The Best TV Shows on CBeebies

Every CBeebies Show Ranked From Best To Worst

A broadcaster of distinction, CBeebies has aired more than 20 shows between 1947 and 2022. Leading the pack on CBeebies are BBC Proms and Postman Pat, with their initial broadcasts in 1947 and 1981. Stay up-to-date with over 20 of CBeebies’s elite series, with our list refreshed for August 2025.

  • Everything's Rosie
    Everything's Rosie (2010)10.0

    Rosie lives in a playhouse with her colourful group of friends. Together they embark on adventures as they learn the meaning of true friendship.

  • Numberblocks
    Numberblocks (2016)8.9

    Learn how much fun counting can be with the Numberblocks - a fun-loving group of numbers who work together to solve problems big and small.

  • Octonauts: Above & Beyond
    Octonauts: Above & Beyond (2021)8.8

    The Octonauts expand their exploration beyond the sea -- and onto land! With new rides and new friends, they'll protect any habitats and animals at risk.

  • Hey Duggee
    Hey Duggee (2014)7.8

    Animated preschool series about a clubhouse that is run by a big dog called Duggee.

  • Go Jetters
    Go Jetters (2015)7.8

    Go Jetters follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes, Xuli, Kyan, Lars and Foz, as they travel the globe with their friend and mentor Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn. Together they save the world's most famous landmarks from the mischievous meddlings of their nemesis, Grandmaster Glitch.

  • 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.

  • CBeebies Bedtime Stories
    CBeebies Bedtime Stories (2009)7.7

    Join a host of different celebrities for a different story read each night just before bedtime.

  • Bing
    Bing (2014)7.3

    Bing is a young and lovable bunny learning about the big world around him, with the help of his friends. A warm and gentle animation, based on the bestselling books by Ted Dewan.

  • Waffle the Wonder Dog
    Waffle the Wonder Dog (2018)7.3

    Evie's mum, Jess, has just married Doug's dad, Simon. They arrive home to find a puppy hiding in their wedding gifts. This magical talking dog will change their lives forever.

  • Octonauts
    Octonauts (2010)7.1

    Follows an underwater exploring crew made up of stylized anthropomorphic animals, a team of eight adventurers who live in an undersea base, the Octopod, from where they go on undersea adventures with the help of a fleet of aquatic vehicles.

  • Pingu
    Pingu (1986)7.0

    Playful penguin Pingu lives with his family in Antarctica, where he often finds himself caught up in mischievous high jinks with his pal Robby.

  • Balamory
    Balamory (2002)7.0

    Live action series for pre-school children based around the small island community of Balamory in Scotland.

  • Chuggington
    Chuggington (2008)6.8

    Koko, Brewster and Wilson are three young, adventurous trainee "chuggers", learning about working on the railway in the town of Chuggington, with the help of the railway controller, Vee, the older engines, and their human friends.

  • Postman Pat
    Postman Pat (1981)6.6

    Pat and his black-and-white cat Jess deliver the mail in Greendale.

  • In the Night Garden
    In the Night Garden (2007)6.6

    In the Night Garden is a magical place that exists between the waking and sleeping imagination of children close to the representation of a nursery rhyme.

  • Fireman Sam
    Fireman Sam (1987)6.2

    Follow the adventures of fireman Sam and his colleagues as they protect the citizens of the Welsh town of Pontypandy. Whenever the alarm sounds, brave Sam and his co-workers can be counted on to jump into a fire engine, hop onto a helicopter, or even launch an inflatable lifeboat to battle blazes, mount rescue missions, or provide medical attention to those in need.

  • Numberjacks
    Numberjacks (2006)6.1

    Centres on the adventures of a group of anthropomorphic numbers. They go about their everyday lives inside their sofa until a call comes in from a real-life child Agent, who reports a problem that needs solving. One or two of the Numberjacks fly out on location to investigate. The Numberjacks have to work out how to put things right, and thwart the dastardly intentions of the Meanies.

  • Bob the Builder
    Bob the Builder (1999)6.0

    Bob the Builder and his machine team are ready to tackle any project. Bob and the Can-Do Crew demonstrate the power of positive thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and follow-through. The team always shows that “The Fun Is In Getting It Done!”

  • Kate & Mim-Mim
    Kate & Mim-Mim (2014)6.0

    A little girl and her plush bunny go on incredible adventures in the imaginary land of Mimiloo.

  • Supertato
    Supertato (2022)N/A

    Follow the adventures of Supertato, the world’s first potato superhero, as he tackles the mischievous Evil Pea in the supermarket aisles.