| Nick Jr. | |
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| Launched | 1 September 1999 |
| Owned by | Nickelodeon UK (MTV Networks Europe/BSkyB) |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) |
| Audience share | 0.4% (February 2009, BARB) |
| Sister channel(s) | Nick Jr. 2 Nickelodeon Nicktoons |
| Website | www.nickjr.co.uk |
| Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Sky Digital | Channel 615 |
| Cable | |
| Virgin Media | Channel 715 |
| UPC Ireland | Channel 607 |
| IPTV | |
| Tiscali TV | Channel 318 |
Nick Jr. is a television channel in the United Kingdom and Ireland is operated by Nickelodeon UK. The channel is aimed at younger children.
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History
Nick Jr. in the UK and Ireland was for many years broadcast during the daytime hours on the main Nickelodeon UK channel. In 1999, the slot was spun off into its own channel, initially broadcasting on its own channel (then channel 606) on Sky Digital, and from 06:00-12:00 alongside Sky Sports 3 on analogue satellite, although this schedule would sometimes be altered if sports were being covered in the early morning. Analogue transmissions ceased some years later. When it first properly aired it was presented by Face. In 2001 MTV Dance started broadcasting during its downtime hours after it was spun off from MTV Extra. MTV Dance acquired its own separate channel in 2002 and both channels have since extended their broadcasting hours. Nick Jr. now broadcasts between 06:00 and 22:00, offering a lineup of 'Nick Jr. Classics' including classic programming such as Rainbow, Bagpuss, Mr. Benn, and the like, between 20:00 and 22:00.
The shows are sometimes presented by a number of anthropomorphic characters. The morning show, between 06:00 and 09:00 is presented by 'The Early Worms', Arnie and Barney, who have mini adventures in their burrow and garden, but also travel to tourist locations like Me. At 9.30AM they are replaced by Piper-O-Possom, which appers to be runs of the original Piper character from the US version of Nick Jr., but re-dubbed with a British accent with Austin's laugh. Piper says goodnight to the viewers after 18:30 and the remaining shows are generally shown with no character presenters in between. Piper also appears on Nick Jr. 2, but Arnie and Bernie do not.
A version of Nick Jr for Ireland was launched in 2004. It is identical to the UK version, but carries different commercials during the breaks.
Nick Jr. Programmes
Current programming
- Angelina Ballerina
- The Backyardigans
- Blue's Clues
- Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom
- Bob the Builder
- Dora The Explorer
- Fifi and the Flowertots
- Go, Diego, Go!
- Humf
- Kipper the Dog
- King Rollo
- LazyTown
- Little Bill
- Maggie and the Ferocious Beast
- Max and Ruby
- Ni Hao, Kai-Lan
- Peppa Pig
- Roary the Racing Car
- Spider
- Super Why!
- The Magic Roundabout
- The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss
- Thomas & Friends
- The Wonder Pets
- The Wiggles
- Yo Gabba Gabba!
Coming Soon
No upcoming programmes have been announced
Former programming
Nick Jr. Classics
See also
External links
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