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Play School originally ran from 1964 to 1988 and featured familiar friends including Big Ted, Little Ted, Humpty, and Jemima.

BBC confirms return of iconic children's TV show after 38 years - are you excited?

The BBC has reportedly confirmed the start date for Strictly Come Dancing's 2026 series

The BBC has reportedly confirmed the start date for Strictly Come Dancing's 2026 series

BBC 'confirms' Strictly Come Dancing start date, Blackpool week and 2026 final

Former Pointless presenter Richard Osman corrected a report that suggested the BBC had recently stopped filming the celebrity version of the show

Former Pointless presenter Richard Osman corrected a report that suggested the BBC had recently stopped filming the celebrity version of the show

Richard Osman baffled as he has ‘no idea’ where wrong Pointless claim came from

Three finalists Mark O’Brien, Gareth Baty and Luke Emmess

Three finalists Mark O’Brien, Gareth Baty and Luke Emmess

Pub chef misses out on MasterChef: The Professionals trophy after tense final

Zoe Ball is no stranger to the Strictly family as she took part as a celebrity on the show in 2005 and took over from Claudia Winkleman on the spin-off series It Takes Two back in 2011

Zoe Ball is no stranger to the Strictly family as she took part as a celebrity on the show in 2005 and took over from Claudia Winkleman on the spin-off series It Takes Two back in 2011

Zoe Ball admits she would 'love' to host Strictly following Tess and Claudia's exit

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden says she won't take part in Celebrity Traitors for this reason

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden says she won't take part in Celebrity Traitors for this reason

Amanda Holden reveals one reason why she won't take part in Celebrity Traitors

Will you be watching the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special this year? It's Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's last ever show

Will you be watching the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special this year? It's Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's last ever show

BBC Strictly Christmas special 2025 - all to know for Tess and Claudia's final show

Rick Adams (front, centre) joined band members at alumni in Winchester High Street on December 6

Rick Adams (front, centre) joined band members at alumni in Winchester High Street on December 6

Ex-Peter Symonds TV presenter plays festive tunes in Winchester for BBC feature

'Why the BBC is loved, hated and everything in between'

Katherine Ryan warned Thomas Skinner over his 'forgotten' affair

Katherine Ryan warned Thomas Skinner over his 'forgotten' affair

Katherine Ryan warns Strictly Come Dancing star over 'forgotten' affair

Strictly Come Dancing returns this Saturday (September 20)

Strictly Come Dancing returns this Saturday (September 20)

First photos from Strictly Come Dancing launch show revealed ahead of return

This is how much Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman get paid per series

This is how much Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman get paid per series

How much do Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman get paid?

Strictly Come Dancing has shared it will no longer offer phone voting from its 2025 series onwards

Strictly Come Dancing has shared it will no longer offer phone voting from its 2025 series onwards

Strictly Come Dancing makes major change to voting as fans say it's 'about time'

More than 70,000 Hampshire residents owed £2.6m in unclaimed Premium Bond prizes

Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon are the two new proffesional dancers joining Strictly this year

Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon are the two new proffesional dancers joining Strictly this year

Strictly fans 'excited' as first 'confirmed' celebrity spotted at BBC studio

Any other Branning family members you hope will be returning to EastEnders?

Any other Branning family members you hope will be returning to EastEnders?

EastEnders star set to return after 8 years and fans say it's the 'perfect' time

Alex Hollingsworth and Henry Bartlam with Dragons' Den investor Sara Davies

Alex Hollingsworth and Henry Bartlam with Dragons' Den investor Sara Davies

Hampshire duo's lockdown business hits record turnover after Dragons' Den investment

BBC's DNA Trail: The Promise

BBC's DNA Trail: The Promise

Hampshire woman makes gripping new podcast with mother for BBC Local

OSWIECIM, POLAND - JANUARY 27: The notorious quote, Arbeit Macht Frei (Work Makes One Free) slogan hangs over the entrance at the Auschwitz I former concentration camp site on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the camp.

OSWIECIM, POLAND - JANUARY 27: The notorious quote, Arbeit Macht Frei (Work Makes One Free) slogan hangs over the entrance at the Auschwitz I former concentration camp site on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the camp.

'We honour the six million Jews and millions of others murdered in the Holocaust'

Strictly Come Dancing, Outnumbered and Doctor Who all have Christmas specials airing on the BBC this year

Strictly Come Dancing, Outnumbered and Doctor Who all have Christmas specials airing on the BBC this year

All the TV programmes and specials on the BBC this Christmas

See why BBC presenter Alan Titchmarsh had to have his pants censored during an episode of his show Garden Secrets.

See why BBC presenter Alan Titchmarsh had to have his pants censored during an episode of his show Garden Secrets.

Alan Titchmarsh has trousers censored on North Korean TV during gardening show

Bergerac ran on the BBC from 1981 to 1991 and starred John Nettles as Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac.

Bergerac ran on the BBC from 1981 to 1991 and starred John Nettles as Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac.

BBC 80's detective show set for comeback with Happy Valley and Doctor Who stars

The change will affect devices on March 11.

The change will affect devices on March 11.

Huge change coming to BBC iPlayer will see devices blocked - Full banned list

Fiona Bruce joined Antiques Roadshow in 2008,

Fiona Bruce joined Antiques Roadshow in 2008,

Full list of where Antiques Roadshow will visit in 2024 and how to get tickets

Bronze Age graves discovered on site of Alresford Down development

Bronze Age graves discovered on site of Alresford Down development

Hampshire archaeology site to feature on 'Digging for Britain' on the BBC

Mary Earps took home the top prize at the ceremony

Mary Earps took home the top prize at the ceremony

Lioness Mary Earps named BBC's Sport Personality of the Year 2023

Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa takes over the Tadris' helm as the 15th Doctor during the festive period.

Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa takes over the Tadris' helm as the 15th Doctor during the festive period.

Are you a Doctor Who fan? Prove it with our ultimate timey wimey quiz

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £159 refund on your TV licence

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £159 refund on your TV licence

You could be eligible for £159 TV Licence refund - how to get yours

Broadcasters are coming together for a new service.

Broadcasters are coming together for a new service.

BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 come together for a new free TV service

BBC 'urgently looking into the issues raised' by Russell Brand allegations

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May

'Tears shed' as Amy Dowden reunites with Strictly Come Dancing co-stars

Change in schedule for all BBC local radio stations including Solent

Change in schedule for all BBC local radio stations including Solent

Change in schedule for all BBC local radio stations including Solent

A second young person has made new allegations against an unnamed BBC presenter

A second young person has made new allegations against an unnamed BBC presenter

BBC presenter faces new allegations from second young person

BBC staff striking outside their offices in Havelock Road, Southampton on March 15

BBC staff striking outside their offices in Havelock Road, Southampton on March 15

BBC South journalists to strike for 48 hours over local radio cuts

BBC The Traitors collected the BAFTA for Best Reality Show at Sunday's awards ceremony

BBC The Traitors collected the BAFTA for Best Reality Show at Sunday's awards ceremony

The Traitors series 2 details revealed as bosses promise 'totally different' show

The petition accuses the BBC of looking to use the Grenfell Tower tragedy for 'entertainment purposes'

The petition accuses the BBC of looking to use the Grenfell Tower tragedy for 'entertainment purposes'

BBC viewers sign petition demanding Grenfell series is scrapped

Gary Lineker commented on a Twitter video put out by Home Secretary Suella Braverman

Gary Lineker commented on a Twitter video put out by Home Secretary Suella Braverman

Gary Lineker to be 'spoken to' by BBC over criticism of Home Office on Twitter

Season 2 of the popular BBC gameshow The Traitors has been confirmed

Season 2 of the popular BBC gameshow The Traitors has been confirmed

BBC confirms Season 2 of The Traitors and is looking for applications: How to apply

BBC South are rolling out new HD channels

BBC South are rolling out new HD channels

Big changes coming to TV channel as upgrade being rolled out to homes

The Mr Blobby suit, an original made for the BBC in the mid-1990s, is available on eBay for more than £5,000

The Mr Blobby suit, an original made for the BBC in the mid-1990s, is available on eBay for more than £5,000

You can own TV history as original BBC Mr Blobby costume up for sale on eBay

Jennie Gow, who covers Formula 1 for BBC Radio 5 Live, suffered what she described as a “serious stroke” two weeks ago

Jennie Gow, who covers Formula 1 for BBC Radio 5 Live, suffered what she described as a “serious stroke” two weeks ago

BBC broadcaster suffers 'serious stroke' as husband helps type message to fans

The BBC plans would create 11 investigative reporting teams across the country while increasing its daily online news provision in 43 areas

The BBC plans would create 11 investigative reporting teams across the country while increasing its daily online news provision in 43 areas

Newsquest CEO slams BBC’s plans to ramp up local news online

A Strictly Come Dancing spoiler 'reveals' tonight's result

A Strictly Come Dancing spoiler 'reveals' tonight's result

Strictly fans fume as spoiler ‘reveals’ week 7 dance off and who is dumped

Who will win Strictly Come Dancing 2022? Favourites to win ahead of launch show (PA)

Who will win Strictly Come Dancing 2022? Favourites to win ahead of launch show (PA)

Who will win Strictly Come Dancing 2022? Favourites to win ahead of launch show

Everything you need to know before Strictly Come Dancing 2022 returns (BBC)

Everything you need to know before Strictly Come Dancing 2022 returns (BBC)

Everything you need to know before Strictly Come Dancing 2022 returns

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 celebrities and professionals couples

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 celebrities and professionals couples

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 celebrity and professional couples revealed

BBC actor branded 'repulsive' for 'horrible' comment ahead of Queen's funeral.

BBC actor branded 'repulsive' for 'horrible' comment ahead of Queen's funeral.

BBC actor branded 'repulsive' for 'horrible' comment ahead of Queen's funeral

BBC's Huw Edwards takes apparent swipe at Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

BBC's Huw Edwards takes apparent swipe at Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

Huw Edwards takes apparent queue swipe at Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield

BBC and ITV to change broadcast schedules as Queen Elizabeth II dies

BBC and ITV to change broadcast schedules as Queen Elizabeth II dies

BBC and ITV announce major changes to TV schedules as Queen Elizabeth dies

ITV News will be airing a special indefinitely on the channel as the nation awaits an update on the Queen

ITV News will be airing a special indefinitely on the channel as the nation awaits an update on the Queen

ITV suspends regular programming indefinitely amid concerns for the Queen's health

Eleventh celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 (PA)

Eleventh celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 (PA)

Eleventh celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2022

BBC TV licence: Is it value for money? Work out how much it should cost you. (PA)

BBC TV licence: Is it value for money? Work out how much it should cost you. (PA)

Is the TV licence fee value for money? Find out how much you should pay

All the celebrity contestants for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 revealed so far. Picture: PA/Guy Levy/BBC

All the celebrity contestants for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 revealed so far. Picture: PA/Guy Levy/BBC

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up: Celebrity contestants announced so far

Thousands to get free BBC TV licence under new government rules. (PA)

Thousands to get free BBC TV licence under new government rules. (PA)

It will be easier to get a free TV licence under new rules - how to apply