Milkshake! facts for kids
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| Country | United Kingdom |
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| Broadcast area | Nationwide |
| Network | Channel 5 5Star (2006–2011) (2017–2018) My 5 |
| Headquarters | London |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 576i for the SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | ViacomCBS Networks EMEA |
| Sister channels | Channel 5 5* 5USA My5 Spike Shake! |
| History | |
| Launched | March 31, 1997 |
| Availability | |
| IPTV | |
| YouView | Programmes available on-demand |
| Streaming media | |
| Sky Go | Watch live (UK and Ireland only) |
| Now TV (On Demand Only) | Watch On Demand (UK only) |
Milkshake! is a popular British TV show block for young children. It airs on Channel 5 in the United Kingdom. This block of shows is made for kids aged 3 to 7. It first started on September 17, 1997.
You can watch Milkshake! every weekday morning from 6:00 AM to 9:15 AM. On weekends, it runs from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The block has its own presenters who introduce the shows. It features many well-known children's programmes. Some of these include Thomas and Friends, Peppa Pig, PAW Patrol, and Fireman Sam. In the past, there was also a spin-off block called Shake! for older kids. It aired after Milkshake! on weekends from 1997–2002 and 2007–2016.
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Popular TV Programmes
Milkshake! shows a wide variety of fun and educational programmes for young viewers. Here are some of the shows that have been part of the block:
- Thomas and Friends
- Peppa Pig
- Fireman Sam
- PAW Patrol
- Abby Hatcher (since March 2, 2020)
- Daisy & Ollie
- Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom
- Digby Dragon
- Shane the Chef
- Nella the Princess Knight
- Butterbean's Cafe (since October 12, 2019)
- Blaze and the Monster Machines (2015-2018)
- Floogals
- Wissper
- Top Wing (2019-2020)
- Ricky Zoom (since May 2020)
- Shimmer & Shine (2016-2021)
- Rusty Rivets (2017-2019)
- Bob the Builder (2015)
- Noddy, Toyland Detective (since 2016)
- Pirata & Capitano (since July 7, 2018)
- Mya Go (since January 13, 2020)
- Go Green With The Grimwades (since October 2020)
- World According To Grandpa (since November 2020)
- Blue's Clues & You! (since November 2020)
- The Adventures of Paddington (since 2020)
- Brave Bunnies (since February 6, 2021)
- Milkshake! Bop Box Boogie (since December 2020)
Future Programmes to Watch For
New and exciting shows are always being planned for Milkshake!. Here are some programmes that are expected to join the lineup soon:
- Milo (Coming Soon)
- Pip & Posy (March 15, 2021)
- Circle Square (Coming Soon)
- Pop Paper City (Coming Soon)
- Winnie & Wilbur (Coming Soon)
- Mimi's World (Coming Soon)
- Meet The Experts (Coming Soon)
Meet the Presenters
Milkshake! has always had special presenters who appear on screen to introduce the shows and interact with viewers. These are called "in-vision continuity presenters." They help make the block feel friendly and engaging. The first presenters when the show began on March 31, 1997, were Lucy Alexander and Konnie Huq. Konnie Huq later left to join the BBC show Blue Peter.
Current Presenters
These are the friendly faces you can see on Milkshake! today. The year in brackets shows when they started presenting.
- Amy Thompson (2009–present)
- David Ribi (2017–present)
- Derek Moran (2007–present)
- Jen Pringle (2006–present)
- Kemi Majeks (2003–present)
- Kiera-Nicole Brennan (2017–present)
- Nathan Connor (2017–present)
- Olivia Birchenough (2012–present)
- Sita Thomas (2015–present)
- Milkshake Monkey (2009–present)
Past Presenters
Many talented presenters have been part of the Milkshake! family over the years. Here are some of them:
- Anna Williamson (1997–2005)
- Andrew McEwan (2006–2007)
- Beth Evans (2004-2010)
- Gary Evans (2008-2009)
- Casey-Lee Jolleys (1997–2000)
- Curtis Angus (2014–2017)
- Dave Payne (2007–2009)
- Eddie Mathews (1997–2002)
- Hannah Williams (2006–2009)
- Konnie Huq (1997)
- Lucy Alexander (1997–2000)
- Naomi Wilkinson (2000–2011)
Other presenters, like Ellie Harrison and Gary Evans, have also filled in. Kemi Majeks is the longest-serving presenter, having been with Milkshake! for 18 years!
