CBBC (TV channel)
| CBBC | |
|---|---|
 Logo used since 15 March 2023. | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Broadcast area | United Kingdom and other services worldwide |
| Network | BBC One(until 2012) BBC Two(until 2013 and then later revived in 2017) |
| Headquarters | CBBC HQ,MediaCityUK,Salford,England, UK |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Picture format | 1080iHDTV (downscaled to16:9576ifor theSDTVfeed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | BBC |
| Sister channels | BBC One BBC Two BBC Three BBC Four BBC News BBC Parliament CBeebies BBC Scotland BBC Alba |
| History | |
| Launched | 9 September 1985(block) 5 November 2001(Canada; asBBC Kids) 11 February 2002(channel) |
| Closed | 31 December 2018(Canada; asBBC Kids) |
| Links | |
| Website | CBBC(UK only) |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Freeview | Channel 201 (SD) Channel 204 (HD) |
| Streaming media | |
| BBC iPlayer | Watch live(UK only) |
| Virgin TV Anywhere | Watch live(Ireland only) |
| UPC TV | Watch live(Switzerland only) |
CBBC(Children's BBC) is the name of a televisionchannelthat often shows children's programmes. The programmes are meant for children that are now between 7 and 14 years old in 2023. The "Children's BBC" name began on9 September1985.Before then there were BBC children's programmes, but they were not branded under one name. The name "CBBC" was usedinformallysince1990,and became the official name in1997.
CBBC programmes are shown onBBC One,BBC Twoand the CBBC Channel. CBBC has a sister brand,CBeebies,for children under 6. The CBBC brands for BBC One and BBC Two are "CBBC One" and "CBBC Two".
CBBC is run by the BBC Children's department, who make the programmes for children up to the age of 16. Most of their offices are in the East Tower of theBBC Television Centre,with some programmes coming fromScotlandandBristol.CBBC produces a whole range of programme types, includingdrama,news,entertainmentand educational programmes.
Since February2006,the Controller of the BBC Children's department has been Richard Deverell. The department splits output into age groups:
- CBeebies for ages up to 6
- CBBC brand for ages 6 to 12
- BBC Switchfor ages 12 to 16
Anne Gilchrist is Creative Director of CBBC, and Michael Carrington is Creative Director of CBeebies.
Presentation
[change|change source]Monday3 September2007saw the fifth CBBC relaunch.[1][2]As part of the relaunch, new logos, idents, interactive services, programmes and presenters were introduced. The previous computer generated backgrounds used from December 2006 were replaced by a real set.
Ed Petriebecame the chief continuity presenter, accompanied by a puppet sidekickOucho T. Cactus(operated and voiced byWarrick Brownlow-Pike). They regularly present live, weekday afternoon links on the CBBC channel with Petrie voicing pre-recorded, out-of-vision announcements during for weekdays on BBC One. On29 August2008,they went on extended leave to record a new series for CBBC - they returned to continuity duties on1 December2008. During this period, relief presenterHolly Walshpresented weekday afternoon links for the channel with Dunceton the Talking Brain.
Anne Foy presented pre-recorded in-vision links at the weekend alongside her dog, Elliot, until her departure in March 2008. Foy was replaced by two new presenters, Ben Hanson and Ciaran Joyce, who previously appeared in CBBC showThe Story of Tracy Beaker.They have since been replaced by comedy double act Dan and Jeff.
The idents were replaced with new ones in 2014, but the logo stayed the same.
On Monday 14 March 2016, CBBC got a whole new look, which saw a new logo, plus new idents and presentation.
CBBC HD
[change|change source]CBBC HD was launched on 10 December 2013 alongside the sister channels CBeebies HD, BBC Four HD, BBC Three HD and BBC News HD.
Other services
[change|change source]CBBC extra
[change|change source]CBBC extrais a freeinteractivetelevision service from CBBC. It is found on theBBCipages. It is accessible from the CBBC Channel by pressing the red button and then selecting "CBBC extra". It can also be accessed from any other BBCi page by pressing 570.
The service is different on different digital platforms, for exampleSkyviewers can access the video loop. But it is only available onFreeviewwhen BBCi is not showing other interactive services, like sports events.[3]
CBBC extra offers games, the UK Top 40 music, jokes sent in by viewers, "Nev's Horoscopes", and a weeklycompetition.The current presenter of CBBC extra is Ed Petrie.
It has been discontinued since CBBC last changed its logo.
CBBC Quiz
[change|change source]This new feature allows the viewers to play a quiz. There are 15 levels, each containing 5 up to 10 questions. Viewers can also send in their questions which could be shown on the service. TheCBBC Quizcan be from theCBBC extrapage, by selecting the option called "CBBC Quiz". This option is also available on the main interactive menu on theCBBC Channel,by pressing the red button.
Website
[change|change source]The CBBC website has a wide range of activities, such as games, puzzles, message boards and frequently updated news and more stuff. The website is foundhereatbbc.co.uk.
Adventure Rock
[change|change source]Adventure Rock(renamed fromCBBC World) is a virtual online world that launched on1 March2008.Press releases have stated "it would allow digitally literate children the access to characters and resources they had come to expect. Users would be able to build an online presence, known as an avatar, then create and share content."
The main points of the system are safety and responsibility online, with no chatrooms or the financial aspects available in other online worlds such asSecond Life.
Controller of Children's BBC Richard Deverell said: "Adventure Rockis a good example of the way we need to go. The thing that interests me is that children are at the vanguard. And that is where we are taking Children's BBC. "[4]and still fun.
References
[change|change source]- ↑"CBBC Autumn 2007".BBC.Retrieved14 August2007.
- ↑"BBC announces rebrand and hours extension for CBBC".The TV Room Plus. 18 July 2007.Retrieved18 July2007.
- ↑"CBBC- CBBC extra".CBBC. 21 May 2007. Archived fromthe originalon 22 February 2007.Retrieved21 May2007.
- ↑"BBC plans online children's world".BBC. 23 January 2007.Retrieved21 May2007.
Other websites
[change|change source]- CBBCatbbc.co.uk
- CBBC - A new lookatbbc.co.uk
- "And Now, For Younger Viewers..." A history of CBBC continuity from 1985 to 1994, from Off The TellyArchived26 October 2005 at theWayback Machine
- The Broom Cupboard.co.uk, a history of CBBC continuity from 1985 to 1992, with over 150 picturesArchived15 April 2012 at theWayback Machine
- BBC considers end of children's shows on BBC 1(Guardian)
- CBBC idents from 1983-2007[permanent dead link]