CBBC
CBBC - Children's BBC - started as a programming strand on BBC1 in 1985. From 1998 it also aired as CBBC Choice (later CBBC On Choice) on BBC Three forerunner BBC Choice.
2002 saw the launch of this dedicated channel, often referred to as 'the CBBC Channel' to distinguish it from the programming strands on BBC One and Two. In late 2012 those strands ended on One and Two for the last time.
Much of CBBC's programming is light drama, but comedies include the multi-award-winning sketch show Horrible Histories.
On CBBC today
Shaun The Sheep
Series 7, Episode 16 - Treasure HuntBitzer is horrified when the farmer scribbles all over his map showing the location of his buried bone and fears he will never rediscover his treasure. The flock are on hand to help him search, even if their methods are unorthodox.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 15 - Gold FlingerQuark tricks Danger Mouse into transporting a ticking timebomb back to earth.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 37 - JJ's Lucky DayThe gang find out that JJ has a set of pre-match good-luck rituals. In the run-up to an important Blamjitsu event, Walter deviously throws bad-luck omens into JJ's path, threatening her chances of success.
Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 27 - Spiky TrevorMr Friendlyface's hat has been stolen by a Big Ole Worm, and the heroes must quest to get it back. As they trail the worm through the Prickly Desert, Trevor accidentally spikes himself all over on a cactus. But all is not lost - now that he is covered in sharp spikes, Trevor realises that he has a unique superpower, and when the time comes to confront the Big Ole Worm, it's Spiky Trevor to the rescue!
Gladiators: Epic Pranks
Episode 2 - Fire!Nitro and Phantom prank Fire at a kid's birthday party! The rest of the Gladiators have fun behind-the-scenes and pranking the audience at Sheffield Arena.
Horrible Science
Episode 3 - Mary Ploppins, Magnets And Sorting Your Bits OutMary Ploppins soothes those digestive ills, Dr Big Brain tries banana power, and Einstein reacts to Tim Peake. Fred Sirieix guest stars.
Danny & Mick
Series 3, Episode 3 - Artful BodgersDanny destroys a freshly painted mural just as it is about to be photographed.
Big Lizard
Episode 24 - How To Fix A TyreWhen the buggy gets a flat tyre Dad, Cosima and Big Lizard are stranded. Big Lizard's playful nature helps reveal a creative solution to their problem.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 10 - Thanksgiving SinnerDanger Mouse and Penfold receive a crash course in the customs of America's oldest holiday when they cover for Jeopardy Mouse as she takes time off for Thanksgiving.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 11 - Give Peas A ChanceMayor Wilbur passes a law to increase the healthy eating in Beanotown, replacing all foods with peas... of the mushy variety! The gang must avoid the people of Beanotown who are rapidly turning into Zompeas after eating the green mush. Dennis uses the only ordinary peas in town to sabotage Wilbur's mush making factory and save the day!
Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 26 - Snow DayWhen the heroes wake up on Snow Day morning, there isn't a snowflake in sight! The heroes must quest to free the Snow Dragon and save Snow Day for all.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 34 - The Artful GnasherWhen Dennis thinks Gnasher has trashed a valuable piece of hideous art, the gang try desperately to cover up the damage and produce a decoy that is as convincingly terrible as the original.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 42 - Danger-ThonThe Danger agents hold a telethon to raise funds for HQ.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 7, Episode 8 - Hoof FashionShaun steps in a can of red paint, and his resulting red hoof makes him a style icon on the farm. Before long, the rest of the flock try their own new looks and soon steal the limelight. As the outfits become more and more outrageous, Shaun wonders if less might sometimes be more.
Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 6 - The Wonky WardrobeWhen tasked with the simple quest of building a flat-packed wardrobe, the heroes fail to read the instructions and are whirled into a wonky world.
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