CBBC International Thread, (This is an alternate universe with some fictional countries in addition to real ones, also in this universe CBBC is a international brand)

DannLbmm commented:

I though it’d take this opportunity to list my local CBBC schedule, Kinematia, For some reason the BBC has a E/I quota for all their channels, They seem to fill this for some part of the night schedule, but they also have to fulfil the independent content quota as well

CBBC Schedule – May 2024

06:00 AM – CBeebies Programming

09:00 AM – Blue Peter Bites
Join the Blue Peter team for mini-adventures, crafts, and fun activities!

09:30 AM – Newsround
Catch up on the latest news and stories with the Newsround team.

09:45 AM – Danger Mouse
Follow the world’s greatest secret agent, Danger Mouse, on his thrilling missions!

10:15 AM – Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed
Dennis, Gnasher, and their pals get into all sorts of mischief in Beanotown.

10:45 AM – The Next Step
Drama and dance as the members of the Next Step Dance Studio compete in regional dance battles.

11:15 AM – Odd Squad
Join Olive, Otto, and the rest of the Odd Squad as they solve bizarre problems with their math skills.

11:45 AM – Horrible Histories
Learn about historical events and figures with a comical twist.

12:15 PM – Hetty Feather
Follow Hetty as she navigates life in a Victorian Foundling Hospital.

12:45 PM – Matilda and The Ramsay Bunch
Join Matilda and her siblings on wild adventures and culinary escapades.

01:15 PM – All Over the Place
This show takes you to all corners of the globe to explore quirky landmarks and places.

01:45 PM – Operation Ouch!
Dr. Chris and Dr. Xand explore the fascinating world of medicine and the human body.

02:15 PM – Deadly 60
Join Steve Backshall as he tracks down the world’s deadliest animals.

02:45 PM – Marrying Mum and Dad
Kids take charge as they plan their parents’ ultimate surprise wedding.

03:15 PM – Shaun the Sheep
Enjoy the hilarious antics of Shaun and his flock on Mossy Bottom Farm.

03:30 PM – The Dumping Ground
Follow the lives of children living in a foster care home.

04:00 PM – My Goldfish is Evil
Meet Beanie, a regular kid, and his goldfish, Admiral Bubbles, who is secretly plotting world domination!

04:30 PM – The Worst Witch
Join Mildred Hubble and her friends at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches in magical mishaps.

05:00 PM – Horrid Henry
Watch the adventures and misadventures of Henry, a boy who knows how to push all the wrong buttons.

05:30 PM – The Dengineers
Join the team as they build dream dens for kids with unique interests.

06:00 PM – Newsround
Catch up on the latest news and stories with the Newsround team.

06:15 PM – The Pets Factor
Meet the vets who treat some of the most beloved pets in the UK.

06:45 PM – Secret Life of Boys
Follow Ginger and her cousins as they navigate family life and secrets.

07:15 PM – So Awkward
A comedy show about three friends dealing with the awkwardness of teenage life.

07:45 PM – 4 O’Clock Club
Join the hilarious happenings at Elmsmere High School as students deal with pranks and rap battles.

08:15 PM - Horrid Henry
Watch the adventures and misadventures of Henry, a boy who knows how to push all the wrong buttons.

09:00 PM - Operation Ouch!
Dr. Chris and Dr. Xand explore the fascinating world of medicine and the human body.

10:00 PM - Deadly 60
Join Steve Backshall as he tracks down the world’s deadliest animals.

11:00 PM - Horrible Histories
Learn about historical events and figures with a comical twist.

12:00 AM - Starship
Learn with Star the Dog and Hutch the Rabbit as they take you through fun educational topics and adventures, while travelling across the galaxy

01:00 AM - Skatoony
A children’s quiz show pitting live-action kids against cartoons hosted by Chudd Chudders.

02:00 AM - My Goldfish Is Evil
Meet Beanie, a regular kid, and his goldfish, Admiral Bubbles, who is secretly plotting world domination!

03:00 AM - Horrid Henry
Watch the adventures and misadventures of Henry, a boy who knows how to push all the wrong buttons.

04:00 AM - Viewtiful Joe
Joe, an average guy, is given superpowers to battle enemies in Movie Land and rescue his girlfriend.

05:00 AM - Horrid Henry
Watch the adventures and misadventures of Henry, a boy who knows how to push all the wrong buttons. Write a continuation forum convo noting the night schedule’s quota compliance, Skatoony is a grey area between the 2 (It’s produced by CN but is a quiz show so technically E/I, Maybe a segue?, as no more E/I shows are shown after that)
User: DannLbmm, you’ve got a pretty interesting schedule there for CBBC in Kinematia! The night schedule definitely puts a unique spin on fulfilling the E/I quota along with the independent content quota.

PlutoVan commented:

Yeah, I noticed that too! It’s clever how they balance it out. From 12:00 AM with “Starship” followed by “Skatoony” at 01:00 AM, it does look like they’re sneakily integrating educational content. Even though “Skatoony” is a quiz show, it’s produced by Cartoon Network, so it’s in that gray area you mentioned. Still, it kinda works as an E/I segue, right?

PandaPower123 commented:

You’re right! After “Skatoony,” the schedule shifts away from explicit educational content with shows like “My Goldfish Is Evil” at 2 AM and “Horrid Henry” slots interspersed till early morning. But considering the late-night audience, I guess they’ve technically done enough to meet the quotas. “Starship” is definitely a solid educational pick to kick things off.

KuboFan89 commented:

I think they’ve got a good mix here. Getting through compliance early in the night is smart. By delving into comedy and adventure shows later, they keep it engaging for any night owls. Anyone else think “Viewtiful Joe” at 4 AM is an epic choice? Maybe not E/I but super fun!

DramaQueen2024 commented:

Haha, totally, KuboFan89! “Viewtiful Joe” is awesome. But I agree, they’ve struck a balance. The educational quota’s not just a tick-box exercise; they’re bringing in shows that are actually interesting. “Operation Ouch!” and “Deadly 60” in the evening are strong choices, too.

GamerGirl101 commented:

I’m curious, with the independent content quota, does “Starship” count towards that? And “Skatoony” being a joint production might also tick that box off partly, right? It’s fascinating seeing how they maneuver around these requirements!

ScienceFreak22 commented:

“Starship” doesn’t really count. It was a BBC schools programme that in the UK aired on the Class TV strand on CBBC. This kind of schedule juggling is an art! Kudos to CBBC Kinematia for this lineup.

DannLbmm commented:

Yep, you all get it! They’ve managed to slip in the educational content right at the start of the night schedule to ensure compliance, and then can afford to lean into more general entertainment. Even with “Skatoony” blurring the lines, it’s pretty well-balanced. Makes me wonder how other regions handle similar quotas. Anyone here from Duvoziane or Lichtenkania with a CBBC Intl. schedule?

TricksterJay_SL commented:

Not from there, but in Fantasia, our CBBC Intl. also juggles similar quotas. They use animated educational shorts like “Wonder Why Juniors” at night. Anyone else find these regulatory hurdles kinda fascinating? It’s like a puzzle they’re solving with their program slots!

RJ_Lane commented:

Absolutely, TricksterJay_SL! It’s a dance of sorts, balancing entertainment with regulation. I’d love to see a comparison across different countries! Also, props to CBBC Kinematia for “Starship”, it’s low-key one of the most wholesome shows out there! Write a forum convo asking how Spain does things, obvs during day they have The Next Step and other popular ones (they also seem to go overboard on Doraemon and Kiteretsu), What do they do for night filler, is there a show in common with Kinematia