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 Wednesday 18 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
CBBC Schedule — Wed 18 Mar
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This is CBBC! — 05:30
This is CBBC!
Tune every day from 7.00am.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
Shaun the Sheep — 07:00
Babysitter Bitzer
Animated series. The flock are off for a girls' night out leaving Bitzer to babysit Timmy. It's not long before the youngster makes clear who's in charge.
Runtime:
10 min
Danger Mouse — 07:10
Frankensquawk's Monster
Animated series. When Professor Squawkencluck's mum comes to visit, a gigantic, enraged rubbish monster is not far behind.
Runtime:
10 min
Super Happy Magic Forest — 07:20
The Smell of Victory
When the Fairy Squad get their wings gunked by Stinkweasel, the heroes must quest to end his reign of stinky nonsense over the forest.
Runtime:
15 min
Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 07:35
Imitation Games
Cheese and Dog are teasing each other about the things they like to do. However, trying out each other's interests causes them to realise what they’ve been missing out on.
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 07:55
Grasshopper Bounty
The Lemmings catch a grasshopper that can give you whatever your heart desires.
Runtime:
10 min
Odd Squad — 08:15
The Odd Squad investigate strange events. The agents struggle with a case while Oscar interviews candidates to run the Odd Squad creature room.
Runtime:
15 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! — 08:30
Dennis doesn’t realise that the pressure he’s putting on Rubi to excel in the school science fair is giving her a severe case of inventor’s block.
Runtime:
10 min
Danny and Mick — 08:40
Window Pains
Joy orders Danny and Mick to clean the windows outside the leisure centre. Soon they realise that they need to bring in some bigger machinery to reach the higher windows. What could possibly go wrong?
Hey You What If? — 08:55
You Could Shout Round the World
Find out how to shout from one side of the world to the other.
Bitesize Daily: 7-9 Year Olds — 09:00
Sound
Learn about looking for vibrations, travelling vibrations, pitch and volume.
Runtime:
20 min
One Zoo Three — 09:20
Grasslands
While meeting some of the wildlife heroes looking after Britain’s grassland animals, Cam and Aaron herd Exmoor ponies, Tyler hopes to find an adder, and hundreds of red kites take to the sky.
Runtime:
30 min
Horrible Histories — 09:50
Horrible Histories serves up the history of foul feasting, from Stone Age lentils to Queen Victoria’s anti-fart bread.
Runtime:
30 min
Art Ninja — 10:20
Day of the Virtual Reality
Ricky loves VR computer games and his favourite is Mind Kingdom! But things don’t go to plan when Gav also becomes obsessed with it and won't give up the headset.
Horrible Science — 10:40
A Meteor for the Dinosaurs, Binary Bangers and Perilous Plants
Fred Sirieix stars in Scientific First Dates, Marie Curie reacts to space, and the dinosaurs get an unwelcome musical meteor visitor.
Deadly 60 — 11:05
Ethiopia
Wildlife series. In the medieval Ethiopian city of Harar, Steve Backshall has a unique and potentially lethal encounter with a pack of spotted hyenas.
Runtime:
30 min
Operation Ouch! — 11:35
Earmageddon!
The doctors put the acoustic reflex to the test with an enormous balloon, and a serious case of snotting awaits the loser of today’s Ouchology.
Runtime:
30 min
Andy and the Band — 12:05
Chicken Translator
Odd Sock Henny Feathers is an egg-centric farmer whose chickens aren’t laying eggs. Armed with costumes, mini-cameras and a chicken translator, Andy and the Band investigate.
A Kind of Spark — 12:20
Le Tour de Frank
Frank’s history tour descends into chaos when Bonnie returns to Juniper determined to cause trouble. Keedie warns Addie to take care, but Addie feels a connection - can she help her?
Gifted — 12:45
Better Late Than Never
Jenna’s dad is back in her life but can’t afford to stay. She contemplates using her gift to win big money on a TV game show. Meanwhile, Jack and Ken search for a very special ghost.
High Hoops — 13:15
The Mute the Cute Defence
The chance of a trophy has Aoife focused on a win. However, Charlotte is distracted, and Aoife has to ‘mute the cute’ if Charlotte is going to get back on her game.
The Next Step — 13:45
It's All Fun and Games
Reality-style drama series. After being assigned a duet, Noah struggles to find the chemistry onstage with Richelle because of his feelings for Jacquie.
Runtime:
20 min
Malory Towers — 14:05
The Intruder
Felicity and June follow a mysterious girl in uniform to Miss Grayling’s study, but she runs off. Miss Grayling checks her room, which appears to be in order - but what did the intruder want?
Runtime:
25 min
The Dumping Ground — 14:30
Day Trip
Maisie is determined to make Georgia’s day trip memorable. Jimi is forced to take some responsibility when Ben gets into trouble. Frankie, Oscar and Shanice are home alone!
Runtime:
30 min
OOglies — 15:00
Episode 9
Stop-motion animation. The thrill-seeking eggs take up bungee jumping, the potato racers whizz around, and Mr Strawberry serenades Mrs Strawberry.
Runtime:
5 min
Shaun the Sheep — 15:05
Dangerous Deliveries
Animated series. Shaun decides to take on the role of Bitzer's therapist, with unexpected consequences.
Runtime:
10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! — 15:15
Failing to Register
Determined to prove he can accomplish a task without getting distracted, Dennis takes on the simple job of bringing the class register to the school office.
Runtime:
10 min
Super Happy Magic Forest — 15:25
Mojo Mountain
The heroes must urgently quest to Mojo Mountain and speak to the Silver Faun to prevent Hoofius from losing his mojo forever.
Runtime:
15 min
Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 15:40
Boy's Friend
The family is going on a canoe trip, and Boy and Girl are each allowed to bring a friend.
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 15:50
Mechatronics Bear
Grizzy finds an electrode that controls a robot, and the Lemmings plot to take it.
Duck and Frog — 16:00
Chef
When Duck and Frog get a job in a restaurant kitchen, Frog accidentally makes the soup incredibly spicy. He wants to serve it to a celebrity chef, but Duck wants to stop him!
Runtime:
5 min
What's New Scooby-Doo? — 16:20
San Francisco
The gang run into a prisoner ghost while attending the Grind Games.
Runtime:
20 min
Odd Squad — 16:40
The Odd Ness Monster
Orwell and Onom must protect the world against Odd Squad’s greatest secret: a giant monster that sleeps in the basement and will wake up at some point this year.
Runtime:
15 min
Teen Titans Go! — 16:55
Gorilla
Beast Boy takes over as alpha male of the Titans.
Runtime:
10 min
Pokémon Horizons — 17:05
Mega Evolution - Roy
Roy recounts his first meetings with Lucario and Ult in Lumiose City.
Runtime:
25 min
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 17:30
Illuminated Lemmings
The Lemmings are throwing a big birthday party, but Grizzy is not in the mood.
Runtime:
5 min
Stage Stars — 17:35
Cast Announced
The Anything Goes cast list is out – but who will land the lead roles? Meanwhile, singer Max dreams of becoming a pop star.
Girl Troop vs Aliens — 18:00
The Creepy Conspiracy Badge
Pippa, Kiara and Ruby race to call for help, Tilda is trapped aboard the spaceship, and Ginny faces a tough choice, all while Brighthawk Camp waits out the alien threat.
Runtime:
30 min
The Next Step — 18:30
How Deep is Your Love
Reality-style drama series. Riley struggles to select a new duet partner for Alfie, Noah awaits his doctor's appointment, and someone leaves the studio.
Runtime:
20 min
Blue Peter — 18:50
Abby's Wild Kayak Adventure
Abby sets off on a sea kayaking adventure to spot some incredible wildlife!
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 18 March) on CBBC, you can watch This is CBBC!. Check the full schedule for more details.
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