CBBC TV Guide
CBBC entertains kids aged 6-12 with laugh-out-loud comedy, gripping drama, educational shows and trusted news from the UK and beyond. See what's on CBBC on Thursday 25 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
Shaun the Sheep
Shaun goes extra Christmassy for the background of the Farmer's Christmas card photo by secretly knitting festive jumpers to brighten it up.
Runtime:
10 min
Danger Mouse
Melted
Danger Mouse reluctantly takes a role in Pink Dawn’s icy musical remake for a double-length all-singing special.
Runtime:
20 min
Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese
Cheese's Crummy Christmas
To celebrate Christmas, Mum and Dad suggest that the siblings make each other gifts. When Dog is assigned to give a gift to Cheese, she sneaks to find out what the gift is.
Runtime:
15 min
Grizzy and the Lemmings
Well Deserved
The Lemmings and Grizzy collide with Santa's sled while fighting.
Runtime:
10 min
Grizzy and the Lemmings
Glacial Carrot
There is only one carrot left in the house, and both Grizzy and the Lemmings need it!
Runtime:
5 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
A massive Beanostalk sprouts up in Beanotown, taking all the gang’s Christmas stuff - and Gnasher - up beyond the clouds to a land of giants!
Runtime:
25 min
Danger Mouse
Yule Only Watch Twice
Animated series. Danger Mouse and Penfold's friendship comes under scrutiny in this double-length Christmas clip episode.
Runtime:
20 min
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
Miraculous World: Paris, Tales of Shadybug & Claw Noir
Ladybug and Cat Noir meet heroes from a parallel world.
Runtime:
50 min
Dawn of the Dragon Racers
A hunt for lost sheep turns into a fierce, fun-filled competition.
Runtime:
25 min
Shaun the Sheep
An Ill Wind
Children's animation. The Farmer receives a huge electricity bill and decides to build a wind turbine to power the farmhouse. But Shaun has other ideas for its use.
Runtime:
10 min
Shaun the Sheep
Children's animation. Shaun discovers the farmer will be spending Christmas Day alone, so the animals work through the night decorating the farmhouse.
Runtime:
5 min
SpongeBob SquarePants
Goons on the Moon
Sandy takes her 'Science Scout' troop on a trip to the moon.
The Strange Chores
Put the Barbarian Back in the Box
When Charlie ignores the rules of Pierce's magical board game, the living pieces escape, creating a dicey situation that the gang must roll with.
Runtime:
10 min
Pokémon Horizons
The Pillar of Fire
The Rising Volt Tacklers locate Entei of the Six Heroes, but something seems off.
Runtime:
25 min
SpongeBob SquarePants
No Pictures, Please
Patrick leads a stranger around Bikini Bottom.
Runtime:
10 min
SpongeBob SquarePants
Stuck on the Roof
SpongeBob is afraid to leave the Krusty Krab roof.
Runtime:
15 min
Octonauts
Ring of Fire
The Octonauts face disaster when volcanic eruptions are triggered all across the Ring of Fire – a chain of hundreds of land and undersea volcanoes encircling the Pacific Ocean.
Runtime:
1 hr 10 min
Super Happy Magic Forest
Snow Day
When the heroes wake up on Snow Day morning, there isn’t a snowflake in sight! The heroes must quest to free the Snow Dragon and save Snow Day for all.
Runtime:
10 min
Horrible Histories
Horrible Christmas
A seasonal special of the historical sketch show. The episode showcases bizarre yuletide absurdities from over the centuries with a unique blend of sketches, pastiche and song.
Runtime:
25 min
Horrible Histories
Horrible Histories brings you a cracking Christmas special, delving into the origins of the festive season.
Runtime:
30 min
The Next Step Christmas
It's a Wonderful Life, Piper, Part 1
Piper learns what life would be like if she never joined The Next Step and discovers how many lives she has touched through the years.
The Next Step Christmas
It's a Wonderful Life, Piper, Part 2
With time running out and the fate of The Next Step in her hands, Piper struggles to reignite the love of dance in everyone.
One Zoo Three
NEW EPISODE: Winter Wonderland
The One Zoo Three brothers create a winter wonderland at the zoo, with special festive treats for the Amur tigers. Meanwhile, Tim and Tam the Tapirs tuck into a winter vegetable challenge!
Go Get Arty
The Kwapongs go full festive mode as they craft cosy snowglobe sweaters and DIY Christmas crackers, while illustrator Rob Biddulph draws a jolly Christmas pud full of festive joy!
Runtime:
15 min
Gladiators: Epic Pranks
Comet!
Nitro and Diamond prank Comet at a fake Christmas calendar photoshoot. The other Gladiators have sneaky fun pranking the audience at Sheffield Arena.
Bro's in Control
A Christmas Cracker!
Brosmas is here! Callum's Christmas challenges await Adam and Joe in a festive showdown! Gingerbread houses, gift wrapping, tree decorating - Christmas needs a little competition!
Runtime:
15 min
Bro's in Control
Adam and Joe race across Lapland to deliver Callum’s letter to Santa before putting their elf skills to the test in the ultimate Christmas challenge!
Runtime:
15 min
Little Lunch
The Nightmare Before Graduation
The class isn’t eager to graduate after they find out that Rory is unable to.
Odd Squad
The Odd Squad investigates strange events. Olive and Otto help Santa track down his missing reindeer. Also, Oscar helps Ms O get off Santa's naughty list.
Runtime:
15 min
Odd Squad
The Odd Squad investigate strange events. Olive and Otto help Santa track down his missing reindeer. Also, Oscar helps Ms O get off Santa's naughty list.
Runtime:
10 min
Andy and the Band
Andy’s mum has forgotten to post Ruby’s letter to Santa, so the band take Ruby to the North Pole to deliver it. However, Christmas has been cancelled - can the Odd Socks save the day?
Runtime:
30 min
Dexter Procter: The 10-Year-Old Doctor
Specials: 1. The 10-Year-Old-Doctor
Dexter Procter, the world’s youngest-ever medic, starts his new job. Unfortunately, his colleague Dr Drake doesn't think that children should be doctors and is determined to get him fired.
Runtime:
1 hr
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters
Kung Fu Panda spin-off. Po and the Furious Five uncover the legend of three of kung fu's greatest heroes - Master Thundering Rhino, Master Storming Ox and Master Croc.
Runtime:
25 min
Gifted
Preview
A group of gifted Scottish school kids discover they share special powers in Room 209.
Runtime:
3 min
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Runtime:
10 hr 32 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on CBBC tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 25 December) on CBBC, you can watch Gifted, and This is CBBC!. Check the full schedule for more details.
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