The Best TV Shows on CBBC

Every CBBC Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Among CBBC’s finest offerings are BBC Proms and Blue Peter, which debuted in 1947 and 1958, respectively. A broadcaster of distinction, CBBC has aired more than 20 shows between 1947 and 2020. Discover the best of CBBC with our list of over 20 series, meticulously updated for September 2026.

  • Gym Stars
    Gym Stars (2018)10.0

    In this series we go behind the scenes of the lives of some of the UK's most promising young gymnasts.

  • Horrible Histories
    Horrible Histories (2009)8.0

    Based on the best-selling children's books and liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, a group of British comedians offer an anarchic and unconventional take on some of history's most gruesome and funny moments, with topics including the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, the Egyptians and the Romans, among others.

  • BBC Proms
    BBC Proms (1947)7.7

    The World's Greatest Classical Music Festival. The BBC Proms is a classical music festival held every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and in recent years has explored an innovative series of Proms around the UK with concerts in all four nations. Its aim: to bring the best in classical music to the widest possible audience, which remains true to founder-conductor Henry Wood’s original vision in 1895. Whether you are a classical connoisseur or think classical music isn’t for you, there is something for everyone in the eight-week stretch of concerts.

  • Shaun the Sheep
    Shaun the Sheep (2007)7.7

    Shaun the Sheep thinks and acts like a person in a barnyard, which usually gets him into trouble. The farmer's sheepdog, Bitzer, tries to keep Shaun and his friends out of trouble. The farmer is oblivious to the humanlike features of his flock, who are like one big, happy family.

  • Dick and Dom in da Bungalow
    Dick and Dom in da Bungalow (2002)7.6

    Dick and Dom in da Bungalow was a CBBC children's entertainment television series presented by the duo Dick and Dom. The series was broadcast on weekend mornings on various BBC television channels for five series, running between 31 August 2002 and 11 March 2006.

  • Malory Towers
    Malory Towers (2020)7.6

    Follow the adventures of Darrell Rivers as she leaves home for the first time to attend an all-girls’ boarding school. Set in post-war Britain on the sun-drenched cliffs of the Cornish coast, the series explores a nostalgic world of midnight feasts, lacrosse, pranks, a mystery ghost and lasting friendships.

  • Blue Peter
    Blue Peter (1958)7.5

    A fun-packed and informative magazine show for younger viewers with information and reports from around the world.

  • The Dumping Ground
    The Dumping Ground (2013)7.5

    Following the exploits and antics of children living in a care home. Growing up in a care home brings all sorts of tough challenges, but the kids know that if they stick together, they can get through anything life throws at them.

  • The Worst Witch
    The Worst Witch (2017)7.4

    Mayhem and mishaps follow young witch Mildred Hubble wherever she goes. She just can't help it! But with her friends' help, Mildred always manages to avoid disaster just in time.

  • The Sarah Jane Adventures
    The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007)7.1

    Sarah Jane Smith is a truly remarkable woman who inhabits a world of mystery, danger and wonder; a world where aliens are commonplace and the Earth is under constant threat. A world that Maria Jackson, a seemingly ordinary girl, can only dream of – until she moves in next door. Nothing will ever be ordinary again.

  • Maddigan's Quest
    Maddigan's Quest (2006)7.0

    Maddigan's Quest was a fantasy-based television series set in a post-apocalyptic future. It was based on an original concept by Margaret Mahy and was developed for television by Gavin Strawhan and Rachel Lang. The show originally screened on CBBC in the UK, and was also aired on TV3 in New Zealand, Family Room HD from Voom Networks HD and Nine Network in early 2006.

  • Odd Squad
    Odd Squad (2014)6.8

    Odd Squad saves the day whenever something unusual happens.

  • Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
    Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks (2003)6.4

    The adventures of Piggley, a spunky eight-year-old pig, and his friends Dannan the Duck and Ferny the Bull on Raloo Farm in Ireland.

  • ChuckleVision
    ChuckleVision (1987)6.3

    ChuckleVision is a long-standing British children's series broadcast from 1987 to 2009. The Chuckle Brothers' famous comedy involves slapstick, other visual gags, wordplay, and catchphrases such as "To me, to you!" and "Oh dear, oh dear!"

  • Danger Mouse
    Danger Mouse (2015)6.3

    Danger Mouse is back saving London, saving the World and, most importantly, saving Penfold in brand new and fantastically absurd, energetic adventures.

  • Operation Ouch!
    Operation Ouch! (2012)6.2

    Operation Ouch! is a British children's educational television series about the human body. It shows what happens in A&E, what doctors sometimes have problems with and great experiments. The show is hosted by twin brothers Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken. Series 5 was named "Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover".

  • Dennis & Gnasher
    Dennis & Gnasher (2009)5.6

    Based on the iconic D.C. Thomson comic strip Dennis the Menace, this 2D-animated series follows the mischievous adventures of Dennis and his best friend Gnasher the dog.

  • Tweenies
    Tweenies (1999)5.1

    Tweenies Bella, Milo, Fizz and Jake get into many adventures such as visiting a farm, watching puppet shows, learning new songs and listening to stories.

  • Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese
    Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese (2019)3.6

    The adventures of an average family; a boy, a girl, a dog, a cat, a mouse and ..err, a piece of cheese. What could possibly go wrong?

  • Smile
    Smile (2002)N/A

    Smile was a British Sunday morning children's programme created by production company Darrall Macqueen Ltd for CBBC. It first aired in 2002 and was originally shown on the CBBC Channel. It was moved to BBC Two to make way for Dick and Dom in da Bungalow. Although Dick and Dom finished in 2006, Smile never moved back to the CBBC Channel. The final programme was broadcast on 26 August 2007, from 7:30 until 10:00 on BBC Two.