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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.

Programmes shown on CBBC

CBBC programming includes:

CBBC on Saturdays

CBBC on Sunday

Programmes taken off schedule

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:

See also

External links

BBC television | Children's television

CBBC | CBBC

 

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