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If you were one of those kids who raced home from school just to catch CBBC, then there's no doubt you'll remember Victoria Shalet as Harmony Parker in The Queen's Nose.The BBC series, adapted from the novel by Dick King Smith, hooked young viewers in the 90s and early 2000s with its magical premise and memorable characters.The show followed Victoria as Harmony Parker, a young girl who receives a special 50p coin from her uncle Ginger, unaware of its magical properties. When she rubs the coin, it grants her ten wishes, setting off a series of often hilarious adventures.The show originally aired for three successful series from 1995 to 1998 and received a reboot in 2000, running for an additional four series until 2003. Victoria Shalet, who played Harmony Parker, captivated audiences with her performance and was a regular on kids shows also featuring in Chucklevision.

Sooty Show presenter Matthew Corbett still has the same haircut, decades after leaving the iconic kids' TV programme.The puppeteer, who hosted the classic children's show for two decades, had dark strawberry blonde hair which he wore in a neat side parting. Now, 25 years later, Matthew has appeared in a video interview on YouTube - with the exact same haircut! Although his hair has lightened over the years, the 75 year old is still recognisable with his signature hair do. Matthew is the son of Sooty creator, Harry Corbett.

Outnumbered actress Ramona Marquez is best known for playing little Karen Brockman in the hit BBC sitcom, but nearly 16 years since she first made her debut, the star is barely recognisable. Now 22, Ramona looks worlds away from her role as curly-haired cheeky youngster Karen, who starred in the programme as Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner's married characters' daughter. Ramona was only six years old when she was first cast in the British family comedy in 2007, and played Karen for seven years until she was 13.The series then returned for a one-off Christmas special in 2016, as BBC viewers were delighted to see the beloved family back on screens one last time.

For those growing up in the 90s, you’ll likely remember the twins Melanie and Martina Grant from the hit kids game show, Fun House. Alongside their sidekick Pat Sharp, the girls were the epitome of entertainment as they spent years showing off their cheerleading skills on primetime TV.

The phrase “bog off” lives rent free in every millennial kid’s mind, thanks to the one and only Tracy Beaker.The children’s show, which was adapted from Jacqueline Wilson’s best-selling books, ran from 2002 to 2005 initially, before returning for multiple spin-off shows from 2010. But while we know that Tracy herself is now a mum to her daughter Jess, and has since moved to the cosy seaside town of Cooksea, what about the actor who played her, Dani Harmer? Not to mention the other OG Dumping Ground kids that we grew up with… From Louise and Justine to Dolly and Layla, here are all the Tracy Beaker cast’s transformations.

Aqua, best known for their 1997 multi-platinum single Barbie Girl, are still touring but it's not all been plain sailing for the much-loved Danish-Norwegian Europop music group. From band break ups to love triangles this trio - which was previously a four-piece - has gone though it all. The band first broke onto the scene in the late 90s, with one of the most iconic tracks of the decade - you're lying if you don't know the chorus off by heart.

It’s been 20 years since Bend It Like Beckham graced movie screens, making stars out of its cast in an instant.The 2002 smash hit which followed a group of football-crazed teenage girls began impressive careers for the actors featured — from reaching Hollywood heights à la Keira Knightley, to top tier TV stardom like onscreen best friend in the film, Parminder Negra. And Bend It Like Beckham paved the way for great successes for the names starring in it — along with personal failures in the years that followed as love interest in the film, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, publicly went through drinking and relationship problems.

The original BBC Teletubbies series was one of the most iconic TV shows of the nineties and has now been around for over 20 years! Children everywhere tuned in to see Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa Laa and Po's antics, as they bounded around Teletubby land in their search for tubby toast.The characters each had their own personality, and prop that they became known for, as well as their TV tummies. Purple Tinky Winky was known for his triangular antenna, and always carried a handbag, Dipsy was green, and had a 'dipstick' antenna. Laa-Laa was yellow with a curly antenna and loved to sing and dance, and then Po was the littlest teletubby, and was known for her soft voice.

It's one of the Christmas classics, but what you might not realise is that Love Actually was released a whopping 18 years ago. Feeling old yet? Us too! And something to make you feel even older will be the fact that the iconic Christmas lobster from the film looks totally unrecognisable now.

George Sampson recently shared a look at his tattoo sleeves, and fans couldn't believe how much time had gone by since the star won Britain's Got Talent. George skyrocketed to fame after winning the hit show with his dance in 2007.

During the early noughties, Lisa Scott Lee wasn’t the only famous member of her family and her brothers were also firmly in the limelight as a popstar trio.The Steps star’s siblings Steve, Ant and Andy were similarly well known as part of the popular boyband 3SL.They hit the charts with two top 20 singles, toured with S Club 7 and featured alongside Lisa who also managed the band in the fly on the wall reality show, Totally Scott Lee.

If you were a fan of 90s chick flick TV shows then chances are you know all about Sweet Valley High.The series aired on both Fox and UPN over in the States, and was later shown here in the UK on BBC One. On our screens from 1994 to 1997, gorgeous twin sisters Jessica and Elizabeth wakefield entertained us with their adventures at high school in California.

Ground Force was the iconic garden makeover show which left us all feeling wowed over the beautiful transformations given to the lucky contestants.The BBC series ran for a whopping 12 seasons, starting in 1997 and ending in 2005.

Iconic duo Dick and Dom are set to return to screens soon with a brand new show for adults.The pair are best known for their presenter duties on Dick & Dom in Da Bungalow from 2002 to 2006 – feeling nostalgic yet? They’ll be returning with a new shoe based on their Cash From Chaos podcast, according to The Mirror, a whopping 14 years on from when they were last on screens presenting Sky One's Are You Smarter Than A 10 Year Old? And it’s got us wondering: what have Dick and Dom have been up to

If you’re a fan of School of Rock then you may well remember Angelo Massagli, who played Frankie in the 2003 Jack Black comedy, and Caitlin Hale, who portrayed Marta.The hit movie came out in 2003 and quickly amassed a huge fan base, however our noughtie minds have officially been blown after finding out that Angelo and Caitlin are dating in real life.

Guess who’s back, back again… Yes, Janine Butcher, the iconic EastEnders super villain, is rumoured to be returning to the soap and we’re all on the edge of our seats! The iconic role is played by talented actress Charlie Brooks and, according to The Sun, the star will make her comeback as part of a “huge story” this year. A source said: “Bosses have a huge story planned for Charlie’s return.

For those who were enchanted by ITV series Mr Selfridge you may well remember star of the show, American actor and producer Jeremy Piven.The 55 year old star, whose credits include Entourage, Serendipity and Smokin’ Aces, fronted the show from 2013 until its final, poignant episode on 11 March 2016.

Too Hot To Handle star Nicole O’Brien shot to fame on the hit Netflix show which had fans hooked in the summer of 2020.The series saw singles from around the world try to find love in an exotic Mexican resort. However, in order to win the $100,000 (£80,000) prize money, the contestants were banned from physical contact, meaning no sexual activity including kissing, heavy petting, self-gratification and of course sex.

It’s been a fair few years since those Herculean stars competed on are screens, so what are the Gladiators up to now? The show saw members of the public pitted against the super fit Gladiators in tasks of speed, strength and stamina. It first aired in 1992, a whole 29 years ago, and quickly became a Saturday night favourite.

This year, hit group Hear’Say mark their 20th anniversary after winning ITV reality show Popstars.The successful band had four hit singles, two of which reached the No1 spot, and their biggest hit was debut song Pure and Simple.

Westlife rose to fame in the Noughties with their hits of World Of Our Own and Flying Without Wings.The Irish boyband formed in 1998 in Sligo, in the north of Ireland, and were signed by Simon Cowell in the UK while Louis Walsh co-managed the group. Shane Filan, Markus Feehily, Kian Egan, Nicky Byrne and Brian McFadden made up the best-selling boyband who have had 14 UK Number One hits and have spent 199 weeks in the Top 40 throughout their career.

Angellica Bell quickly became a known face on children’s television after joining CBBC in May 2000.The star, who got her start on TV on shows including Carlton Kids and The K Club, worked mainly as a presenter, and became the anchor of shows including That's Genius!, Xchange, 50/50 and Short Change. Angellica also presented EastEnders and Dance Xtra, and The Saturday Show on CBBC from 2004 until 2005.

If you were tuning in to CBBC and CITV back in the day then you may well remember Michael Underwood.The 45 year old television presenter became the face of children’s TV, hosting both CBBC and CITV – but where is he now? Well, Michael has completely switched up his career and no longer works on television. Let’s take a look at what he’s up to… Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Hit soap Emmerdale has had its fair share of characters over the years, with well-known actors attached to them. And like any soap, as murder, mystery, drama and chaos unfolds, often we see the departure of some of our favourite stars of the show.

Deena Payne played the role of much-loved Viv Hope on Emmerdale, and quickly became a well-known face on the soap.The glamorous character spent 18 years on the soap, but she was unexpectedly axed in 2011. Stunned fans watched on as Viv and former flame Terry died in a horrific explosion which engulfed the post office where she worked.

She played Val Pollard in Emmerdale for 11 years and was written out of the soap when a helicopter crashed into the village. And actress Charlie Hardwick, 60, is still a TV favourite after she returned to our screens in 2019 playing Sue Carp in the Channel 4 comedy-drama Ackley Bridge.

She starred as Louise Mitchell in EastEnders in 2010. And Brittany Papple, 22, is now unrecognisable from her role as Phil Mitchell’s daughter on the BBC soap.The actress, born in 1998, lives in Essex and looks worlds away from her EastEnders character with a sleek blonde bob and glowing skin.

Actress Sheree Murphy quickly become a well-known face after appearing on hit show Emmerdale as Tricia Dingle. The stunning brunette’s death on the show was a tragedy.Tricia headed back to The Woolpack when lighting struck the pub, causing some of the wall to fall on her.Tricia died from her injuries, with doctors pronouncing her brain dead.

Nineties boyband a1 were known for the floppy hair styles and pop hits including Like A Rose.The British-Norwegian boyband formed in 1998 and the original line-up included Paul Marazzi, Christian Ingebrigtsen, Mark Read and Ben Adams. A1 reached the top spot in the UK Top 40 on two occasions with their hits Take On Me and Same Old Brand New You in 2000.

There’s no doubt about it, Matilda is one of the most iconic children’s films ever made, and Mara Wilson, the actress behind the little girl, swiftly became a household name. Matilda was released in 1996 – how about that for nostalgia – and the film boasted a range of memorable characters, from Matilda herself to the terrifying Miss Trunchbull, and Bruce Bogtrotter.

Saturday Night Takeaway has made a welcome return to our screens.The hit show, presented by Ant and Dec, sees the famous duo presenting hilarious sketches on various issues as well as interacting with celebrity guests and audience members. And on the topic of guests, two well-known faces who often popped up on the show were Little Ant and Dec – the adorable mini Geordie versions of Ant and Dec.

If you’re a Coronation Street fan then you’ll have likely recognise the character Kylie Platt. Kylie quickly became a central role in the hit ITV soap after joining in 2010.

Susan Boyle, 59, first hit the big time when she came runner-up to dance troupe Diversity in Britain's Got Talent back in 2009, and despite being worth an estimated £22million, she has lived a very modest life ever since. Susan found overnight fame and rocketed to success after her rendition of I Dreamed A Dream, and she was quickly thrown into the spotlight.

If you’re an EastEnders fan then you’ll likely remember Ben Mitchell from the hit soap. Charlie Jones was one of a few actors to play Phil Mitchell’s son in the soap, and he was the longest serving of all of them.

You might remember actor Michael Greco from role as Beppe DiMarco in EastEnders.The part of Beppe DiMarco first popped up in Albert Square in 1998 but he ended up being axed in 2002 with his final scene airing on 4 June. And now, the actor who plays him has popped up sporting a new look entirely.

If you’re a die-hard Emmerdale fan then you may well remember the part of Olivia ‘Ollie’ Reynolds.The daughter of Sean and Angie, Ollie was involved in a series of storylines, from various scams with Zak Dingle and getting drunk to being convinced her parents didn’t are about her. Ollie Reynolds first appeared on the soap in June 1999 before leaving the soap in 2003 in a storyline which saw her move to Manchester to go to university.