CBBC TV Guide & Listings (Australia Timezone)

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 17 December 2025 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Times shown in the Australia timezone.

Heads up: you're viewing listings from Wednesday 17 December 2025. Jump to today's schedule.
Channels
BBC One (BBC1) BBC Two (BBC2) ITV1 ITV1 Anglia ITV1 Anglia West ITV1 Border ITV1 Central East ITV1 Central West ITV1 Granada ITV1 Meridian East ITV1 Meridian North ITV1 Meridian South ITV1 North ITV1 Tyne Tees ITV1 Wales ITV1 West Country ITV1 West ITV1 Yorkshire East ITV1 Yorkshire West STV Central STV North UTV Channel 4 Channel 5 BBC Three (BBC3) Film4 BBC Four CBeebies BBC News 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 Challenge (IE) 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 Legend Xtra 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 TG4 TLC TLC+1 True Crime True Crime Xtra True Crime+1 Virgin Media Four Virgin Media One Virgin Media One+1 Virgin Media Three Virgin Media Two W+1 Yesterday+1
Dates
Wed 17 Dec Yesterday Today Wed 22 Apr Thu 23 Apr Fri 24 Apr Sat 25 Apr Sun 26 Apr Mon 27 Apr Tue 28 Apr

CBBC Schedule — Wed 17 Dec

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

An Ill Wind
Children's animation. The Farmer receives a huge electricity bill and decides to build a wind turbine to power the farmhouse. But Shaun has other ideas for its use.
Runtime: 10 min
7:10 AM

Danger Mouse — 07:10

Animated series. Playtime is over as Danger Mouse battles an army of vengeful soft toys. Pink Dawn's henchman teddy bear Snuggles is on an angry rampage.
Runtime: 10 min
7:20 AM

Super Happy Magic Forest — 07:20

The Mushroom King
Whilst on a quest to return the Icicle of Destiny, Trevor topples into a cavern of tiny mushrooms who treat him like a king.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
7:35 AM

Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 07:35

Pool Party Crashers
Dog has been hired as a security guard at the new community pool. When the kids discover the long line at the pool, they try to convince Dog to break the rules and let them in.
Runtime: 10 min
7:45 AM

Newsround — 07:45

Topical news magazine for children.
Runtime: 10 min
7:55 AM

Grizzy and the Lemmings — 07:55

Sound and Light
The Lemmings use magic Chinese lanterns for sound and light shows.
Runtime: 10 min
8:05 AM

Grizzy and the Lemmings — 08:05

Hero Despite Himself
The Lemmings lay hands on an ancient console, and Grizzy is transported into the game.
Runtime: 5 min
8:10 AM

SpongeBob SquarePants — 08:10

Whale Watching
Mr Krabs hires Squidward to babysit Pearl.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
8:25 AM

Odd Squad — 08:25

The Odd Squad investigate strange events. Olive and Otto help Santa track down his missing reindeer. Also, Oscar helps Ms O get off Santa's naughty list.
Runtime: 10 min
8:35 AM

The Strange Chores — 08:35

Help Frank
A bully at school is bothering Charlie, but when Frank the Monster comes back into their lives, Charlie sees a chance for revenge.
Runtime: 15 min
8:50 AM

Danny and Mick — 08:50

Crazy Golf
Danny and Mick put together a golf course made out of the centre’s recycling.
Runtime: 10 min
9:00 AM

Bitesize Daily: 7-9 Year Olds — 09:00

Well-being - Sleep and Exercise
Learn about the effects of poor sleep, how exercise can be fun and how to develop good sleep and exercise habits.
Runtime: 25 min
9:25 AM

Operation Ouch! Do Try This at Home — 09:25

Itchy Crusty Scabs
The doctors look at scabs and explain why they shouldn't be scratched - unless it’s a Do Try edible scab!
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
9:40 AM

Gym Stars — 09:40

Turning Fear into Focus
Din designs her own superhero leotard ready for the English Championships.
Runtime: 20 min i Available on iPlayer
10:00 AM

What's Cooking Omari? — 10:00

Omari's Kickin' Jackfruit Curry
Chef Omari is cooking up the family’s favourite - a Jamaican-inspired jackfruit curry. But will it be better than the one his grandma makes?
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer
10:10 AM

Deadly 60 — 10:10

Killers
Steve Backshall has encountered some incredible animals on his search around the planet, including those that are deadly to humans. They're looked at in detail here.
Runtime: 28 min i Available on iPlayer
10:38 AM

Our Black History Heroes — 10:38

Jay-Z
Amelia tells the story of pioneering entrepreneur and rapper Jay-Z.
10:40 AM

The Dengineers — 10:40

Revisits 2
Joe and Meryl take a look back at some of the amazing dens from past series and catch up with some of our Dengineers to see how the dens have changed their lives.
Runtime: 30 min
11:10 AM

Operation Ouch! — 11:10

Episode 6
The doctors try to trick their body temperatures, and Dr Xand tries to stop his body giving him away when he tells fibs in a lie detector test.
Runtime: 30 min
11:40 AM

Horrible Histories — 11:40

Episode 2
Historical sketch show. Henry VIII appears on a TV show hoping to raise money from his antique abbeys. Also, Charles Darwin sings about his theory of natural selection.
Runtime: 30 min
12:10 PM

Danny and Mick — 12:10

Smoothie Operators
Danny and Mick are in charge of the cafe. They’ve just about got the hang of it when a new automated smoothie maker arrives.
Runtime: 10 min
12:20 PM

Andy and the Band — 12:20

Dance Like Nobody's Watching
Pushed out of his comfort zone, Blu must tackle his inability to dance in order to put on a show and impress a celebrity judge. The whole school is counting on him!
Runtime: 20 min
12:40 PM

Bro's in Control — 12:40

Say As I Say, Sir
The bros go back to school as undercover teachers but have to do as the other says! Luckily, Glow Up Star Axel is there to help disguise the Bros as Mr Longgrass and Mr Pickles.
Runtime: 15 min
12:55 PM

Octonauts: Above & Beyond — 12:55

Antarctica Rescue
Paani and a skua are swept away by melting ice. Dashi and Natquik rush to save them!
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
1:10 PM

Big Lizard — 13:10

Dad's Drone
Big Lizard wants to fly Dad's new drone but first has to prove he can go a whole day without breaking a thing.
Runtime: 5 min
1:15 PM

Danger Mouse — 13:15

Sir Danger de Mouse
Animated series. The Queen of Weevils returns and magically convinces Danger Mouse he is a medieval knight on a quest to rescue a fair maiden.
Runtime: 15 min
1:30 PM

Danger Mouse — 13:30

The Duckula Show
Animated series. Duckula kidnaps the writers and Danger Mouse faces being written out of his own show. DM calls on the help of the sound department.
Runtime: 10 min
1:40 PM

Super Happy Magic Forest — 13:40

The heroes discover that their latest quest - delivering 30 birthday balloons to Mr Friendlyface’s cousin - isn’t as easy as they expected.
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer
1:50 PM

Ninja Express — 13:50

Temper Tantrums
When their dear friend and very first customer, Bonnie, orders a tent, the Ninjas travel down memory lane as they recount their first meeting and first ever delivery!
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
2:05 PM

Winx Club - The Magic Is Back — 14:05

Stella's New Crush
Bloom learns from Faragonda that she possesses the powerful Dragon Flame, but she fears the dangers it might bring. Meanwhile, Stella is excited about a blind date with the mysterious Prince Luke.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
2:30 PM

Horrible Histories — 14:30

Horrible Histories brings you a cracking Christmas special, delving into the origins of the festive season.
Runtime: 25 min
2:55 PM

Secret Life of Boys — 14:55

Day Eight
Ethan and Ginger finally start talking again, until Ginger admits to Ethan that she may be the reason that Penny dumped him!
Runtime: 5 min
3:00 PM

Shaun the Sheep — 15:00

Hide and Squeak
Children's stop-motion animation. A cute mouse appears in the farmhouse and terrorises the farmer. It takes refuge in Shaun's fleece to escape from Pidsley the cat.
Runtime: 10 min
3:10 PM

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! — 15:10

School of Life
In an attempt to enhance her teaching skills, Miss Mistry arranges to tag along with Dennis and the gang after school.
Runtime: 10 min
3:20 PM

Super Happy Magic Forest — 15:20

Quester of the Year
The heroes are lured away by a cloaked figure to compete for the title of Quester of the Year, leaving the forest with no-one to protect its scones.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
3:35 PM

Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 15:35

The Room Mate
Driven to distraction by boisterous behaviour, Girl decides to move into the Grampavan. Although it seems great for Girl, her siblings realise how much they miss her.
Runtime: 10 min
3:45 PM

Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese — 15:45

Cheese's Crummy Christmas
To celebrate Christmas, Mum and Dad suggest that the siblings make each other gifts. When Dog is assigned to give a gift to Cheese, she sneaks to find out what the gift is.
Runtime: 15 min
4:00 PM

Grizzy and the Lemmings — 16:00

Sounds and Visions
The Lemmings find an ultra-modern glowing cabin they can use for their party.
Runtime: 5 min
4:05 PM

SpongeBob SquarePants — 16:05

Shopping List
SpongeBob and Sandy collect Krabby Patty ingredients.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
4:20 PM

Little Lunch — 16:20

The Grandparents' Day
Battie’s grandfather is the guest of honour at Grandparents' Day.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
4:35 PM

Odd Squad — 16:35

Happy Halfiversary
The Odd Squad investigates strange events. The agents celebrate an important milestone in their partnership.
Runtime: 10 min
4:45 PM

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir — 16:45

Miraculous World: London, at the Edge of Time
Marinette must travel through time to save the future.
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer
5:35 PM

Pokémon: XY — 17:35

Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
When destruction rises, can life prevail?
Runtime: 1 hr 15 min
6:50 PM

Blue Peter — 18:50

Table Tennis Skills Masterclass
Abby is given a masterclass from the UK’s youngest Paralympic table tennis medallist, Bly Twomey.
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
Next Day →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on CBBC tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 17 December) 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 (16:30 your time) with This is CBBC!.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.

Watch CBBC Live