BBC puts school materials on TV, iPlayer and online
The BBC is helping school children keep up with their studies amid the latest lockdown to control Covid-19 in the UK.
From Monday 11 January, three hours of primary school lessons and programmes started to be broadcast on TV – on CBBC – as well as on iPlayer, with additional content online.
Click on the date tab below for more details.
Monday
9:00am Bitesize: 5-7 Year Olds
Halves and quarters in maths, a new Book Club read plus we learn about Mary Anning.
9:20am Bitesize: 7-9 Year Olds
Fractions in maths, a new Book Club read, and we learn about Christopher Columbus.
9:40am Bitesize: 9-11 Year Olds
Percentages with the help of Gary Lineker, new Book Club and we learn about Mary Seacole.
10:05am Celebrity Supply Teacher
Radio 1 DJ and presenter Vick Hope delivers a French lesson with a twist as she gives a rundown of her most useful words and phrases in French. Fluent in French, Spanish and Portuguese, she reveals how her language skills changed her life and led to her big break in presenting, and aims to inspire viewers to give languages a go.
10:15am Horrible Histories
A look at the life of the 17th-century military and political leader, following him as he challenges Charles I in the English Civil War, and ultimately orders the king’s execution. Plus, the programme meets a bunch of oddly named Puritan soldiers, and the great writers Shakespeare and Milton square up for a word battle.
10:40am Our School
Following youngsters as they make the transition from primary to secondary school and begin the most important year of their school lives so far.
11:00am Ricky Wilson’s Art Jam
Vlogger and Strictly star Joe Sugg visits the Art Jam studio to show Ricky three items that mean the world to him – a sketch pad full of his own incredible drawings, a model campervan and a homemade clay monster. While chatting to Ricky, Joe shares amazing stories about his online career, a lifelong love of art and childhood memories of growing up in the countryside with sister Zoe – aka Zoella.
11:15am Out of This World
Dr Maggie tells the story of the Space Race and with astronaut Tim Peake.
11:30am Operation Ouch!
Dr Chris puts Dr Xand inside a giant water balloon to show how viruses attack our bodies.
Tuesday
9:00am Bitesize: 5-7 Year Olds
Formal and informal writing, we learn about oceans, and there is more from Book Club.
9:20am Bitesize: 7-9 Year Olds
Instructional writing, and we learn about rivers.
9:40am Bitesize: 9-11 Year Olds
Stephen Fry drops into Book Club, and we learn about water.
10:05am Celebrity Supply Teacher
Celebrity chef and environmental campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall delivers a special science lesson about sustainability and recycling. Passionate about highlighting the impact humans have on the planet, Hugh focusses on single-use plastics and why they are so unsustainable. He offers advice on how to reduce, reuse and recycle more effectively and how we can all make small changes to live more sustainably.
10:15am Horrible Histories
Rowan Atkinson stars in an episode focusing on the life of the English monarch, including his struggles with his boring dad Henry VII, before becoming king himself, and going through wives like most people go through toothbrushes. Plus, stories about Ottoman leader Suleiman the Magnificent in Turkey and Emperor Zhengde in China.
10:40am Our School
Following youngsters as they make the transition from primary to secondary school and begin the most important year of their school lives so far.
11:00am Ricky Wilson’s Art Jam
Sports presenter, travel documentary maker and former Paralympian Ade Adepitan visits the Art Jam studio to show Ricky 3three items that mean the world to him – his precious London 2012 medal moulds, a special family photo from the day they left Nigeria for the UK and a one-of-a-kind bright coloured hoody. While chatting to Ricky, Ade shares amazing stories about his childhood, falling in love with basketball, winning medals as a Paralympian and his passion for travelling the world.
11:20am Out of This World
Dr Maggie reveals how experiments in space are helping us on Earth and in space.
11:30am Operation Ouch!
Series about the human body, exploring how it works and how it recovers when injured.
Wednesday
9:00am Bitesize: 5-7 Year Olds
Changing the shape of materials in science, Aboriginal art, and a new Book Club with cake!
9:20am Bitesize: 7-9 Year Olds
Learn all about magnetic forces, Picasso, and it’s Charlie Changes into a Chicken in Book Club.
9:40am Bitesize: 9-11 Year Olds
Friction in science, cityscapes in art, and Stephen Fry reads more for Book Club.
10:05am Celebrity Supply Teacher
Internationally renowned designer Bobby Berk presents a masterclass on interior design. He talks about how colour, light, space and comfort can transform a room and positively affect your well-being. Bobby then draws on his years of experience to offer up some exclusive tips to transform a bedroom that don’t cost the earth.
10:15am Horrible Histories
An episode focusing on the life and career of French military leader and ruler Napoleon Bonaparte, following his rise from humble beginnings to being crowned emperor of France. Plus, the programme meets the Indian traveller who brought shampoo to the world. Guest starring Sanjeev Bhaskar.
10:40am Our School
Following youngsters as they make the transition from primary to secondary school and begin the most important year of their school lives so far.
11:00am Ricky Wilson’s Art Jam
Online megastar, fashion designer and Strictly star Saffron Barker visits the Art Jam studio to show Ricky three items that mean the world to her – a special black and white photo print containing her fans’ comments, her favourite Strictly dress and a gold locket carrying a picture of her grandparents. While chatting to Ricky, Saffron shares amazing stories about her online video career, her loving family, her huge fashion collection, seeing the Northern Lights and her wonderful time on Strictly Come Dancing.
11:20am Out of This World
In this episode Dr. Maggie reveals the gamechangers of space – missions and spacecraft from the Space Shuttle to the Hubble Space Telescope that have transformed our lives on earth and beyond. Dr. Maggie’s Star Guest is NASA astronaut Kathy Sullivan who’s a gamechanger herself. She flew in the space shuttle three times, she delivered Hubble into orbit and was the first American woman to walk in space! Plus, Dr Maggie counts down the Top 5 Most Expensive Missions and all your space questions are answered in Ask Maggie. Buckle up, it’s time to go Out Of This World!
11:30am Operation Ouch!
Series about the human body, exploring how it works and how it recovers when injured.
Thursday
9:00am Bitesize: 5-7 Year Olds
Fractions in maths, pulse in music, and from Cake in Book Club.
9:20am Bitesize: 7-9 Year Olds
Fractions in maths with the help of Gary Lineker, rhythm in Music and more from Book Club.
9:40am Bitesize: 9-11 Year Olds
Stephen Fry reads more from Percy Jackson, and there is maths and music.
10:00am Celebrity Supply Teacher
Paralympic champion and keen baker Kadeena Cox goes for gold with a taste bud-tickling cookery lesson. She talks about success on track, the nutrition that an athlete requires to get their body into peak fitness and her 80/20 rule. Eighty per cent of the time she eats incredibly healthily, but she allows herself the odd treat the rest of the time. Kadeena shows the audience how to make one of her favourite sweet treats that she allows herself once in a while.
10:10am Horrible Histories
The award-winning comedy sketch team’s one-off special focusing on King John and the Magna Carta. The charter is obtained from King John by his rebellious barons in Runnymede in 1215 after a rap battle, and there is also a look at what Genghis Khan is up to in Mongolia. Ben Miller guest stars.
10:40am Our School
Following youngsters as they make the transition from primary to secondary school and begin the most important year of their school lives so far.
11:00am Ricky Wilson’s Art Jam
Online sensation and Olympic medal winner Nile Wilson visits the Art Jam studio to show Ricky three items that mean the world to him – a black and white painting of Nile in action, a Commonwealth Games gold medal and some precious fan art containing an inspiring quote. While chatting to Ricky, Nile shares amazing stories about how he got into gymnastics, his elite career, the 100 medals he has won, his love of making online videos and how he stays positive during tough times.
11:15am Out of This World
Dr Maggie explores living in space with start guest astronaut Jessica Meir.
11:30am CBBC Live Lessons
World Book Day 2021 – Live Lesson
Friday
9:00am Bitesize: 5-7 Year Olds
Formal letters, well-being, and another slice of Cake in Book Club.
9:20am Bitesize: 7-9 Year Olds
How to write a job application, and more from Charlie Changes into a Chicken in Book Club.
9:40am Bitesize: 9-11 Year Olds
Writing, well-being, and Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief in Book Club.
10:05am Celebrity Supply Teacher
Inventor, engineer and internet star Colin Furze presents a fascinating introduction to the world of inventing. He gives a tour of his amazing shed, where all his creations are brought to life, and demonstrates some of his incredible inventions, including a flame-throwing guitar! He offers advice on how to go about inventing before demonstrating some basic engineering principles with a tensegrity sculpture.
10:15am Horrible Histories
A special episode about the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, following her as she stumbles from young girl in Scotland to queen in France, back to queen in Scotland, and finally to Elizabeth I’s arch enemy. Plus, the programme meets silver-nosed Danish scientist Tycho Brahe, and Mr H gives his unique take on the epic Battle of Lepanto in another edition of History’s Craziest Fools.
10:40am Our School
Following youngsters as they make the transition from primary to secondary school and begin the most important year of their school lives so far.
11:00am Ricky Wilson’s Art Jam
Award-winning popstar Nadine Coyle visits the Art Jam studio to show Ricky three items that mean the world to her – her make-up palette, a lucky ring from India and a very special family picture. While chatting to Ricky, Nadine shares amazing stories about being in one of the biggest girl bands of all time Girls Aloud, her incredible sleeping ability, having a big family and enjoying cooking with her daughter.
11:20am Out of This World
In this episode, Dr Maggie reveals that no matter how much you plan, prepare and practise for space travel, things can sometimes go wrong. Dr Maggie’s star guest is Professor David Southwood CBE, who was responsible for getting the European Space Agency’s Beagle 2 Lander onto Mars. However, it didn’t go to plan – so what did he learn when things went wrong? And Dr Maggie answers viewers’ space questions and counts down the top five greatest achievements that you won’t have heard of! Buckle up, it’s time to go Out Of This World!
11:30am Operation Ouch!
Series about the human body, exploring how it works and how it recovers when injured.
The CBBC channel can be found in the programme guide of these TV services:
♦ Sky 607 ♦ Virgin Media 701 ♦ Freeview 201 ♦ Freesat 600 and also on BBC i-Player.
Hello.
This is wonderful.
However im a little confused. Apologies if iv missed something
So do our children watch these programmes in the mornings. Or at their selected times..
And then log online, or do they log online and then watch them.
Are these programmes just for watching or are they meant to take notes of what they’ve learnt. For example.
Then what Happens if the Children have the programs on the same time as their P.E times/or exercise?
Do they also go online after these programmes. And then I was a little confused about the last programmes lined up. For whom they are for.
I still need to look above at the further Information section.
But I read the email/ParentMail information!
So sorry if it’s all on here also.
Just wanted to clarify .
Also with the ages, for example, 7-9
And then 9-11
Which programme do the 7 years olds watch for example, or the 9year olds.
Or do/can they watch both, as they both include the same age groups ?
Oh sorry about all the questions. But again just needing some clarity on those could of things x
Warmest regards and also Soooo much thanks for all that the school is doing along with the family support department and our acting head mistress, teachers and P.E staff
We cannot thank you for literally all that you are doing and everything you can to help and support ALL families during this 3rd lockdown and in such an immediate adjustment. Your all doing amazing and we truly appreciate all the support and extra work your all doing.
Thank you so much!
Amber K R & all the girls and family!
This is here for information only. It may be helpful to families who are struggling with devices or internet connections. Treat the Google Classroom work that we are providing as the priority and dip into the CBBC programmes as and when you feel it might be appropriate. CBBC could be recorded for watching later if you want to keep the children working out of school hours.
As for the content of the programmes, the only information we have is what we’ve reproduced here from the CBBC programme listings.