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The BBC has announced a new slate of children’s programming for CBBC, CBeebies and BBC iPlayer. Returning titles include Deadly 60, Horrible Histories, Gladiators: Epic Pranks and several CBeebies favourites; Hacker T Dog will lead a new show, Judge Hacker.
The BBC has announced a new slate of children’s programmes for CBBC, CBeebies and BBC iPlayer, including a new courtroom comedy starring Hacker T Dog, the eighth series of Deadly 60 and the twelfth series of Horrible Histories. The line-up also includes returning CBeebies shows and new factual and animated programmes, with release dates stretching from 2026 to 2028.
Hacker T Dog, performed by Phil Fletcher, will front Judge Hacker, a 15-part comedy entertainment series due to launch on CBBC in early 2027. The character will preside over everyday disputes brought by children and adults, alongside lawyers Lorna Rose Treen and Toussaint Douglass. The programme is set to include games, comedy and celebrity guests.
Steve Backshall will return for Deadly 60 series eight, travelling to Japan, India, Thailand and Australia. The planned wildlife encounters include swamp tigers in the Sundarbans, giant salamanders in Japan, monitor lizards in Bangkok and great white sharks off Australia. The announcement describes new firsts for the series but does not specify what those will be.
Horrible Histories is returning for series 12, with episodes on subjects including the original Gladiators, historical figures described as traitors, the Saxons, the French Revolution and Bonnie Prince Charlie. A Beethoven special is being made with the BBC Concert Orchestra to mark 200 years since his death, according to the announcement.
A Broad Slate Across BBC Children’s
The announcement covers programmes for different ages and formats, rather than a single returning series. For older children, the BBC is combining established comedy and factual brands with new titles; younger viewers will see further episodes of familiar CBeebies programmes. That range is the stated focus of the commissioning slate.
Patricia Hidalgo, Director of BBC Children’s and Education, said the line-up represents “the breadth and creativity we want children and families to find at the BBC”. The plans also set out a multi-year schedule, with some programmes arriving next year and others not expected until 2028. The announcement gives families an early view of upcoming programming, while leaving some dates and distribution details open.
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Returning Shows and New Commissions
The slate includes returning programmes beyond the three prominent titles. Gladiators: Epic Pranks is set for a third series in which children choose the people to prank and work with Nitro and the Gladiators. The announced run is also due to include Halloween and Christmas specials, behind-the-scenes material at Sheffield Arena and three watch-along episodes.
For CBeebies, BeddyByes has been commissioned for a second series, due in spring 2027, while Football Fantastics is set to return for series three in summer 2027. Maddie & Triggs will have 52 new seven-minute episodes; the first 26 are due from mid-2027, with versions planned as animation and audio-first podcasts. The slate also lists new animated series Hyperlight – Battle of the Guardians, and the factual programme Climate Change and Me: Future Council, which is scheduled for CBBC and BBC iPlayer on 9 November. The source report does not state the year for that date.
Further ahead, Animal Allsorts is due in 2028, and Tiny Tunes is scheduled to return with 10 festive episodes in 2026. The BBC says CBeebies commissions are intended to combine entertainment, learning and support for children’s early development. Kate Morton, Senior Head of Commissioning for CBeebies, described the aim as making content that supports children through those early years in “joyful and engaging” ways.
““The breadth and creativity we want children and families to find at the BBC.””
— Patricia Hidalgo, Director of BBC Children’s and Education
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Release Dates and Programme Details
Although the BBC has provided a broad schedule, not every title has a confirmed transmission date. Judge Hacker is due in early 2027, BeddyByes in spring 2027 and Football Fantastics in summer 2027; other descriptions give only a year or no timing. The source report does not identify the year for Climate Change and Me: Future Council’s 9 November broadcast date.
Some creative details also remain open. The BBC has not specified the “new firsts” anticipated for Deadly 60, provided episode-by-episode information for the returning series, or detailed the full release plans across broadcast and streaming for every programme. Those specifics may be announced closer to transmission.
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Broadcasts Roll Out Through 2028
The announced releases are spread across several years: Tiny Tunes is due in 2026; Judge Hacker, BeddyByes, Football Fantastics and the first Maddie & Triggs episodes are scheduled for 2027; and Animal Allsorts is planned for 2028. Viewers can expect further scheduling and programme details as those dates approach. The BBC has not supplied a full transmission calendar for the slate.
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Key Questions
What is the new Hacker T Dog series called?
It is called Judge Hacker. The 15-part CBBC comedy will feature Hacker hearing everyday disputes involving children and adults, with lawyers Lorna Rose Treen and Toussaint Douglass.
When will Judge Hacker be released?
The series is due to launch on CBBC in early 2027. The BBC has not announced a specific broadcast date.
Where will Steve Backshall go in Deadly 60 series eight?
The planned destinations are Japan, India, Thailand and Australia. The announced animals include giant salamanders, swamp tigers, monitor lizards and great white sharks.
Is Horrible Histories returning?
Yes. The BBC has announced series 12, with episodes covering topics including the Saxons, the French Revolution and Bonnie Prince Charlie, as well as a Beethoven special.
When are the new children’s programmes coming out?
Release plans range from 2026 to 2028. Some series have seasons identified, such as BeddyByes in spring 2027, while other dates remain unspecified.
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