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 Friday 20 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC One (BBC1)
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ITV1 Anglia West
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UTV
Channel 4
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BBC Three (BBC3)
Film4
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CBeebies
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BBC ALBA
ITV2
ITV3
ITV4
E4
More4
GREAT! movies
Sky Arts
RTÉ One
Al Jazeera English
BBC Parliament
BBC Scotland
Blaze
Bloomberg TV Europe
CBBC
Challenge
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Channel 4+1
Court TV
Dave ja vu
DMAX
DMAX+1
Drama+1
E4 Extra
E4+1
Eden
Eden+1
Euronews English
Film4+1
Food Network
Food Network+1
GREAT! action
GREAT! action+1
GREAT! mystery
GREAT! mystery+1
GREAT! romance
GREAT! tv
GREAT! tv+1
ITV Quiz
ITV1+1
ITV1+1 Granada
ITV1+1 Meridian
ITV1+1 Midlands
ITV2+1
ITV3+1
ITV4+1
LBC News
Legend
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Legend Xtra+1
London Live
More4+1
Movies24
Movies24+
Newsmax TV
PBS America
Quest Red+1
Quest+1
Really
Really+1
Rewind TV
RTÉ Kids Jr
RTÉ News
RTÉ One+1
RTÉ Two
RTÉ Two+1
S4C
Sky Arts (IE)
Sky Mix (IE)
Sky News
STV Central+1
STV North+1
Talking Pictures TV
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TLC
TLC+1
True Crime
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True Crime+1
Virgin Media Four
Virgin Media One
Virgin Media One+1
Virgin Media Three
Virgin Media Two
W+1
Yesterday+1
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CBBC Schedule — Fri 20 Mar
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
Dangerous Deliveries
Animated series. Shaun decides to take on the role of Bitzer's therapist, with unexpected consequences.
Runtime:
10 min
7:10 AM
Danger Mouse — 07:10
Megahurtz Attacks
Animated series. Danger Mouse's attempts to boost Penfold's confidence backfire when they lead to a ferocious games monster escaping into the real world.
Runtime:
10 min
7:20 AM
Super Happy Magic Forest — 07:20
New Broom
The witch casts a spell of squeaky voices on the heroes. It will be lifted once they have completed a quest to the Super Creepy Haunted Forest.
Runtime:
15 min
7:35 AM
Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 07:35
Don't Have a Cow
When the family visits a farm, Cheese bonds with Delilah the cow over all things dairy. However, bringing her home to live with the family leads to all sorts of problems!
Runtime:
10 min
7:45 AM
7:55 AM
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 07:55
Hero Despite Himself
The Lemmings lay hands on an ancient console, and Grizzy is transported into the game.
Runtime:
10 min
8:05 AM
SpongeBob SquarePants — 08:05
Call the Cops!
Plankton goes to jail, and the secret formula is taken as evidence!
8:15 AM
Odd Squad — 08:15
The Odd Squad investigate strange events. When the agents are accidentally transported to the future, they need to work out what day it is or risk a catastrophe.
Runtime:
15 min
8:30 AM
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! — 08:30
Dennis and the gang can’t wait for their all-day PE training day with Grizzly Griller and are baffled when their idol makes them learn a range of boring non-sports that only Walter excels at.
Runtime:
10 min
8:40 AM
Danny and Mick — 08:40
Bouncy Flouncers
Danny and Mick want first go on the leisure centre's new bouncy castle.
8:55 AM
Hey You What If? — 08:55
We Had Two Suns
There is a way that Earth could have a second Sun, so we try it out to see what happens.
9:00 AM
Bitesize Daily: 9-11 Year Olds — 09:00
Heart and Blood
Learn about healthy hearts and the components of blood.
Runtime:
20 min
9:20 AM
One Zoo Three — 09:20
Wetlands
Cam, Tyler and Aaron explore the wonders of the wetlands and come face to face with beavers, otters, starlings, and even a plant fighting climate change!
Runtime:
30 min
9:50 AM
Horrible Histories — 09:50
From Henry VIII’s wine fountain, to Empress Dowager’s marble boat, Horrible Histories talks money, jewellery and untold treasures.
Runtime:
30 min
10:20 AM
Art Ninja — 10:20
Day of the Detective
Ricky is ready to reveal his latest diamond-encrusted arty creation but is shocked to discover it has been stolen! Detective Gav puts on his deerstalker and comes to the rescue.
10:40 AM
Horrible Science — 10:40
Real Mutants, Volcanoes and Drinking Vomit
The Real Mutants assemble, people are drinking vomit and electrocuting themselves for science, and the earth and moon have an earworm about the solar system.
11:10 AM
Deadly 60 — 11:10
Alaska
Wildlife series. Steve and the crew head into the beautiful Alaskan wilderness, home to some of the most impressive predators on Earth - humpback whales and grizzly bears.
Runtime:
25 min
11:35 AM
Operation Ouch! — 11:35
Totally Gross!
The hunt is on for grossest thing ever seen on Operation Ouch!
Runtime:
30 min
12:05 PM
Andy and the Band — 12:05
We Are Family
Andy loses his voice, throwing the day’s gig into jeopardy. However, the most unexpected person steps forward to take Andy’s place, causing havoc as the band race to get there.
12:20 PM
A Kind of Spark — 12:20
Choices
Addie is on the hunt for a good news story about Juniper, but Bonnie is determined to prove there isn’t one. Could the bookshop provide the answer Addie is looking for?
12:45 PM
Gifted — 12:45
The Prisoner
The gang work together to discover Madame’s secret – what is she hiding in room 209? Meanwhile, Iain and Martin face some tricky questions at home.
1:15 PM
High Hoops — 13:15
The Bootcamp Play
The Vipers are not getting along, so Aoife blags them onto a team-building weekend. The only thing is that it’s at school, military style and with the boys - what could go wrong?
1:45 PM
The Next Step — 13:45
Heathers
Reality-style drama series. TNS West needs two more dancers to round out their team, and Piper thinks she may have found the perfect new recruit.
Runtime:
25 min
2:10 PM
Malory Towers — 14:10
The Traitor
Gwen is furious with her father when he puts her future plans in doubt, but she is shocked when she finds out the truth. Meanwhile, Jo believes Malory Towers now belongs to Lily.
Runtime:
25 min
2:35 PM
Bro's in Control — 14:35
Upside Down Challenge
Callum sends his Sharky mate to Joe and Adam’s house with a request to paint his portrait. But can the boys do it wearing glasses that make everything topsy turvy?
2:55 PM
Bro's in Control — 14:55
King for a Day Challenge
Little Bro Callum sets Adam and Joe another epic quest: become a king, build the best cardboard castle, and defend your kingdom against the destructive dragon!
3:05 PM
Shaun the Sheep — 15:05
Bitzer's New Whistle
Animated Series. Bitzer tries his new hi-tech farmyard control module, but he is soon left wishing for his old whistle.
Runtime:
10 min
3:15 PM
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! — 15:15
The P Factor
Pieface is secretly doing underpants laundry chores for Walter, hoping to help Dennis save up some cash. He urges the gang to audition for a replacement Pieface to make up for his mysterious absence.
Runtime:
10 min
3:25 PM
Super Happy Magic Forest — 15:25
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
3:40 PM
Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 15:40
Scoot or Be Scooted
Boy, Girl, Dog, Cat, Mouse and Cheese meet the smug Smith twins, and agree to a scooter race around the park. The only problem is that somebody has to teach Cat how to ride a scooter.
3:50 PM
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 15:50
Fireworks Cabin
The Lemmings accidentally set off a mechanism in a tower.
4:00 PM
Duck and Frog — 16:00
Duck has to deliver pizzas around the town, but he hasn’t reckoned with the lengths that Frog will go to to get them all for himself.
Runtime:
10 min
4:10 PM
SpongeBob SquarePants — 16:10
My Leg!
SpongeBob tries to keep Fred's leg out of harm's way.
Runtime:
10 min
4:20 PM
What's New Scooby-Doo? — 16:20
Recipe for Disaster
Shaggy wins a tour of the Scooby Snacks factory, and the gang must battle a monster.
Runtime:
25 min
4:45 PM
Odd Squad — 16:45
Agent Overhill's Last Day
It’s the legendary Agent Overhill’s last day at Odd Squad, and their mysterious nemesis is still causing oddness. Can Orwell help Overhill finally catch Villain X?
Runtime:
15 min
5:00 PM
Blue Peter — 17:00
Red Nose Day Takeover!
Blue Peter becomes Red Peter for Red Nose Day! The stars of Gladiators: Epic Pranks and Saturday Mash-Up take part in a last-to-laugh challenge, and Joel attempts springboard diving.
Runtime:
25 min
5:25 PM
Total Dramarama — 17:25
Owen has his superball confiscated, so the gang set off to retrieve it from Chef’s office.
Runtime:
10 min
5:35 PM
Stage Stars — 17:35
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.
6:00 PM
The Dumping Ground — 18:00
Shanice and Zack wreak revenge on foster parents who don’t recognise her, Kav goes looking for revenge at his uncle’s house, and Willow shocks everyone by speaking.
Runtime:
30 min
6:30 PM
The Next Step — 18:30
Kiss and Tell
Reality-style drama series. Piper struggles to keep the fact that she saw Riley and Alfie kiss to herself.
Runtime:
20 min
6:50 PM
Blue Peter — 18:50
Can Shini Master Puppeteering? Pup School Challenge
From presenter to puppeteer - Shini trys her hand at puppeteering! Will she have the skills to bring to life a cheeky chihuahua in Dodge’s Pup School?
Runtime:
8 min
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 (Friday 20 March) 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!.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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