CBBC star Terrence Hardiman dies aged 86
Actor Terrence Hardiman, best known for playing the ‘Demon Headmaster’ in the hit CBBC series, has died at the age of 86, his agent has said. The star also had roles TV series such as The Crown, Wallander, Doctor Who and Prime Suspect, and toured with the Royal Shakespeare Company. But it was for his […]
3 years ago
Star of Horrible Histories says cast did ‘blackface’ by getting spray tans to play Egyptians
Mathew Baynton said its leading cast members were ‘basically a bunch of white people’ The star of BBC children’s television show Horrible Histories says the cast did ‘blackface’ by getting spray tans to play Egyptians. Speaking to Cherwell, the Oxford University student newspaper, Matthew Baynton said the leading actors in the show were “basically a bunch of […]
3 years ago
CBBC star Chelsie Whibley dies aged 29 after battle with cystic fibrosis
Her heartbroken husband shared the news on Saturday CBBC star Chelsie Whibley has died at the age of 29. The actress was best known for starring in CBBC shows Dani’s House and Sadie J, and went on to star in panto alongside House of Cards actress Kate Mara. However, her career was cut short at […]
4 years ago
People are realising Raven was the UK’s original Squid Game
What a throwback! Squid Game is undeniably massive and though people may have already made the Battle Royale/Hunger Games meets Takeshi’s Castle comparisons, social media users are pointing out an extremely nostalgic alternative. Given the competitive gameshow nature of the show in which (spoilers) those eliminated are never seen again, people are casting their minds […]
4 years ago
Former CBBC presenter pleads guilty to possession of extreme animal porn
The former CBBC presenter known as ‘Sizzlin’ Steve’ was found with at least six ‘extreme pornographic images on his phone and computer Stephen Kish, who was known for hosting Officially Amazing, a CBBC show featuring people from around the world trying to break Guinness World Records, has pleaded guilty to possessing animal porn. The 32-year-old, who […]
4 years ago
Tracy Beaker returns to TV this week, and new clip shows Justine Littlewood’s return
2000s kids rejoice, as Tracy Beaker returns to TV this week The new follow-up series My Mum Tracy Beaker starts this Friday, February 12th, at 5pm on the CBBBC Channel, and a new clip has just been released. Beaker is back, but so is Littlewood. ?? ? My Mum Tracy Beaker ? Fri 12 February, 5pm […]
5 years ago