Can you watch old Newsround?
You can find every Newsround story dating back to 2001 using the search box at the top of every page on our website. Enter a word like “tiger” or “space” to find the story you’re looking for – or enter “newsround” to show a list of all our recent stories.
What age is Newsround aimed at?
6 to 12-year-olds
Newsround has a target audience of 6 to 12-year-olds and the stories and language used in our bulletins reflects that. We try to pick stories that will appeal to our viewers – and we try to bring a child’s view into our reports.
Is Newsround daily?
Every weekday you can watch a version of Newsround with British Sign Language here. Due to sports rights we can’t always show the full programme online but the full version with optional subtitles is available on BBC iPlayer.
How often is Newsround on?
every day
Newsround broadcasts live every day on the CBBC channel.
Is cbeebies being axed?
CBBC and BBC Four axed from TV screens by BBC with 1000 jobs also cut. CBBC will stop being broadcast on TV by 2025, BBC Director General Tim Davie confirmed today.
What happened to Newsround?
In July 2020, the 16:00 programme was axed by the BBC after being on air since 1972, as well as the 8:15am broadcast, they concluded that children no longer turn on traditional television channels when they return home from school and would focus on the morning edition instead which will be aimed at schools, where it …
Who was the first presenter of Newsround?
John Craven
History. Originally known as John Craven’s Newsround, it was mostly presented by John Craven between 4 April 1972 and 22 June 1989. Originally, stand-in presenters, such as Richard Whitmore, came from the main BBC News bulletins.
Who presented Newsround in the 90s?
Julie Etchingham
Julie Etchingham presented Newsround in the 1990s. She now works for ITV News. Helen Skelton presented Newsround before joining Blue Peter.
Why is the BBC getting rid of CBBC?
CBBC, BBC Four and Radio 4 Extra will shut down and become online-only services, the corporation has said, as part of plans to close television and radio channels in order to focus on streaming services.
Is there a Newsround app?
To enjoy the CBBC Newsround website at its best you will need to have JavaScript turned on. Lockdown saw lots of people doing all sorts of new things. A team of young business minded children, turned their attention to creating an app!
Can I watch Newsround without a TV Licence?
Every household in the UK needs a licence to watch live TV or programmes on catch-up services like BBC iPlayer. It’s illegal to do this without one. But you don’t have to own a television to need a TV licence – other devices such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones count too. Most people have to pay for the licence.
Where is Newsround filmed?
| Newsround | |
|---|---|
| Production locations | BBC TV Centre (1972–2011) dock10 studios (2011—present) |
| Editor | Lewis James |
| Running time | 5–15 minutes |
| Release |
Who was the first Newsround presenter?
John Craven was the first ever Newsround presenter. He fronted more than 3,000 bulletins from 1972 to 1989 and became a household name. He later presented Countryfile. John Humphrys presented Newsround.
Is Newsround still going?
Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Newsround (stylised as newsround, and originally called John Craven’s Newsround before his departure in 1989) is a BBC children’s news programme, which has run continuously since 4 April 1972.