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Something Special uses songs, rhymes and visual humour with Makaton to help its audience learn how to communicate as well as develop their language in a fun and exciting way.

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Upcoming Releases
Channel Episode Time
Recent
Spring
Series 11: 14. Spring
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin has lots of springtime fun with his friends as they visit a farm. Mr Tumble spring cleans the house for Aunt Polly.
⏱ 21 mins
Your Time
Fri 13 Feb · 09:45
UK
Fri 13 Feb · 09:45
Upcoming Release
Day Trip
Series 12: 11. Day Trip
Justin and his friend take a day trip on a horse-drawn canal boat, while Mr Tumble and Tumble Ted are heading to the seaside in the Tumble Car – if he remembers how to start it!
⏱ 21 mins
Your Time
Sat 14 Feb · 14:00
UK
Sat 14 Feb · 14:00
Channel
CBeebies
Recent
Episode
Spring
Series 11: 14. Spring
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin has lots of springtime fun with his friends as they visit a farm. Mr Tumble spring cleans the house for Aunt Polly.
⏱ 21 mins
Time
Your Time
Fri 13 Feb · 09:45
UK
Fri 13 Feb · 09:45
Channel
CBeebies
Upcoming Release
Episode
Day Trip
Series 12: 11. Day Trip
Justin and his friend take a day trip on a horse-drawn canal boat, while Mr Tumble and Tumble Ted are heading to the seaside in the Tumble Car – if he remembers how to start it!
⏱ 21 mins
Time
Your Time
Sat 14 Feb · 14:00
UK
Sat 14 Feb · 14:00
Repeats
Channel Episode Time
Recent
Great Outdoors
Series 11: 1. Great Outdoors
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin goes on an outdoor adventure with his friend, and the Tumble family go on a camping trip.
⏱ 21 mins
Your Time
Fri 13 Feb · 13:45
UK
Fri 13 Feb · 13:45
Recent
Friends
Series 10: 25. Friends
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble visits Baker Tumble's bakery, while Justin spends the day with two best friends who love to bake cakes together.
⏱ 19 mins
Your Time
Thu 12 Feb · 13:45
UK
Thu 12 Feb · 13:45
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Great Outdoors
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin goes on an outdoor adventure with his friend, and the Tumble family go on a camping trip.
⏱ 21 mins
Time
Your Time
Fri 13 Feb · 13:45
UK
Fri 13 Feb · 13:45
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Friends
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble visits Baker Tumble's bakery, while Justin spends the day with two best friends who love to bake cakes together.
⏱ 19 mins
Time
Your Time
Thu 12 Feb · 13:45
UK
Thu 12 Feb · 13:45

Available for Streaming

Episodes Series 9: 1. Pig Washing

We're All Friends: Series 9: 1. Pig Washing

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his friends are on the farm cleaning a very muddy pig.
Duration: 19 mins First broadcast: 9:45am 13 Jan 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Episodes Series 9: 2. Snow Tubing

We're All Friends: Series 9: 2. Snow Tubing

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his friends are having fun snow tubing, while Mr Tumble is trying to cool down after getting very hot.
Duration: 20 mins First broadcast: 9:45am 14 Jan 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Episodes Series 9: 3. Fire Station

We're All Friends: Series 9: 3. Fire Station

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his new friend visit a fire station. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble is busy watering his plants.
Duration: 20 mins First broadcast: 9:45am 15 Jan 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Episodes Series 9: 4. Dance

We're All Friends: Series 9: 4. Dance

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his friends are having fun dancing, while Mr Tumble is outside getting sporty!
Duration: 20 mins First broadcast: 9:45am 16 Jan 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Episodes Series 9: 5. Boat Trip

We're All Friends: Series 9: 5. Boat Trip

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his friends head off on a boat trip, while Mr Tumble has fun with his new rowing boat!
Duration: 19 mins First broadcast: 9:45am 17 Jan 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Episodes Series 9: 6. Horse Riding by the Sea

We're All Friends: Series 9: 6. Horse Riding by the Sea

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his new friend go on a horse ride, whilst Mr Tumble goes on a pirate journey!
Duration: 19 mins First broadcast: 9:45am 20 Jan 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Episodes Series 9: 7. Post Office

We're All Friends: Series 9: 7. Post Office

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his friends are making greeting cards, and Mr Tumble is planning a surprise party for Aunt Polly.
Duration: 20 mins First broadcast: 9:45am 21 Jan 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Episodes Series 9: 8. Train

We're All Friends: Series 9: 8. Train

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his friends are going on a train journey. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble is playing with his toy train track!
Duration: 19 mins First broadcast: 9:45am 22 Jan 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Episodes Series 9: 9. Camping

We're All Friends: Series 9: 9. Camping

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his friends are going camping. Mr Tumble wants to go camping too, but it is raining. What can Mr Tumble do?
Duration: 19 mins First broadcast: 9:45am 23 Jan 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Episodes Series 9: 10. Wildlife Park

We're All Friends: Series 9: 10. Wildlife Park

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his friends are feeding animals at a wildlife park, whilst Mr Tumble is having fun making animal masks!
Duration: 19 mins First broadcast: 9:45am 24 Jan 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Episodes Series 9: 11. Seven Stories

We're All Friends: Series 9: 11. Seven Stories

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his friends are exploring a story centre, whilst Mr Tumble is getting ready for a special tea party!
Duration: 20 mins First broadcast: 9:45am 27 Jan 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Episodes Series 9: 12. Sport

We're All Friends: Series 9: 12. Sport

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his friends have fun outside at a sports centre, while Mr Tumble, Grandad and Lord Tumble have sporty indoor fun!
Duration: 20 mins First broadcast: 9:45am 28 Jan 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Episodes Series 9: 13. Hats

We're All Friends: Series 9: 13. Hats

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his friends are at a hat museum, whilst Mr Tumble is trying out some tricks with a magic hat.
Duration: 20 mins First broadcast: 9:45am 29 Jan 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Episodes Series 9: 14. Dog Walking

We're All Friends: Series 9: 14. Dog Walking

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his friend are looking after two pet dogs, whilst Mr Tumble is getting ready for Aunt Polly's animal show!
Duration: 20 mins First broadcast: 9:45am 30 Jan 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Episodes Series 9: 15. Adventure Playground

We're All Friends: Series 9: 15. Adventure Playground

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his friends have fun at the playground, whilst Mr Tumble explores with his binoculars.
Duration: 20 mins First broadcast: 9:45am 31 Jan 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Episodes Series 9: 16. Aquarium

We're All Friends: Series 9: 16. Aquarium

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his friends explore an aquarium, while Mr Tumble has a new pet!
Duration: 19 mins First broadcast: 3 Mar 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Episodes Series 9: 17. Cafe

We're All Friends: Series 9: 17. Cafe

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his friends are visiting a cafe, while Mr Tumble and Aunt Polly are getting ready for a trifle competition.
Duration: 20 mins First broadcast: 9:45am 4 Mar 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Episodes Series 9: 18. Music

We're All Friends: Series 9: 18. Music

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his friends have fun at a music centre, while Mr Tumble tries out lots of musical instruments!
Duration: 20 mins First broadcast: 9:45am 5 Mar 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Episodes Series 9: 19. Fruit and Veg Picking

We're All Friends: Series 9: 19. Fruit and Veg Picking

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his friends are at a fruit-and-vegetable farm, while Mr Tumble is getting ready to go on a picnic.
Duration: 19 mins First broadcast: 9:45am 6 Mar 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Episodes Series 9: 20. Farm

We're All Friends: Series 9: 20. Farm

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his friends are visiting some animals on a farm, while Mr Tumble is doing lots of jobs for Lord Tumble.
Duration: 19 mins First broadcast: 9:45am 7 Mar 2014
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 25 Apr 2026)
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Something Special FAQs

When is Something Special next on?

The next broadcast of Something Special airs at Sat 14 Feb · 09:00(UK: Sat 14 Feb · 09:00) on CBeebies.

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When will Something Special be available on iPlayer?

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