Something Special
Something Special

Something Special

2007 6 Seasons 138 Episodes ⭐ 4.3 Kids

Something Special is a children's television programme produced and broadcast by the BBC. The producer is Allan Johnston who worked as a teacher of children with special needs before joining the BBC in 1989. It is designed to introduce children to Makaton signing, and is specifically aimed at children with delayed learning and communication difficulties. It is aired on the CBeebies channel and in the past was also broadcast as part of the CBeebies programme strand on BBC One and BBC Two). The name of the programme derives from the idea that all children, irrespective of their position on the learning spectrum, are special. It is presented by Justin Fletcher and features various other characters and clips of disabled children. Justin speaks as well as signing, and a spoken narrative is provided over the clips of children. The characters played by Justin are the Tumble Family: Mr Tumble, an adult clown who himself displays delayed learning and communication difficulties, Grandad Tumble and Baby Tumble. Other members of the Tumble family to have made appearances include two Aunts - Polly and Suki, Lord Tumble and King Tumble.

Something Special is a children's television programme produced and broadcast by the BBC. The producer is Allan Johnston who worked as a teacher of children with special needs before joining the BBC in 1989. It is designed to introduce children to Makaton signing, and is specifically aimed at children with delayed learning and communication difficulties. It is aired on the CBeebies channel and in the past was also broadcast as part of the CBeebies programme strand on BBC One and BBC Two). The name of the programme derives from the idea that all children, irrespective of their position on the learning spectrum, are special. It is presented by Justin Fletcher and features various other characters and clips of disabled children. Justin speaks as well as signing, and a spoken narrative is provided over the clips of children. The characters played by Justin are the Tumble Family: Mr Tumble, an adult clown who himself displays delayed learning and communication difficulties, Grandad Tumble and Baby Tumble. Other members of the Tumble family to have made appearances include two Aunts - Polly and Suki, Lord Tumble and King Tumble.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Pets

Pretend to be a cat, a dog or a rabbit with Mr Tumble, and find out how to sign a variety of animals. Plus, a trip to a

EP 2

Weather

The weather is always changing, so Mr Tumble tries to wear clothes to suit the conditions.

EP 3

Moving

Come for a run and a jump with Mr Tumble, who also pretends to swim as well as learning useful signs.

EP 4

Garden

EP 5

Farm

This episode is about a farm. What animals will there be?

EP 6

Birds

EP 7

Birthday

EP 8

Clothes

EP 9

Colours

EP 10

Doctor

EP 11

Family

EP 12

Colours

This programme shows you how to sign red, blue and yellow

EP 13

Food

EP 14

Food Part 2

EP 15

Holiday

EP 16

How Do I Feel?

EP 17

Jungle Animals

EP 18

Mini Beasts

EP 19

What I Like

EP 20

Meals

EP 21

Music

EP 22

Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 1

EP 23

Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 2

EP 24

Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 3

EP 25

Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 4

EP 26

Nursery Rhymes and Songs Part 5

EP 27

Opposites

EP 28

The Park

EP 29

Pets

EP 30

School

EP 31

Seasons

Justin explains that every year there are four seasons. He explores each one.

EP 32

Shapes

EP 33

Shops

EP 34

People Who Help Us

EP 35

Toys

EP 36

Toys (2)

EP 37

Transport

EP 38

Under the Sea

EP 39

Under, On and In

EP 40

Vegetables

EP 41

Weather

EP 42

What I Like

EP 43

Where I Live

EP 44

Food (2)

EP 45

Clothes (2)

EP 1

Beach

Justin spends a day on a beach in Dorset with Chloe and Sophie. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble encounters Granddad Tumble at the b

EP 2

Camping

Justin meets Harry and his family camping in the New Forest. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble has trouble setting up his tent to go

EP 3

Castle

Justin visits Carrickfergus Castle in Northern Ireland, and meets Jack, Caroline and Ross. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble dons a c

EP 4

Farm

Set on a farm near Belfast, Justin meets Ernie and Samantha. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble decides to help out on the farm.

EP 5

Football

Justin meets Lily-Sue and Curtis at Fulham Football Club, Craven Cottage and play football with them. Meanwhile, Mr Tumb

EP 6

Harbour

Justin meets Jake and Stuey at Weymouth Harbour, where they have a boat ride. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble and Granddad Tumble t

EP 7

High Street

Justin meets Gary and Bridget in Enniskillen High Street, where they visit various shops. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble goes to t

EP 8

Market

Justin meets Ross and goes shopping with him at a Belfast market. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble sells Granddad Tumble and Aunt Su

EP 9

Mountain

Justin meets Jack and his teacher on Mount Snowdon in Wales. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble wants his toy duck to have a paddle in

EP 10

Railway

Set at an old fashioned steam railway station, Justin meets Daniel, Callum and Miriam, and goes on a train ride with the

EP 11

School

Justin goes to a school and meets Noor, who is in the hydrotherapy pool, and spends the day with her. Meanwhile, Mr Tumb

EP 12

Stables

Justin meets Natasha and Michael at riding stables in Northern Ireland. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble goes off horse Sign Languag

EP 13

Theme Park

Justin goes to Chessington World of Adventures theme park in Surrey and goes on some rides with Nell. Meanwhile, Mr Tumb

EP 14

Clothes

Mr Tumble plays dressing up. He changes into a ballet dancer and then a footballer, but he smashes a window. Who can fix

EP 15

Vet

Justin meets Cheyenne and Savannah, who have taken their guinea pig, Patch, to the vet in Wokingham. Meanwhile, Mr Tumbl

EP 16

Baby

EP 18

Art

The toys have painted pictures, so Justin decides to have a go himself.

EP 1

Out and About - Farm

EP 2

Out and About - Wood

EP 3

Out and About - Harbour

EP 4

Out and About - Theme Park

EP 5

Out and About - Stables

EP 6

Mountain

EP 7

Vet

EP 8

High Street

EP 9

Beach

EP 10

School

EP 11

Railway

EP 12

Market

EP 13

Football

Justin meets Lily-Sue and Curtis at Craven Cottage (Fulham Football Club), Craven Cottage and play football with them. M

EP 14

Camping

EP 15

Castle

EP 1

Airport

Justin and his friends look for three special things at the airport. Meanwhile Mr Tumble is trying to find his own way t

EP 2

City

Justin and two new friends explore Manchester city centre on an open top bus. They go shopping and have their own little

EP 3

Garden Centre

Justin and his friends visit a garden centre to look for three special things. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble is looking in the ga

EP 4

By The Sea

Justin and his friends are off to the seaside and so is Mr Tumble - or should we say pirate Tumble! He's off on a treasu

EP 5

Hospital

Justin and Mr Tumble are both visiting Sheffield Children's hospital. Justin is looking for three special things and Mr

EP 6

Houseboat

Mr Tumble is off on holiday, he's going camping. Justin is off on holiday as well. He's off on a boating holiday with hi

EP 7

Leisure Centre

It's sports day and all the Tumbles join in. There's a bouncing competition and an egg and spoon race. Will Mr Tumble wi

EP 8

Animal Park

Justin and his friends are off to meet some animals. They hold and stroke a snake, watch an owl fly over their heads and

EP 9

Playdate

Mr Tumble has a friend coming to play. It's his cousin Cool Tumble. Together they're going to play musical bumps, build

EP 10

Animal Rescue

Mr Tumble is busy looking after an animal, it's a tiny black dog, called Little Dog. There's a lot to do. He has to feed

EP 11

Bike Ride

Mr Tumble pretends to be a postman. He cycles around the house to deliver parcels for Lord Tumble, Aunt Polly and Granda

EP 12

Creative Walk

Justin and his friends go for a walk around a farm to look for ideas for their big farm picture.

EP 13

Supermarket

Justin and his friends go shopping at the supermarket. They buy all sorts of different fruit to make a fruit salad for t

EP 14

Butterfly

Mr Tumble is looking for a butterfly. He wants to film it with his new camera. But every time he sets up his camera, the

EP 15

Drive

Justin and his three friends, Felix, William and Jack are off on a boys' day out. They're going for a drive in the schoo

EP 1

Nature Trail

Justin, Amy and Sebastian look for teeny tiny creatures that live in a park, whilst Mr Tumble goes fishing with Big Tedd

EP 2

Play

Justin visits his friends at their playgroup and joins them having fun at the water table, sandpit and playing the parac

EP 3

Sport

Justin has a very sporty day with his friends Tyrone, Claire and Sophie. Whilst Aunt Polly, Lord Tumble and Grandad Tumb

EP 4

Island

Justin and his friends Adam and Levi are visiting the Farne Islands by boat to see the seals. Mr Tumble is visiting his

EP 5

Festival

Justin has lots of fun dancing to a band at a music festival with his friend Jaya, while Grandad Tumble puts on a concer

EP 6

London

Justin has a day out in London with his friends Sabia, Mihad and Saqib. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble has lots of fun at home wit

EP 7

Art

Justin visits his friends at their school and has lots of fun with paint, while Mr Tumble paints a surprise for Grandad

EP 8

Baby

Justin visits his friend Josh and helps him look after his baby sister Olivia for the day, while Mr Tumble gets ready fo

EP 9

Villiage Fete

Justin has a great day at a village fete with Keiron and Nick. Whilst Mr Tumble holds his own Village Fete for the toys!

EP 10

Big Animals

Justin and his friends Grace and Danny visit a zoo and help the zoo keepers at feeding time. Justin helps shower a mummy

EP 11

Music

Justin and his friends perform The Hello Song to their friends. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble wants to be a pop star after watchi

EP 12

Strawberry Picking

Justin goes strawberry picking with his friends, Jessica and Mason. Mr Tumble is very hungry and goes looking for fruit

EP 13

Cooking

Justin and his friends Grace, Julia and Kia are making a very special pudding called Mr Tumble Jumble. Mr Tumble is maki

EP 14

Sleepover

Justin and his friend Bobbi find out what it's like to have a sleepover. They unpack Bobbie's overnight bag, have a barb

EP 15

Routines

Justin spends the day with his friend Danny finding out what he does after school each day. Meanwhile Mr Tumble shows us

EP 16

Birthday Party

Justin is attending a party with all his friends. There are games to play, party food to eat and music to dance to. Mean

EP 17

Shopping

Justin and his friend Rithika spend the day shopping in Southall. Mr Tumble has asked them to look for a sari, some jewe

EP 18

Cafe

Justin and his friends Aaliyah, Jamie and Necip, go for lunch at a Cafe. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble opens his new Cafe and we

EP 19

Forest Art

Justin joins Niamph, Dan and Ross in the Forest Of Dean to create some Forest Art. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble is in his forest

EP 20

Park

Justin and his friends Ryan, Cameron and Delise are having a lovely day at the park. They try out the rides, get lost in

EP 21

A Christmas Special

It's Christmas and Mr Tumble, Lord Tumble and Grandad Tumble are decorating the Tumble house.

EP 1

Baking

Educational series for four- to seven-year-old children with learning difficulties. Mr Tumble bakes some delicious cakes

EP 2

Music

Educational series for four- to seven-year-old children with learning difficulties. Justin puts on a show with his frien

EP 3

Shop for School

Educational series for four- to seven-year-old children with learning difficulties. Justin meets a friend to buy a selec

EP 4

Sensory Garden

Justin goes to a magical garden with his friends to listen, smell and take a good look around. Mr Tumble plays a looking

EP 5

Space

Educational series for four- to seven-year-old children with learning difficulties. Mr Tumble wants to get to the moon,

EP 6

Snow

Snow: Educational series for four- to seven-year-old children with learning difficulties. Mr Tumble wants to play in the

EP 7

Scouts

Educational series for four- to seven-year-old children with learning difficulties. Scout Tumble has come to stay, but w

EP 8

Pet Shop

Educational series for four- to seven-year-old children with learning difficulties. Justin is off to a pet shop to help

EP 9

Rainy Day

Educational series for four- to seven-year-old children with learning difficulties. Mr Tumble wants to play in his paddl

EP 10

Allotment

Educational series for four- to seven-year-old children with learning difficulties.

EP 11

Friends

Educational series for four- to seven-year-old children with learning difficulties. Mr Tumble is playing with his friend

EP 12

Doctor

Educational series for four- to seven-year-old children with learning difficulties. Justin is off to the doctors with hi

EP 13

Rugby

Educational series for four- to seven-year-old children with learning difficulties. Justin is off to rugby training with

EP 14

Weekend

Educational series for four- to seven-year-old children with learning difficulties. Justin has gone to visit his friend

EP 15

Outside

Educational series for four- to seven-year-old children with learning difficulties. Lord Tumble is having a fancy dress

EP 16

Pony Treking

Justin and his friends are out Pony Treking in the New Forest. Mr Tumble wants to go out for a ride too but Lord Tumble

EP 17

Getting Arty

Justin and his friends put on a fashion show at their school. They're making brightly coloured T shirts and beautiful br

EP 18

Wildlife

EP 19

Trip Away

Mr Tumble is busy getting ready for his holiday. He's packed his suitcase, got all the toys ready, he's even packed his

EP 20

Zookeeper

Justin and his friends help out at the zoo, while Mr Tumble finds out what it's like to be an animal.

EP 21

Cars

Justin and his friends visit a car museum, while Mr Tumble decides his car needs a makeover.

EP 22

Baby Animals

EP 23

Yurts

Mr Tumble is poorly, but Aunt Polly is looking after him.

EP 24

Adventure

Mr Tumble is warming up for a competition to find the strongest Tumble.

EP 25

Theme Park

Justin and his friends visit a theme park and have fun on the rides.

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