Extended hours for CBBC - what do you think?

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BBC Trust has approved plans to extend the hours of CBBC by two hours, to 9pm.

During the BBC Trust’s consultation, respondents were divided on this proposed extension of CBBC’s hours. Those in favour of the extended hours said that it would fill a gap in provision for older children but others were concerned about children watching too much television. Some said that the BBC is over-providing for children while under-providing for those aged 16-34.

We’d love to know what you think about this - are you happy about the extended hours? Do you agree that the BBC is over-providing for children?

You can take a look at the BBC’s press release here.

Thanks
MNHQ

I don't think there'd be much overlap between the older end of the CBBC watchers (actual or hoping to bring in) and those young enough to be interested in Tiny Pop.

And I agree with reni2 about the telly not going on until after activities and homework, meaning there is no BBC programming for these children at present. And yes, they do have to move on to more adult early evening programmes because that's all there is.

Those of you up in arms about two extra hours in the evening, why do you care? If your children aren't watching it's not going to affect you.

Those children who are, isn't it better they have age-appropriate programs to relax in front of rather than the shit-ton of eastenders, big bang, holby, corrie crap they are currently being weaned on to?

Mine dont watch it butvifvthey did I would like it extended until 8pm as they don't have chance to watch TV earlier. By the time they get in from school & have done homework/jobs etc it's at least 6pm by which time tea is usually on the table.

TV/Xbox time tends to be ftom 6.30 onwards in our house.

If you have internet access, surely you can access iPlayer?

Im on a PAYG dongle, I cant afford much internet use as it is.

and all this catch up stuff.

I just wonder why the Beeb don't get rid of the parliament channel, we get enough waffling from the ministers and politicians on the other news channels simultaneously on PM QT every week.

and totes agree with Reni2

things like Horrible histories, Sarah jane adventures, even older doctor who or something, a classic BBC drama like the secret garden or something, loads to choose from.

Yes, please, old Dr Who, I'd put that into my diary independent of child's viewing habits

reni2 Horror Channel (freeview 70), most nights 8pm.

They've just finished the Jon Pertwee one with the spiders.

You've changed my life AuntieStella! And only half an hour to go as well!

I think it would be good to have some child-suitable viewing after 7pm, for the reasons ratonastick has said.

Cbeebies has 12 or 13h worth of program a day at a time the under-4s are at home.

But the funding is for CBBC, whose audience is at school from 8-4 and many of their potential audience is then at sports and music until 6. So 5h worth for the ones who don't do extra curricular or homework and only 1-2h worth for the ones who do.

Can't you just put iplayer on if CBeebies kids get up super early?

The point I was making is that there is close to zero interesting programming for kids once they get to about 9/10 on the BBC on any channel. Everything seems to be aimed at primary school kids and preschoolers. Older kids have to search all the channels to find something appropriate/interesting.

IMO the vast majority of programming on all channels is aimed at 16-34 year olds and the dedicated children's channels only cater for toddlers and primary age. There is a gap, which the extended hours for CBBC should be used to fill, most kids that age are busy but do look for things to watch on iplayer. ATM virtually nothing is being shown to be watched later on catch up,

Some said that the BBC is over-providing for children while under-providing for those aged 16-34.

That might be true once BBC3 is taken down. But the over-provision for children is only true for the under 7s. I wonder if this is because programs for older primary and younger secondary aged children isn't as cheap to make.

I agree with pp, I'd appreciate an earlier start. My dc are 11 and 8 and usually up about 6.30am. I don't feel strongly about continuing til 9pm though if it was programming aimed at teens rather than younger dc it could be an interesting idea.

Bit of a zombie thread, but well done CBBC for extending the hours. I also think they got it right with Operation Ouch and Horrible Histories, just the sort of stuff the 8+ kids are after after a long day of school and activities.