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Something Special
GenreChildren's television series
Created byJustin Fletcher
Developed byPhil Redmond
Written byTracey Hammett
Howard Davidson (season 1)
David Ingham
Alan Robinson
Simon Ashdown (season 2)
Directed byGeoff Coward
Helen Sheppard (season 1)
Brian Little
Andy Burns
Kathryn Wolfe (season 2)
Presented byJustin Fletcher (as himself and Mr. Tumble)
ComposerArchie Brown
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languagesEnglish, makaton
No. of series13
No. of episodes245
Production
Executive producersYvonne Jennings (season 1), Suzy Lamb
Vanessa Amberleigh (season 2)
ProducersPhillip Cooper, Anna Perowne (season 1)
Kieran Roberts (season 2)
Production locationDock10 studios (2011–present)
EditorsScott Price
Paul Shields
Running time
  • 15 minutes (series 1–2)
  • 20 minutes (series 3–13)
Production companyBBC Studios Kids & Family
Original release
NetworkCBeebies
Release1 September 2003 (2003-09-01) –
present

Something Special is a British children's television programme presented by Justin Fletcher. It was created and co-directed by Allan Johnston. It is broadcast by the BBC, debuting on 1 September 2003. 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 is currently the longest running CBeebies programme and the longest running preschool series in Britain. In the past, it 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. The format of the show has evolved considerably since the original series. In 2012, a new series, "Something Special – We're All Friends" started, introducing some minor changes to the "Out and About" format. This format change has also included a change in location, and introduced the Tumble Tapp, a personalized iPad showing the "special things" to look for.

Synopsis

It is presented by Justin Fletcher ("Justin") and features various other characters and clips of children with disabilities. Justin speaks as well as signing, and a spoken narrative is provided over the clips of children.

The other characters played by Fletcher are the Tumble Family: Mr Tumble (a clown), Grandad Tumble, Fisherman Tumble and Baby Tumble. Other members of the Tumble family to have made appearances include two Aunts – Polly and Suki (as in the popular nursery rhyme "Polly Put the Kettle On"), Lord Tumble and King Tumble.

The creator and producer is Allan Johnston, who worked as a teacher of children with special needs before joining the BBC in 1989, with an important role in the show.

In series 11, 3 animal characters are introduced to the series, Spotty the Horse, who is Mr Tumble's horse that has appeared in the episodes Animals and Animal Keeper, Dennis the T-Rex who is the dinosaur who has only appeared in the episode Dinosaurs, The T-Rex is also a display at Paultons Park where it was filmed, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer who appears for a short period of time in the episode A magical Christmas.

The earlier series of the show were taken out of re-run rotation sometime in the early 2010's; CBeebies only airs the past 2-3 most recent series, currently Series 11-13.

Format

Series 1 and 2 (2003–2006)
Justin showcases things in a white studio set, with Mr. Tumble sections in the middle of the episodes. Each episode has a duration of approximately 15 minutes. Series 1 and 2 were filmed between 2003 and 2006.
Mr Tumble shorts (2007)
From 2007, CBeebies occasionally showed short programmes consisting of the Mr Tumble sections from the various episodes, without the sections featuring Justin.
Series 3 "Out and About" (2008)
The first "Out and About" series featured Justin wandering out of the white studio set through the magic doors and into a different location set within the UK. Each episode has a duration of approximately 20 minutes. Series 3 was filmed between July 2007 and September 2007.
Series 4 "Out and About" (2009)
Series 5, 6 and 7 Out and About (2010–2011)
Series 5 of the show followed the Out and About format of series 3, in a "new, daily, week-day, year-round slot designed to provide continuity for its loyal audience" and introduced a new character, Lord Tumble.[1] The series has Mr Tumble and the other Tumble characters primarily based in "Tumble House", a large detached house located in extensive grounds close to the sea, located in Porlock, Somerset.[citation needed] The house and grounds are populated with large coloured spots, balloons and similar circular/spherical items in keeping with the spots on Mr Tumble's costume. The episodes typically feature Mr Tumble sending photographs of items he is interested in finding out about to Justin using his "Spotty Bag". Justin, with the assistance of the children with him, locates these items or activities and in return sends associated items back to Mr Tumble. There is typically a link in the theme between the actions of Mr Tumble and the other Tumble characters, and the activities Justin and the children participate in. Series 5, 6 and 7 was filmed between 2009 and 2011.
Series 8 (Something Special – We're All Friends) (2012)
In 2012, a new series, "Something Special – We're All Friends" started,[2] introducing some minor changes to the Out and About format. This format change has also included a change in location, and introduced the "Tumble Tapp", a tablet computer and game (the game was available on the CBeebies website, but in early 2009 it was removed because there was a new one. Series 8 was filmed from July 2012 to September 2012.
Series 9 (Something Special – We're All Friends) (2014)
In 2014, a new series, "Something Special – We're All Friends" starring Justin Fletcher as Mr Tumble as The Unsmiling Principle featuring Mr Tumble,[3] which sees the Mr Tumble, and introduced the "Tumble Tapp in Spotty Bag", and follows him throughout his early life. Series 9 was filmed from July 2013 to September 2013.
Series 10 (Something Special – We're All Friends) (2016)
In 2016, a new series, "Something Special – We're All Friends" starring Justin Fletcher as Mr Tumble as The Unsmiling Principle featuring Mr Tumble,[3] which sees the Mr Tumble, and introduced the "Tumble Tapp in Spotty Bag", and follows him throughout his early life. Series 10 was filmed from August 2015 to October 2015.
The Tale of Mr Tumble
In March 2016, a theatrical production starring Justin Fletcher as Mr Tumble and Ronni Ancona as The Unsmiling Principle featuring Mr Tumble was performed, which sees the Mr Tumble character as a baby and as a young boy, and follows him throughout his early life. The Tale of Mr Tumble was filmed in July 2015.
Series 11 (Something Special – We're All Friends) (2018)
In 2018, a new series, "Something Special – We're All Friends" starring Justin Fletcher as Mr Tumble as The Unsmiling Principle featuring Mr Tumble,[3] which sees the Mr Tumble, and introduced the "Tumble Tapp in Spotty Bag", and follows him throughout his early life. Series 11 was filmed from July 2017 to September 2017, The Christmas Special Part 2 was filmed in November 2017, and the Prom was filmed in June 2017.
Series 12 (Something Special – We're All Friends) (2020)
Series 12 was filmed from August 2019 to October 2020. The Diwali special was filmed in October 2020.
Series 13 (Something Special – We're All Friends) (2023)
Series 13 is set to air in January 2023 with some episodes filmed in the USA and some are co-presented by George Webster. Series 13 was filmed from June 2022 to October 2022.
Be On Their Own (Something Special − Be On Their Own) (2024)

Original series (2003-2023)

SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1201 September 2003 (2003-09-01)25 September 2003 (2003-09-25)
2253 September 2006 (2006-09-03)27 September 2006 (2006-09-27)
31514 January 2008 (2008-01-14)1 February 2008 (2008-02-01)
4151 January 2009 (2009-01-01)11 January 2009 (2009-01-11)
5158 March 2010 (2010-03-08)26 March 2010 (2010-03-26)
62111 October 2010 (2010-10-11)24 December 2010 (2010-12-24)
72519 September 2011 (2011-09-19)11 November 2011 (2011-11-11)
82522 October 2012 (2012-10-22)14 December 2012 (2012-12-14)
92513 January 2014 (2014-01-13)14 March 2014 (2014-03-14)
102511 January 2016 (2016-01-11)12 February 2016 (2016-02-12)
112518 July 2018 (2018-07-18)25 December 2018 (2018-12-25)
12253 February 2020 (2020-02-03)14 November 2020 (2020-11-14)
132416 January 2023 (2023-01-16)21 April 2023 (2023-04-21)

Series 1 (2003)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleSignsOriginal air date
11"Pets"Dog / Cat / Fish / Rabbit1 September 2003 (2003-09-01)
22"Weather"Sun / Rain / Wind / Snow2 September 2003 (2003-09-02)
33"Moving"Walking / Clapping / Running / Jumping / Swimming3 September 2003 (2003-09-03)
44"Garden"Garden / Flower / Tree / Grass4 September 2003 (2003-09-04)
55"Farm"Cow / Sheep / Pig / Duck5 September 2003 (2003-09-05)
66"Toys (Part I)"Ball / Teddy / Bricks / Doll8 September 2003 (2003-09-08)
77"Clothes (Part I)"Shirt / Trousers / Shoes / Dress9 September 2003 (2003-09-09)
88"School"School / Teacher / Classroom / Friends / Boy / Girl / Toilet / Sitting Down / Drinking / Eating10 September 2003 (2003-09-10)
99"Food (Part I)"Juice / Biscuits / Oranges / Bread / Apples / Cake11 September 2003 (2003-09-11)
1010"Family"Mum / Dad / Brother / Family / Grandmother / Grandad12 September 2003 (2003-09-12)
1111"Transport"Car / Aeroplane / Boat / Train15 September 2003 (2003-09-15)
1212"Colours"Blue / Yellow / Green / Red16 September 2003 (2003-09-16)
1313"All About Me"Body / Hands / Feet / Mouth / Getting Dressed / Washing Hands / Eating17 September 2003 (2003-09-17)
1414"Food (Part II)"Cheese / Eggs / Pizza18 September 2003 (2003-09-18)
1515"Under the Sea"Fish / Octopus / Crab / Dolphin19 September 2003 (2003-09-19)
1616"Jungle Animals"Monkey / Lion / Elephant / Snake / Crocodile22 September 2003 (2003-09-22)
1717"Where I Live"House / Door / Window / Kitchen / Sitting Room / Bedroom23 September 2003 (2003-09-23)
1818"Shops"Baker's Shop / Fruit Shop / Butcher's Shop / Sweet Shop24 September 2003 (2003-09-24)
1919"Music"Piano / Drum / Tambourine / Triangle25 September 2003 (2003-09-25)
2020"What I Like"Run / Play / Paint25 September 2003 (2003-09-25)

Series 2 (2006)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleSigns And SongsOriginal air date
211"Birds"Owl / Swan / Penguin / Parrot3 September 2006 (2006-09-03)
222"Meals"Cereal / Toast / Egg4 September 2006 (2006-09-04)
233"Toys (Part II)"Toy Horse / Space Rocket / Digger5 September 2006 (2006-09-05)
244"Animals"Kangaroo / Tiger / Gorilla / Giraffe6 September 2006 (2006-09-06)
255"Nursery Rhymes and Songs 1"Hickory Dickory Dock / Incy Wincy Spider / Twinkle Twinkle Little Star / Humpty Dumpty / Dingle Dangle Scarecrow7 September 2006 (2006-09-07)
266"Mini Beasts"A Tiny Black Spider / A Tiny Pink Worm / A Tiny Brown Snail8 September 2006 (2006-09-08)
277"Birthday"Birthday Card / Birthday Cake / Birthday Present9 September 2006 (2006-09-09)
288"Under, On and In"The Bag is “Under” the Table / The Swimming Goggles are “On” the Chair / The Swimming Costume is “In” the Box10 September 2006 (2006-09-10)
299"Holiday"Sea / Sand / Bucket and Spade / Shells11 September 2006 (2006-09-11)
3010"Nursery Rhymes and Songs 2"Walking Through The Jungle / Little Peter Rabbit / The Little Green Frog / Hey Diddle Diddle / Five Little Ducks12 September 2006 (2006-09-12)
3111"Vegetables"Cauliflower / Onion / Potato13 September 2006 (2006-09-13)
3212"Seasons"Summer / Autumn / Winter / Spring14 September 2006 (2006-09-14)
3313"Shapes"Square / Triangle / Rectangle / Circle15 September 2006 (2006-09-15)
3414"Clothes (Part II)"Coat / Scarf / Gloves / Hat16 September 2006 (2006-09-16)
3515"Nursery Rhymes and Songs 3"A Sailor Went To Sea / I Am the Music Man / Jack And Jill / Little Jack Horner / Little Miss Muffet / Keep on Dancing17 September 2006 (2006-09-17)
3616"Baby"Nappy / Rattle / Bottle18 September 2006 (2006-09-18)
3717"Doctor"Sore Knee / Tummy Ache / Sore Throat19 September 2006 (2006-09-19)
3818"Art"Paper / Paint / Paintbrush20 September 2006 (2006-09-20)
3919"Opposites"Go / Stop / Up / Down / In / Out21 September 2006 (2006-09-21)
4020"Nursery Rhymes and Songs 4"Once I Caught a Fish Alive / Baa Baa Black Sheep / Five Little Speckled Frogs / Five In The Bed / Five Currant Buns22 September 2006 (2006-09-22)
4121"How Do I Feel?"Happy / Sad / Excited / Cross23 September 2006 (2006-09-23)
4222"Baby Animals"Puppy / Kitten / Lamb / Kid24 September 2006 (2006-09-24)
4323"People Who Help Us"Postman / Policewoman / Nurse / Dentist25 September 2006 (2006-09-25)
4424"The Park"Seasaw / Swing / Roundabout / Slide26 September 2006 (2006-09-26)
4525"Nursery Rhymes and Songs 5"Row Row Row Your Boat / I Dig My Garden / Polly Put The Kettle On / Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush27 September 2006 (2006-09-27)

Series 3: Out and About (2008)

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title3 Special ThingsTumble SignOriginal air date
461"Farm"Farmer / Hen / TractorScarecrow14 January 2008 (2008-01-14)
The scarecrow is broken and Mr. Tumble is trying to fix it. (Dundonald)
472"Wood"Signpost / Squirrel / LogPicnic15 January 2008 (2008-01-15)
Mr. Tumble is having a teddy bears picnic in the wood. (Banstead)
483"Harbour"Fishing Boat / Life Jacket / Blue FlagSeagull16 January 2008 (2008-01-16)
Mr. Tumble tries to paint a Fishing Boat or a Seagull. But they keep getting away! Luckily Grandad Tumble painted a picture for him. (Weymouth)
494"Theme Park"Carousel / Tiny Truck / Big WheelUmbrella17 January 2008 (2008-01-17)
Mr. Tumble is too scared to go on rides. But he found one and wants to go on it again! (Chessington World of Adventures)
505"Stables"White Pony / Saddle / Riding HatReins18 January 2008 (2008-01-18)
Mr. Tumble goes horse riding on a horse named Bobby. (Moy)
516"Mountain"Path / Lake / MountainStream21 January 2008 (2008-01-21)
Mr. Tumble's toy duck wants to go swimming in the mountains. (Snowdon)
527"Vet"Vet / Medicine / TortoiseThermometer22 January 2008 (2008-01-22)
Polar Bear & Zebra are feeling poorly and Mr. Tumble is making them better. (Wokingham)
538"High Street"Post Box / Hairdressers / FloristLibrary23 January 2008 (2008-01-23)
Mr. Tumble is at the library looking for his favourite book. (Enniskillen)
549"Beach"Rock Pool / Seaweed / Ice CreamTowel24 January 2008 (2008-01-24)
Mr. Tumble is making a picture in the sand. But what is it? (Bowleaze Cove)
5510"School"Wheelchair / Computer / PlaygroundMusic Room25 January 2008 (2008-01-25)
Mr. Tumble is teaching the class about music but none of his musical instruments are working. (Lindon Bennett School, Hanworth)
5611"Railway"Ticket Office / Train Driver / FlagPlatform28 January 2008 (2008-01-28)
Mr. Tumble was so busy tidying the platform he didn't realize that his watch had stopped and now the train is coming to the station! (Corfe Castle)
5712"Market"Bread Rolls / Cheese / Pink PlantMirror29 January 2008 (2008-01-29)
Mr. Tumble is selling everything in his stall. (St. George's Market)
5813"Football"Footballer / Football Boots / GoalGoal Keeper30 January 2008 (2008-01-30)
Mr. Tumble and Grandad Tumble play football in the garden. (Craven Cottage)
5914"Camping"Tent / Water Tap / BarbecueSleeping Bag31 January 2008 (2008-01-31)
Mr. Tumble tries to put up his tent and tires to have a rest in his sleeping bag. (New Forest)
6015"Castle"Princess / Prince / ThroneQueen1 February 2008 (2008-02-01)
Mr. Tumble is dressing up as King Tumble. (Carrickfergus)

Series 4: Out and About (2009)

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title3 Special ThingsTumble SignOriginal air date
611"Baking"TBATBA2009 (2009)
622"Music"TBATBA2009 (2009)
633"Shop for School"TBATBA2009 (2009)
644"Sensory Garden"TBATBA2009 (2009)
655"Space"TBATBA2009 (2009)
666"Snow"TBATBA2009 (2009)
677"Scouts"TBATBA2009 (2009)
688"Pet Shop"TBATBA2009 (2009)
699"Rainy Day"TBATBA2009 (2009)
7010"Allotment"TBATBA2009 (2009)
7111"Friends"TBATBA2009 (2009)
7212"Doctor"TBATBA2009 (2009)
7313"Rugby"TBATBA2009 (2009)
7414"Weekend"TBATBA2009 (2009)
7515"Outside"TBATBA2009 (2009)

Series 5: Out and About (2010)

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title3 Special ThingsTumble SignOriginal air date
761"Airport"Helicopter / Fire Engine / PilotKite8 March 2010 (2010-03-08)
Mr Tumble wants to try and fly with a little help of Grandad Tumble and Lord Tumble.
772"City"Double-Decker Bus / Shops / FountainBus Stop9 March 2010 (2010-03-09)
Mr Tumble is going to the city, but he missed the bus. So Mr Tumble goes to the city on a bike with Aunt Polly instead.
783"Garden Centre"Wheelbarrow / Yellow Plant / Plant PotDigger10 March 2010 (2010-03-10)
Mr Tumble looks for a hole to plant his flower.
794"By The Sea"Chair Lift / Lighthouse / GameChocolate11 March 2010 (2010-03-11)
Mr Tumble is a pirate looking for his treasure.
805"Hospital"Nurse / Pyjamas / ToastGrapes12 March 2010 (2010-03-12)
Mr Tumble visits Grandad Tumble in hospital.
816"Houseboat"Suitcase / Windmill / DuckScooter15 March 2010 (2010-03-15)
Mr Tumble tries to find a good place to put up his tent.
827"Leisure Centre"Swimming Pool / Float / Bouncy CastleEgg Cup16 March 2010 (2010-03-16)
Mr Tumble takes part in a Sports day, but he fails every single event. But is given an egg cup for taking part.
838"Animal Park"Snake / Fruit & Vegetables / OwlTiger17 March 2010 (2010-03-17)
Mr Tumble is looking for his animal.
849"Playdate"Sitting Room / Stairs / KitchenCousin18 March 2010 (2010-03-18)
Mr Tumble's cousin, Cool Tumble comes to visit and they play musical bumps, build dens and play Hide-and-seek.
8510"Animal Rescue"Spotty Dog / Rabbit / Ginger CatPaddling Pool19 March 2010 (2010-03-19)
Mr Tumble looks after Aunt Suki's dog.
8611"Bike Ride"Bike / Stream / BenchCycle Helmet22 March 2010 (2010-03-22)
Mr Tumble is pretending to be a postman, so he uses a bicycle to deliver parcels to Lord Tumble, Aunt Polly and Grandad Tumble.
8712"Creative Walk"Sheep / Pig / DonkeyPeacock23 March 2010 (2010-03-23)
Mr Tumble paints a picture of a peacock.
8813"Supermarket"Shopping Trolley / Pineapple / BowlsToilet Roll24 March 2010 (2010-03-24)
Mr Tumble brings his shopping home with help from Lord Tumble. But Lord Tumble puts everything in the wrong place.
8914"Butterfly"Caterpillar / Red Flower / CaféVideo Camera25 March 2010 (2010-03-25)
Mr Tumble tries to film a butterfly with his new video camera, but it keeps flying away.
9015"Drive"School Bus / Car Wash / PlaygroundBubbles26 March 2010 (2010-03-26)
Mr Tumble cleans his car using bubbles from Grandad Tumble's bath.

Series 6: Out and About (2010)

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title3 Special ThingsTumble SignOriginal air date
911"Nature Trail"Pond / Tree Branch / MeadowLunch11 October 2010 (2010-10-11)
Mr Tumble goes fishing with Big Teddy.
922"Play"Water Play / Sandpit / ParachutePlay12 October 2010 (2010-10-12)
Mr Tumble is playing some games with Grandad Tumble and Lord Tumble.
933"Sport"Trampoline / Ramp / Ice RinkSports Clothes13 October 2010 (2010-10-13)
Aunt Polly, Lord Tumble and Grandad Tumble show Mr Tumble how to do some exercises.
944"Island"Island / Grey Seal / PostcardsFisherman14 October 2010 (2010-10-14)
Mr Tumble is visiting his friend Fisherman Tumble and helping him get ready to go out on his fishing boat. But the tide has gone out. So they pretended to catch fish instead.
955"Festival"Breakfast / Face Painting / BandGuitar15 October 2010 (2010-10-15)
Grandad Tumble puts on a concert for Mr Tumble and the toys!
966"London"Bridge / Statue / Big WheelPalace18 October 2010 (2010-10-18)
Mr Tumble has lots of fun at home with his London book.
977"Art"Feet / Sponge / Toy CarRainbow19 October 2010 (2010-10-19)
Mr Tumble paints a rainbow on Grandad Tumble's shed as a surprise. But Mr Tumble is missing some paint.
988"Baby"High Chair / Baby Bath / BuggyBaby20 October 2010 (2010-10-20)
Mr Tumble gets ready for a very special baby visitor of his own.
999"Village Fete"Coconut / Cake Stall / Toy DuckHorse21 October 2010 (2010-10-21)
Mr Tumble holds his own Village Fete for the toys!
10010"Big Animals"Giraffe / Hippopotamus / ElephantHamster22 October 2010 (2010-10-22)
Mr Tumble is cleaning out Harry the Hamster's cage. But who is looking after Harry?
10111"Music"Guitar / Drum Kit / MicrophonePopstar25 October 2010 (2010-10-25)
Mr Tumble wants to be a popstar after watching his favourite singer Cliff Tumble on TV.
10212"Strawberry Picking"Strawberry Field / Scales / Strawberry JamFruit26 October 2010 (2010-10-26)
Mr Tumble is very hungry and goes looking for fruit in the garden.
10313"Cooking"Knife / Cherries / TeacherSalad27 October 2010 (2010-10-27)
Mr Tumble is making something very special for Grandad Tumble's lunch.
10414"Sleepover"Bedroom / Sausages / Warm DrinkQuiet28 October 2010 (2010-10-28)
Mr Tumble is having a sleepover of his own in his garden.
10515"Routines"Bread Roll / Laptop / Cricket BatToothbrush29 October 2010 (2010-10-29)
Mr Tumble shows us what he does before he goes to bed.
10616"Birthday Party"Parcel / Party Food / CDBirthday Party22 November 2010 (2010-11-22)
All the Tumbles are doing a surprise party for Lord Tumble.
10717"Shopping"Saree / Jewellery / SweetsGlasses23 November 2010 (2010-11-23)
Mr Tumble is doing his washing and needs to find some spare clothes to wear.
10818"Café"Menu / Waitress / PurseChef24 November 2010 (2010-11-24)
Mr Tumble opens his new Café and we are introduced to the all new Chef Tumble!
10919"Forest Art"Leaf / Twig / FeatherBear25 November 2010 (2010-11-25)
Mr Tumble is in his forest looking for animals from inside his den!
11020"Park"Slide / Maze / Dragon BoatSailboat26 November 2010 (2010-11-26)
Mr Tumble is trying to find a boat of his own to go on a sea adventure.
11121"Christmas"Christmas Tree / Christmas Presents / Christmas ChoirN/A24 December 2010 (2010-12-24)
It's Christmas and Mr Tumble, Lord Tumble and Grandad Tumble are decorating the Tumble house. Meanwhile, Justin and his friends haven't got any Christmas presents, but Mr Tumble and Father Christmas brought them back just in time.

Series 7: Out and About (2011)

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title3 Special ThingsTumble SignOriginal air date
1121"Baking"Rolling Pin / Pastry Cutter / RaisinsCake19 September 2011 (2011-09-19)
Mr Tumble bakes some delicious cakes and Chef Tumble wants to have a cooking competition with him.
1132"Music"Musical Instruments / Dressing Gown / BedWinner20 September 2011 (2011-09-20)
Mr Tumble has made a stage and is organising a singing competition between Aunt Polly and Grandad Tumble.
1143"Shop for School"Shoe Shop / Pencil Case / LiftSkateboard21 September 2011 (2011-09-21)
Mr Tumble goes cycling but crashes his pushbike.
1154"Sensory Garden"Xylophone / Blossom / Blue FlowerBlack Hat22 September 2011 (2011-09-22)
Mr Tumble plays a looking game called I Spy.
1165"Space"Spacesuit / Rocket / MoonSpaceman23 September 2011 (2011-09-23)
Mr Tumble wants to get to the moon, but he needs a rocket and a spacesuit.
1176"Snow"Warm Coat / Snow / SledgeSnowflake26 September 2011 (2011-09-26)
Mr Tumble wants to play in the snow but it's not snowing outside. Maybe Lord Tumble can help with a bit of magic.
1187"Scouts"Beaver Scout / Experiment Badge / ScarfWarm Fire27 September 2011 (2011-09-27)
Scout Tumble has come to stay.
1198"Pet Shop"Pet Shop / Guinea Pigs / Guinea Pig FoodBone28 September 2011 (2011-09-28)
Aunt Polly looks after a dog named Chip while Mr Tumble is off to the shops to buy a bone for him.
1209"Rainy Day"Dressing-Up Box / Pretend Shop / PuddlePaddling Pool29 September 2011 (2011-09-29)
Mr Tumble wants to play in his paddling pool, but it's raining outside, so he decides to play a dressing-up game indoors instead.
12110"Allotment"Compost / Seeds / Pea PodsPrawn30 September 2011 (2011-09-30)
Mr Tumble has grown so many vegetables that he decides to go to the harbour to sell them.
12211"Friends"Friend / Bowling Alley / Mini GolfBest Friends3 October 2011 (2011-10-03)
Mr Tumble is playing with his friend Lord Tumble. But Mr Tumble doesn't like losing and is very rude to Lord Tumble.
12312"Doctor"Waiting Room / Stethoscope / Doctor's BagHot Water Bottle4 October 2011 (2011-10-04)
Aunt Polly and Grandad Tumble are feeling poorly.
12413"Rugby"Rugby Kit / Rugby Ball / Rugby PostsBall Pool5 October 2011 (2011-10-05)
Mr Tumble is looking for Grandad Tumble's old rugby ball.
12514"Weekend"Mummy / Daddy / Grandma & GrandadHungry6 October 2011 (2011-10-06)
All the Tumbles are getting together for Lord Tumble's lunch.
12615"Outside"Samba Drum / Headdress / DancersFairy7 October 2011 (2011-10-07)
Lord Tumble is having a fancy dress party and all the Tumbles have been invited.
12716"Pony Trekking"Gate / Wild Pony / Spotty RugHorseriding31 October 2011 (2011-10-31)
Mr Tumble wants to go out for a ride on a horse but Lord Tumble and Grandad Tumble have other ideas.
12817"Getting Arty"T-Shirt / Bracelet / AudienceSmile, please1 November 2011 (2011-11-01)
Mr Tumble is taking photographs of Aunt Polly and Grandad Tumble.
12918"Wildlife"Red Squirrel / Deer / HedgehogGoose2 November 2011 (2011-11-02)
Mr Tumble tries to find a big bird in the garden.
13019"Trip Away"Pier / Giant Turtle / TrainCaravan3 November 2011 (2011-11-03)
Mr Tumble is busy getting ready for his holiday.
13120"Zookeeper"Rhino / Chimpanzee / Sea LionWarm Blanket4 November 2011 (2011-11-04)
Mr Tumble finds out what it's like to be an animal.
13221"Cars"Old Car / Motorbike / Double-Decker BusCool Car7 November 2011 (2011-11-07)
Mr Tumble decides that his car needs a makeover.
13322"Baby Animals"1 Lamb / 2 Chicks / 3 PigletsCounting8 November 2011 (2011-11-08)
Mr Tumble runs a baker's shop with five current buns.
13423"Yurts"Family / Hen / CampfireShare9 November 2011 (2011-11-09)
Mr Tumble is poorly and Aunt Polly is looking after him.
13524"Adventure"Climbing Wall / Horse & Carriage / KayakStrong10 November 2011 (2011-11-10)
Mr Tumble is warming up for a competition to find the strongest Tumble.
13625"Theme Park"Height Chart / Swing Ride / RollercoasterPirate Boat11 November 2011 (2011-11-11)
Mr. Tumble wants to ride a boat. Luckily Fisherman Tumble knows just the place. (Paultons Park)
  1. Mr Tumble's Special Day Out

Note. This Is A Seaside Episode

Series 8: Something Special – We're All Friends (2012)

  1. Motor Home (Grandma & Grandad / Motor Home / Campsite)
  2. Concert (Singer / Choir / Stage)
  3. Art (Picture / Paint / Frame)
  4. Police (Police Officer / Police Dog / Police Car)
  5. Donkey (Donkey / Carrots / Stable)
  6. Gymnastics (Rings / Trampoline / Obstacle Course)
  7. Chadani's Day (Special Clothes / Fruit & Nuts / Chapati)
  8. Cheerleaders (Pom-Poms / School Mascot / Teams)
  9. Monkey (Monkey / Banana / Playground)
  10. Waterpark (Waves / Water Slide / Fish & Chips)
  11. Circus (Stilts / Tight Wire / Harness)
  12. Ferry (Ferry / Camera / Tumble Tap)
  13. Fishing (Fish / Fishing Rod / Picnic)
  14. Chocolate (Chocolate / Lollipop / Gift)
  15. Football (Stadium / Football Shirt / Footballer)
  16. Narrowboat (Narrowboat / Canal / Lock)
  17. Ice Cream (Milk / Ice Cream / Ice Cream Cone)
  18. My Pets (Rabbit / Dog / Gerbil)
  19. Lifeboat (Pebbles / Lifeboat / Life Jacket)
  20. Castle (Castle / Crown / Throne)
  21. Birds (Butterfly / Bird / Wings)
  22. Outdoors (Canoe / Hot Chocolate / Zip Wire)
  23. Pottery (Clay / Bowl / Plate)
  24. Cycling (Wheels / Flag / Medal)
  25. Ceilidh (Shortbread Biscuits / Ceilidh Band / Dance Floor)

Series 9: Something Special – We're All Friends (2014)

  1. Pig Washing (Pig / Water Tap / Pigsty)
  2. Snow Tubing (Gloves / Ski Lift / Ski Slope)
  3. Fire Station (Fire Engine / Fire Fighter / Hose)
  4. Dance (Dancer / Piano / Tickets)
  5. Boat Trip (Boat / Bridge / Steering Wheel)
  6. Horse Riding by the Sea (Horse / Riding Hat / Beach)
  7. Post Office (Coloured Paper / Paint / Post Office)
  8. Train (Railway Station / Train / Ticket Inspector)
  9. Camping (Tent / Kite / Picnic Basket)
  10. Wildlife Park (Baboon / Giraffe / Lemur)
  11. Seven Stories (Book / Tiger / Chair)
  12. Sport (Running Track / Sand / Javelin)
  13. Hats (Hat / Policeman's Hat / Feathers)
  14. Dog Walking (Brush / Dog Bowl / Duck)
  15. Adventure Playground (Playground / Slide / Swing)
  16. Aquarium (Crab / Fish / Octopus)
  17. Cafe (Cafe / Menu / Waiter)
  18. Music (Musical Instruments / Animals / Drum)
  19. Fruit and Veg Picking (Potatoes / Raspberries / Weighing Scales)
  20. Farm (Sheep / Cow / Chicken)
  21. Planetarium (Planet Earth / Rocket / Stickers)
  22. Beach (Sea / Ball / Sandcastle)
  23. Shopping (Bus / Shopping Basket / Ice Cream)
  24. Cookery (Apron / Rolling Pin / Cheese)
  25. Wetlands Centre (Magnifying Glass / Tree / Bird)

Series 10: Something Special – We're All Friends (2016)

  1. Party (Decorations / Guests / Birthday Present) Tumble Sign: Birthday.
  2. Counting (Tortoise / Tapir / Penguin) Tumble Sign: Counting.
  3. Wet and Dry (Water / Sand / Sensory Garden) Tumble Sign: Wet.
  4. Imagination (Pirate Ship / Flag / Treasure) Tumble Sign: Doctor.
  5. Bedtime (Sensory Room / Star / Story) Tumble Sign: Bedtime.
  6. Growing (Plant Pot / Vegetables / Scarecrow) Tumble Sign: Grow.
  7. Family (Daddy / Sister / Mummy) Tumble Sign: Family.
  8. In and Out (Cotton Wool / Garden / Wheel) Tumble Sign: Hide-and-Seek.
  9. Colours (Paint / Dressing Room / Audience) Tumble Sign: Rainbow.
  10. Breakfast (Chicken / Egg / Scrambled Egg) Tumble Sign: Breakfast.
  11. Animals (Pony / Wellies / Jump) Tumble Sign: Horse.
  12. Adventure (Binoculars / Climbing Wall / Sledge) Tumble Sign: Boat.
  13. Up and Down (Cliff Lift / Waves / Bucket) Tumble Sign: Up and Down.
  14. Happy (Dressing-up Box / Ukulele / Friends) Tumble Sign: Happy.
  15. Lunchtime (Sandwich / Fruit / Picnic Blanket) Tumble Sign: Lunchtime.
  16. Vehicles (Tractor / Boat / Steering Wheel) Tumble Sign: Surprise.
  17. Weather (Classroom / Window / Park) Tumble Sign: Weather.
  18. Quiet and Loud (Dance Teacher / Tap Shoes / Ballet Shoes) Tumble Sign: Quiet.
  19. Recycling (Recycling Box / Musical Shaker / Band) Tumble Sign: Tidy.
  20. Teatime (Restaurant / Spices / Knife and Fork) Tumble Sign: Teatime.
  21. Summer (Pier / Beach Bag / Kite) Tumble Sign: Armbands.
  22. Hobbies (Football / Powerchair / Whistle) Tumble Sign: Hobby.
  23. Big and Small (Model Village / Toy People / Mouse) Tumble Sign: Big and Small.
  24. Pets (Dog / Loch / Café) Tumble Sign: Pet.
  25. Friends (Mixing Bowl / Cake Case / Stall) Tumble Sign: Best Friend.

Series 11: Something Special – We're All Friends (2018)

  1. Great Outdoors (Den / Owl / Campfire) Tumble Sign: Tent.
  2. Winter (Gloves / Ice Skates / Ice Rink) Tumble Sign: Den.
  3. My School (Classroom / Dog / Pizza) Tumble Sign: Teacher.
  4. Radio Star (Recording Studio / Microphone / Headphones) Tumble Sign: Radio.
  5. In the Mood for Dancing (Wheelchair / Costume / Ballroom) Tumble Sign: Dance Partner.
  6. Animal Keeper (Animal Keeper / Meerkat / Pig) Tumble Sign: Jump.
  7. Star Chart (Dance Shoes / Dance Teacher / Tambourine) Tumble Sign: Star Chart.
  8. Hairdresser (Hairdresser / Hairbrush / Mirror) Tumble Sign: Hair.
  9. Monkeying Around (Market Stall / Monkey / Lemur) Tumble Sign: Hide-and-Seek.
  10. Dinosaurs (Dinosaur / Safari Hat / Fossil) Tumble Sign: Present.
  11. Library (Library / Library Card / Café) Tumble Sign: Book.
  12. Fairies (Fairy / Magic Wand / Bubbles) Tumble Sign: Fairycake.
  13. Dentist (Dentist / Teeth / Sticker) Tumble Sign: Toothpaste.
  14. Spring (Lamb / Chick / Goat) Tumble Sign: Spring.
  15. Theatre (Theatre / Stage / Ice Cream) Tumble Sign: Magic Show.
  16. Superheroes (Superhero / Cape / Tower) Tumble Sign: Superpowers.
  17. Summer (Sunhat / Water Toy / Fish) Tumble Sign: Rose.
  18. New Shoes (Shoe Shop / Foot / Shoes) Tumble Sign: Shop.
  19. Pairs (Twins / Playing Cards / Signing Choir) Tumble Sign: Breakfast.
  20. Getting Sporty (Boogie Board / Wet Suit / Sea) Tumble Sign: Trophy.
  21. Autumn (Sensory Room / Leaf / Bird Feeder) Tumble Sign: Autumn.
  22. Music Stars (Piano / Drum Kit / Fans) Tumble Sign: Talent.
  23. Vets (Waiting Room / Vet / Collar) Tumble Sign: Animal.
  24. Imaginary Journey (Platform / Whistle / Ticket) Tumble Sign: Alien.
  25. A Magical Christmas (Elf / Present / Father Christmas) Tumble Sign: Merry Christmas.

Series 12: Something Special − We're All Friends (2020)

  1. Basketball (Basketball Player / Basketball / Basketball Hoop) Tumble Sign: Bouncy Ball.
  2. On the River (Buoyancy Aid / Paddle / Bell Boat) Tumble Sign: Duck.
  3. Golf (Rocket / Golf Club / Flag) Tumble Sign: Hole-in-One.
  4. Down on the Farm (Chicken / Egg / Paint) Tumble Sign: Worm.
  5. Theme Park Adventure (Face Painter / Maze / Rollercoaster) Tumble Sign: Bedtime.
  6. Dragon School (Dragon / Spoon / Parade) Tumble Sign: Photograph.
  7. Flying Fun (Feather / Glove / Hawk) Tumble Sign: Aeroplane.
  8. Fairytale (Tower / Musician / Storybook) Tumble Sign: Pumpkin.
  9. Beach, Boats and Birds (Island / Captain / Bird) Tumble Sign: Beach.
  10. Animal Antics (Animal Handler / Snake / Sock) Tumble Sign: Frog.
  11. Day Trip (Horse / Canal Boat / Rudder) Tumble Sign: Car.
  12. Woof! (Dog / Shampoo / Dog Treat) Tumble Sign: Wagging Tail.
  13. Fruity Fun (Basket / Scales / Jam) Tumble Sign: Strawberry.
  14. Under the Sea (Starfish / Diver / Shark Tank) Tumble Sign: Bubbles.
  15. Farmyard Fun (Farmer / Alpaca / Lead) Tumble Sign: Farm.
  16. Magic Castle (Wizard / Magic Wand / Broomstick) Tumble Sign: Magic Trick.
  17. Let's Pretend (Chef's Hat / Pizza Restaurant / Ingredients) Tumble Sign: Jumper.
  18. Splish Splash Splosh (Lifeguard / Waves / Water Slide) Tumble Sign: Rain.
  19. Treasure Hunt (Map / Watering Can / Prize) Tumble Sign: Cake.
  20. Back in Time (Costume / Shop / Bakery) Tumble Sign: Clock.
  21. Paints and Pottery (Apron / Teapot / Fingerprint) Tumble Sign: Artist.
  22. Boating Fun (Marina / Toy Boat / Pedalo) Tumble Sign: Flamingo.
  23. Disco Party (Music Room / DJ / Swimming Pool) Tumble Sign: Disco.
  24. Football Skills (Football Kit / Football / Goal) Tumble Sign: Team.
  25. Happy Diwail! (Kitchen / Knife and Fork / Family) Tumble Sign: Diwali.
  1. Mr Tumble's Busy Bus Day

Note: This Is An Easter Episode

Series 13: Something Special - We're All Friends (2023)

  1. Cinema (Ticket / Popcorn / Seats) Tumble Sign: Actor.
  2. Eye Test (Eye / Eye Test / Glasses) Tumble Sign: New.
  3. Trampolining
  4. Outdoor Adventure
  5. A Big Concert!
  6. The Zoo
  7. Beach Day
  8. Stories
  9. George's Cafe
  10. Alpacas
  11. A Day In The Woods
  12. Aeroplanes
  13. Pancake Making
  14. Ice Cream Farm
  15. Let's Go Camping
  16. Putting On A Play
  17. Bubble Fun
  18. Outdoor Games
  19. Shooting Stars
  20. Growing Vegetables
  21. Bowling
  22. Fishing
  23. Summer Party
  24. Eid Mubarak!

Songs

Above and Beyond with Hello Song

  • Hello, hello How are you Hello, hello It's good to see you I say hello I'm happy that you came I say hello Let's go Above and Beyond, Above and Beyond, Above and Beyond

Above and Beyond with Goodbye Song

  • Goodbye, goodbye It's time to run Goodbye, goodbye I hope you had good fun I say goodbye To you, our friends who shine I say goodbye Please come back, please come back, please come back next time

Revival series (2023-present)

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
115October 30, 2023 (2023-10-30)November 17, 2023 (2023-11-17)

Series 14: Above and Beyond (2023)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleTumble SignTumble WinnerOriginal air date
1371"Mr Oliver's Nature Trail"LunchTBA30 October 2023 (2023-10-30)
Mr Oliver with Heron Class for Kingfisher School.
1382"Halloween Special"PumpkinTBA31 October 2023 (2023-10-31)
All 4 of You with Home for Sherwood Road.
1393"Warm"Warm BlanketTBA1 November 2023 (2023-11-01)
Mr Oliver finds out what it's like to be an animal.
1404"Centre of the Earth"Bus StopTBA2 November 2023 (2023-11-02)
Mr Oliver is going to the school, but he school bus. I'm very excited because I'm going to do some swimming with my friends.
1415"Bedtime"ToothbrushTBA3 November 2023 (2023-11-03)
Mr Oliver going to Auntie Claire's house show us what he does before he goes to bed.

Awards

Royal Television Society Educational Television Awards 2004
Awarded Best Early Years Programme (for the episode Garden)[4]
BAFTA Children's Awards 2005
Awarded Best Pre-school Live Action Series[5]
BAFTA Children's Awards 2007
Nominated for Best Presenter (Justin Fletcher)[6]
BAFTA Children's Awards 2008
Awarded Best Presenter (Justin Fletcher)[7]
BAFTA Children's Awards 2009
Nominated Best Presenter (Justin Fletcher)[8]
BAFTA Children's Awards 2010
Awarded Best Presenter (Justin Fletcher)[9]
BAFTA Children's Awards 2011
Nominated Best Presenter (Justin Fletcher)[10]
BAFTA Children's Awards 2012
Awarded Best Presenter (Justin Fletcher)[11]
BAFTA Children's Awards 2013
Nominated Best Presenter (Justin Fletcher)[12]
BAFTA Children's Awards 2018
Awarded Best Presenter (Justin Fletcher)[13]

References

  1. ^ "Network TV BBC Week 10: Monday 10 March 2008". BBC. 25 February 2008. Retrieved 1 March 2010.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ "BBC Media Centre – Programme Information – Something Special – We're all Friends". BBC. Retrieved 13 February 2010.
  3. ^ a b c "The Tale of Mr Tumble". TheGuardian.com. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
  4. ^ "Royal Television Society – Educational Television Awards 2004". Royal Television Society. Retrieved 17 March 2010.[permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ "Past Winners and Nominees – Children's – Awards – 2005". BAFTA. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
  6. ^ "Past Winners and Nominees – Children's – Awards – 2007". BAFTA. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
  7. ^ "Past Winners and Nominees – Children's – Awards – 2008". BAFTA. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
  8. ^ "Past Winners and Nominees – Children's – Awards – 2009". BAFTA. 5 August 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  9. ^ "Past Winners and Nominees – Children's – Awards – 2010". BAFTA. 5 August 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  10. ^ "Past Winners and Nominees – Children's – Awards – 2011". BAFTA. 5 August 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  11. ^ "Past Winners and Nominees – Children's – Awards – 2012". BAFTA. 5 August 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  12. ^ "Past Winners and Nominees – Children's – Awards – 2013". BAFTA. 5 August 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  13. ^ "Past Winners and Nominees – Children's – Awards – 2018". BAFTA. 5 August 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
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