CBeebies returning series
Many of CBeebies most popular series of 2011 will also be returning in 2012 with new episodes to engage, excite and entertain the young CBeebies audience.
It’s time for more giggling and gurgling with Baby Jake as he sets off once more to enchanting imaginary worlds with 26x10 minute new episodes. Baby Jake lives in a windmill with his loving family, where his baby-talk is translated by his big brother Isaac. As Baby Jake sings and dances through adventures with his animal friends Pengy Quin, Sydney the Monkey, Nibbles the Rabbit and the Hamsternauts, Isaac provides the charming narration. Baby Jake is a Darrall Macqueen production, executive produced for CBeebies by Catherine McAllister.
Mike The Knight
Mike The Knight delighted viewers when he galloped onto CBeebies with his new series in 2011. The energetic young knight Mike returns in 2012 with 26x10 minute new action-packed episodes bringing the excitement and enchantment of medieval times into the life of the modern pre-schooler. A HIT Entertainment production, executive produced for CBeebies by Jackie Edwards and Mandy Kamester.
Zingzillas
Zingzillas returns with a fourth series in the shorter format (11x11 minutes). Set on a tropical island, Zak, Tang, Panzee and Drum return to encourage the young audience to pick up their instruments and play along to the Zingzilla beat. The island is visited in each episode by a different musical guest, giving the Zingzillas the inspiration to explore different genres of music from rock to soul, jazz to samba, big band to orchestra. A CBeebies In-House Production, executive produced by Tony Reed.
Alphablocks
Alphablocks is back for a second 26x5 minute series aimed at entertaining while at the same time showing that wordplay can be a lot of fun. It is based on best-practice phonics teaching and can help young children develop engagement and confidence with reading and making words. Alphablocks is made by Alphablocks Ltd and executive produced by Catherine McAllister.
Justin’s House
The first series of Justin’s House had children all over the UK singing and dancing around their living rooms as Justin (Justin Fletcher) along with Robert the Robot, Little Monster and Dee Livery invited children to join him in his new house for music and madcap mayhem. Filmed in front of a live audience of children, this weekend treat has been an instant hit with the CBeebies viewers desperate to find out who will be the next surprise visitor knocking at the door. The second 24x25 minute series promises to be bigger and brighter with brand new songs, friends and visitors.
Everyone wants to visit Justin’s House so alongside this series, a brand new website will open the door of Justin's House to everyone. A CBeebies In-House Production, Justin’s House is series produced by Anna Perowne and executive produced by Paul Shuttleworth.
The Adventures Of Abney And Teal
The Adventures Of Abney And Teal will return with 30x11 minutes new episodes later in the year. The first series was a delightful addition to the CBeebies portfolio of programmes being funny and timeless. Abney and Teal again welcome the audience to their island, where they live with a group of friendly and hilarious characters, to share more adventures. Made by Ragdoll Productions and executive produced for CBeebies by Jackie Edwards.
