CBBC producer Phil Fletcher has shared a behind-the-scenes look of what it would be like to film the iconic CBBC programme Iain and Hacker, that an Edinburgh comedian headed for years.
Posting on TikTok, Phil wrote: "Here’s a bit of #behindthescenes fun with Hacker The Dog…", alongside a funny video of himself controlling the puppet while under the presenting desk.
Under the desk, there is also a display showing what the camera sees, his script, and as well as controlling Hacker the Dog, Phil needed to hold a microphone up to his mouth and speak.
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Iain and Hacker was a children's CBBC show, presenting many different segments, looking at funny moments of the time and had a hilarious blooper reel.
Edinburgh-born Iain, who now voices Love Island, has gone on to present shows like The Dog Ate My Homework.
Fans flocked to the comments to share their 'shock' that it wasn't actually a real talking dog that was presenting the show.
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One TikTok user said: "youre tryna tell me it wasn't a real talking dog? okay SURE!"
Another wrote: "That is such a skill! So much going on at once."
And a third said: "you’ve just spoilt my childhood!"
More comments read: "My childhood has just been ruined", and "you’re telling me he isn’t a real talking dog??? sobbing."
Another TikTok user added: "Childhood. Ruined. Thanks Phil."
A further comment read: "I’m going to pretend I never saw this."
And another said: "NO. the façade must remain intact!"
You can watch reruns of Iain and Hacker, and the original CBBC show Scoop on the YouTube channel here.
