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 21 October 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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DMAX+1
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Dates
CBBC Schedule — Wed 21 Oct
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
Bitzer from the Black Lagoon
Animation. When Shaun sees a big, blobby, shambling thing squelching across the field, he is convinced they are being attacked by a swamp monster.
Runtime:
10 min
7:10 AM
Danger Mouse — 07:10
Bot Battles
Animated series. Penfold enters his homemade robot into a competition full of carnage. DM is convinced he can do better, but Megahurtz is intent on destruction.
Runtime:
10 min
7:20 AM
Super Happy Magic Forest — 07:20
The Un-Quest
When the heroes go on a quest to help a cute little squirrel, they soon realise she is not who she appears to be, and have to un-quest their quest.
Runtime:
15 min
7:35 AM
Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 07:35
Smoothie Operators
When Mouse brings home an old ice cream truck, the kids start their own smoothie business. However, the town's lovable ice cream man, Uncle Bub, isn't happy about the competition.
7:45 AM
7:55 AM
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 07:55
Aztec Brainteaser
The last jar of Yummy chocolate spread lands in an inaccessible sacred temple.
Runtime:
10 min
8:05 AM
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 08:05
Couch Wrestling
Grizzy, two Lemmings and a partridge launch into pitiless wrestling combat.
Runtime:
5 min
8:10 AM
8:25 AM
Duck and Frog — 08:25
Hospital Porter
When Frog goes to hospital after an accident, Duck is so good at looking after him that Frog doesn't want to leave, even though there is nothing actually wrong with him.
Runtime:
10 min
8:35 AM
Duck and Frog — 08:35
Billboard
Things don’t go to plan when Duck and Frog have to paste an advert for Bear's restaurant onto a giant billboard, and somehow a huge poster of Frog gets posted onto it instead.
Runtime:
5 min
8:40 AM
Odd Squad — 08:40
The Time the Help Department Needed Help
Onom must rescue Opie from a locked room before HQ completely falls apart.
Runtime:
15 min
8:55 AM
Shark Bites — 08:55
Lemon Shark
Steve Backshall learns about sharks. Here, he meets the lemon shark - the snappiest shark in the world - while diving in the Bahamas in the Caribbean.
9:00 AM
Bitesize Daily: 5-7 Year Olds — 09:00
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
Learn about counting in halves and quarters, and doubling and halving numbers.
Runtime:
20 min
9:20 AM
Hey You What If? — 09:20
You Had Kangaroo Legs
To win a marathon, are you better off with the bouncing legs of a kangaroo, the long legs of a T rex or sticking with the legs of a human?
9:25 AM
Horrible Histories — 09:25
Historical sketch show. Dick Whittington pitches a movie about his life, and some German bomber pilots find an unfortunate use for a tourist guidebook to Britain.
Runtime:
30 min
9:55 AM
Deadly 60 — 09:55
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
10:20 AM
Operation Ouch! — 10:20
Episode 2
Dr Chris and Dr Xand reveal where your blood comes from, Dr Chris meets a patient undergoing life-changing brain surgery and there is a trick to test the powers of concentration.
Runtime:
30 min
10:50 AM
Go Get Arty — 10:50
Cake Slice Secret Storage
Cake or secret storage? The Kwapongs make colourful cake slices that double up as secret storage, Big Manny draws a beaver scientist, and Mum and Dad become the Mona Lisa!
Runtime:
20 min
11:10 AM
Out of This World — 11:10
When Things Go Wrong
Dr Maggie reveals what can go wrong with space travel with star guest Professor David Southwood, who talks about an unsuccessful mission to Mars. And Dr Maggie's Top 5 is greatest achievements.
11:20 AM
The Dengineers — 11:20
Orangutan Den
Duncan from Glasgow is passionate about protecting orangutans. He needs a den where he can learn more about these primates and how to help them, and share his passion with friends.
Runtime:
30 min
11:50 AM
One Zoo Three — 11:50
Dream Team
The brothers play musical statues with a dwarf crocodile, search for hidden lizards and spread a new sandpit for the camels.
12:10 PM
Our School — 12:10
The Seeds of Change
Year 8 get their hands dirty in the school allotment, while Year 7’s green team focus on recycling.
Runtime:
25 min
12:35 PM
Gym Stars — 12:35
On Home Turf
The artistic boys head to the English Championships, but Chase’s comeback is under threat.
Runtime:
20 min
12:55 PM
Octonauts — 12:55
Octonauts and the Flamingos
Preschool animation. The Octonauts wade through a swamp to find a lost flamingo chick before hungry predators do.
Runtime:
15 min
1:10 PM
Big Lizard — 13:10
A Big Day Out for D.O.R.I.S.
Dad gets trapped in the shower when D.O.R.I.S. decides to visit the sea. Can Big Lizard and Cosima stop her before she does herself permanent damage?
Runtime:
5 min
1:15 PM
Piripenguins — 13:15
The Crustacean Vacation
The Piripenguins help Norman the whale by entertaining a family of touring crabs with an energetic youngster, but can the gang satisfy her constant demands and win them over?
Runtime:
10 min
1:25 PM
Duck and Frog — 13:25
Pest Controller
When pigeons won't leave the mayor’s statue alone, Duck and Frog are called in to get rid of them. However, when their attempts don't work, they have to get more creative.
Runtime:
10 min
1:35 PM
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! — 13:35
The Comedy Crown
The gang enter Pieface into a comedy contest to make him realise how brilliantly funny he is. Determined to win the crown, Walter uses the latest WilburCorp gadget on the unsuspecting audience.
Runtime:
10 min
1:45 PM
Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 13:45
Monster Butt
Girl enters a cosplay contest to win a trophy and meet her favourite TV star, but needs somebody to wear the back end of her enormous costume.
2:00 PM
Winx Club - The Magic Is Back — 14:00
Brother and Sister
After rescuing Saladin and Griffin, the Winx return from the Omega Dimension. However, Vexius, now consumed by dark magic, manages to escape. Not even the Dragon Flame seems able to stop him!
Runtime:
25 min
2:25 PM
Pokémon Horizons — 14:25
A Challenge from the Explorers
While shopping in a seaside town, Liko and Roy receive a strange invitation to battle!
Runtime:
20 min
2:45 PM
Nine Minute Ninja — 14:45
Catwalk Skills
Ricky makes art in nine minutes. Ricky shows the ninja apprentices how to make a screen print from tights.
Runtime:
10 min
2:55 PM
Shaun the Sheep — 14:55
Sheep Sheep Goose
Can Shaun help reunite Goz, a newly hatched gosling, with his mum and dad?
Runtime:
10 min
3:05 PM
The Deep — 15:05
The Inside Story
The Nektons launch an elaborate and dangerous rescue mission to save the people inside a trapped submarine. Could it be their missing grandparents?
3:30 PM
Super Happy Magic Forest — 15:30
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.
3:40 PM
Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 15:40
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:
10 min
3:50 PM
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 15:50
Star of the Day
While falling, Grizzy performs a series of acrobatics that amazes the Lemmings.
Runtime:
10 min
4:00 PM
Duck and Frog — 16:00
Office
Working from home isn't easy for Duck when his video calls are constantly interrupted by Frog gaming loudly or trying to sneak past his desk to get to the snacks!
Runtime:
5 min
4:05 PM
Duck and Frog — 16:05
Auctioneer
When Duck becomes an auctioneer's assistant, selling valuable antiques to the highest bidder, Frog sees a chance to sell some of his old tat and make a fortune.
Runtime:
10 min
4:15 PM
Pablo: Next Level — 16:15
How Are You
When Mr Bird asks how he is, Pablo explains in detail, but is shocked to discover that he’s not expected to tell the truth, just say, ‘I’m good, thanks, how are you?’
Runtime:
10 min
4:25 PM
Monster Loving Maniacs — 16:25
Rainbow Day
Gruselbrook is visited by a very popular creature. Edith, Bo and Ernest are not impressed.
Runtime:
15 min
4:40 PM
The Amazing World of Gumball — 16:40
The Third
Bored with each other, Gumball and Darwin try to find a new friend.
Runtime:
10 min
4:50 PM
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? — 16:50
The Fastest Food Fiend!
Shaggy and Scooby meet Jim Gaffigan in an eating competition.
Runtime:
25 min
5:15 PM
Witch Detectives — 17:15
The Case of the Engineer
A townwide virus case leads the Witch Detectives to a shocking family link.
Runtime:
25 min
5:40 PM
The Football Academy — 17:40
To the Wire
The season is almost up, and it’s crunch time for Eliza and Ava - can they get themselves retained for next year? Can George, Julian and the U11s finish the job and win the nationals?
Runtime:
20 min
6:00 PM
Stage Stars — 18:00
Opening Night
The real-life drama, both on and off stage, at a performing arts school.
Runtime:
25 min
6:25 PM
The Next Step: Cheer — 18:25
Flexibility
Levi proves to Kenzie that his relationship won’t be a distraction. Kenzie works to shoo an overbearing parent from the gym. Ruby tries to see if Heath still has a girlfriend.
Runtime:
25 min
6:50 PM
Shark Bites — 18:50
Blue Shark
Steve Backshall reveals another side to sharks. Steve tracks down the blue shark, which migrates around the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
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 October) on CBBC, you can watch This is CBBC!. Check the full schedule for more details.
How can I watch CBBC live?
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When does programming end on CBBC today?
Today's programming on CBBC ends at 05:30 with This is CBBC!.
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