CBeebies: 18 Years and Counting ANNOUNCED and being FILMED

CBeebies has given us plenty of mysteries to wonder about. What's the Story in Balamory? Why have I never seen the Teletubbies, Yo Gabba Gabba, and In the Night Garden in the same room together? And just who is that guy who has grubby hands and interacts with vegetables? But all signs point to one of the biggest mysteries of all unfolding on CBeebies: 18 years and Counting, the primetime special celebrating the milestone birthday coming to the CBeebies channel on 10 February, and BBC Two on 18 February: who is the new presenter?

CBeebies: 18 Years and Counting is an all-ages primetime event that offers a colourful look back at eighteen years. This special contains appearances from some old presenters and children's characters, and will be hosted by Cerrie Burnell. the special reimagines classic segments and songs as old and new faces get ready for a big party to celebrate the channel's 18th birthday.

But just what else is happening on this special? Will there be funny bloopers and past presenters we all know and love? Perhaps this clue will help:

 Before the party where she reveals the mystery new presenter, Cerrie will take a look back at CBeebies' past generations while laughing at bloopers in this star-studded celebration. Some of her favorite memories include presenting with co-star Alex Winters, reading viewers' birthday cards, and singing songs.

Who will appear in the special?

Some of your favorite presenters will return for the celebration; Sue Monroe, Nicole Davis, Chris Jarvis, Eva Alexander, Justin Fletcher, Emma Fan Lee, Andy Day, Katy Ashworth, and Ryan Russell. Current presenters Pui Fan Lee, Sid Sloane, Cat Sandion, Ben Cajee, Alex Winters, Nisha Anil, and Sam Michaels will also appear.

When can I watch it? BBC, do you know?

Premiering 10 February 2020 on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer.

Case closed! Another mystery solved by Detective Maddie!

BTW, where is Rodd Christensen?

The 10 weirdest classic kids shows of all time

Every generation has a slate of local kids TV shows that seem to transcend the medium, and not always in a good way. Back in the day, 'merica unleashed an avalanche of utterly loopy kids programs onto an unsuspecting public, the effects of which probably still keep a fair amount of psychiatrists busy today.

These are the 10 nuttiest, most brilliantly insane slabs of US TV culture that equally inspired and shocked a generation of kids.

The Electric Company

This PBS series was where TV really wanted kids to go to after they graduated from all those preschool TV shows. This sketch comedy series featured characters played by Rita Moreno, Morgan Freeman, Bill Cosby, Joan Rivers, Luis Avalos, Skip Hinnant, Jim Boyd, and Judy Graubart, and aimed to help kids learn punctuation, vowels, and other important grammar skills.

There are many unforgettable moments, including those Spiderman segments, Easy Reader, Vi, Fargo North, J. Arthur Crank, the Short Circus kids, Lorelei the Chicken, and guest stars as varied as Big Bird, Grover and Oscar the Grouch. 

Scooby-Doo

The longest-running children's cartoon series in 1969 was animated by Hanna-Barbera, but looked cheap as chips even with a purported budget of almost $2 million. It's best remembered for its head-ache.

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Fred Rogers was the original children's television host - calming youngsters with his personality and all. His show mixed crafts and field trips with life lesson parables starring puppets and humans alike.

ZOOM

Based upon the popular BBC kid's show Play School, Zoom is now best remembered for its kid hosts and viewer submissions. The series rain daily from 1972 until 1978 on PBS.

During its peak, Zoom was sold to more countries than the mighty Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.