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Something Special

Specials 2012 - 2022
TV-G

  • CBeebies
  • 20m
  • 3h 40m (11 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Children
Something Special is a children's television programme produced and broadcast by the BBC. The producer is Allan Johnston who worked as a teacher of children with special needs before joining the BBC in 1989. It is designed to teach children signing supported by Makaton gestures, and is specifically aimed at children with delayed learning and communication difficulties. It is aired on CBeebies (both the separate channel and CBeebies on BBC One and BBC Two). It is presented by Justin Fletcher ("Justin" from Tikkabilla), and features various other characters (also played by Justin) and clips of disabled children. Justin speaks as well as signing, and a spoken narrative is provided over the clips of children. The characters played by Justin (other than himself) are the Tumble Family: Mr Tumble, Grandpa Tumble and Baby Tumble. Other members of the Tumble family to have made recent appearances include two Aunts - Polly and Suki (as in the popular nursery rhyme "Polly Put The Kettle On"). The name of the programme derives from the idea that all children, irrespective of their position on the learning spectrum, are special. A new series for 2006 started on 17 September 2006 and features the same characters as previous series. Mr Tumble can be seen in a school in the opening credits.

19 episodes

2017-12-12T09:45:00Z

Special 15 A Magical Christmas

Special 15 A Magical Christmas

  • 2017-12-12T09:45:00Z20m

On Christmas Eve, Mr Tumble awaits a visit from Father Christmas

Music and magic with Something Special at the Proms. Justin Fletcher and his new friends, Hamza and Frankie, visit the Royal Albert Hall for an amazing, musical day out. Following on from the incredibly popular CBeebies Proms, the much loved series of Something Special is at the Proms this summer for a one-off programme, transmission to coincide with the iconic Last Night of the Proms.
This summer, BBC Proms staged their second relaxed Prom at the Royal Albert Hall, with music performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, creating an ideal opportunity for Justin and Something Special to be part of the audience. Learning Makaton music signs, hearing fantastic music and spending a day at the Royal Albert Hall with Justin, the Something Special children will now share their incredible day with the CBeebies audience as they become Something Special stars.
Of course, Mr Tumble will have his part to play too! What can possibly go wrong when Mr Tumble helps the orchestra unload their instruments? And imagine Mr Tumble's delight as he learns the instruments of the orchestra - with advice and a little bit of help from Grandad Tumble, Mr Tumble is determined to be the best musician in the world!

It’s a very special day for Grandad Tumble. He’s getting a lifetime achievement award for all of his hard work over the years driving buses. Aunt Polly and Baker Tumble are planning to make a huge chocolate cake, and Mr Tumble will be there to help celebrate too. Unfortunately, when Mr Tumble arrives at the bus museum, he’s mistaken for the new cleaner and is set to work by the manager. He tries his very best, but accidents will happen! There’s a lot of mess, a tour group to manage, an escaped dog and a sing-song or two! Justin Fletcher stars, alongside Nina Wadia and George Webster.

Join in with Mr Tumble as he sings the Wheels on the Bus with some friends at the Bus Museum!

2022-12-08T09:45:00Z

Special 19 Merry Christmas!

Special 19 Merry Christmas!

  • 2022-12-08T09:45:00Z20m

It’s Christmas, and the Tumbles are having a fancy dress party! Justin visits a children’s hospital where he and his friends enjoy a celebration in their own winter wonderland.

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