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| {{short description|British television block for children, broadcast on ITVBe}} | {{short description|British television block for children, broadcast on ITVBe}} | ||
| {{Lowercase title|littleBe}} | |||
| {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2019}} {{Use British English|date=May 2019}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2019}} {{Use British English|date=May 2019}} | ||
| {{italic title}} | |||
| {{Infobox television channel | {{Infobox television channel | ||
| | name = |
| name = littleBe | ||
| | logo = LittleBe 2018.png | | logo = LittleBe 2018.png | ||
| | logo_size = 150 | | logo_size = 150 | ||
| | logo_caption = Logo used since 2018 | |||
| | launch_date = {{Start date and age|2018|09|03|df=yes}} | | launch_date = {{Start date and age|2018|09|03|df=yes}} | ||
| | closed_date = {{End date and age|2024|03|31|df=yes}} | |||
| | network = ] | | network = ] | ||
| | owner = ]<br>(]) | | owner = ]<br>(]) | ||
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| ''''' |
'''''littleBe''''' was a British children's pre-school television programming block broadcast by ]. The block was launched on 3 September 2018,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://tbivision.com/2018/07/04/itv-set-to-reintroduce-pre-school-block/|title=ITV set to reintroduce pre-school block|date=2018-07-04|website=TBI Vision|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-08|archive-date=10 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510224106/https://tbivision.com/2018/07/04/itv-set-to-reintroduce-pre-school-block/|url-status=live}}</ref> and ended on 31 March 2024. The block airs from 9 am to 12 noon on weekdays, and is aimed at children aged 2 to 5. | ||
| == History == | == History == | ||
| On 4 July 2018, the block was announced at the Children's Media Conference<ref name=":0" /> tentatively without a name. It was eventually named |
On 4 July 2018, the block was announced at the Children's Media Conference<ref name=":0" /> tentatively without a name. It was eventually named littleBe and launched on 3 September 2018. | ||
| The block is similar to the ] block that ] used to broadcast before the network removed all pre-school TV shows from the channel. | The block is similar to the ] block that ] used to broadcast before the network removed all pre-school TV shows from the channel. | ||
| On 30 August 2018, it was announced that '']'' would move to the block from its original broadcaster, ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yours.co.uk/features/nostalgia/articles/sooty-and-sweep-are-making-a-comeback|title=Sooty and Sweep are making a comeback!|website=Yours|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-07-22}}</ref> | On 30 August 2018, it was announced that '']'' would move to the block from its original broadcaster, ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yours.co.uk/features/nostalgia/articles/sooty-and-sweep-are-making-a-comeback|title=Sooty and Sweep are making a comeback!|website=Yours|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-07-22|archive-date=22 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190722230425/https://www.yours.co.uk/features/nostalgia/articles/sooty-and-sweep-are-making-a-comeback|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
| On 31 March 2024, the block is no longer on the air, in which the programmes are now on ] under ITVX Kids. | |||
| === Development === | === Development === | ||
| Jason Ford from ] made coordination with Bubble to create visual effects and animation for the block's promos and brand. Greg Claridge and James Taylor are the composers of the block's music and sound effects.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bubbletv.co.uk/itv-littlebe|title=ITV Creative • littleBe|website=Bubble|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-22}}</ref> | Jason Ford from ] made coordination with Bubble to create visual effects and animation for the block's promos and brand. Greg Claridge and James Taylor are the composers of the block's music and sound effects.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bubbletv.co.uk/itv-littlebe|title=ITV Creative • littleBe|website=Bubble|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-22|archive-date=22 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190722230415/http://www.bubbletv.co.uk/itv-littlebe|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
| Jason Ford had stated for the development: | Jason Ford had stated for the development: | ||
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| == Programmes == | == Programmes == | ||
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| Programmes on the block are aimed toward a preschool audience and range from acquisitions such as '']'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.licensingcorner.com/new-pingu-series-arrives-in-overseas-markets/ | title=New Pingu series arrives in overseas markets | date=17 April 2019 }}</ref> to original series such as '']''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kidscreen.com/2018/08/31/itv-revives-the-sooty-show/ | title=ITV revives the Sooty Show }}</ref> | Programmes on the block are aimed toward a preschool audience and range from acquisitions such as '']'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.licensingcorner.com/new-pingu-series-arrives-in-overseas-markets/ | title=New Pingu series arrives in overseas markets | date=17 April 2019 | access-date=20 November 2022 | archive-date=28 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928195350/https://www.licensingcorner.com/new-pingu-series-arrives-in-overseas-markets/ | url-status=live }}</ref> to original series such as '']''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kidscreen.com/2018/08/31/itv-revives-the-sooty-show/ | title=ITV revives the Sooty Show | access-date=20 November 2022 | archive-date=28 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928094509/https://kidscreen.com/2018/08/31/itv-revives-the-sooty-show/ | url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
| * '']'' (June 2020-present) | |||
| * '']'' (November 2018-present) | |||
| * '']'' (September 2019-present) | |||
| * '']'' (September 2018-present) | |||
| * '']'' (September 2018-present) | |||
| * '']'' (February 2022-present) | |||
| * ''The Day Henry Met'' (May 2021-present) | |||
| * ''Mumfie'' (13th June 2022-present) | |||
| * ''Momolu and Friends'' (May 2022-present) | |||
| * '']'' (2023-present) | |||
| * '']'' (September 2018-present) | |||
| * ''The Sound Collector'' (November 2019-Present) | |||
| * '']'' (February 2019-present) | |||
| * '']'' (September 2023-present) | |||
| * ''Claude Shorts'' (2019-present) | |||
| * ''Ziggy and the Zoo Tram'' (November 2019-present) | |||
| * '']'' (September 2021-present) | |||
| ===Upcoming=== | |||
| * '']'' (TBA 2024) | |||
| * '']'' (TBA 2024) | |||
| * '']'' (TBA 2024) | |||
| * '']'' (TBA 2024) | |||
| * '']'' (TBA 2024) | |||
| * '']'' (TBA 2024) | |||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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Revision as of 13:04, 25 December 2024
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Television channel
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| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Network | ITVBe |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) |
| History | |
| Launched | 3 September 2018; 6 years ago (2018-09-03) |
| Replaced | Mini CITV |
| Closed | 31 March 2024; 8 months ago (2024-03-31) |
littleBe was a British children's pre-school television programming block broadcast by ITVBe. The block was launched on 3 September 2018, and ended on 31 March 2024. The block airs from 9 am to 12 noon on weekdays, and is aimed at children aged 2 to 5.
History
On 4 July 2018, the block was announced at the Children's Media Conference 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 TV shows from the channel.
On 30 August 2018, it was announced that Sooty would move to the block from its original broadcaster, CITV.
On 31 March 2024, the block is no longer on the air, in which the programmes are now on ITVX under ITVX Kids.
Development
Jason Ford from ITV Creative made coordination with Bubble to create visual effects and animation for the block's promos and brand. Greg Claridge and James Taylor are the composers of the block's music and sound effects.
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
Programmes
Programmes on the block are aimed toward a preschool audience and range from acquisitions such as Pingu in the City, to original series such as Sooty.
References
- ^ "ITV set to reintroduce pre-school block". TBI Vision. 4 July 2018. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- "Sooty and Sweep are making a comeback!". Yours. Archived from the original on 22 July 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- "ITV Creative • littleBe". Bubble. Archived from the original on 22 July 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- "New Pingu series arrives in overseas markets". 17 April 2019. Archived from the original on 28 September 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- "ITV revives the Sooty Show". Archived from the original on 28 September 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
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