Ready to knock? Play School returns as BBC pushes quality children’s programming
Summary
The BBC plans to bring back the children’s TV show Play School after a 38-year break. The new version will be updated for today’s digital world, including content on a new CBeebies Parenting YouTube channel aimed at helping parents with quality children’s programs.Key Facts
- Play School originally aired for over 20 years starting in 1964 and was known for its wholesome content.
- The BBC is reviving the show to meet demand for quality children’s programming amid many online options.
- The new Play School will be a live-action series featuring songs, stories, music, movement, and play.
- Content will also appear on a new BBC YouTube channel for parents called CBeebies Parenting, offering play ideas and expert advice.
- The BBC wants the show to keep the values that made it popular, including creativity, curiosity, and learning through play.
- The revival fits with the BBC’s push to create strong children’s brands in a growing global market.
- Pre-production for the new Play School starts in February 2027, with episodes planned for 2027-28.
- There have been concerns about declining quality in children’s TV and too much low-quality online content, which the BBC aims to address.
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