The BBC have been forced issue a darker skinned Upsy Daisy doll after they received numerous complaints about the light skinned doll.
A BBC Worldwide spokesman has reported that the channel received numerous complaints that the doll, from the hit CBeebies show ‘In The Night Garden’, did not properly represent her character.
The spokesman added that while the doll will not be taken off the shelves “because most people are happy with it”, a new model with “a darker skin tone” will be on sale from Easter.
Upsy Daisy Plush Doll
A statement from Ragdoll Productions, the company behind the show, said: “The characters are toys, not representations of people. The culture they collectively embody is unique to the garden setting in which they live.”
Pictures of both the character and the doll are included above and as you can see there is a significant difference between the two’s colouring. I have no idea why the BBC would make a move like this, but any suggestions will be gratefully received.
December 29th, 2008 by Lynn Rowlands-Connolly. Tags: Richard-Hammond
Don’t miss this new show, Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab, that’s “a science-based game show for CBBC” but as Richard’s in it, I’ll be watching, kids programme or not!
It’s set in a fictitious underground laboratory in the grounds of his supposed stately home in which Richard invites two groups of three friends into his lab to take part in his crazy experiments and compete against each other to win prizes. Read more & comment »
November 13th, 2008 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Ricky-Gervais
Office star, Ricky Gervais is said to be gearing up for an appearance on children’s TV favourite, Sesame Street.
Writing on his blog, the 47-year-old said: “I’ve been asked to do Sesame Street – there are some things you don’t turn down.”
Other stars who have appeared on the show include David Beckham, Jessica Alba, Robert De Niro and Alicia Keys who have all made an appearance on the show.
Miley Cyrus has revealed that she once cleaned toilets as a means to earn pocket money.
Appearing on The Tyra Banks Show, the Hannah Montana star said: “I can clean toilet bowls. I worked at this place called Sparkles Cleaning Service and I cleaned houses, I was like 11.”
The teen star added: “I had one normal job and I actually liked it.”
It’s been announced that a brand new Wallace and Gromit film, entitled ‘A Matter Of Loaf And Death’, will be shown on BBC1 this Christmas.
The short film is Ardman Animation’s latest offering and they’re hoping it’ll be as successful as ‘Curse Of The Were-Rabbit’ which was a big hit in 2005.
One of the film’s creators, Nick Park, told the BBC that he’s pleased to be returning to the 30-minute format.
October 30th, 2008 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Bugbears
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CBBC is set to launch a new and innovative website for children, where they can discuss their very own Bugbears anonymously, and support each other with advice and empathy around issues or problems, that they face in the world today.
Children will be able to use the Bugbears site to record their very own Bugbear in their own voice with their own richly animated 3D creature to tell their story in a visually captivating way. They can create their own creatures to suit their stories and share them with other children on the site in an entertaining way and with anonymity.
October 16th, 2008 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Blue-peter
On its 50th birthday, Blue Peter hijacks BBC One for a special, one-off, live, extended edition of the show.
Jam-packed with delights for fans, the centrepiece of the 50th birthday show is a unique tea party at Buckingham Palace. Her Majesty The Queen has invited current presenters, key production staff and a selection of the longest-serving presenters from each of the show’s five decades to the Palace to celebrate.
October 10th, 2008 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Kerwhizz
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Michael Carrington, Controller, CBeebies has announced its newest children’s TV show.unveiled the latest innovation from the UK’s favourite pre-school channel, CBeebies. Kerwhizz is a brand new breakthrough multi-platform entertainment format aimed at 4-6 year olds.
Michael Carrington says, “Kerwhizz is tremendous fun, looks absolutely amazing and children and their grown-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. These Mods can help them to win a race against their opponents.
Futurama, the quick-witted animation from the mastermind behind The Simpsons, makes a much anticipated television return on Sunday 26th October at 7.30pm only on Sky1.
Set in the 31st century, Matt Groening’s Futurama is sci-fi comedy at its very best. Billy West voices Fry, the 20th century pizza delivery boy who awoke in the year 3000. Katey Sagal voices Leela, the sexy cyclops who captains the Planet Express ship and is the object of Fry’s affections; and John DiMaggio voices Bender, the alcohol-fueled robot. As the Planet Express crew explore New New York City and the universe beyond, the latest Futurama series promises to be as spectacularly silly as ever. Read more & comment »
A string of stars have been signed up by Nick Jr to read bedtime stories in a show not unlike Jackanory.
The stars will include Geri Halliwell, Donna Air, Sheree Murphy, Jenny Frost, Jasmine Guinness and Gary Lucy. They will appear as storytellers for Nick Jr’s Once Upon A Bedtime month in November.
Geri Halliwell will read Little Red Riding Hood. She told The Sun: “I regularly read to my daughter Bluebell — it helps to settle her into a nightly routine, plus improves her imagination, vocabulary and listening skills. Read more & comment »
The Sarah Jane Adventures writer Phil Ford has claimed that the Sontaran who appeared in this season’s premiere episode was the best Sontaran ever!
“Commander Kaagh is the last survivor of the task force that attacked Earth in ‘The Sontaran Stratagem’… [and] we haven’t seen a Sontaran like this before,” he told Doctor Who Magazine. “He’s got a few tricks up his sleeve and he was just fantastic to write for.” Read more & comment »
The Doctor’s former companion Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen) returns in this BBC Children’s drama adventure series produced by current Doctor Who supremo Russell T Davies.
Now working as an investigative journalist, Sarah Jane discovers that life back on Earth can be just as mysterious, exciting and dangerous as exploring time and space in the Tardis.
Reports of strange lights around the Tycho Radio Telescope lead Sarah Jane, Luke, Clyde and Maria into a terrifying forest encounter, where Sarah Jane comes face-to-face with her oldest enemy. Read more & comment »
September 24th, 2008 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Blue-peter
Her Majesty The Queen has invited Blue Peter to a special birthday tea at Buckingham Palace to mark the 50th anniversary of the BBC’s landmark children’s programme.
During the event Her Majesty will recognise four very special Blue Peter viewers, who will be given the surprise of their life when presenters Helen, Joel and Andy turn up at their doorstep and invite them to take tea with The Queen. Read more & comment »
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