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Nick Jr. in the UK and [[Republic of Ireland]] was for many years broadcast during the daytime hours on the main Nickelodeon UK channel. In 1998, the slot was spun off into its own channel, initially broadcasting on its own channel (then ch.606) on Sky Digital, and from 6am-midday alongside [[Sky Sports|Sky Sports 3]] on analogue satellite, although this schedule would sometimes be altered if sports were being covered in the early morning. Analogue transmissions ceased some years later. When it first properly aired it was presented by Face. In 2001 [[MTV Dance]] started broadcasting during its downtime hours after it was spun off from [[MTV Extra]]. MTV Dance acquired its own separate channel in [[2002]] and both channels have since extended their broadcasting hours. Nick Jr. UK now broadcasts between 6AM and 10PM, offering a lineup of '[[Nick Jr. Classics]]' including classic programming such as Rainbow, Bagpuss, Mr. Benn, and the like, between 8PM and 10PM.
Nick Jr. in the UK and [[Republic of Ireland]] was for many years broadcast during the daytime hours on the main Nickelodeon UK channel. In 1998, the slot was spun off into its own channel, initially broadcasting on its own channel (then ch.606) on Sky Digital, and from 6am-midday alongside [[Sky Sports|Sky Sports 3]] on analogue satellite, although this schedule would sometimes be altered if sports were being covered in the early morning. Analogue transmissions ceased some years later. When it first properly aired it was presented by Face. In 2001 [[MTV Dance]] started broadcasting during its downtime hours after it was spun off from [[MTV Extra]]. MTV Dance acquired its own separate channel in [[2002]] and both channels have since extended their broadcasting hours. Nick Jr. UK now broadcasts between 6AM and 10PM, offering a lineup of '[[Nick Jr. Classics]]' including classic programming such as Rainbow, Bagpuss, Mr. Benn, and the like, between 8PM and 10PM.


The shows are sometimes presented by a number of [[anthropomorphic]] characters. The morning show, between 6AM and 9AM is presented by 'The Early Worms', Arnie and Barnie, who have mini adventures in their burrow and garden, but also travel to tourist locations like Me. At 9.30AM they are replaced by Dom, which appers to be runs of the original Dom character from the US version of the show, but re-dubbed with a British accent. Dom says goodnight to the viewers after 6:30PM and the remaining shows are generally shown with no character presenters in between. Face (90's Character) also appears on [[Nick Jr. 2]], but Piper and Dom do not.
The shows are sometimes presented by a number of [[anthropomorphic]] characters. The morning show, between 6AM and 9AM is presented by 'The Early Worms', Arnie and Barney, who have mini adventures in their burrow and garden, but also travel to tourist locations like Me. At 9.30AM they are replaced by Dom, which appers to be runs of the original Dom character from the US version of the show, but re-dubbed with a British accent. Dom says goodnight to the viewers after 6:30PM and the remaining shows are generally shown with no character presenters in between. Face (90's Character) also appears on [[Nick Jr. 2]], but Piper and Dom do not.


A more specialised Nick Jr for the [[Republic of Ireland]] was launched in 2004.
A more specialised Nick Jr for the [[Republic of Ireland]] was launched in 2004.
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* ''[[The Magic Roundabout]]''
* ''[[The Magic Roundabout]]''
* ''[[Max and Ruby]]''
* ''[[Max and Ruby]]''
* ''[[Paddington Bear]]''
* ''[[Peppa Pig]]''
* ''[[Peppa Pig]]''
* ''[[Rainbow (TV series)|Rainbow]]''
* ''[[Rainbow (TV series)|Rainbow]]''
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* ''[[Parsley the Lion]]''
* ''[[Parsley the Lion]]''
* ''[[Bagpuss]]''
* ''[[Bagpuss]]''
* ''[[Paddington Bear]]''
* ''[[Sesame Street]]''
* ''[[Sesame Street]]'' (to be returned in 2010)
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Revision as of 17:51, 15 July 2008

For Nick Jr. in United States, see Nick Jr..
Nick Jr.
Ownership
OwnerNickelodeon UK
(MTV Networks Europe/BSkyB)

Nick Jr. is a television channel in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland is operated by Nickelodeon UK. The channel is aimed at younger children.

History

Nick Jr. in the UK and Republic of Ireland was for many years broadcast during the daytime hours on the main Nickelodeon UK channel. In 1998, the slot was spun off into its own channel, initially broadcasting on its own channel (then ch.606) on Sky Digital, and from 6am-midday alongside Sky Sports 3 on analogue satellite, although this schedule would sometimes be altered if sports were being covered in the early morning. Analogue transmissions ceased some years later. When it first properly aired it was presented by Face. In 2001 MTV Dance started broadcasting during its downtime hours after it was spun off from MTV Extra. MTV Dance acquired its own separate channel in 2002 and both channels have since extended their broadcasting hours. Nick Jr. UK now broadcasts between 6AM and 10PM, offering a lineup of 'Nick Jr. Classics' including classic programming such as Rainbow, Bagpuss, Mr. Benn, and the like, between 8PM and 10PM.

The shows are sometimes presented by a number of anthropomorphic characters. The morning show, between 6AM and 9AM is presented by 'The Early Worms', Arnie and Barney, who have mini adventures in their burrow and garden, but also travel to tourist locations like Me. At 9.30AM they are replaced by Dom, which appers to be runs of the original Dom character from the US version of the show, but re-dubbed with a British accent. Dom says goodnight to the viewers after 6:30PM and the remaining shows are generally shown with no character presenters in between. Face (90's Character) also appears on Nick Jr. 2, but Piper and Dom do not.

A more specialised Nick Jr for the Republic of Ireland was launched in 2004.

Nick Jr. Programmes

Current programming


On Nick Jr. 2 only

Former programming

Nick Jr. Classics

See also

External links