CBBC
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CBBC (a contraction of the previously-used name "Children's BBC", used until 1997) is the brand for the BBC's children's television output aimed at children over six, across BBC One, BBC Two and the CBBC Channel. It launched on 9 September 1985. CBeebies is the brand used for output aimed at under-sixes.
Internally, CBBC acts as a microcosm of the rest of the BBC. It produces drama programmes, news, entertainment, educational programmes and contemporary factual output. It is based in the East Tower of the BBC Television Centre, with some output coming from Scotland and Bristol as well. The controller of the division from June to October 2005 was Alison Sharman, when she left suddenly to join ITV. The new controller of CBBC is Richard Deverell who was appointed in February 2006, the job effectively split in two with Anne Gilchrist as Creative Director, CBBC to oversee the creative side of things. At the same time as this announcement the department was renamed BBC Children's. It was felt that CBBC as a departmental name did not convey the full range of output produced; including CBBC, CBeebies, Online and Interactive services.
CBBC Presentation produces the wrap-around links for CBBC output and rather than simple voice overs, and live studio content, including games and back up information. These links are produced from 3 studios: TC9 for the CBBC Channel, TC10 for CBBC One and CBBC Two, and TC0 for CBeebies. From April 2006 all CBBC Presentation output comes from TC9 and CBeebies from TC0.
From launch to 1994, the links broadcast from a regular continuity suite, dubbed the Broom Cupboard, kitted out with a set but otherwise operational (the presenter actually operating the console).
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Programmes shown on CBBC
CBBC programming includes:
- Ace Lightning
- BAMZOOKi
- The Basil Brush Show
- BB3B
- Best of Friends
- Blue Peter
- Bodger and Badger
- Byker Grove
- ChuckleVision
- Dance Factory
- Dick and Dom in da Bungalow
- Eureka TV
- Even Stevans
- Grange Hill
- Hububb
- Intergalactic Kitchen
- Jackie Chan Adventures
- Kerching
- Legend of the Dragon
- Nelly Nut
- Newsround
- Magician's House
- Mona The Vampire
- Patrick's Planet
- Planet Cook
- Raven
- Rule The School
- The Really Wild Show
- Saturday Show
- Shoebox Zoo
- Short Change
- SMart
- Smile
- Sportsround
- Stitch Up!
- Stupid
- Tartan Smalls
- Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles
- The Batman
- The Crust
- The Saturday Show
- The Story of Tracy Beaker
- Thundercats
- Top Of The Pops Reloaded
- UK Top 40
- W.I.T.C.H.
- Xchange
- Zombie Hotel
CBBC on Saturday
- Multi-Coloured Swap Shop, 1976 to 1982
- Saturday Superstore, 1982 to 1987
- Going Live, 1987 to 1993
- Live & Kicking, 1993 to 2001
- Dick and Dom in da Bungalow, 2003 to 2006
- The Saturday Show, 2001 to present
- Top of the Pops Reloaded, (Formerly Top of the Pops Saturday) 2002 to 2006
- The Mysti Show
- The Mighty Truck of Stuff 2005 to present
- Sportsround
CBBC on Sunday
- Dick and Dom in da Bungalow, 2003 to 2006
- Smile
- Sportsround
- The Mighty Truck of Stuff 2005 to present
Current CBBC presenters
CBBC's flagship 3:25–5:35pm show is hosted by Angellica Bell and Andrew Hayden-Smith with the following presenters taking up their roles when they are absent:
CBBC Channel regulars include, as well as the above:
Former presenters
Former presenters include:
- Phillip Schofield 1985-1987
- Andy Crane 1986-1990
- Simon Parkin 1987-1992
- Andi Peters 1989-1993
- Philippa Forrester 1990-1994
- Zoë Ball 1993-1995
- Toby Anstis 1992-1995
- Josie D'Arby 1994-1997
- Chris Jarvis 1993-1997
- Simeon Courtie 1995-1996
- Kirsten O'Brien 1996-1999
- Ana Boulter 1998-2001
- Adrian Dickson 1999-2004
- Steve Wilson 1998-1999
- Michael Underwood 2000-2002
- Liam Dolan 2001-2002
- Kate Heavenor 2002-2004
- Holly Willoughby 2002-2003