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 22 April 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
CBBC Schedule — Wed 22 Apr
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
Go Bitzer Go!
Shaun tries to ensure that Bitzer won’t be defeated in the box cart Grand Prix again.
Runtime:
10 min
7:10 AM
Danger Mouse — 07:10
High School Inedible
Animated series. DM and Penfold go back to school to thwart the plans of an evil food scientist and his killer hot dogs.
Runtime:
10 min
7:20 AM
Super Happy Magic Forest — 07:20
The New Wand
When a witch struggles to master her new wand, Twinkle decides to have a go, only to make her friends vanish. She must now go on a solo quest to find them.
7:35 AM
Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 07:35
Colour Me Dog
The kids rally to help when Dog admits he is colour blind. Mouse makes him some colour-correction glasses, and Dog is blown away by colour, inspiring him to become an artist.
Runtime:
10 min
7:45 AM
7:55 AM
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 07:55
Bamboo Warfare
Grizzy dismantles the toboggan built by the Lemmings in the log cabin.
Runtime:
10 min
8:05 AM
8:15 AM
Duck and Frog — 08:15
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
8:25 AM
Duck and Frog — 08:25
Duck has a job punting tourists along the waterways, but a bored Frog thinks he can do a better job. Thanks to Frog's interference, the pair wind up going on a wild trip down the rapids.
Runtime:
10 min
8:35 AM
Odd Squad — 08:35
Questions
The Odd Squad investigates strange events. A villain sets off a backwards bubble.
Runtime:
10 min
8:45 AM
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! — 08:45
Bathmageddon
It’s time for Gnasher’s annual bath, but the stinky hound will do anything to avoid the tub.
Runtime:
15 min
9:00 AM
Bitesize Daily: 5-7 Year Olds — 09:00
Geography: Locality
Learn about meaningful maps, looking after the environment, and human and physical features.
9:20 AM
One Zoo Three — 09:20
Big Steps
Trying to solve the case of the mystery footprints, the brothers look at the animals’ feet. Could it be the penguin chicks, the snow leopard cubs, or something far more peculiar?
Runtime:
20 min
9:40 AM
Horrible Histories — 09:40
Charles Darwin hosts a timely look at how we’ve treated the planet throughout history. With Henry VIII, the inventor of the plastic bag and Judge Rinder!
Runtime:
30 min
10:10 AM
DIY Deadly with Steve Backshall — 10:10
Deadly Woodlands
Wildlife expert Steve Backshall turns detective to solve CBBC viewers’ animal mysteries. From badgers to bees, Steve explores our deadly woodland animals.
10:25 AM
Art Ninja — 10:25
Day of the Spider
Ricky draws and paints with his friends and family. Gavin brings round his new pet and Ricky makes butterfly art inspired by Damien Hirst.
Runtime:
30 min
10:55 AM
Hey You What If? — 10:55
You Flew Like a Superhero
Flying like a superhero may sound like enormous fun, but there are some serious downsides that Hollywood does not tell you about - weather, extreme cold and even fizzy blood.
11:00 AM
BBC Live Lessons — 11:00
Earth Day 2026
Help Ade, Megan and Hacker produce a planet-friendly gig for an epic Earth Day mission. Learn about climate change and how everyday choices can help reduce carbon emissions.
Runtime:
30 min
11:30 AM
Operation Ouch! — 11:30
Cracking Crystals
What have humans got in common with a mantis shrimp? Body crystals! Find out how the human body controls where they do and don’t grow in a toilet-tastic game.
Runtime:
25 min
11:55 AM
Britain's Best Young Artist — 11:55
Collage
It’s the collage round, and three young artists must create a piece of art based on the coastline of Anglesey. But who will impress the judges and go through to the semi-finals?
12:25 PM
Gym Stars — 12:25
The Comeback
Trumaine and Zion fight for a spot on the GB squad, and Chase confronts his fears.
12:50 PM
BMX All Stars — 12:50
Jump Everything
Danny-Jake has a daunting task ahead of him - can he take on some of the biggest BMX jumps in the world? And can Erick secure his dream job as a mechanic and keep his BMX turning?
1:10 PM
Octonauts: Above & Beyond — 13:10
Curious Penguin
Peso’s little brother Pinto gets into trouble with a bombardier beetle and a hot geyser.
1:20 PM
Big Lizard — 13:20
The Missing Volleyball
Twig steals Cosima's volleyball. A chase leads Big Lizard and Cosima to her den... and also to a happy discovery!
1:30 PM
Piripenguins — 13:30
Baking Mad
Flutter helps Brinicle with his brioche baking for an exam, but the dough expands to a colossal size.
1:40 PM
Duck and Frog — 13:40
Garden Centre
When his beloved plant is sold by mistake, Duck must lose his job at the garden centre in order to retrieve it from a top-security greenhouse.
Runtime:
10 min
1:50 PM
Super Happy Magic Forest — 13:50
By the Book
Mr Friendlyface accompanies the heroes on a quest and makes everything worse by angering a Big Ole Worm, putting all their lives in danger.
2:00 PM
Operation Ouch! — 14:00
Pins and Needles!
Find out what causes pins and needles, Dr Dan disappears into the lungs of saxophone-playing Dr Raph in Just One Second, and follow Oucher Kirsty’s chemo session.
Runtime:
30 min
2:30 PM
Jamie Johnson FC — 14:30
Only Coaches
With Mason facing a difficult decision, Byrne takes him off to train with his former coach. Christina feels frustrated at her lack of playing time.
3:00 PM
Shaun the Sheep — 15:00
Prize Porker
Shaun suspects foul play when Ben wins all the prizes at the country fair.
Runtime:
5 min
3:05 PM
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! — 15:05
Cavern Creatures
Deep in the caverns below Beanotown town hall, a mysterious species of over-sized hamsters may or may not exist, so may or may not be at risk of being hunted down and turned into fluffy slippers.
Runtime:
15 min
3:20 PM
Super Happy Magic Forest — 15:20
The Wonky Wardrobe
When tasked with the simple quest of building a flat-packed wardrobe, the heroes fail to read the instructions and are whirled into a wonky world.
3:30 PM
Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 15:30
Sparkcheeza
After her siblings accidentally insult her dreams of being a pop star, Cheese is bonked on the head and starts to believe she's a huge celebrity!
Runtime:
15 min
3:45 PM
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 15:45
Mini Troubles
The Lemmings take possession of a magic sceptre that has the ability to shrink objects.
Runtime:
5 min
3:50 PM
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 15:50
For Peanuts
Grizzy swipes the peanut reserves of the elephant playing with the Lemmings.
Runtime:
10 min
4:00 PM
Duck and Frog — 16:00
Observatory
Frog takes advantage of Duck's job at the observatory to watch a football game with the giant telescope - but first he has to sneak in and take control!
Runtime:
5 min
4:05 PM
Duck and Frog — 16:05
Leaf Collector
Duck must pick up leaves from the park, but Frog's arrival makes it seem impossible. That is, until Frog comes up with a clever solution - using springs from Duck’s beloved chair!
Runtime:
10 min
4:15 PM
SpongeBob SquarePants — 16:15
Scavenger Pants
Squidward sends SpongeBob and Patrick on a scavenger hunt.
Runtime:
15 min
4:30 PM
Submarine Jim — 16:30
Big Boy Pants
Jim tries to act more grown-up to avoid a mutiny over the menu.
Runtime:
10 min
4:40 PM
Odd Squad — 16:40
Captain Cowboy
When Captain O turns into a cursed cowboy, Omni and Ook must find a way to remove the curse before she causes complete chaos around HQ.
Runtime:
15 min
4:55 PM
Teen Titans Go! — 16:55
Be Mine
Beast Boy invites Tara to the Titans' Valentine's Day dance.
Runtime:
10 min
5:05 PM
Pokémon Horizons — 17:05
Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!
Tinkatuff goes on a quest to find the perfect metal for completing its hammer.
Runtime:
20 min
5:25 PM
Duck and Frog — 17:25
Library
Duck becomes a very serious librarian and makes it his mission to maintain the peace and quiet - that is until Frog arrives and has other ideas.
Runtime:
10 min
5:35 PM
One Zoo Three — 17:35
Go Slow
The brothers learn about animals that like to take things slowly. They discover the top speed of a giant African land snail and see just how slow a sleepy sloth can get.
Runtime:
25 min
6:00 PM
Deadly 60 — 18:00
Saving Coral Reefs
Steve goes on a journey to meet the extraordinary people fighting to save one of the most important environments on earth: the coral reef.
Runtime:
25 min
6:25 PM
Horrible Histories — 18:25
Charles Darwin hosts a timely look at how we’ve treated the planet throughout history. With Henry VIII, the inventor of the plastic bag and Judge Rinder!
Runtime:
33 min
6:58 PM
This is CBBC! — 18:58
This is CBBC!
Tune every day from 7.00am.
Runtime:
10 hr 32 min
5:30 AM
This is CBBC! — 05:30
This is CBBC!
Tune every day from 7.00am.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on CBBC tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 22 April) 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 07:00 with This is CBBC!.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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