Series · 2007 · Kids
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 introduce children to Makaton signing, and is specifically aimed at children with delayed learning and communication difficulties. It is aired on the CBeebies channel and in the past was also broadcast as part of the CBeebies programme strand on BBC One and BBC Two). The name of the programme derives from the idea that all children, irrespective of their position on the learning spectrum, are special. It is presented by Justin Fletcher and features various other characters 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 are the Tumble Family: Mr Tumble, an adult clown who himself displays delayed learning and communication difficulties, Grandad Tumble and Baby Tumble. Other members of the Tumble family to have made appearances include two Aunts - Polly and Suki, Lord Tumble and King Tumble.
6 seasons · 138 episodes

Episode 01
Pets
Pretend to be a cat, a dog or a rabbit with Mr Tumble, and find out how to sign a variety of animals. Plus, a trip to a pet shop.

Episode 02
Weather
The weather is always changing, so Mr Tumble tries to wear clothes to suit the conditions.

Episode 03
Moving
Come for a run and a jump with Mr Tumble, who also pretends to swim as well as learning useful signs.

Episode 04
Garden
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Episode 05
Farm
This episode is about a farm. What animals will there be?

Episode 06
Birds
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Episode 07
Birthday
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Episode 08
Clothes
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Episode 09
Colours
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Episode 10
Doctor
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Episode 11
Family
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Episode 12
Colours
This programme shows you how to sign red, blue and yellow

Episode 13
Food
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Episode 14
Food Part 2
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Episode 15
Holiday
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Episode 16
How Do I Feel?
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Episode 17
Jungle Animals
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Episode 18
Mini Beasts
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Episode 19
What I Like
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Episode 20
Meals
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Episode 21
Music
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Episode 22
Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 1
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Episode 23
Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 2
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Episode 24
Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 3
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Episode 25
Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 4
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Episode 26
Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 5
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Episode 27
Opposites
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Episode 28
The Park
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Episode 29
Pets
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Episode 30
School
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Episode 31
Seasons
Justin explains that every year there are four seasons. He explores each one.

Episode 32
Shapes
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Episode 33
Shops
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Episode 34
People Who Help Us
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Episode 35
Toys
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Episode 36
Toys (2)
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Episode 37
Transport
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Episode 38
Under the Sea
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Episode 39
Under, On and In
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Episode 40
Vegetables
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Episode 41
Weather
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Episode 42
What I Like
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Episode 43
Where I Live
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Episode 44
Food (2)
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Episode 45
Clothes (2)
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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 introduce children to Makaton signing, and is specifically aimed at children with delayed learning and communication difficulties. It is aired on the CBeebies channel and in the past was also broadcast as part of the CBeebies programme strand on BBC One and BBC Two). The name of the programme derives from the idea that all children, irrespective of their position on the learning spectrum, are special. It is presented by Justin Fletcher and features various other characters 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 are the Tumble Family: Mr Tumble, an adult clown who himself displays delayed learning and communication difficulties, Grandad Tumble and Baby Tumble. Other members of the Tumble family to have made appearances include two Aunts - Polly and Suki, Lord Tumble and King Tumble.
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Something Special is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The kids has 6 seasons and 138 total episodes, rated 4.3/10 by 3 viewers.
Something Special has 6 seasons with 138 episodes in total.
Something Special is currently in production and returning for new episodes.
Something Special airs on CBeebies.
Something Special first aired on May 14, 2007.
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