CBBC TV Guide
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CBBC Schedule — Wed 21 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
The Snapshot
Animated series set on a remote rural farm. The farmer wants a family photo and instructs Bitzer to gather all the animals together.
Runtime:
10 min
7:10 AM
Danger Mouse — 07:10
For Your Insides Only
Animated series. Penfold takes a trip inside Danger Mouse's body to save him from a deadly aversion to his own heroism.
Runtime:
10 min
7:20 AM
Super Happy Magic Forest — 07:20
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:
15 min
7:35 AM
Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 07:35
The Cookie Squad
After breaking their games console, the kids decide to sell Boy's homemade cookies to raise money for a new one. All is well until they get some unexpected competition!
Runtime:
10 min
7:45 AM
7:55 AM
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 07:55
Choco Granito
The Lemmings and Grizzy clash over a choco granita recipe.
Runtime:
10 min
8:05 AM
8:15 AM
Odd Squad — 08:15
6:00 to 6:05 Part 1
The Odd Squad investigate strange events. Dinosaurs break out of their room in headquarters, and Olive and Otto must travel back in time to save the day.
Runtime:
15 min
8:30 AM
The Strange Chores — 08:30
Escape the Bottle
Pimple escapes, leaving the gang trapped in one of Helsing’s bottles. The only way out is to confess their truths and shed their teenage insecurities.
8:40 AM
Danny and Mick — 08:40
Give Us a Ring
When Pottsfield’s poshest customer loses her diamond ring, Danny and Mick turn the leisure centre upside down trying to find it!
Runtime:
10 min
8:50 AM
Bitesize Daily: 7-9 Year Olds — 08:50
Position and Direction
Learn about position and direction.
Runtime:
25 min
9:15 AM
Wow That's Amazing — 09:15
Episode 3
In this episode, find out how to blow tunes on balloons, a way to totally trick your senses, learn not to believe everything you see in the mirror, and discover a giant telescope!
Runtime:
15 min
9:30 AM
Horrible Histories — 09:30
Heroic Heroes and Villainous Villains
Horrible Histories takes a look at the world's greatest heroes and villains. Featuring Martin Luther King Jr and Al Capone.
Runtime:
25 min
9:55 AM
Art Ninja — 09:55
Day of the Prank
Ricky draws and paints with his friends and family. Gav plays a prank on Ricky, so he decides to get his own back using 6,000 cups of juice.
Runtime:
30 min
10:25 AM
Deadly 60 — 10:25
Behind the Scenes
Steve Backshall looks back at his favourite encounters from the wildlife series, from abseiling into a cave looking for bats to a thrilling meeting with a hippo.
Runtime:
30 min
10:55 AM
Operation Ouch! — 10:55
How to Train a Brain
The doctors reveal how to train your brain as two families compete in a memory challenge, and Dr Xand investigates the differences between human and animal babies.
Runtime:
30 min
11:25 AM
Absolute Genius with Dick and Dom — 11:25
Da Vinci
Dick and Dom reveal the genius of artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci and are inspired to come up with their own brilliant idea.
11:55 AM
Bro's in Control — 11:55
Cactus Challenge
A prickly guest turns up at Joe and Adam’s house and needs a lot of care, but Callum hasn’t made it easy for them.
12:10 PM
Gladiators: Epic Pranks — 12:10
Apollo Again!
Nitro pranks Apollo again - this time he thinks he is filming for a Gladiator video game set in ancient Greece. And the other Gladiators have sneaky fun backstage at Sheffield Arena.
12:25 PM
Octonauts — 12:25
Yeti Crab
Animated deep sea adventures with Captain Barnacles and his explorers. A yeti crab damages the ship, endangering itself and the Octonauts.
Runtime:
10 min
12:35 PM
Big Lizard — 12:35
Hot and Cold
Volcanic smoke blocks the three Proximan suns, which causes Big Lizard to become worryingly cold. Cosima's on the case and comes up with a superhot solution!
12:45 PM
Piripenguins — 12:45
Detective Pancake Investigates
When Pancake’s precious golden algae goes missing, all the Piri friends fall under suspicion. Pancake turns detective and replays the evening - but the solution is far from obvious!
12:55 PM
Danger Mouse — 12:55
Danger Fan
Animated series. Shortly after Danger Mouse's biggest fan comes to visit, members of the team start to disappear.
1:10 PM
Danger Mouse — 13:10
Quark Games
Animated series. The heroes find themselves fighting for their lives on an alien world in Quark's latest money-spinning sports event.
1:20 PM
Super Happy Magic Forest — 13:20
Trapped in the Frolic
The heroes are made to clean the Cave of Mirrors as punishment for frolicking before a quest is complete, and they accidentally release the Party Harpy.
1:35 PM
Super Happy Magic Forest — 13:35
Colour Catastrophe
The heroes set out on a quest to find out who is draining colour from the forest and muster all their positivity to save it from greyness.
1:45 PM
Ninja Express — 13:45
Wooden Horse
Needing a rocking horse for his daughter’s birthday present, a dad asks Ninja Express for help, only for them to return with the legendary Trojan Horse.
Runtime:
15 min
2:00 PM
Stage Stars — 14:00
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.
2:25 PM
High Hoops — 14:25
The House Partaaaay Play
With mum away with Jim, Clanger persuades Conor and Aoife to throw a party. Aoife's attempts to impress Jamie backfire when she is tricked by Jessica and pranked by Clanger.
2:55 PM
Shaun the Sheep — 14:55
Animated series. The farmer's niece has come to visit, bringing her precious pet rabbit. The farmer entrusts Bitzer with looking after it, but it disappears.
Runtime:
5 min
3:00 PM
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! — 15:00
Boarding Beano
Doctor Pfooflepfeffer’s first act as head of governors is to turn Bash Street School into a boarding institution. However, the pupils devise a series of daring attempts to escape.
Runtime:
15 min
3:15 PM
Super Happy Magic Forest — 15:15
Cake Out
The heroes quest to find out who is behind a string of cake thefts, but they soon realise that there is more to this mystery than meets the eye.
Runtime:
10 min
3:25 PM
Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 15:25
Fix It Yourself
The kids start upcycling broken items for people in town. However, things go wrong when Cheese focuses on making things look cool rather than fixing them.
Runtime:
10 min
3:35 PM
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 15:35
Firefly Party
The Lemmings find a jewel that gives them total control over the fireflies.
Runtime:
10 min
3:45 PM
SpongeBob SquarePants — 15:45
Larry the Floor Manager
Mr Krabs makes Larry the Lobster temporary manager.
Runtime:
15 min
4:00 PM
What's New Scooby-Doo? — 16:00
Safari, So Goodi
Daphne's video safari goes in search of disappearing African animals and gets derailed...
Runtime:
20 min
4:20 PM
4:35 PM
Odd Squad — 16:35
Oona and the Oonabots
The Odd Squad investigates strange events. Oona uses her Oonabots to fix an odd problem.
Runtime:
10 min
4:45 PM
Total Dramarama — 16:45
Ant We All Just Get Along?
Owen and Beth decide they must defend the ants that Courtney and Leshawna want to harm.
5:00 PM
Pokémon Horizons — 17:00
The Search for Laqua: 12. The Terapagos I Don't Know
A visit to Naranja Academy results in answers, and new questions, about Terapagos.
Runtime:
20 min
5:20 PM
Winx Club - The Magic Is Back — 17:20
A New Enemy
When Vexius launches a devastating attack on Red Fountain, Winx and Specialists must unite to protect the school. Meanwhile, Bloom uncovers a shocking connection between Vexius and her Dragon Flame.
5:45 PM
Gladiators: Epic Pranks — 17:45
Sabre, Legend, Cyclone, Nitro v the Hotel!
Nitro, Cyclone, Legend and Sabre compete at a hotel check-in desk as they dare each other with outrageous instructions for the chance to win or tap out and risk losing.
Runtime:
15 min
6:00 PM
Horrible Science — 18:00
Working Scientifically Special
A special guide to working scientifically, whether that involves drinking black vomit, measuring people’s farts, or firing arrows into their bum.
6:30 PM
The Next Step — 18:30
Just Dance
Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers. Amanda's true colours are exposed, and the results are devastating for the Next Step.
Runtime:
20 min
6:50 PM
Blue Peter — 18:50
The Next Step vs Kids: Epic Dance Battle
The Next Step stars surprise a class of young fans for the ultimate dance battle with a difference!
6:58 PM
This is CBBC! — 18:58
This is CBBC!
Tune every day from 7.00am.
Runtime:
10 hr 32 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on CBBC tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 21 January) on CBBC, you can watch This is CBBC!. Check the full schedule for more details.
How can I watch CBBC live?
You can watch CBBC live on the official bbc.co.uk website or app. Use the 'Watch Live' button to go directly to the player.
When does programming end on CBBC today?
Today's programming on CBBC ends at 05:30 with This is CBBC!.
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