CBBC

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The CBBC Logo

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 2000 to 2003 was Nigel Pickard and 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).

A [controversial decision], announced by Richard Deverell, to axe Byker Grove may be seen as the early beginnings of Mark Thompson's [Creative Future] strategy. CBBC will be aimed at 7-11 year olds, and older kids will have a broadband based service.

Contents

1 Programmes shown on CBBC
2 CBBC on Saturdays
3 CBBC on Sunday
4 Programmes taken off schedule
5 Current CBBC presenters
6 Former presenters
7 See also
8 External links

Programmes shown on CBBC

CBBC programming includes:

CBBC on Saturdays

Live & Kicking, 1993 to 2001
Fully Booked, 1995 to 1999
FBi, 2000
The Saturday Show, 2001 to 2005
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

Smile
Sportsround
The Mighty Truck of Stuff 2005 to present

Programmes taken off schedule

Astroboy (2003 version) 2004 to 2006
Xchange, 2002 To 2006
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 Really Wild Show, 1985 to 2006
Byker Grove, 1989 to 2006
Ace Lightning
Nelly Nut
Bananaman
Round the Twist (sold to Channel 5)

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

External links

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