Nick Jr. (British and Irish TV channel)
- For Nick Jr. in United States, see Nick Jr..
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| Owner | Nickelodeon UK (Viacom/BSkyB) |
Nick Jr. is a British television channel, run by Nickelodeon UK. The channel is aimed at younger children.
History
Nick Jr. was for many years broadcast during the daytime hours on the main Nickelodeon channel. In 1998, the slot was spun off into its own channel, initially broadcasting on its own channel (then ch.606) on Sky Digital, and from 6am-midday alongside Sky Sports 3 on analogue satellite, although this schedule would sometimes be altered if sports were being covered in the early morning. Analogue transmissions ceased some years later. When it first properly aired it was presented by Face. In 2001 MTV Dance started broadcasting during its downtime hours after it was spun off from MTV Extra. MTV Dance acquired its own separate channel in 2002 and both channels have since extended their broadcasting hours. Nick Jr. now broadcasts between 6AM and 10PM, offering a lineup of 'Nick Jr. Classics' including classic programming such as Rainbow, Bagpuss, Mr. Benn, and the like, between 8PM and 10PM.
The shows are sometimes presented by a number of anthropomorphic animal characters. The morning show, between 6AM and 9AM is presented by 'The Early Worms', Arnie and Barney, who have mini adventures in their burrow and garden, but also travel to tourist locations like zoos and Model villages. At 9.30AM they are replaced by Piper O'Possum, which appers to be runs of the original Piper character from the US version of the show, but re-dubbed with a British accent. Piper says goodnight to the viewers after 6:30PM and the remaining shows are generally shown with no character presenters in between. Piper also appears on Nick Jr. 2, but Arnie and Barney do not.
Nick Jr. Programmes
Current programming
- Blue's Clues
- Dora The Explorer
- Lazy Town
- The Backyardigans
- Max and Ruby
- Bob the Builder
- Little Bear
- Thomas the Tank Engine
- Maggie and the Ferocious Beast
- Go, Diego, Go!
- Peppa Pig
- The Wiggles
- The Wonder Pets
- The Clangers
- Bagpuss
- Crystal Tipps and Alistair
- Paddington Bear
- The Wombles
- Portland Bill
- Rainbow
- Bubble and Squeak
- Fifi and the Flowertots
- Bananas In Pyjamas
- Trumpton
- Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!
- Angelina Ballerina
- Chigley
- Roary The Racing Car
Coming soon
(Note: Due to the constant addition of shows that are not going to air on Nick Jr. UK & Republic of Ireland, this section can not be stated as fact)
On Nick Jr. 2 only
Former programming
- Oakie Doke
- Franklin
- You Do Too
- Mr. Benn
- Ivor The Engine
- King Rollo
- Bod
- Mr. Men and Little Miss (to be returned with new episodes with The Magic Roundabout, SquidBob TentaclePants, Krusty Towers, Mrs. Puff, You're Fired,Ghost Host, Wishing You Well, Karate Island and New Leaf in 2008)
- Little Bill
- The Upside Down Show
- Engie Benjy
- Sesame Street
- The Hoobs
- Maisy
- Astro Farm
- The Busy World of Richard Scarry
- I Spy (2003 TV series)
- Cubeez
- Dilly the Dinosaur
- The Treacle People
- The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss
- Charlie and Lola
- Animal Alphabet
- Lizzie's Library
- Animal Antics
- The Shoe People
- Nellie the Elephant
- Magic Adventures of Mumfie
- The Garden Gang
- Boohbah
- P.B Bear And Friends
- James the Cat
- Babar
- Wiggly Park
- Bump
- Spider
- Kipper the Dog
- The Herbs
- Huxley Pig
- Henry's Cat
- Button Moon
- Budgie the Little Helicopter
- The Junglies
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