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==Current topics== |
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| launch = 11 February 2002 |
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[[Image:YoichiroNambu.jpg|100x100px|Yoichiro Nambu]] |
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| replaced names = CBBC on Choice (CBBC Programming strand on [[BBC Choice]]) |
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| sister names = [[CBeebies]] |
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| terr serv 1 = [[Freeview (United Kingdom)|Freeview]] |
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| terr chan 1 = Channel 70 |
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| sat serv 1 = [[Sky Digital (UK & Ireland)|Sky Digital]] |
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{{*mp|October 10}} '''[[Martti Ahtisaari]]''' wins the 2008 [[Nobel Peace Prize]]. |
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| sat chan 1 = Channel 613 |
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{{*mp|October 9}} With no candidate winning a majority in the first [[democracy|democratic]] '''[[Maldivian presidential election, 2008|presidential election]]''' in the [[Maldives]], the incumbent [[Maumoon Abdul Gayoom]] and [[Mohamed Nasheed]] move on to a [[two-round system|second-round runoff]]. |
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| sat serv 2 = [[Freesat]] |
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{{*mp|October 9}} [[French literature|French writer]] '''[[Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio]]''' wins the 2008 [[Nobel Prize in Literature]]. |
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| sat chan 2 = Channel 600 |
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{{*mp|October 8}} The [[Her Majesty's Government|British Government]] announces details of a '''[[2008 United Kingdom bank rescue package|financial rescue package]]''' aimed at [[Financial crisis of 2007-2008|stabilizing]] and restoring confidence in the [[Banking in the United Kingdom|British banking sector]]. |
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| cable serv 1 = [[Virgin Media]] |
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{{*mp|October 8}} [[Osamu Shimomura]], [[Martin Chalfie]], and [[Roger Y. Tsien]] win the 2008 '''[[Nobel Prize in Chemistry]]''' for the discovery and development of the [[green fluorescent protein]]. |
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| cable chan 1 = Channel 701 |
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{{*mp|October 7}} The [[meteoroid]] '''{{mpl|2008 TC|3}}''' hits [[Earth]], becoming the first such object to be discovered prior to [[Impact event|impact]]. |
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| cable serv 2 = [[UPC Ireland]] |
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{{*mp|October 7}} '''[[Yoichiro Nambu]]''' ''(pictured)'', who discovered the mechanism of [[spontaneous symmetry breaking]] in [[subatomic]] [[physics]], and '''[[Makoto Kobayashi (physicist)|Makoto Kobayashi]]''' and '''[[Toshihide Maskawa]]''', who discovered the origin of the broken symmetry, win the 2008 [[Nobel Prize in Physics]]. |
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| cable chan 2 = Channel 612 |
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| cable serv 3 = [[Telenet_%28Belgium%29|Telenet]] <small>(Belgium)</small> |
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| cable chan 3 = Channel 605 |
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| cable serv 5 = [[Ziggo]] <small>(Netherlands)</small> |
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| cable chan 5 = Channel 52 |
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| online serv 1 = [[bbc.co.uk]] |
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| online chan 1 = [http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/watch/cbbclive/ Watch online] (UK only) |
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| adsl serv 1 = [[Tiscali TV]]| |
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| adsl chan 1 = Channel 306| |
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<div style="text-align: right;" class="noprint">'''[[n:Main Page|Wikinews]]''' – '''[[Deaths in 2008|Recent deaths]]''' – '''[[Portal:Current events|More current events...]]'''</div> |
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'''The CBBC Channel''' is a [[BBC television]] service aimed at 6 to 12 year olds. It complements the [[CBBC]] programming that continues to air on [[BBC One]] and [[BBC Two]]. Launched on 11 February 2002 it broadcasts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on [[Freeview (United Kingdom)|Freeview]], [[cable television|cable]], [[IPTV]] and digital [[satellite television|satellite]], occupying the same bandwidth as, but a different channel position from [[BBC Three]]. [[CBeebies]] is its sister service for younger children. |
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==History== |
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The channel, along with CBeebies, launched on 11 February 2002. It launched on all of the major platforms. It broadcasts between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. It shared a channel with [[BBC Knowledge]] on the [[ITV Digital]] platform.<ref>{{cite news|publisher = Digital Spy|accessdate = 2007-07-18|date=2002-02-11|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a6198/new-childrens-channels-from-bbc--launch.html |
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|title =New children's channels from BBC launch}}</ref> With the advent of [[Freeview (United Kingdom)|Freeview]], the channel was given its own number. |
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From its launch in 2002 until 2005, presentation for the CBBC Channel shared studio facilities with the channel's magazine show ''[[Xchange (TV series)|Xchange]]'' in studio TC2, before moving to studio TC9 adjoining the ''[[Blue Peter]]'' garden at [[BBC Television Centre]]. From Monday 4 December 2006, all CBBC Presentation output on BBC One, BBC Two and the CBBC Channel was produced from studio TC12. There was also a change in format, from two continuity presenters to just one, and several of the presenters, including [[Simon Grant]], [[Matt Edmondson]] and [[Angelica Bell]] left as CBBC studio presenters without being replaced. |
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Until the end of August 2007, [[Gemma Hunt]] and [[Anne Foy]] presented CBBC continuity. [[Barney Harwood]] and [[Jake Humphrey]] made occasional appearances when not busy with other presenting commitments. |
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In 2007, the BBC had confirmed plans for a major rebrand of CBBC. New channel idents and presentation were launched on 3 September 2007. As of this date, the main CBBC presenter is now [[Ed Petrie]]. Accompanied by a talking [[cactus]] called Oucho, he presents on the CBBC Channel and CBBC's coverage on BBC One every weekday afternoon and BBC Two every morning. Ben Hanson and Ciaran Joyce (who appeared as Bouncer and Lol in CBBC series [[The Story of Tracy Beaker (TV series)|''Tracy Beaker'']]) present at the weekends. Ross Lee, [[Ted Robbins]], Barney Harwood and Nev the bear, have also made occasional appearances. |
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A further move, from TC12 to a new studio facility in the East Tower of Television Centre, took place during March 2008. It is still unknown if the channel is to extend its hours until 9 p.m. each evening.<ref>{{cite news|publisher = The TV Room Plus|accessdate = 2007-07-18|date=2007-07-18|url=http://tvpresnews.thetvroomplus.com/?month=07&year=2007#141 |
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|title =BBC announces rebrand and hours extension for CBBC}}</ref> |
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On 25th August BBC Press Office announced CBBC Channel would be available live on the CBBC website from 16th September.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/08_august/22/simulcast.shtml</ref> |
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==Programming== |
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{{main|List of BBC children's television programmes}} |
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The channel carries many programmes shown on terrestrial services on BBC One and BBC Two, but also broadcasts other programmes unique to itself. |
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==Interactive services== |
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===CBBC extra=== |
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CBBC extra is a free interactive television service from [[CBBC]] provided by [[BBC Red Button]]. It is accessible from the CBBC Channel by pressing red and then selecting CBBC extra. It can also be accessed from any other BBC channel by pressing red and going to page number 570. The service differs across digital platforms, for example [[Sky Digital (UK & Ireland)|Sky Digital]] viewers can access a video loop. Its availability on [[Freeview (United Kingdom)|Freeview]] is dependent upon [[BBC Red Button]] not showing other interactive services, such as major sports events coverage.<ref>{{cite news|publisher = CBBC|accessdate = 2007-05-21|date=2007-05-21|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/content/articles/2005/11/09/otherservices_cbbcextra_feature.shtml |
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|title =CBBC- CBBC extra}}</ref> |
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CBBC extra offers 'Nev's Horoscopes', 'Ask Aaron' (an agony uncle which can also be accessed on CBBC's Yourlife website), games, jokes sent in by viewers, a weekly competition and an occasional preview of future programming. |
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CBBC Extra's presenting part is mainly from selected children who watch CBBC, they are the people who report. But if needed either [[Ed Petrie]] or [[Holly Walsh (comedian)|Holly Walsh]] will step in to voiceover. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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[[Category:BBC television channels in the United Kingdom]] |
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[[Category:Television channels in the United Kingdom]] |
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[[Category:Youth broadcasters]] |
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[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2002]] |
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Revision as of 09:17, 10 October 2008
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The CBBC Channel is a BBC television service aimed at 6 to 12 year olds. It complements the CBBC programming that continues to air on BBC One and BBC Two. Launched on 11 February 2002 it broadcasts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Freeview, cable, IPTV and digital satellite, occupying the same bandwidth as, but a different channel position from BBC Three. CBeebies is its sister service for younger children.
History
The channel, along with CBeebies, launched on 11 February 2002. It launched on all of the major platforms. It broadcasts between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. It shared a channel with BBC Knowledge on the ITV Digital platform.[1] With the advent of Freeview, the channel was given its own number.
From its launch in 2002 until 2005, presentation for the CBBC Channel shared studio facilities with the channel's magazine show Xchange in studio TC2, before moving to studio TC9 adjoining the Blue Peter garden at BBC Television Centre. From Monday 4 December 2006, all CBBC Presentation output on BBC One, BBC Two and the CBBC Channel was produced from studio TC12. There was also a change in format, from two continuity presenters to just one, and several of the presenters, including Simon Grant, Matt Edmondson and Angelica Bell left as CBBC studio presenters without being replaced.
Until the end of August 2007, Gemma Hunt and Anne Foy presented CBBC continuity. Barney Harwood and Jake Humphrey made occasional appearances when not busy with other presenting commitments.
In 2007, the BBC had confirmed plans for a major rebrand of CBBC. New channel idents and presentation were launched on 3 September 2007. As of this date, the main CBBC presenter is now Ed Petrie. Accompanied by a talking cactus called Oucho, he presents on the CBBC Channel and CBBC's coverage on BBC One every weekday afternoon and BBC Two every morning. Ben Hanson and Ciaran Joyce (who appeared as Bouncer and Lol in CBBC series Tracy Beaker) present at the weekends. Ross Lee, Ted Robbins, Barney Harwood and Nev the bear, have also made occasional appearances.
A further move, from TC12 to a new studio facility in the East Tower of Television Centre, took place during March 2008. It is still unknown if the channel is to extend its hours until 9 p.m. each evening.[2]
On 25th August BBC Press Office announced CBBC Channel would be available live on the CBBC website from 16th September.[3]
Programming
The channel carries many programmes shown on terrestrial services on BBC One and BBC Two, but also broadcasts other programmes unique to itself.
Interactive services
CBBC extra
CBBC extra is a free interactive television service from CBBC provided by BBC Red Button. It is accessible from the CBBC Channel by pressing red and then selecting CBBC extra. It can also be accessed from any other BBC channel by pressing red and going to page number 570. The service differs across digital platforms, for example Sky Digital viewers can access a video loop. Its availability on Freeview is dependent upon BBC Red Button not showing other interactive services, such as major sports events coverage.[4] CBBC extra offers 'Nev's Horoscopes', 'Ask Aaron' (an agony uncle which can also be accessed on CBBC's Yourlife website), games, jokes sent in by viewers, a weekly competition and an occasional preview of future programming.
CBBC Extra's presenting part is mainly from selected children who watch CBBC, they are the people who report. But if needed either Ed Petrie or Holly Walsh will step in to voiceover.
References
- ^ "New children's channels from BBC launch". Digital Spy. 2002-02-11. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ "BBC announces rebrand and hours extension for CBBC". The TV Room Plus. 2007-07-18. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/08_august/22/simulcast.shtml
- ^ "CBBC- CBBC extra". CBBC. 2007-05-21. Retrieved 2007-05-21.
External links
- CBBC at BBC Online
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