Reflections on CeeBeebies

Since Fin's birth I have started to become rather well versed in the offerings of CeeBeebies. Here are my thoughts on the shows I've seen so far.

Big & Small
This thing is just wierd, not something to put on when I'm trying to calm the little mite down. Small's squeaky voice does irritate me somewhat but the sarcasm from Big makes up for it.

Big Cook Little Cook
How can anyone possibly be as happy as these two are? Scott despises this one but I kind of like it. Small's hair cut is simply brilliant and the happiness is somewhat infectious. Some of the recipes look really good but others (yesterday's "Marrow Telescope" as an obvious example) are lacking rather.

Chuggington
I would like to think that Fin will gro up smart enough to be able to pick up the moral of a story without it being rammed down his throat like this show feels the need to do. Add in the catchphrase "Train-Tastic!!!" and it's one of the few shows I'll actively switch off if it comes on.

Come Outside
They're still showing this??? I watched this as akid (I'm sure the big shaggy dog had nothing to do with why mum out it on...) I do find it really irritating now though so I try to avoid it.

Get Squiggling
It's called a crayon, NOT a "Squigglestick", irritated me no end.

I Can Cook
Not much to it, but nice and chilled out. It's fun to watch the kids attempting to cook and also to not look revolted when they have to eat the veggies at the end of some episodes!

In the Night Garden
Ahh where would we be without this one? The only show currently series linked on our Sky+ box, it's often nice and effective at sending Fin to sleep. Definately my favourite of the lot.

Louie
Let's draw the most random things we can think of. Most kids I know want to know how to draw a house or a cat, not storks and stagecoaches... Bizzare in the extreme.

Mama Mirabelle
Not overly offensive to my brain but something about the voices really irks me.

Mister Maker
I'm guessing this has replaced Smart and made it more upbeat for today's kids? I really like this one as it's creative, I actually want to make some of the things in the show (although not the fish tank made from a plastic box and scouring pads...?!?!) I get the feeling once Fin is old enough to participate I will have a house full of odd pieces of artwork made from household objects and torn paper. I'd be happy if the Shapes bit was removed, that song is really annoying.

Nina & The Neurons
I like that there's a show based on science, although I feel the neurons themselves were pretty superfluous to the show. Really liked it when I saw a proper experiment being done at the start of te episode I was watching, reminded me of the old RI Christmas Lectures!

Numberjacks
What the flipping hell is going on here? Just what were the writers smoking when they came up with this nonsense? I watched this as Vikki & Simon had mentioned how non-sensical it is and I had to see if for myself. "Oh no! If all the 4s become 7s catastrophes will occur!" What is with the rubbish supervillain too? "The Puzzler" (in no way a rip off of The Joker - not at all...)

Show Me Show Me
Quick! Somebody hand me a rifle pronto.... BANG! My God this is the most irritating piece of crap I have ever seen. Sadly I think there's a good premise in there somewhere, but do kids really need a TV show to help them play with their toys? This gets switched off as fast as I can find the remote.

Something Special
Feels a little bit worthy, especially the opening sequence, but I like that there's a show teachign sign language. I find it interesting myself too as I actually get to learn something from this, not knowing sign language myself. I could happily see Mr Tumble tumble down a well never to be seen again though, may have something to do with him being very clown like - I don't do clowns.

Space Pirates
Not showing at the moment much to my chagrin, I would turn this on even before I was pregnant. I know Wendy doesn't like it much but I find it hilarious and love the totaly random pieces of music it introduces.

Timmy Time
Not quite as good as Shaun the Sheep but it's still Aardman so it's still very good. The theme tune was in my head for days the first time I saw it!

Waybuloo
Scott calls this the druggie show cos of the Pipling's enormous eyes. I like the yoga sequences but how some of the poses are supposed to resemble their names I cannot fathom. What precisely is "big roary thing"? I do find the children annoying in several episodes!