CBBC TV Guide
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CBBC Schedule — Thu 08 Jan
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 5:30 AM (5:30 AM UK Time )
5:30 AM
This is CBBC! — 05:30
This is CBBC!
Tune every day from 7.00am.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
7:00 AM
Shaun the Sheep — 07:00
Shaun the Fugitive
Animated series set on a remote rural farm. Shaun is in serious trouble when the Farmer discovers he is the cake thief who has sabotaged his baked goods.
Runtime:
10 min
7:10 AM
Danger Mouse — 07:10
Groundmouse Day
Animated series. Danger Mouse and Penfold have to repeat the same day over and over to stop a time-altering Duckula.
Runtime:
10 min
7:20 AM
Super Happy Magic Forest — 07:20
Quester of the Year
The heroes are lured away by a cloaked figure to compete for the title of Quester of the Year, leaving the forest with no-one to protect its scones.
7:35 AM
Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 07:35
Spoiler Alert
In order to avoid him spoiling the new Captain Callisto movie, the siblings have to be Gherkin's servants for a week.
Runtime:
10 min
7:45 AM
7:55 AM
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 07:55
The Grizming
A block containing Grizzy and the Lemmings' ancestors cracks during their fight.
Runtime:
10 min
8:05 AM
8:15 AM
SpongeBob SquarePants — 08:15
Larry the Floor Manager
Mr Krabs makes Larry the Lobster temporary manager.
Runtime:
15 min
8:30 AM
Little Lunch — 08:30
The Thing in the Sand
Melanie thinks Rory’s craft project is a possum’s head in the sandpit.
8:45 AM
Odd Squad — 08:45
The Perfect Lunch
The Odd Squad investigate strange events. Olive and Otto help Ms O host a lunch for some very important but easily offended guests.
Runtime:
10 min
8:55 AM
The Strange Chores — 08:55
Beat Team Dennis
When Dennis creates his own team to usurp the gang's position, Charlie, Pierce and Que must overcome self-doubt by embracing their own unique skills.
9:10 AM
Total Dramarama — 09:10
Free Chili
A walkie-talkie hidden inside a chili dog causes Harold to worry an alien has arrived.
Runtime:
10 min
9:20 AM
Winx Club - The Magic Is Back — 09:20
Together, they are the Winx
Following a scary encounter with a magic creature on her 16th birthday, Bloom discovers that she has magical powers. She is rescued by two fairies from Alfea School for Fairies and Witches.
9:45 AM
Pokémon Horizons — 09:45
Reunion in Cortondo
Liko, Roy and Ult reunite with Dot and Murdock in Cortondo.
Runtime:
20 min
10:05 AM
The Adventures of Mansour: Age of AI — 10:05
No Filter
Furry-faced video filters torment Mansour's parents, until Mansour outsmarts Blink.
10:20 AM
Dragons: The Nine Realms — 10:20
Undercover
Jun forms an unlikely connection with Sledkin.
Runtime:
20 min
10:40 AM
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir — 10:40
Rogercop
Ladybug and Cat Noir face agent Roger - aka Rogercop.
Runtime:
25 min
11:05 AM
11:20 AM
SpongeBob SquarePants — 11:20
Don't Feed the Clowns
A small clown gets left behind by the circus.
Runtime:
10 min
11:30 AM
Shaun the Sheep — 11:30
Shooting Stars
All Bitzer wants to do is see a shooting star, but he keeps missing them thanks to Shaun's antics.
Runtime:
10 min
11:40 AM
Stage Stars — 11:40
The Power of Dance
Vidya learns the true meaning of storytelling through dance when a visiting dance group joins a special performance. Meanwhile, Jacob and Austin are on a mission to learn to rap.
12:05 PM
Jamie Johnson FC — 12:05
The Winner Takes It All
Hawx and Foxborough face off in the Academy League title decider. It’s a fight for survival, and there can only be one winner.
Runtime:
30 min
12:35 PM
My Life — 12:35
Rugby Girl
Women’s Rugby World Cup fever is riding high, and Ava is chasing her dream of becoming a Red Rose. But she soon discovers that rugby is not just about winning.
1:05 PM
Game on Grandparents — 13:05
Samba de Amigo
It’s time for Samba de Amigo! Two teams, guided by pro gamer Jelly, dance their way to victory. Which team will make it through?
Runtime:
20 min
1:25 PM
Gladiators: Epic Pranks — 13:25
Apollo!
Nitro pranks Apollo with fake influencer Aubry Devonne Keep, causing a big splash! The other Gladiators have fun behind the scenes and pranking the audience at Sheffield Arena.
1:40 PM
Bro's in Control — 13:40
Leading a Duck to Water
Callum challenges the bros to lead his giant rubber duck to water, as Adam decides to take Quakius Maximus to the skies. And both bros face the Gladiators referees.
Runtime:
20 min
2:00 PM
Stage Stars — 14:00
Halloween
The Anything Goes cast try not to get too spooked on opening night, and the senior dancers have a haunting show to prepare for. Meanwhile, the Year 7s go in search of the school ghost.
2:25 PM
The Football Academy — 14:25
The Germans Are Coming
U12 boys Heinzy and Marley are excited about getting to compete against their Germans rivals, and U16s player Orion gets the opportunity to shine in front of millions of viewers.
2:55 PM
Shaun the Sheep — 14:55
The Shadow Play
Animated series set on a remote rural farm. It is bedtime for Timmy and the flock put on a puppet show to help him get to sleep.
Runtime:
5 min
3:00 PM
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! — 15:00
Molar Power
Doctor Pfooflepfeffer covets the world-beating power of Gnasher’s indestructible teeth and will stop at nothing to get her hands on one of those doggy dental marvels.
Runtime:
15 min
3:15 PM
Super Happy Magic Forest — 15:15
Magic Mess
The heroes quest to save the forest from a magical mess after Blossom decides she would rather be picnicking than recycling.
Runtime:
10 min
3:25 PM
Ninja Express — 15:25
A Magic Wand
Desperate to learn magic, Merlin's apprentice, Merlina, orders a magic wand. However, mayhem ensues when the inexperienced wizard transforms everyone around her including the Ninjas!
Runtime:
15 min
3:40 PM
Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 15:40
Tucked In
Boy has planned a perfect sleepover with best friend Tuck that will feature bobblehead-themed activities. However, Boy gets jealous when Tuck keeps getting distracted by his siblings' antics.
Runtime:
10 min
3:50 PM
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 15:50
Ready, Set, Bam!
It's time for the racket game, where big scores mean big prizes.
Runtime:
10 min
4:00 PM
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 16:00
Termitator
The Lemmings adopt a cute insect that eats wood. And what's made of wood? The cabin!
Runtime:
5 min
4:05 PM
4:20 PM
Little Lunch — 16:20
The Lost and Found Box
Debra-Jo is taken to the lost and found box after losing her glasses.
Runtime:
15 min
4:35 PM
Odd Squad — 16:35
Agent Oksana's Kitchen Nightmares
The Odd Squad investigates strange events. The agents try to resolve a disagreement between Ms O and Oksana.
Runtime:
10 min
4:45 PM
Total Dramarama — 16:45
Duck Duck Juice
Duncan and Courtney make a quick escape to try and replace Chef's special energy drink.
Runtime:
15 min
5:00 PM
Pokémon Horizons — 17:00
Dot and Nidothing
Dot struggles to accept Iono’s plan to livestream their upcoming Tera training battle.
Runtime:
20 min
5:20 PM
Winx Club - The Magic Is Back — 17:20
A Trick by the Trix
The Winx face their toughest physical exam yet, pushing their magic and teamwork to the limits. Meanwhile, Bloom attempts to bond with the mysterious Damien.
5:45 PM
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir — 17:45
Timebreaker
Ladybug and Cat Noir face Alix - aka Timebreaker.
Runtime:
20 min
6:05 PM
Horrible Science — 18:05
The Force Force, Lever Man and the Goldilocks Zone
Meet superheroes the Force Force, and some of the 17th century’s greatest minds star in Friends parody Colleagues.
6:35 PM
The Next Step — 18:35
What'll I Do
Auditions for the small group dance are held amid personal betrayals and misunderstandings. James apologises to Riley but she cannot bring herself to forgive him.
Runtime:
23 min
6:58 PM
This is CBBC! — 18:58
This is CBBC!
Tune every day from 7.00am.
Runtime:
10 hr 32 min
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What is on CBBC tonight?
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