Pop UK (My AU)

Pop was originally launched on 29 May 2003 by Chart Show Channels (CSC) Media Group as Toons&Tunes.[2] Toons&Tunes was then later rebranded as its current name, Pop (formerly stylized as pop and POP!) in the following month. In September 2003, a timeshift sister network - Pop Plus, was launched.[3] Originally, the network focused on music videos with animated programming also part of the schedule, but with the numerous music video network options on British television at the time, this focus was quickly abandoned in 2004, when the animated content became much more prominent. Music videos continued to be carried on and off until 2010, before eventually being abandoned entirely.[citation needed] Initially, the channel broadcast animated content sourced from Granada Media's programming library under a six-month non-exclusive deal, before transitioning to content sourced mainly from DIC Entertainment and Nelvana.

In the channel's early years, links were presented by Rorry, formerly known as Tricky, an animated lime green dragon who used to host a Saturday morning show in the autumn of 1997, but was repurposed for the Pop channel. Tricky spoke with a northern English dialect, while Rorry spoke in a different voice with a Scottish accent, both versions were animated live through computer cues. He was accompanied by Purrdy, a dragon/cat hybrid who also appeared in the original Tricky programme on ITV, it was sometimes followed by a programme known as "The Cheeky Monkey Show" which features the live links of the animated coloured monkeys known as "The Cheeky Monkeys".

In July 2004, Pop Plus was rebranded as Tiny Pop with the channel's pre-school shows being moved over, alongside the Cheeky Monkeys.

On 10 August 2007, a one-hour timeshift service - Pop +1 was launched on Sky, alongside Tiny Pop +1. On 11 October, the channel was launched on Virgin Media, alongside Tiny Pop.[4]

On 19 May 2008, Pop +1 ceased broadcast and was replaced with a new sister network - Kix!.

On 1 February 2011, Pop was removed from Virgin Media to make way for the cable launch of True Entertainment.[5]

The MoonGoons were Pop's main mascot during from 2012 to 2015, starring in games, bumpers and idents during that period.

They were created by Aquamoon Games, a division of CSC Media

The two main ones were a blue octopus named Boofus and a Orange rabbit with antennas named Diggle.

On 20 March 2014, Pop was launched on Freeview.[6] Prior to April 2016, Pop was only available in areas where there is a local TV channel. On 14 July, Pop +1 was relaunched on Sky, replacing Kix +1.

On 1 April 2016, Pop moved to a wider coverage nationwide freeview mix, becoming available to over 90% of the country.[7] The capacity vacated by Pop on the local multiplex was used to transmit Kix from 7 April 2016. Pop +1 moved to LCN channel 128, to release 127 for use by Kix, but was otherwise unaffected, continuing to broadcast locally to Manchester only until its eventual withdrawal from Freeview.

On 1 September 2020, Pop rebranded its on-air identity, with the premiere of Bakugan: Armored Alliance.[8] And on the same day, starting with Pokémon Journeys: The Series, the network became the new British home of the Pokémon anime, moving from its previous broadcasters, ITV1 and CITV, of over 20 years.[9]

On 9 November 2022, Narrative Entertainment announced the launch of a new FAST channel, Pop Kids, to stream on Samsung TV Plus, the new FAST network airs shows from Pop and Tiny Pop.[10]

Sometime in 2022, Pop began to branch into original content for the first time, as they approached Joe Tasker for a new show called Swipe It! With Joe Taker.

On 19 July 2023, Pop reverted to broadcasting on the local-TV multiplex, switching places with sibling film channel Great! Romance.[11] In September 2023, it was announced that Pop Kids would split into two FAST channels, with Tiny Pop getting its own channel, and with Pop replacing the current FAST channel.[12]

On 7 February 2024, Pop and other Narrative Entertainment channels were removed from Freesat to make way for the closure of the linear variant of Tiny Pop,[13] however it was relaunched in 21 August in the same year, but not on Freesat.

On 30 May 2024, Narrative Entertainment announced the launch of Pop Up, a binge-watching-style FAST channel that offers up programming from a single IP within a few weeks at a time.[14]

Current programming
Pop
The channel sources its programming from multiple production and distribution studios. Programming includes original shows such as Swipe It! With Joe Tasker (The talking potato from this show is the current mascot), and acquired programming such as Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir and Pokémon. The channel also includes movies and such as the Barbie television films, Pokémon and Monster High.[1]

Upcoming programming
Mermicorno: Starfall (early 2025)[2]
Original programming
Swipe It! With Joe Tasker[3]
Acquired programming
44 Cats[4][5]
Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks (also on Nickelodeon)[4][6]
Annedroids[7]
Bakugan[4]
Bakugan: Battle Planet[4]
Bakugan: Geogan Rising[4]
Bakugan: Evolutions[4]
Bakugan: Legends[4]
Barbie: A Touch of Magic[4][8]
Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures[4][9]
Barbie: It Takes Two[4][10]
Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot[4]
Droners[4][11]
Grizzy & the Lemmings (also on Boomerang, CBBC and BBC iPlayer)[4][12]
The InBESTigators[4][13]
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts[4][14]
Kung Fu Sock (Show is EXTREMELY obscure so I will explain, Young girl named Tee Zeng gets superpowers when she puts on a living sock named Master Kicko) [4][15][16]
Lego City Adventures (also on Nickelodeon)[4][17]
Lego Dreamzzz: Trials of the Dream Chasers (also on ITVX)[4][18]
Lego Friends: Girls on a Mission[4][19]
Lego Friends: The Next Chapter[4][20]
L.O.L. Surprise! House of Surprises![4][21]
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (also on Disney+)[4][22]
Moley[4]
Monster High (also on Nickelodeon)[4][23][24]
Polly Pocket[4][25]
Pokémon[4][26]
Pokémon Journeys: The Series[4][27]
Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series[4][28]
Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series[4]
Power Players[28]
Power Rangers
Power Rangers Dino Super Charge[4]
Power Rangers Dino Fury[4][29]
Power Rangers Beast Morphers[4]
Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty[4][30]
Sadie Sparks[4][31]
Shasha & Milo[4]
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power[4][32]
Skylanders Academy[4][33]
Space Chickens in Space[4][34]
Squish[4][35]
Team Jay[36]
Total DramaRama[4][37] (also on CBBC and BBC iPlayer)
Transformers: Cyberverse[4]
Films and specials
Barbie: Princess Adventure
Barbie & Chelsea: The Lost Birthday
Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams
Barbie: Mermaid Power
Master Moley By Royal Invitation
Miraculous World: New York, United Heroez
Miraculous World: Shanghai, The Legend of Ladydragon
Monster High: The Movie
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (also on CBBC and BBC iPlayer)
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (also on CBBC and BBC iPlayer)
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (also on CBBC and BBC iPlayer)
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (also on CBBC and BBC iPlayer)
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You![a] (also on CBBC and BBC iPlayer)
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us[a] (also on CBBC and BBC iPlayer)
Tiny Pop
Tiny Pop airs preschool programs such as Gabby's Dollhouse, Super Wings and PJ Masks.[38]

Original programming
Billy the Cowboy Hamster[39]
DinoCity
Acquired programming
Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe[40]
Apollo's Tall Tales[41]
Barbie: A Touch of Magic[42]
Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures[43]
Care Bears: Unlock the Magic[41][44] (2019–present)
Caring For Each Other
Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck[41]
Cookie's Crumby Pictures
Dino Ranch
Ella, Oscar & Hoo[41]
Elmo and Tango's Mysterious Mysteries
Elmo's World[41]
Esme & Roy[41]
Gabby's Dollhouse[45]
Gigantosaurus[41][46] (2020–present)
Go! Go! Cory Carson[47]
Grizzy & the Lemmings (also on Boomerang, CBBC and BBC iPlayer)[48]
Gus – The Itsy Bitsy Knight
Hello Kitty: Super Style![49]
Jeremy & Jazzy
Little Bear (English dub of Pompon Ours)[50][51]
Masha and the Bear (also on Cartoonito)[41][52]
Mighty Express (2022–present[53])[54][55]
Molang[41][56] (2018–present)
Monchhichi[41]
Mush-Mush and the Mushables
My Little Pony: Pony Life[41] (2020–present)
Petronix Defenders (2022–present[53])[57]
Pikwik Pack
PJ Masks[41][58] (2017–present)
Remy & Boo[41]
Simon[41]
Smart Cookies[41]
Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City (2022–present)[59]
Super Grover 2.0
Super Wings[41][60] (2017–Present)
Trotties[61]
Yeti Tales[41]
Pop Max
Pop Max mainly airs TV shows from sister channel Pop, such as Pokémon, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir and Grizzy & the Lemmings. Pop Max airs movies and specials similar to Pop, but it is mostly limited to Pokémon movies.[62]

Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks
Bakugan[63]
Bakugan: Evolutions
Droners[4][64]
Ethan Gamer Plays Roblox
Grizzy & the Lemmings
The InBESTigators[4][65]
Kung Fu Sock
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
Nate Is Late[66]
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Pokémon Journeys: The Series[67]
Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series[28]
Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series
Power Players[28]
Power Rangers Beast Morphers
PocketWatch Ultimate MishMash
Art For Kids Hub[68]
Denis[69]
LankyBox[69]
Skylanders Academy[70]
Shasha & Milo[4]
Shasha & Milo: Shorts
Space Chickens in Space[71]
Squish[72]
Talking Tom & Friends[73]
The Strange Chores[74]
Total DramaRama
Films and specials
Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram and White—Victini and Zekrom (also on CBBC and BBC iPlayer)
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (also on BBC iPlayer)
User1 (March 4, 2025):
Hey everyone, I recently came across a kids' TV channel called "Kix." Does anyone know more about it? Like, what kind of shows do they air, and is it available in the US? Thanks!

User2 (March 4, 2025):
I think I’ve heard of Kix! It’s a kids' channel that mostly features animated shows and some live-action series aimed at kids aged around 6-12. Not sure about the exact regions, but I believe it’s more popular in the UK and some parts of Europe.

User3 (March 4, 2025):
Yep, User2 is right. Kix is kind of a spin-off from the old Pop channel lineup. They show cartoons, some adventure series, and sometimes classic kids’ programs. I don’t think it’s officially available in the US via cable, but you might be able to stream some of their shows online.

User1 (March 4, 2025):
Thanks for the info! I found a few shows on YouTube branded with the Kix logo. Any recommendations of good series to check out on this channel?

User4 (March 4, 2025):
If you like action and adventure shows, check out “Power Rangers Dino Fury” and “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” reruns. They air those on Kix sometimes. Also, some fun animated shows like “Pokemon” and “Beyblade” have been part of their schedule. Pretty good mix for kids into those genres!

Write a follow up asking if they air 2010 era Pop shows (e.g GoGoRiki, Oggy. etc)

User1 (March 5, 2025):
Thanks for the recommendations! One more question — does Kix air any of the 2010-era Pop shows, like GoGoRiki, Oggy and the Cockroaches, or similar titles? I loved those back in the day and was wondering if they’re part of Kix’s lineup.

Write a reply saying he's pretty sure those air at night

User3 (March 5, 2025):
Pretty sure those shows do air on Kix, mostly during the evening or nighttime slots. They tend to schedule the older Pop classics like GoGoRiki and Oggy and the Cockroaches later in the day, while the newer action stuff runs during the afternoon. So if you’re looking for those, check the evening schedule!

Write a conversation asking who own the channels

User1 (March 6, 2025):
By the way, does anyone know who actually owns the Kix channel? And is it related to Pop or any other kids' networks?

User2 (March 6, 2025):
Yeah, Kix and Pop are both owned by a company called Narrative Entertainment. They acquired a bunch of kids' channels a few years back and have been expanding their lineup since then.

User4 (March 6, 2025):
Exactly! Narrative Entertainment manages several kids’ channels in the UK and Europe, including Pop, Tiny Pop, and Kix. So there’s a lot of shared content and branding between them.

User3 (March 6, 2025):
Makes sense why their schedules overlap and some shows bounce between the channels. Narrative’s been focusing on nostalgic and action-packed kids programming to keep a broad audience.

Write a tweet with all 10 current shows

Here’s a tweet listing the 10 current shows on Kix:

🎉 Loving the Kix lineup! Here are 10 shows you can catch now: Power Rangers Dino Fury, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Pokémon, Beyblade, GoGoRiki, Oggy and the Cockroaches, Sonic Boom, YooHoo and Friends (2012 dub), SheZow, and Skatoony! #KidsTV #KixChannel #ThrowbackFun

Write a forum conversation asking which version of Skatoony is airing

User1 (March 7, 2025):
Hey everyone, quick question — do you know which version of Skatoony is currently airing on Kix? I know there have been a few different versions over the years, and I'm curious which one they're showing now. Thanks!

User2 (March 7, 2025):
Good question! Last time I checked, Kix was airing the original UK version of Skatoony with the live-action hosts and animated contestants. Not sure if they’ve switched it up recently though.

User3 (March 7, 2025):
Yeah, from what I’ve seen it’s still the UK version. The US and Canadian versions are pretty rare, so Kix sticks with the classic UK-style show.

User4 (March 7, 2025):
I can confirm it’s the UK original too. The mix of live-action and animation is what makes it unique, and Kix seems to keep that vibe going. Hopefully, they bring back some of the older episodes soon!

User1 (March 9, 2025):
Hey everyone, I heard about a show on Kix that features a boy who becomes a genderbent superhero. Does anyone know the name of that show and what it’s about?

User2 (March 9, 2025):
Sounds like you’re talking about SheZow! It’s about a boy named Guy who's given a ring that transforms him into the superhero SheZow, who has a more traditionally feminine superhero look and powers. It’s a fun mix of humor and action.

User3 (March 9, 2025):
Yeah, SheZow is pretty unique with that concept. The show plays with superhero tropes and gender roles in a lighthearted way. Definitely worth checking out if you like something different!

User4 (March 9, 2025):
I agree! It’s a cool show that mixes funny moments with heroics. Kix airing it fits their vibe of having diverse and entertaining kids’ programming.

User3 (March 9, 2025):
Right now, the overnight lineup on Kix usually includes these five shows: GoGoRiki, Oggy and the Cockroaches, SheZow, Skatoony, and Sonic Boom. Great mix for late-night viewing if you want some nostalgia and fun!

User1 (March 10, 2025):
Hey all, does anyone know which shows replaced Kung Fu Sock, Squish, and 50/50 Heroes on Kix after January 10? I noticed those titles disappeared from the schedule and was curious about their replacements.
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User2 (March 10, 2025):
From what I’ve seen, after January 10, Kix refreshed their lineup with some newer and returning favorites. Shows like Power Rangers Dino Fury, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and Pokémon Journeys have gotten more airtime. They also added YooHoo and Friends and SheZow back into the schedule. So it looks like they leaned more into the action/adventure and nostalgic titles to keep viewers hooked!

Write a conversation asking if the old mascots are now the Kix ones

User1 (March 11, 2025):
Hey folks, quick question — do you know if the old mascots from Pop, like Rorry and Purrdy or the MoonGoons, have now become the mascots for Kix? Or does Kix have its own separate mascots?

User2 (March 11, 2025):
Good question! As far as I know, Kix doesn’t use the same mascots as Pop. They tend to keep their branding separate. Pop had Rorry, Purrdy, and later the MoonGoons, but Kix usually goes with a more action-oriented, logo-focused style without specific characters as mascots.

User3 (March 11, 2025):
Yeah, I agree with User2. Kix really focuses on the shows and the action vibe. I haven’t seen those friendly mascot characters on Kix promos or bumpers. It seems like they want to keep Pop’s mascots exclusive to that channel’s branding.

User4 (March 11, 2025):
Right, Kix’s look is more sleek and geared toward an older kids’ crowd who probably don’t connect as much with cute mascots. So while Pop and Tiny Pop have their mascots, Kix probably just sticks to using show characters for promos instead.

Write a tweet listing the older shows that returned on Jan 10

Here’s a tweet listing the older shows that returned to Kix on January 10:

🚨 Throwback alert! These classic favorites returned to #Kix on Jan 10: GoGoRiki, Oggy and the Cockroaches, SheZow, Skatoony, and Sonic Boom! Perfect for some nostalgic fun and late-night vibes. 🎉📺 #KidsTV #RetroCartoons #KixChannel

Write a forum conversation asking what characters present Pop's Fun Hour

User1 (March 12, 2025):
Hey everyone! I’ve been watching Pop’s Fun Hour lately and really like it, but I’m curious — do you know which characters or mascots actually present the show? Are they original characters or from the shows themselves? Thanks!

User2 (March 12, 2025):
Great question! From what I’ve seen, Pop’s Fun Hour is usually hosted by the current Pop mascot — the talking potato from Swipe It! With Joe Tasker. Sometimes they also feature short appearances from other Pop mascots or animated bumpers, but mostly it’s the potato.

User3 (March 12, 2025):
Yeah, User2 is right. The talking potato has become the main face for Pop’s on-air links and Fun Hour segments since Swipe It! premiered. Back in the day, they had Rorry, Purrdy, and the MoonGoons, but now it’s all about the potato mascot.

User4 (March 12, 2025):
Sometimes they sprinkle in some characters from popular shows like Miraculous or Pokémon to hype things up during Fun Hour, but the main presenter is definitely the potato from the original Pop content.

User1 (March 12, 2025):
Thanks for the replies! That makes sense, I was wondering if they were using some of the older mascots. The potato is pretty funny and a cool way to keep original branding going!

Write a reply where some mascots were confirmed to be canonically dead, this was revealed in a Kix-live shows presented by a obvious clone of Toonami's TOM, where he "downloaded" the final 3 episodes of the current Pokemon arc, and he said what mascots he wishes were still alive to see this "momentous" moment, He also confirmed which ex-mascots were still alive

User3 (March 13, 2025):

Oh, this is interesting! During a recent Kix live special—hosted by this obvious clone of Toonami’s TOM—they “downloaded” the final three episodes of the current Pokémon arc, hyping it as a huge event. In his monologue, the host actually mentioned the old Pop mascots. He said he wished that some of them were still around to witness this momentous occasion, which pretty much confirmed a few of the ex-mascots are canonically “dead” or retired from the channel universe.

He named specifically Rorry and Purrdy as having “passed on” but said the MoonGoons are still “alive and well” somewhere in the network’s continuity. So that implies some mascots exist in Pop/Kix canon while others have been firmly retired or “retired in universe” as well.

It’s a surprisingly deep bit of lore for a kids’ channel, but it’s cool to see them acknowledge the mascot history in the live shows like that! It definitely cements the talking potato as the main mascot going forward.

Write a conversation where apparently Pop Max is being subsumed by another Pop channel on May 10

User1 (April 20, 2025):
Hey everyone, I heard some rumors that Pop Max might be getting merged or subsumed into another Pop channel soon. Has anyone seen anything official about that? Wondering what it means for the shows on Pop Max.

User2 (April 20, 2025):
I caught some chatter online that Pop Max is set to be folded into either Pop or Tiny Pop starting May 10. Nothing fully confirmed yet, but it seems like Narrative Entertainment wants to consolidate their children’s channels a bit.

User3 (April 20, 2025):
Yeah, that makes sense with all the overlap between Pop Max and Pop’s lineups, especially with Pokémon and shows like Miraculous airing on both. It would streamline their programming and maybe free up some channel slots or bandwidth.

User4 (April 21, 2025):
If true, I hope they keep the Pokémon movies and specials that Pop Max is known for. Those were the main reason I watched that channel. Hopefully they transfer those to Pop or Tiny Pop without too much hassle.

User1 (April 21, 2025):
Good point! Also curious if this means fewer niche shows on Pop Max get cut. Seems like a lot of unique titles might disappear or get pushed to online platforms instead.

User2 (April 21, 2025):
From what I’ve heard, a lot will probably migrate to Pop itself, especially the big franchises. Smaller shows might either get phased out or moved to streaming services like Samsung TV Plus or similar FAST channels.

User3 (April 22, 2025):
I guess May 10 is the date to watch for the official switch. Hopefully Narrative releases some announcements so we know which shows will stay and where to find them.

User4 (April 22, 2025):
Yeah, fingers crossed they keep the best of Pop Max alive in some form. It’s been a great channel for Pokémon fans and other classics!

Write a follow up confirming, Also guess who are back,

User2 (May 11, 2025):
Confirmed — Pop Max has officially been subsumed into Pop as of May 10! All the programming has been merged under the main Pop channel’s schedule. No more separate Pop Max channel.

And guess who’s back? Yep, the classic lineup of Pokémon movies and specials is back in full force, along with GoGoRiki and Oggy and the Cockroaches making a return to the evening slots. Looks like Narrative is doubling down on the nostalgia and fan favorites!

User3 (May 11, 2025):
That’s awesome news! Really glad to see those old favorites coming back. Makes Pop feel like a one-stop hub for a lot of the best kids’ content now.

User1 (May 11, 2025):
Thanks for the update! I was worried some shows might disappear, but sounds like they’re doing the opposite. Can’t wait to catch those classics again!

User4 (May 11, 2025):
Totally! Pop Max might be gone, but the spirit lives on with these returns. Hopefully this means more love for the classic animated shows moving forward.

Write a reply saying GoGoRiki also gets a slot at 3pm, Also guess what mascots are officially back

User5 (May 12, 2025):
Just noticed that GoGoRiki isn’t just back in the evening — it actually got a daytime slot at 3 PM now! Perfect for after-school viewing. Really nice to see them giving it some prime airtime.

And here’s a fun surprise: along with the shows returning, Pop has officially brought back some of its classic mascots! Both Rorry and Purrdy made cameo appearances in recent bumpers, which basically confirms they’re canon again. Plus, the MoonGoons are still around too. It feels like a proper mascot reunion! Loving the nostalgia vibes.

Write a reply where 2 shows are gone from Pop after the merger

User6 (May 12, 2025):
Yeah, it’s great to see a lot of the classics back, but sadly I noticed that after the merger, a couple of shows have quietly disappeared from Pop’s lineup. Kung Fu Sock and Squish aren’t airing anymore on the main channel.

Not sure if they’ve been moved to Tiny Pop or fully phased out, but it’s a bit disappointing since those had their fans too. Hopefully they’ll pop up somewhere else soon!

Write a reply saying what 2 shows replaced them on normal Pop after Pop and Pop Max fused

User7 (May 12, 2025):
From what I’ve gathered, after Pop and Pop Max merged, the slots previously held by Kung Fu Sock and Squish on the main Pop channel were filled by Power Rangers Dino Fury and Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series.

Seems like Narrative Entertainment is really focusing on their big action and franchise hits to draw in viewers. Not a bad trade-off if you ask me, but I do miss those unique shows too!

Write a tweet listing all shows on normal Pop now following the fuse

🎉 Here’s the updated #PopChannel lineup following the Pop & Pop Max merge! Catch these favorites now:
GoGoRiki, Oggy and the Cockroaches, Pokémon Ultimate Journeys, Power Rangers Dino Fury, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, Swipe It! With Joe Tasker, SheZow, Skatoony, Barbie: A Touch of Magic, and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers!

#KidsTV #Nostalgia #Animation #PopMaxFusion. Write a tweet with 4 shows added to Pop on May 10