, originally from Las Vegas, appears to be ageing backwards 20 years on, though now sports a beard. After Balamory ended, Rodd remained with the BBC and presented a series called 'Talkie Time' on CBeebies. He also hosted his own show titled Counting With Rodd that aimed to teach children about maths and numbers. Rodd, now 57, quit fame and was briefly a bus driver for Stagecoach before returning to Las Vegas. Though he shunned the limelight, his daughter made headlines when it was revealed she was a porn star. Raylin Joy, who lives in LA, said she got into porn "for the giggles". Following the announcement on the return of Balamory Rod told BBC Scotland's Lunchtime Live the news was "very exciting". "If they ask me to go back then I'll absolutely be there with bells on, I'm sure," he said. "But at the moment we're all just getting excited at the fact that it's happening. "I don't think it would be same if we weren't involved in it," he added.
The Irish Sun
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Balamory star is ageing backwards – 20 years on from final ever BBC episode after they quit fame
A BALAMORY star appears to be ageing backwards - 20 years on from the final ever episode. The fan favourite programme originally aired between 2002 and 2005 and became one of the most notable kids TV shows from the Beeb. Advertisement 4 A Balamory star appears to be ageing backwards in a new snap, years after they quit fame Credit: BBC 4 Rodd Christensen played painter Spencer in the hit CBeebies show Credit: BBC 4 After quitting fame, Rodd still appears youthful today, albeit sports a full beard now Credit: Rodd Christensen / Facebook 4 He was previously a bus driver before leaving the UK for Las Vegas Credit: Richard Wilkins Set in The US actor, originally from Las Vegas, appears to be ageing backwards 20 years on, though now sports a beard. After Balamory ended, Rodd remained with the BBC and presented a series called 'Talkie Time' on CBeebies. Advertisement more on balamory He also hosted his own show titled Counting With Rodd that aimed to teach children about maths and numbers. Rodd, now 57, quit fame and was briefly a bus driver for Stagecoach before returning to Las Vegas. Though he shunned the limelight, his daughter made headlines when it was revealed she was a porn star. Raylin Joy, who lives in LA, said she got into porn "for the giggles". Advertisement Most read in TV Following the announcement on the return of Balamory Rod told BBC Scotland's Balamory actor in major career change that is worlds away from the popular noughties BBC kids show "If they ask me to go back then I'll absolutely be there with bells on, I'm sure," he said. "But at the moment we're all just getting excited at the fact that it's happening. "I don't think it would be same if we weren't involved in it," he added. Advertisement Balamory cast The beloved children's TV series aired in the early noughties for four series and was adored by fans - but who are its stars? Miss Hoolie - played by Archie the Inventor - played by Penny Pocket - played by Spencer the Painter - played by Rodd Christensen PC Plum - played by Suzie Sweet - played by Josy Jump - played by Edie McCredie - played by Juliet Cadzow
