All CBeebies articles – Page 11
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NewsBBC appoints first kids’ commissioner for the nations
The BBC has appointed executive producer Julia Bond as its first children’s commissioning executive for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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NewsKids groups demand more C5 originals
Two leading kids bodies have urged Channel 5 to invest more in kids’ original content for its Milkshake pre-school strand after the Viacom-owned broadcaster reported record profits.
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NewsBBCW sells 360 hours of Top Gear to China
Chinese digital platform BesTV has acquired a package of almost 360 hours of Top Gear after striking a deal with BBC Worldwide.
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NewsBroadcast Awards shortlist 2017
ITV stablemates Big Talk and Twofour will battle four other major players to be named Best Independent Production Company at the Broadcast Awards 2017.
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NewsCBeebies heads Children’s Baftas
CBeebies controller Kay Benbow took a swipe at US president elect Donald Trump at last night’s Children’s Baftas, championing her channel’s role in developing “happy, resilient and tolerant” children.
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NewsBafta Children's Awards nominations announced
Horrible Histories and online educational platform TrueTube lead the way in the Bafta Children’s Awards nominations after picking up three nods each.
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NewsTV spend falls as BBC invests in digital
The BBC’s spend on TV content fell by over 5%, while it increased spending on digital services.
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NewsCBeebies prepares dedicated games app
CBeebies is to launch a third app to host HTML5 games previously only available via the channel’s website.
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NewsBBC kids bolsters live action
BBC Children’s has ramped up its live-action slate with a CBeebies drama series from the producer of Rastamouse and the return of documentary strand My Life to CBBC.
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NewsE4 triumphs at Digital Awards for second time
E4 has been named Channel of the Year at the Broadcast Digital Awards for the second year running.
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NewsBest Digital Children’s Content: Doctor Who Game Maker
The ability to manipulate the world of Doctor Who and allow fans to create their own adventures in space and time proved a hit with the judges.
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NewsBest Specialist Channel: CBBC
With a fresh look that sought to remind older children that there is still a place for them on the channel, judges said CBBC is “always inventive, clever, engaging and rewarding”.
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NewsOctonauts producer wins Netflix order
Netflix has ordered a children’s animation series from Silvergate Media, the creators of CBeebies’ Octonauts.
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NewsIn brief: CBeebies; Comedy Central; Objective; Pick
CBeebies has ordered a 44-part series from FremantleMedia Kids and Comedy Central has picked up a social media-themed pilot from Avalon.
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NewsIn brief: Dot To Dot; ITN; Disney XD
ITN Productions has joined forces with William Hill to launch a Euro 2016 series and Makers Channel, a Dutch-based YouTube rival, has launched in the UK.
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NewsBBC extends Alice Webb and Joe Godwin’s roles
BBC children’s boss Alice Webb and Academy director Joe Godwin have had their roles extended under changes announced by director general Tony Hall.
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NewsBroadcast Digital Awards 2016: shortlist part 2
The second shortlist of nominations for the Broadcast Digital Awards 2016 has been unveiled – including Channel of The Year, Best Entertainment Programme, Best Popular Factual Programme and Best Original Web Channel.
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NewsEricsson to set up playout operation in Salford
Ericsson is to open a playout operation for the BBC at MediaCityUK in Salford.
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NewsBBC2 budget cut by £20m
BBC2’s budget has been cut by almost £20m for the next financial year, while BBC1 is in line for a £60m windfall.
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NewsBBC facing 'cash raid' from DCMS
The BBC faces an anxious wait for the white paper on charter renewal amid conflicting reports over the weekend about government plans to raid the corporation’s finances.