CBBC
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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.
See also: BBC Asian Network, BBC Choice, BBC Four, BBC General Forces Programme, BBC HD, BBC Home Service, BBC Light Programme, BBC Local Radio, BBC National Programme, BBC One, BBC One HD, BBC One Scotland, BBC One Wales, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 4 Extra, BBC Radio 5 (Old), BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio 7, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Regional Programme, BBC Third Programme, BBC Three, BBC Three (online), BBC Two, BBC Two Scotland, BBC Two Wales, BBC World Service, CBeebies.
On CBBC today
Scream Street
Episode 34 - Tutan Kutie
Cleo is feeling lonely as the only 4,000-year-old Ancient Egyptian child in town, but that all changes when her ex-boyfriend Tutan Kutie turns up. But is he all that he seems?
Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 9 - Timmy And The Dragon
Bitzer, Shaun and the flock are convinced that a monster is at loose on the farm and hide in the barn. But what exactly is it they are afraid of?
Zig And Zag
Episode 3 - Jobsworth
Zig and Zag discover the joys of 'buying stuff', but to buy stuff you need money, and to get money you need a job!
Hank Zipzer
Series 3, Episode 6 - My Girlfriend Has Flippers
Mr Rock is put in charge of doing an assembly on marine life, much to the annoyance of Adolf, who wanted to do it in the first place.
So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 7 - BFF
When Mrs Hampton volunteers to help out at the upcoming food festival at school, Lily panics that her mother is going to embarrass her big time.
So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 8 - Race To The Bottom
Rewards Day is approaching and Lily is planning to choose ice-skating, so she can 'accidentally' stumble into Matt's arms on the ice. This year, however, it clashes with the dreaded Governor's Lunch.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 12 - Fossils
Bitzer has a map and a nose for hidden treasure - especially when it's a bone. This time he has unearthed more than he can chew. Shaun and the Flock get stuck in to help discover what he has found. It's beyond everyone's wildest dreams.
Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 3
A confused First World War soldier experiences his first day in the trenches, David Baddiel reveals another not-so Scary Story as Vincenzo Larfoff, and more.
Original programming
According to our database CBBC has premiered 46 original British comedy programmes.
Current formats
New shows in development
Recent news
Voice cast announced for new Dennis The Menace series
Monday 3rd July
CBBC has announced the voice cast for Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed, the new animated comedy series based around the famous Beano character.
CBBC orders Series 4 of school sitcom So Awkward
Wednesday 28th June
CBBC has ordered a fourth series of So Awkward, the sitcom about three school girls. The recommission has been made before Series 3 has been broadcast.
CBBC developing new panel show A Little Bird Told Me
Tuesday 14th February
CBBC is developing A Little Bird Told Me, a panel show hosted by double act Sam & Mark about the history of words and phrases.
CBBC to air CGI series starring Dennis The Menace
Tuesday 4th October 2016
CBBC is to air a new comedy series starring famous Beano character Dennis The Menace. Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed will see the character rendered in CGI for the first time.
CBBC to add comedy animation to zoo documentary series
Thursday 21st July 2016
CBBC is to air The Zoo, a documentary series in which animals from a zoo are given comedy voices and computer-generated moving mouths.