LittleBe
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Country | United Kingdom |
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Network | ITVBe |
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Language(s) | English |
Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
Ownership | |
Owner | ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) |
History | |
Launched | 3 September 2018 |
Replaced | Mini CITV |
LittleBe (stylized as little Be) is a British children's preschool television programming block broadcast by ITVBe. The block was launched on 3 September 2018.[1] The block airs at 9:00am to 12:00pm on weekends and weekdays. This block is aimed at 2-6 year olds.
History[edit]
On 4 July 2018, the block was announced at the Children's Media Conference.[1] tentatively without a name. It was eventually named LittleBe and launched on 3 September 2018.
The block is similar to the Mini CITV block that CITV used to broadcast before the network removed all pre-school shows from the channel.
On 30 August it was announced that Sooty would move to the block from its original broadcaster, CITV.[2]
Development[edit]
Jason Ford from ITV Creative made a coordination with Bubble to create visual effects and animation for the block's promos and brand. Greg Claridge and James Taylor are the composers for the block's music and sound effects.[3]
Jason Ford had stated for the development:
“It was an absolute pleasure to work with Greg, James and the team. From the offset they completely understood the unique feel I wanted to achieve to complement the stripped back animation style for littleBe.”
— Jason Ford ITV Creative, Creative Director Brand & Design
Programming[edit]
Some of the channel's most notable programming has been specially commissioned by LittleBe, such as Pip Ahoy! and Sooty. A vast variety of other programmes are sourced from the likes of Disney Junior, Family Jr., KiKa, ABC Kids, Piwi+, Universal Kids and TiJi.
Current Programming[edit]
- Athleticus
- Bobo
- Claude
- Chloe's Closet
- Lily's Driftwood Bay
- Oddbods
- Ollie
- Percy's Tiger Tales
- Pingu in the City
- Pip Ahoy
- Poppy Cat
- Sooty
- The Day Henry Met
- The Grimes
- The Hive
- Wildwoods
- Ziggy and the Zoo Tram
Former Programming[edit]
Future Programming[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "ITV set to reintroduce pre-school block". TBI Vision. 4 July 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- ^ "Sooty and Sweep are making a comeback!". Yours. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- ^ "ITV Creative • littleBe". Bubble. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
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