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List of BBC children's television programmes facts for kids

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CBBC is a special part of the BBC in the United Kingdom that makes TV shows just for kids! This page lists some of the awesome programmes that have been shown on CBBC, both now and in the past.

Current Programmes You Can Watch Now

These are the shows you can currently catch on CBBC!

Live Action Shows

  • 4 O'Clock Club (2012–2020, reruns): A fun show about a school's after-school club.
  • All Over the Place (2011–present): Travel the world and learn amazing facts.
  • Almost Never (2019–2021): Follow a pop band trying to make it big.
  • Andy and the Band (2020–present): Join Andy and his band for musical adventures.
  • Art Ninja (2015–present): Get creative with cool art projects.
  • Big Fat Like (2020–present): A show about social media and online trends.
  • Blue Peter (1958–present): The longest-running children's TV show, with challenges and amazing guests.
  • Born to Spy (2022–present): Kids go undercover to solve mysteries.
  • Class Dismissed (2016–present): A comedy sketch show set in a school.
  • Clipheads (2022–present): Hilarious clips and funny moments.
  • Crackerjack! (1955–1984, 2020–present): A classic game show with fun challenges.
  • Danny and Mick (2019–present): Two brothers get into all sorts of silly situations.
  • Deadly 60 (2009–2012, 2020–present): Steve Backshall finds the world's deadliest animals.
  • Dodger (2022–present): Adventures of the Artful Dodger before Oliver Twist.
  • Dwight in Shining Armor (2021–present): A modern kid accidentally wakes a medieval princess.
  • First Day (2020–present): Hannah starts high school as a transgender girl.
  • Game on Grandparents (2022–present): Grandparents and grandkids team up for games.
  • Got What It Takes? (2016–present): Young singers compete to become a star.
  • Hardball (2021–present): Mikey tries to become a handball champion.
  • Heirs of the Night (2020–present): Young vampires learn to control their powers.
  • Hey You What If? (2020–present): Explore crazy "what if" scenarios.
  • Holly Hobbie (2019–present): A young singer-songwriter chases her dreams.
  • Itch (2020–present): A science-loving teen finds a dangerous new element.
  • Jamie Johnson (2016–present): Follows a talented young footballer.
  • Junior Eurovision Song Contest (2022–present): Young singers represent their countries.
  • Lagging (2021–present): Friends navigate life and gaming.
  • Love! Love! Love! (2022–present): A show about relationships and feelings.
  • Malory Towers (2020–present): Boarding school adventures based on the classic books.
  • Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch (2015–present): Matilda Ramsay cooks and has fun with her family.
  • Meet the McQueens (2023–present): A family comedy about the McQueens.
  • Mimi and Co (2020–present): A show about friendship and teamwork.
  • Monster Court (2021–present): Monsters solve their problems in a courtroom.
  • My Life (2011–present): Real-life stories of young people.
  • My Perfect Landing (2020–present): A young gymnast aims for perfection.
  • Mustangs FC (2018–present): A girls' football team fights for their place.
  • Mystic (2020–present): A girl connects with a wild horse.
  • Newsround (1972–present): Daily news for young people.
  • Nova Jones (2021–present): A pop star travels the galaxy.
  • Odd Squad (2015–present): Kids use maths to solve strange problems.
  • One Zoo Three (2020–present): Follow three brothers working at a zoo.
  • Operation Ouch! (2012–present): Learn all about the human body and medicine.
  • Our CBBC (2021–present): A look behind the scenes at CBBC.
  • Our School (2014–present): Real stories from schools across the UK.
  • Out of This World (2020–present): Explore space and beyond.
  • Princess Mirror-Belle (2021–present): A girl's reflection comes to life.
  • Saturday Mash-Up! (2017–present): A live Saturday morning show with games and guests.
  • Seriously Raleigh (2021–present): Follow young people on exciting adventures.
  • Show Me The Honey (2021–present): Kids learn about beekeeping.
  • Show Me What You're Made Of (2011–present): Kids discover how everyday items are made.
  • Silverpoint (2022–present): Four kids discover a mysterious object at a summer camp.
  • Snaps (2021–present): Short, funny clips.
  • So Awkward (2015–2020, reruns): Three best friends navigate school life.
  • The Amelia Gething Complex (2019–present): A comedy sketch show.
  • The Beaker Girls (2021–present): Follows the lives of Tracy Beaker and her daughter.
  • The Demon Headmaster (1996–1998, 2019–present): Kids try to stop a headmaster with mind control powers.
  • The Dengineers (2015–present): Kids get amazing dens built for them.
  • The Dog Ate My Homework (2014–present): A comedy panel show where guests try to fool each other.
  • The Dumping Ground (2013–present): Life in a children's care home.
  • The New Legends of Monkey (2021–present): Based on the classic Chinese tale.
  • The Next Step (2014–present): A dance drama series.
  • The Pets Factor (2017–present): Vets help all sorts of animals.
  • The Playlist (2017–present): The latest music videos and charts.
  • The Story of Tracy Beaker (2002–present): The original series about Tracy Beaker.
  • The Zoo (2017–present): Animated comedy about zoo animals.
  • Theodosia (2022–present): A girl discovers ancient Egyptian magic.
  • Top Class (2016–present): Schools compete in a general knowledge quiz.
  • What's Cooking Omari (2020–present): Young chef Omari shares his recipes.
  • Wow That's Amazing (2022–present): Incredible facts and stunts.

Animated Shows

  • Arthur (1997–2022) (iPlayer only; since 2023): Follows the life of an aardvark named Arthur.
  • Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese (2019–present): A family of very different characters.
  • Danger Mouse (2015–present): The world's greatest secret agent mouse.
  • The Deep (2016–present): A family of underwater explorers.
  • Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! (2017–present): Mischief and fun with Dennis and his dog Gnasher.
  • Dragon Ball Super (2022–present) (iPlayer only): Goku and friends protect the universe.
  • Dragon Quest: Dai no Daiboken (2021) (2022–present) (iPlayer only): A young hero fights evil.
  • DreamWorks Dragons: The Nine Realms (2022–present): New adventures in the world of dragons.
  • Girls of Olympus (2023–present) (iPlayer only): Modern tales of Greek goddesses.
  • Grizzy & the Lemmings (2023–present): A bear and lemmings battle over food.
  • Monster Loving Maniacs (2022–present): Kids who love monsters.
  • Ninja Express (2021–present): Ninjas deliver anything, anywhere.
  • OOglies (2009–2015): Everyday objects come to life.
  • Oswaldo (2022–present): A penguin who loves school.
  • Pokémon (2022–present): Ash and Pikachu's journey to become Pokémon masters.
  • Ronja, the Robber's Daughter (2022–present): A girl grows up in a forest with her robber family.
  • Scream Street (2015–present): A boy moves to a street full of monsters.
  • Shaun the Sheep (2007–present): A clever sheep and his farm friends.
  • Summer Camp Island (2021–present): Magical adventures at a summer camp.
  • Taffy (2023–present): A raccoon pretends to be a cat.
  • Total Drama (2022–present): Teenagers compete in a reality show.
  • Transformers: EarthSpark (2023–present): New generation of Transformers.
  • We Bare Bears (2020–present): Three bear brothers try to fit into human society.

Past Programmes: A Look Back

Over the years, CBBC has shown hundreds of amazing programmes! Here are just a few examples of the many live-action and animated shows that used to be on air, bringing fun and adventure to kids across the UK.

Popular Live Action Shows from the Past

Memorable Animated Shows from the Past

BBC Children's Movies and Special Programmes

CBBC also creates special movies and one-off programmes, often based on popular books or characters.

  • The First Snow of Winter: A lovely animated Christmas story.
  • The Boy In The Dress: Based on the book by David Walliams.
  • Gangsta Granny: Another popular adaptation of a David Walliams book.
  • Billionaire Boy: A film about a rich boy who learns about friendship.
  • Mr Stink: A heartwarming story about a girl and a homeless man.
  • The Littlest Angel: A sweet Christmas tale.
  • Santa's Special Delivery: A festive adventure.
  • Second Star to the Left: An animated space adventure.
  • The Tangerine Bear: A teddy bear's journey to find a home.
  • The True Meaning of Crumbfest: A fun, festive story.
  • Tracy Beaker: The Movie of Me: A special movie featuring Tracy Beaker.
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