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CBBC Schedule — Sat 17 Jan

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

Word gets out that the best pizza is to be had from the Mossy Bottom Takeaway.
Runtime: 10 min
7:10 AM

Danger Mouse — 07:10

Clash of the Odd-esy
Animated series. Danger Mouse arrives in ancient Greece and befriends Zeus who grants him godly powers.
Runtime: 10 min
7:20 AM

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! — 07:20

Pie Spy
Animated series. Pieface steals Professor Von Screwtop's Pastry-based Intelligent Espionage unit (PIE) after forming a strong bond with the pie-shaped robot.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
7:35 AM

Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 07:35

Paperback Mountain
In order for Boy to fulfil his dream of becoming a Chosen Librarian, he and his siblings must complete the task of recovering a long-lost, overdue library book.
Runtime: 10 min
7:45 AM

Newsround — 07:45

Topical news magazine for children.
Runtime: 10 min
7:55 AM

The Strange Chores — 07:55

Clean the Archive Room
When the archive room floods, the gang are up a creek without a paddle. Adrift on a floating bookshelf with a crew of monsters, the gang's paranoia brings their worst fears to light.
Runtime: 10 min
8:05 AM

SpongeBob SquarePants — 08:05

Mustard O' Mine
The Krusty Krab runs out of mustard.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
8:20 AM

Grizzy and the Lemmings — 08:20

Tam-Tam Lemming
The Lemmings discover a magical djembe that possesses whoever listens to it through the demon of dance!
8:25 AM

Grizzy and the Lemmings — 08:25

Ice Madness!
In the midst of a heatwave, Grizzy and the Lemmings fight over the fridge.
Runtime: 10 min
8:35 AM

Little Lunch — 08:35

The Top of the Fireman's Pole
Mrs Gonsha rescues a boy from the playground equipment and gets stuck herself.
Runtime: 15 min
8:50 AM

Bro's in Control — 08:50

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: 15 min
9:05 AM

Gladiators: Epic Pranks — 09:05

Nitro, Legend and Freddie Fraser fool Apollo, Athena, Fury and Giant with a hilarious farm prank – prepare for jigs, turnip tosses, owl chases and a panto cow reveal!
Runtime: 15 min
9:20 AM

Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo — 09:20

A school for magicians faces danger from a fantastical flying creature and sinister forces
Runtime: 1 hr 15 min
10:35 AM

Grizzy and the Lemmings — 10:35

Tai Chi Lemmings
The Lemmings discover tai chi movements that generate balls of energy!
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer
10:45 AM

Total Dramarama — 10:45

From Badge to Worse
In order to earn her final Girl Campers badge, Courtney must win Gwen's friendship.
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer
10:55 AM

SpongeBob SquarePants — 10:55

Spot Returns
Plankton's pet amoeba Spot has puppies.
Runtime: 10 min
11:05 AM

The Next Step — 11:05

Sacrifice
Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers. Emily encourages Hunter to get closer to the boys, and James creates a new dance move.
Runtime: 25 min
11:30 AM

Blue Peter — 11:30

Full Episodes: Gladiators Takeover
Blue Peter goes behind the scenes on the new series of Gladiators, and there’s a wheelchair tennis masterclass from Paralympic champion Alfie Hewett!
Runtime: 25 min
11:55 AM

What's Cooking Omari? — 11:55

Omari's Yum Plum Blackberry Crumble
Chef Omari is making Yum Plum Blackberry Crumble as a surprise for mum. This bowl of fruity deliciousness, topped with plum and buttery crumble, is mum’s favourite.
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer
12:05 PM

Stage Stars — 12:05

Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is celebrated across the school in some unique ways. Year 7 make cards, Year 10 have a ‘Galentines’ gift exchange, and Harry sweeps girlfriend Dyli off her feet in a special dance.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
12:30 PM

Game on Grandparents — 12:30

Overcooked 2
The teams showcase their chef skills in Overcooked. Guided by pro gamer Slogo, who will dish out the most orders and take the win?
Runtime: 20 min
12:50 PM

Odd Squad — 12:50

Captain Fun
The Odd Squad investigate strange events. Otto and Oren compete for votes to become Captain Fun.
Runtime: 15 min
1:05 PM

Odd Squad — 13:05

Switch Your Partner Round and Round
The Odd Squad investigate strange events. Olive and Otto discover what life would have been like if Ms O had assigned them different partners.
Runtime: 10 min
1:15 PM

The Next Step — 13:15

Heartbreaker
Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers. Emily is forced to prove her loyalty to Amanda by ending something that is just starting.
Runtime: 25 min
1:40 PM

Malory Towers — 13:40

The Abandoned Cottage
Jo discovers Lily Vernon hiding out in the abandoned cottage and agrees to help her in secret. Meanwhile, Alicia decides Darrell needs to relax and plans their final midnight feast.
Runtime: 25 min
2:05 PM

My Life — 14:05

Jazzy’s MMA Dream
Jazzy is 15 and already an MMA star. Now she’s heading to Abu Dhabi for the toughest contest of all. Will she be crowned champion of the world?
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
2:35 PM

The Football Academy — 14:35

Oi Ref!
George writes about footy, while Harry strives for his scholarship. Harriet Pavlou takes on Rio in Skill Showdown, and Ben and Luke Nuttall choose their favourite academy goal.
Runtime: 25 min
3:00 PM

Jamie Johnson FC — 15:00

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
3:30 PM

Total Dramarama — 15:30

Snow Way Out
Owen is excited to have a new snowsuit but annoys his friends when he puts it to the test.
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer
3:40 PM

Total Dramarama — 15:40

All Up in Your Drill
Duncan stages a small coup to oust Courtney as their new official class fire officer.
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer
3:50 PM

Danger Mouse — 15:50

The Toad Who Would Be King
Animated series. The baron's true love threatens to bring Danger Mouse to his knees.
Runtime: 10 min
4:00 PM

Danger Mouse — 16:00

I Believe in Danger Mouse
Animated series. A fanatical cult of cats adopts Danger Mouse as their leader.
Runtime: 15 min
4:15 PM

Danger Mouse — 16:15

Thanksgiving Sinner
Animated series. Danger Mouse and Penfold get a taste of Thanksgiving when they join Jeopardy Mouse in America.
Runtime: 10 min
4:25 PM

Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 16:25

Fairy Cheese Mother
To prove she can be selfless, Cheese begins granting wishes. However, when a rival shows up to do the same, Cheese loses sight of her goal as she tries to remain number one!
Runtime: 15 min
4:40 PM

Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 16:40

Best Best Friends
Boy and Girl have a contest to see whose best friend is the best of the best. However, after taking it too far, they are in danger of losing their best friends forever!
Runtime: 10 min
4:50 PM

Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 16:50

Finding Gretchen
Boy finally meets his penpal, Gretchen, in person. However, she is nothing like she described herself in their letters. Something is off, and Boy wants to get to the bottom of it.
Runtime: 10 min
5:00 PM

Grizzy and the Lemmings — 17:00

Cabin, My Love
The cabin comes to life and wants to return to Canada without Grizzy or the Lemmings.
Runtime: 10 min
5:10 PM

Grizzy and the Lemmings — 17:10

The Lemmings discover a box filled with fortune cookies close to the Great Wall of China.
Runtime: 5 min
5:15 PM

Grizzy and the Lemmings — 17:15

Tough Medicine
The Lemmings love sesame nougat, but Grizzy also adores this treat and steals their box.
Runtime: 10 min
5:25 PM

Super Happy Magic Forest — 17:25

The Legend of Bigface
The blossom is missing from the trees, and the heroes quest deep into the forest, where legend has it that there is a face watching from the trees.
Runtime: 10 min
5:35 PM

Super Happy Magic Forest — 17:35

Cower Before Zorgoth
When a slug shrinks them down to the size of ants and threatens the entire forest, the heroes must embark on a dangerous quest to warn the Council.
Runtime: 15 min
5:50 PM

Super Happy Magic Forest — 17:50

Herbert the Peculiar
The heroes quest to stop Balthazar from turning forest folk into household objects, using Herbert’s magic tricks to defeat his wizardry.
Runtime: 10 min
6:00 PM

Total Drama — 18:00

Launch Back of Notre Game
The teams take part in a competition to catapult a fellow team member! The first team to reach 10,000 points wins. The losing team, as always, will be sending someone home.
Runtime: 20 min
6:20 PM

What's New Scooby-Doo? — 18:20

A see-through ice monster menaces a snowboarding competition.
Runtime: 25 min
6:45 PM

SpongeBob SquarePants — 18:45

Patnocchio
Plankton tells Patrick he is his conscience.
Runtime: 13 min i Available on iPlayer
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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