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Apparently the toy characters will return - Big Ted, Little Ted,
Jemima, Humpty - possibly with some new toy friends as well as the new presenters.



BBC confirms revival of children's TV classic Play School
- as it unveils 'Parenting Promise'
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The classic children's show is set to be rebooted for a
new generation of pre-schoolers.

The BBC has announced that the classic children's TV show
Play School will be getting a reboot as part of the
broadcaster's new Parenting Promise.

The CBeebies Parenting Promise is a commitment to help
support parents and carers as they help children learn
through play.

Patricia Hidalgo, the director of BBC children's and
education, wrote: "As the world around children continues
to change, we believe it's important to be clearer than
ever about the values, standards and principles that guide
everything we offer.

"Your child comes first. We are committed to creating
inspiring experiences that spark creativity, curiosity and
imagination in every child. Everything we offer is
developed with care, purpose and the highest editorial
standards, so you can feel confident in the content your
family enjoys. We want every child to feel welcome,
included and able to see themselves reflected in what they
watch, hear and experience."

Hidalgo went on to explain that CBeebies, home to shows
including Colourblocks, Balamory and CBeebies Bedtime
Stories, will support both parents and children, with
guidance, expert advice and practical help, and that
"every story, song, game and character is shaped by
programme makers, educators, child development specialists
and audience experts who care deeply about creating
content that is right for young children".

Part of the Parenting Promise is the announcement that
beloved show Play School will return to British TV
screens.

The original series ran from 1964 until 1988, and featured
songs, stories and activities, and presenters who spoke
directly to the young children who were watching. During
the show's run, the hosts included Brian Cant, Johnny Ball,
husband and wife Eric Thompson and Phyllida Law, Julie
Stevens and Derek Griffiths.

Originally formulated to recreate nursery and playgroup
experiences at home, the new version of Play School will be
inspired by the classic series, and the BBC has asked
producers to come forward to pitch their own take on the
blend of live action, songs, stories, movement, poetry and
play.

They have been asked to shape the series for today's
audiences while keeping the values that made Play School
such a long-running and much loved show.

"Parents and carers place enormous trust in CBeebies and
that is a responsibility we never take for granted. In a
changing media landscape, we believe trusted, high-quality
children's content has never been more important," Hidalgo
said.

"Play School has always embodied so much of what CBeebies
stands for: creativity, curiosity, imagination and learning
through play. Bringing it back for a new generation is a
meaningful opportunity to build on that legacy, while
continuing to support parents and carers through CBeebies
Parenting and the wider commitment set out in our Parenting
Promise."

Play School is expected to arrive on CBeebies in 2027 or
2028.



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