The Biz is a BBC children's television drama series about a group of teenagers at a fictional stage school. The series was written by Chris Ellis, Jeremy Front, Matthew Graham and Sarah-Louise Hawkins. The directors were David Andrews (series one), Nigel Douglas (series two) and John Smith (series three). Wayne Fowkes was the choreographer and original music was composed by Michael Omer. It ran for three series (24 episodes) from 1994 to 1996.

Plot

Set at Markov's School of Dance and Drama in Richmond, it was a portmanteau show in which different students took centre stage from week to week. It showed training, auditions and performances.

Cast

Regulars

Extras

Series one

Series two

Series three

Production

Casting

Paul Nicholls, in one of his early roles, played up-and-coming star Tim Marshall. The role reflected his own later life as Tim had to deal with attention from the press and the public.

Songs

The Biz contained several original songs from composer Michael Omer.

Series One

Series Two

Series Three

Goofs

Broadcast

The series has also aired on ABC in Australia.

Reception

Ratings (CBBC Channel)