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Episode length - 35 minutes

See also: BD0016 Shakespeare

A special episode of the historical sketch show.

A look at the life and times of the playwright William Shakespeare - from his largely unknown and humble beginnings in Stratford, through his times as a jobbing actor in London, to his success as the country's most respected and financially savvy writer. Along the way we meet his gang of London friends, the playwrights, poets and brawlers Marlowe, Jonson and Spenser. We also explore the social history of Britain and the world, and how, if you wanted to avoid the plague, it was important to eat your non-a-day portion of fruit and veg.

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Episode length - 15 minutes

Preschool history series.

Grandad Harvey takes Asher on a journey of discovery to find out what life was like for a child during Elizabethan times. Dressing up in magnificent Elizabethan costimes, they find out about the childhood of William Shakespeare. They explore where he lived, the type of food he would have eaten, the games he would have played and enjoy the sort of entertainment that would have inspired William to go on to be an actor and playwright.

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Episode length - 55 minutes

Join Swashbuckle's Cook and Line as they help William Shakespeare put together a magical production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Filmed at the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool, the production features lots of CBeebies favourites, including Justin Fletcher as Nick Bottom - the star of the play within a play who undergoes a magical transformation! Whoever heard of a talking and singing donkey?

This disc also includes a special recording of "The Fairy's Lullaby" and colouring sheet with lyrics for children to learn and sing along.

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A specially compiled disc of episodes and clips about butterflies, aimed at Reception & Key Stage 1.

Includes:

Teacher notes - detailed contents.

Minibeast Adventure - 3 episodes: Caterpillar, Butterfly, Moth.

Penelope K, By the Way - Penelope finds out where butterflies go at night.

Dirtgirlworld - Dirtgirl and her friends tell us about butterflies' features.

Making It - how to make a butterfly feeder.

Selected clips showing butterflies' habitats, life cycle and varieties, as well as how to create your own "butterfly cafe".

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A specially compiled disc of episodes about babies, aimed at Reception & Key Stage 1.

Includes:

Teacher notes - detailed contents

Bits and Bobs - two inquisitive balls of fluff find out all about babies (2 episodes).

Something Special - Justin finds out what babies need and what they can do (2 episodes).

CBeebies Bedtime Stories - a selection of picture books about babies read by celebrity guests.

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A specially compiled disc of episodes about friends and friendship, aimed at Reception & Key Stage 1.

Includes:

Teacher notes - detailed contents.

Barnaby Bear - "Becky's New Friends" - Barnaby begins to think his friend Becky has forgotten all about him.

Something Special - "Friends" - Justin meets two best friends and they have a day out together.

Magic Hands - "My Friends and Me" - British Sign Language version of the poem "I Am a Princess" by Roger Stevens.

What's the Big Idea?  - Episode exploring the question "what is a friend?".

Toddworld - 2 episodes looking at new friends and best friends.

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6 discs. Suitable for KS2.

(See also "BD0019 Polar Lands" for KS1/ lower KS2.)

A hand-picked collection of programmes and clips to support the theme of "Polar Regions".

Boxed set includes:

Teacher notes and contents

Selected episodes from:

Human Planet - "Life in the Deep Freeze"

Secrets of Scott's Hut

Deadly Pole to Pole - "Alaska", "Arctic" and "Killer Cold"

Naomi's Nightmares of Nature - "Alaska"

Wild About Animals - "Emperor Penguins"

Polar bear clips - 9 clips from various programmes documenting polar bears

"Polar Regions" clips - 28 clips looking at polar wildlife, habitats and exploration.

We make every effort to ensure resources are appropriate for school use, however please watch prior to use to ensure suitability for your class.

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Episode length - 20 minutes

Preschool observational documentary series.

Britney takes part in a nativity play for the very first time. Britney finds out that she is going to have a special role acting in the Christmas story in school, playing Mary. This is a very important part as she will help the teacher tell the story. So she will need to learn her lines, practise a song and find a costume before the big performance.

NB: If you would like to keep this collection until January, to enable you to use it in the final week of Autumn term, please note this on your request and we will be happy to collect it when our driver visits your school in the Spring term. 

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Episode length - 30 mins                  

Episode 1 - Fantastic Mr Fashion (Asperger's)

Fashion designer Isaac is attempting his toughest catwalk challenge yet, a slot on the runway at Brighton Fashion Week. Will this 17-year-old be able to beat older and more experienced designers for a catwalk slot? To secure a slot, Isaac needs to come up with a theme. The only person who can help him with this is his fashion hero, Alexander McQueen. Isaac turns to Alexander's retrospective exhibition for inspiration and decides to create 11 designs based on the theme of mental health. For Isaac, who has Asperger's and has experienced being bullied, this theme inspires him and his friend Alice to create 11 incredible designs for his catwalk pitch. Will he win his slot on the runway? And if he does, can Isaac actually pull it off?

Episode 2. - What Makes Me Tic (Tourette's Syndrome)

Documentary about Grace, Rupert and Connor, who all have Tourette's Syndrome. What's it like to sniff, cough, jerk, roll your eyes and swear - and not be able to stop yourself? How do your friends react? And your family? And can you get any help for it? What Makes Me Tic follows Grace has she puts on a show and tries not to let the tics get the better of her, Rupert as he undergoes a new therapy and Connor as he tries to leave the house despite his noisy swearing tics.

Episode 3 - Looking After Mum (Young Carers)

A musical documentary featuring three children who are young carers. Warren, Chloe and Shimoye live in London. While their peers are living a usual teenage life, these three amazing young people are taking on responsibilities that most teenagers would shy away from. They tell their stories of having to care for their disabled mothers, through their own songs and poems. This poignant documentary gives a real insight into the lives of young carers and shines a light on the complex relationships that they have with their mums.

Episode 4 - Never Give Up (ADHD)

Kai has been expelled from school and has ADHD but he is not going to let that stand in the way of his dreams of showjumping glory. He has put the hours in and now he faces his first ever competition, but when competition day arrives and his friends, family and trainers are watching how will Kai cope with the pressure?

Episode 5 - Staying Awake (Narcolepsy) 

Nine-year-old Harry, 10-year-old Kailan and 13-year-old Luke all struggle to stay awake throughout each day. All the boys have narcolepsy but have never before met anyone else with the condition. This poignant film takes an intimate glimpse into the trio's daily lives and finds out what happens when they eventually get to meet.

Episode 6 -  Mr Alzheimer's and Me (Dementia)

Josh, Ella and Hope all have one thing in common, they have a grandparent with dementia. It is not easy having to be 'the grown-up' when their grandparents get forgetful. But all three of them are determined to help them as much as they can. They all have their different ways of coping, which they want to share with other kids going through the same thing, and have recorded personal moments with their grandparents on their own cameras. Josh is determined to help his grandad remember and secretly gathers mementos for a memory box. Ella decides to organise a sponsored walk to help raise money for research into the causes of dementia. Hope's granny gives dementia a character, Mr Alzheimer's, to help Hope come to terms with it all.

Episode 7 - My Dog Ears (Profound Deafness)

Documentary following the journey of 12-year-old Joe who is hoping to receive a very precious gift - a dog that will become his ears. Joe has been profoundly deaf since he was a baby and a specially trained hearing dog could bring him the independence and confidence he so craves. Only 30 children in the UK have one of these dogs and Joe is next on the waiting list, but his journey isn't straightforward. Joe also has a titanium leg and needs an operation to help him walk before he can receive his dog. Can Joe fully recover from his surgery and complete the training that will allow him to have a new best friend - his very own hearing dog?

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Episode length - 10 mins

Children's series. Dr Ranj and his puppet patients explore medical conditions at the hospital using music and humour.

Episode 1 - Echocardiogram. 

Deep visits Dr Ranj, who hears a funny noise when listening to Deep's heart. To make sure everything is okay, Dr Ranj gives Deep an echocardiogram, which lets him see inside Deep's chest and hear how his heart is working. Together, they discover that everything is fine with Deep's heart, and the funny sound Dr Ranj heard was just Deep's blood rushing around!

Episode 2 - Ng Tube. 

Dr Ranj visits Kiwa on one of the wards, who is going to be having an operation. Kiwa needs to have a naso-gastric tube fitted so the doctors can give her special food and medicine, which is placed up her nose and then down her throat to reach her tummy. Though it feels a bit funny at first, Dr Ranj explains that Kiwa will get used to the tube, and once it's fitted he gives her a special sticker for being so good!

Episode 3 - Ct Scan. 

Visiting the hospital is Jobi, who is having a CT scan to make sure everything is okay with his brain. Dr Ranj explains that the scan will allow him to take special photographs of inside Jobi's head, allowing him to make sure everything is working as it should be. When inside the machine - which Jobi thinks looks like a doughnut - Jobi must keep very still so Dr Ranj can perform the scan. Afterwards, Dr Ranj checks the scans to find that Jobi's brain is absolutely fine, before giving Jobi a special sticker for being so good during his visit.

Episode 4 - Plaster Cast. 

Visiting the hospital is Petal, who needs to have the cast on her fractured arm changed because it's dirty and is starting to fall apart. Petal is going to have her plaster cast replaced with a fibreglass one, but first she needs to have the old one cut off. Dr Ranj removes Petal's old cast and asks her what colour she wants her new cast to be. She picks her favourite colour - purple!

Episode 5 - Chest X-Ray. 

Visiting Dr Ranj at the hospital is Riz, who is having a chest x-ray to make sure his lungs are working properly. Riz is learning to play the recorder, so it's important for him to have plenty of puff! Dr Ranj explains how x-rays pass through Riz's body to take special photos that will show the inside of his chest.

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