Definition of Cbbc

This article is about the brand. For the channel, see CBBC Channel.

CBBC - short for Children's BBC - is the brand-name for the BBC's children's television programmes aimed at children aged between 6 and 12 years old. The Children's BBC name as a dedicated programming strand began on 9 September 1985, with the CBBC name used informally since 1990. This became official with a relaunch of the BBC's branding in 1997.