David Beckham has become the latest in a long line of stars to appear on children’s TV show, Sesame Street.
David recorded an episode last week in which he introduced the word ‘persistence’ to Elmo.
‘David has always been a huge fan of the show. When he was a kid he watched it, like a lot of people, and knew all the characters. He was more than happy to go on,’ reveals a source to The Sun.
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Michael Carrington, Controller, CBeebies, has unveiled the latest innovation from the UK’s favourite pre-school channel CBeebies. Kerwhizz is a new breakthrough multi-platform entertainment format aimed at 4 to 6 year olds.
Michael Carrington says: “Children love quizzes but there hasn’t ever been a television quiz for viewers of this age.
“Kerwhizz is tremendous fun, looks absolutely amazing and children and their grow-ups will be able to enjoy the game and the podcasts any time they like.”
In Kerwhizz three teams of CGI characters compete to answer questions that will give them add-ons or “pod-mods” for their high-tech racing machines which can help them to win a race against their opponents.
Visually stunning and packed with gags, Kerwhizz has been designed with the assistance of teachers, and a specialist adviser, to test the teams and the viewer.
The children watching are drawn into the action at every step of the game, answering questions, making predictions about the race and advising contestants when to use their “pod mods”. Read More »
The loveable green ogre, and star of one of the most successful film franchises of all time, now comes to the smaller screen in his first Christmas special for BBC One!
Playing to over 21 million viewers when the festive family treat showcased in America, BBC One will host the UK premiere of the Shrek The Halls on Christmas Eve.
Just when Shrek thought he could finally sit back, relax and enjoy his happily ever after with his new family, the most joyous of all holidays arrives.
It’s Christmas Eve, and everyone is filled with holiday cheer, except for Shrek. He isn’t exactly the picture of yuletide joy, but for the sake of Fiona and the kids, he tries to get into the spirit of things as only an ogre can.
Unfortunately, everyone seems to have their own ideas about what Christmas is all about, so when Donkey, Puss In Boots, the Gingerbread Man and the whole gang try to join in on the fun, Shrek’s plans for a cosy family celebration end up spiralling into one truly unforgettable Christmas.
This half-hour of holiday entertainment with everyone’s favourite ogre family airs on Monday 24 December on BBC One.
The BBC children’s team is celebrating success today after winning ten awards at the British Academy Children’s Awards, which took place in London last night (Sunday 25 November).
CBeebies, headed by Creative Director Michael Carrington, won the Channel of the Year Award, which recognises innovation, commissioning, creative scheduling, impact on viewers and ratings success. CBeebies also enjoyed further success with the enormously popular and groundbreaking In The Night Garden, which won the Pre-school Live Action Award.
CBBC, under the guidance of Creative Director Anne Gilchrist, won eight awards including:
* Best Drama – That Summer Day
The programme told the story of the July 7 bomb attacks in London from the point of view of children who had experienced them.
* Best Factual – Newsround’s The Wrong Trainers
The show turned real life children’s stories about child poverty into short animated films. Read More »
Dennis The Menace is to return to our TV screens after ten long years!
But don’t expect the old style Dennis, as Dennis has moved on during his time away!
Benjamin Gray, from Beano publisher DC Thomson, said: “The storylines are very much influenced by what is going on in the UK now.
“Children grow up in a world of reality TV, downloads and iPods. We have to reflect this, but the unique Dennis charm will still be there.”
The makers of Sesame Street are auditioning for a Northern Ireland version of the popular children’s TV show, Sesame Street.
The Jim Henson company are currently making up the puppets for the show and at least two new characters will be added to the cast. But don’t worry, bert and Ernie will be returning….I’m not so sure about Oscar the grouch!
Instead of being based in a New York sidewalk the new show will centre around life in the Titular tree. The 15-minute shows will also feature aspects of rural and urban life in Northern Ireland.
Executive Producer Colin Williams said the programmes “combine new muppets developed specially for our local audience, live action sequences filmed across Northern Ireland and classic Sesame Street moments”.
He added: “Through the fun interaction of the muppets in studio, Sesame Street archive clips and live action films, local children will enjoy learning about themselves and others.”
Sarah Jane Smith, investigative journalist and former companion to The Doctor, is back in a brand-new CBBC drama from the makers of Doctor Who. And in the first two-part story of the series she faces some familiar alien enemies of The Doctor as the Slitheen are back and out for revenge…
On their first day at their new school Maria and Luke soon realise that all is not as it seems. There’s a funny smell, the food keeps going off, the teachers keep farting and the new technology block is hiding some dark secrets. Read More »
The makers of Wallace and Gromit have created a cartoon promoting healthy eating for children, starring Jamie Oliver.
It shows a ten-year-old “Jamie” on adventures as he bids to become a famous chef. Jamie, 32, said: “I want to pass on knowledge in a fun way so producing Little J was an absolute must.”
The show is currently being touted to various TV channels.
It is the first day of term at Bedgrove Infant School in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, and 30 four-year- olds are about to start ‘big school’ for the first time.
Starting today on Five is an intimate documentary series that follows the new members of Class FF
through their daily ups and downs as they adjust to lives in a new environment.
Awwwww look! The Teletubbies are all grown up…….It only seems like yesterday……..
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