Australian sopa opera, Neighbours is due to move from BBC One to Five later this month, and BBC One have lined up quiz show, The Weakest Link to replace it.

The change in schedule will mean that children’s shows, such as Blue Peter and Newsround will be moved to an earlier time in the afternoon, however a BBC spokesman has insisted that the move would not affect its commitment to showing children’s programming.

“We’re committed to showing 130 minutes of children’s programmes on BBC One,” he said.