The programme was hosted by Edmonds in the fictional village of Crinkley Bottom and also included Mr Blobby as a comic relief character that gained fame during the decade.

Hoping to capitalise on the popularity of both, Edmonds and his production company Unique looked into ways to open a theme park based around Noel's House Party.

References to Mr Blobby were removed, with Noddy being used as the main character for the rebranded Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park until the whole area was closed in 1997.

[6] In 1994, Lancaster City Council agreed a deal with Edmonds to open a Crinkley Bottom on the grounds of Happy Mount Park in Morecambe, Lancashire.

[9] A month later, a liquor licence was granted to the park over complaints from Bare residents that it would lead to "hooligan" behaviour in the surrounding areas.

[8] The court found that the council had acted unlawfully during its handling of Crinkley Bottom[8] and dismissed their claims whilst Edmonds was awarded £950,000 in damages.

"[10] In 2016, the Countdown host Nick Hewer visited Morecambe to film a segment for BBC One's The One Show detailing the park and resulting scandal.