We're very happy that Justin Fletcher is joining us again for a live webchat on Friday lunchtime between 12 and 1 pm. Justin needs no introduction to mumsnetters, who enjoyed a fab webchat with Mr Tumble back in April. Justin is here in his role as a Patron of Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK who have been supported by Cadbury since 2009. This year through the launch of Wishes Cadbury will donate 10% of all profits from the product to Make-A-Wish. Put the date in your diary for Friday midday and if you can't make it, post a question in advance to this thread.
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
WEBCHAT GUIDELINES: 1. One question per member plus one follow-up. 2. Keep your question brief. 3. Don't moan if your question doesn't get answered. 4. Do be civil/polite. 5. If one topic or question threatens to overwhelm the webchat, MNHQ will usually ask for people to stop repeating the same question or point.
MNHQ have commented on this thread
Mumsnet webchats
Live webchat with Justin Fletcher, Friday 17th December 12 - 1pm
189 replies
RachelMumsnet · 14/12/2010 13:24
OP posts:
bigcar ·
16/12/2010 16:54
hello Justin, welcome back!!!!!! Since the last time you were here, the price of something special dvds has gone down and the hello song is back on the beginning of the episodes again, thank you sooooooo much. You are still very much loved in this house, dd3 (sn) is absolutely rapt every time you are on the tv, she's got into gigglebiz as well as something special now.
Will there be a gigglebiz dvd out any time soon? I'm quite happy to watch you all day but a little more variation would be nice 
sorry, I have to ask a second. Cliff Tumble is fantastic, so, does Cliff know and what does he think if he does
vixen1 ·
16/12/2010 17:46
Justin,
You are literally a hero in our house. When it first became apparent that our son had special needs your show, Something Special, got me through some very difficult times.
I learnt all my Makaton from watching the show and it helped me to feel like I was doing something proactive in helping my son. He and his twin brother ADORE you and have learnt so much from your shows.
I want to ask, what's the most enjoyable part of your job and what do you plan to do in the future?
PS I also have a secret crush on you 
Grockle ·
16/12/2010 19:24
Oh no, another daytime chat with Justin so I'll miss it 
. I work in a special needs school so I suspect we'll be watching Something Special on DVD as our last day of term treat .
LargeGlassofRed ·
16/12/2010 19:56
My twin boys, 18 months,
only ever sit still when your on tv,
they adore you, and have learned quite a lot of the signs.
My Dp would like to know if he can buy you a pint!
LauraNorder ·
16/12/2010 22:36
Hi Justin
My 22 month old DD is one of your biggest fans. She really doesn't like tv at all unless you are on! She will regularly grab my iPad and demand "Tumble" on the iplayer.
So thanks for all you do and we really hope you decide to tour with all your characters!
My question - will you marry me?
Partyof52010 ·
16/12/2010 23:28
So, now thats out my system.
Just wanted to say, we travelled 2 hours with our 3 DC's (all under 5) to see you in panto last Saturday as my 2yr old son idolises you. You were fantastic! He has not stopped talking about seeing you, and tells everyone that you were very funny. He also sleeps with the programme. And continually sings the hello song and tells everyone his name is Justin (it isn't.) Thankyou for making his christmas! And mine. (secret crush)
So my actual question is...would you ever consider doing panto as a dame? Just thought that nanna knickerbocker would be ace in aladdin or Jack and the beanstalk!!
Partyof52010 ·
16/12/2010 23:37
Also... and this is not a question, its a statement...you should film something special out and about in Weston-super-mare sometime...we have donkeys and a brand spanking new pier which is very lovely. And I'm here. 
thinks self should stop drinking wine and go to bed
hogfather ·
17/12/2010 00:10
hi we only came across Something Special since DS (15 months) arrived and personally I think it is the best children's programme on the TV currently. It is actually the only TV programme DS will stop, take interest in and dance to the music to!
Without wishing to seem patronising it is really refreshing to see children with special needs portrayed in such a positive manner on the telly and i wish this was the case across other mainstream channels.
My question is .... do you have any thoughts on how we can portray more positive images of children (and adults for that matter) with addtional needs in these times when the media seem to be obsessed with `perfection' and celebrity status?
Also I would like to know what is a normal day for you (other than being swooned over on MN - I include myself in the swooning )
crazymumma ·
17/12/2010 11:42
Loving your work!! Really big fan of Cbeebies taught both my children at such a young age, and with the help of programmes like "Something Special" gave them an understanding of the fact that not everyone is the same, so avoiding staring in places where we may come across all different races and capabilities and it was never questioned so Thank you for that and the part of which you played! 
If you could put across one message through your entertainment that you haven't so far what would it be?
pick me pick me
Don’t want to miss threads like this?
Weekly
Sign up to our weekly round up and get all the best threads sent straight to your inbox!
Log in to update your newsletter preferences.
You've subscribed!
JustinFletcher ·
17/12/2010 11:49
@vixen1
Justin,
You are literally a hero in our house. When it first became apparent that our son had special needs your show, Something Special, got me through some very difficult times.
I learnt all my Makaton from watching the show and it helped me to feel like I was doing something proactive in helping my son. He and his twin brother ADORE you and have learnt so much from your shows.
I want to ask, what's the most enjoyable part of your job and what do you plan to do in the future?
PS I also have a secret crush on you
I love working with the children on the show Something Special. Since we changed the format of the show and decided to film it out and about, we are lucky enough to film in lots of schools around the country and the interaction and the response we get from all of the children is just incredible. And it lifts the show to another level, because the stars of the show are the children.
Please create an account
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.