Series synopsis
Something Special is a British kids television series that premiered on CBeebies on May 14, 2007. It stars Justin Fletcher.
Something Special is a children's television programme produced and broadcast by the BBC. The producer is Allan Johnston who worked as a teacher of children with special needs before joining the BBC in 1989. It is designed to introduce children to Makaton signing, and is specifically aimed at children with delayed learning and communication difficulties. It is aired on the CBeebies channel and in the past was also broadcast as part of the CBeebies programme strand on BBC One and BBC Two).
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Premise
Something Special is a children's television programme produced and broadcast by the BBC. The producer is Allan Johnston who worked as a teacher of children with special needs before joining the BBC in 1989. It is designed to introduce children to Makaton signing, and is specifically aimed at children with delayed learning and communication difficulties. It is aired on the CBeebies channel and in the past was also broadcast as part of the CBeebies programme strand on BBC One and BBC Two).
The name of the programme derives from the idea that all children, irrespective of their position on the learning spectrum, are special.
It is presented by Justin Fletcher and features various other characters and clips of disabled children. Justin speaks as well as signing, and a spoken narrative is provided over the clips of children.
The characters played by Justin are the Tumble Family: Mr Tumble, an adult clown who himself displays delayed learning and communication difficulties, Grandad Tumble and Baby Tumble. Other members of the Tumble family to have made appearances include two Aunts - Polly and Suki, Lord Tumble and King Tumble.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 152 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 14 | February 11, 2012 | |
| Season 1 | 45 | May 14, 2007 | April 6, 2008 |
| Season 2 | 17 | April 6, 2008 | |
| Season 3 | 15 | ||
| Season 5 | 15 | ||
| Season 6 | 21 | ||
| Season 7 | 25 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | time for mr tumble - nature trail | |
| 2 | time for mr tumble - play | |
| 3 | time for mr tumble - sport |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pets Pretend to be a cat, a dog or a rabbit with Mr Tumble, and find out how to sign a variety of animals. Plus, a trip to a pet shop. |
May 14, 2007 |
| 2 |
Weather The weather is always changing, so Mr Tumble tries to wear clothes to suit the conditions. |
March 13, 2007 |
| 3 |
Moving Come for a run and a jump with Mr Tumble, who also pretends to swim as well as learning useful signs. |
March 14, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Beach Justin spends a day on a beach in Dorset with Chloe and Sophie. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble encounters Granddad Tumble at the beach. |
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| 2 |
Camping Justin meets Harry and his family camping in the New Forest. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble has trouble setting up his tent to go camping |
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| 3 |
Castle Justin visits Carrickfergus Castle in Northern Ireland, and meets Jack, Caroline and Ross. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble dons a crown, and pretends to be a King |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Out and About - Farm | |
| 2 | Out and About - Wood | |
| 3 | Out and About - Harbour |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Airport Justin and his friends look for three special things at the airport. Meanwhile Mr Tumble is trying to find his own way to get up, up in the air... can Grandad Tumble help him? |
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| 2 |
City Justin and two new friends explore Manchester city centre on an open top bus. They go shopping and have their own little fashion show. Finally they go dancing in the fountains. Mr Tumble is off to the city today. Will he catch the bus in time? |
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| 3 |
Garden Centre Justin and his friends visit a garden centre to look for three special things. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble is looking in the garden for a hole for his beautiful plant. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nature Trail Justin, Amy and Sebastian look for teeny tiny creatures that live in a park, whilst Mr Tumble goes fishing with Big Teddy. |
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| 2 |
Play Justin visits his friends at their playgroup and joins them having fun at the water table, sandpit and playing the parachute game. Meanwhile Mr Tumble is playing some games of his own with Grandad Tumble and Lord Tumble. |
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| 3 |
Sport Justin has a very sporty day with his friends Tyrone, Claire and Sophie. Whilst Aunt Polly, Lord Tumble and Grandad Tumble show Mr Tumble how to do his exercises. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Baking Educational series for four- to seven-year-old children with learning difficulties. Mr Tumble bakes some delicious cakes and Chef Tumble wants to have a cooking competition. |
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| 2 |
Music Educational series for four- to seven-year-old children with learning difficulties. Justin puts on a show with his friends at their school. |
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| 3 |
Shop for School Educational series for four- to seven-year-old children with learning difficulties. Justin meets a friend to buy a selection of things she will need for school. |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBeebies |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 14, 2007 |
| Last aired | April 6, 2008 |
| Status | Returning Series |