CBeebies 20th anniversary special (2022)

An untitled primetime special celebrating CBeebies' 20th anniversary is set to air in February 2022 on both Universal Kids and CBeebies.

The special is reported to feature celebrity guests, along with "new takes on classic shows" on the bbc iplayer and "visits from CBeebies icons." "The channel's cultural impact" will also be a focal point of the production.

The special, written by Andy Day, will begin production the week of January 14, 2022. Known celebrity guests include Ed Sheeran, Benedict Cumbertach, Tom Hardy, Elton John, Rosamund Pike, Kiera Knightley, Ellie Goulding, and Olly Murs.

In addition to appearances from current human presenters Andy Day, Ben Cajee, Sam Michaels, Sidney Sloane, Pui Fan Lee, Nisha Anil, Alex Winters, Cat Sandion, and Cerrie Burnell, known returning presenters include Chris Jarvis, Sue Monroe, Nicole Davis, Eva Alexander, Justin Fletcher, Sarah-Jane Honeywell, Katy Ashworth, Ryan Russell, Rebecca Keatley, and Evie Pickerill. Cbeebies Will Be Back To Youtube Until 2023