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Series · 2007 · Kids

Something Special

★4.3 2007 6 Seasons TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

6 seasons · 138 episodes

Pets

Episode 01

Pets

May 14, 2007

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.

Weather

Episode 02

Weather

Mar 13, 2007

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

Moving

Episode 03

Moving

Mar 14, 2007

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

Garden

Episode 04

Garden

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No description available.

Farm

Episode 05

Farm

Sep 14, 2007

This episode is about a farm. What animals will there be?

Birds

Episode 06

Birds

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No description available.

Birthday

Episode 07

Birthday

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No description available.

Clothes

Episode 08

Clothes

Apr 6, 2008

No description available.

Colours

Episode 09

Colours

Sep 24, 2007

No description available.

Doctor

Episode 10

Doctor

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No description available.

Family

Episode 11

Family

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No description available.

Colours

Episode 12

Colours

Sep 24, 2007

This programme shows you how to sign red, blue and yellow

Food

Episode 13

Food

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No description available.

Food Part 2

Episode 14

Food Part 2

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No description available.

Holiday

Episode 15

Holiday

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How Do I Feel?

Episode 16

How Do I Feel?

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No description available.

Jungle Animals

Episode 17

Jungle Animals

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Mini Beasts

Episode 18

Mini Beasts

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No description available.

What I Like

Episode 19

What I Like

Oct 6, 2007

No description available.

Meals

Episode 20

Meals

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No description available.

Music

Episode 21

Music

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No description available.

Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 1

Episode 22

Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 1

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No description available.

Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 2

Episode 23

Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 2

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No description available.

Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 3

Episode 24

Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 3

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No description available.

Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 4

Episode 25

Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 4

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Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 5

Episode 26

Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 5

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Opposites

Episode 27

Opposites

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The Park

Episode 28

The Park

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Pets

Episode 29

Pets

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School

Episode 30

School

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Seasons

Episode 31

Seasons

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Justin explains that every year there are four seasons. He explores each one.

Shapes

Episode 32

Shapes

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No description available.

Shops

Episode 33

Shops

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No description available.

People Who Help Us

Episode 34

People Who Help Us

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Toys

Episode 35

Toys

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No description available.

Toys (2)

Episode 36

Toys (2)

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Transport

Episode 37

Transport

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Under the Sea

Episode 38

Under the Sea

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Under, On and In

Episode 39

Under, On and In

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No description available.

Vegetables

Episode 40

Vegetables

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No description available.

Weather

Episode 41

Weather

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No description available.

What I Like

Episode 42

What I Like

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No description available.

Where I Live

Episode 43

Where I Live

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No description available.

Food (2)

Episode 44

Food (2)

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No description available.

Clothes (2)

Episode 45

Clothes (2)

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No description available.

About the series

Something Special poster
Audience score
★ 4.3 /10

based on 3 votes

Synopsis

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.

Kids

Cast

1 principal cast

Justin Fletcher

Justin Fletcher

Where to watch Something Special

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.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Something Special have?

Something Special has 6 seasons with 138 episodes in total.

Is Something Special still on the air?

Something Special is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs Something Special?

Something Special airs on CBeebies.

When did Something Special first air?

Something Special first aired on May 14, 2007.

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