Nick Jr. (British and Irish TV channel)
- For Nick Jr. in United States, see Nick Jr..
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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
- Angelina Ballerina
- The Backyardigans
- Blue's Clues
- Bod
- Camberwick Green
- Chigley
- The Clangers
- Dora The Explorer
- Fifi and the Flowertots
- Go, Diego, Go!
- Lazy Town
- Maggie and the Ferocious Beast
- The Magic Roundabout
- Max and Ruby
- Paddington Bear
- Peppa Pig
- Rainbow
- Roary the Racing Car
- Super Why!
- Thomas & Friends
- Wobblyland
- The Wonder Pets
- Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!
- Yo Gabba Gabba!
On Nick Jr. 2 only
- The Fairies
- The Flumps
- It's a Big Big World (PBS Kids Series)
Former programming
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