Exciting Changes Coming to Something Special: We're All Friends

Fans of the beloved CBeebies show Something Special: We're All Friends are in for a treat!

The new series will see two additional presenters joining the much-loved Mr Tumble and Justin Fletcher. Maddie Moate and Ben Cajee will bring their warmth and skills to the show, making it even more special for young viewers. We will also see more of George Webster as he joins Justin throughout the series.

At the start of each episode, Mr Tumble sends his Spotty Bag and Tumble Tapp to one of his presenter friends – Justin, Maddie or Ben. The presenter takes the Spotty Bag to meet some children and together they uncover Mr Tumble's special clues, learn new Makaton signs, and explore, play and have fun together.

The clues lead to a Spotty Surprise, a themed activity that’s revealed at the end of each episode by Mr Tumble. Thanks to the Spotty Bag’s magic the featured children are transported to meet Mr Tumble and join in with the Spotty Surprise.

Mr Tumble will introduce each episode by singing the Hello Song. He will then send the Spotty Bag and Tumble Tapp to Justin, Maddie or Ben using the familiar magic rhyme “Take your finger and touch your nose, blink three times and off it goes.”

Grandad Tumble is back too, as are the family of Tumble Toys; Tumble Ted, Lord Monkey, Polly Dolly and The Puppy. Each episode we will see Mr Tumble in a comedy sketch filled with his usual funny antics. At the end of each sketch Mr Tumble will help viewers sign another Makaton word.

The show ends with the presenter and children magically transporting to meet Mr Tumble, before he ends each episode by singing the Goodbye Song.

The Hello Song and Goodbye Song will be at the start and end of the show for you and your little ones to sign and sing along to. 

There is also a brand new song for this series – the I Can’t Wait to Meet You song, sung by Mr Tumble.

Ben and Maddie have both learnt Makaton to sign in the show.

Maddie Moate is a familiar face to many. She is well known for hosting the educational series Do You Know? and has played lots of different roles in the CBeebies Pantos over the years. You may have spotted her recently playing the Thorn Fairy in CBeebies Panto Beauty and the Beast.

Maddie is excited to be part of the Something Special family and she has enjoyed learning Makaton and getting to meet so many new friends. 

Ben Cajee has been a CBeebies presenter since 2015 bringing lots of fun to the CBeebies House over the years. Ben has also been in many CBeebies Pantos, including the starring role of Dick Whittington in 2022. He also voices the character Uncle Tyrell in JoJo & Gran Gran.

Ben helps make CBeebies a place where everyone feels welcome. He talks about important things like being kind and treating everyone equally.

George Webster has been a much-loved CBeebies presenter since 2021, bringing fun and excitement to the CBeebies House. He loves participating in CBeebies Pantos and live shows. George has also made appearances in Something Special, Justin’s House and Mr Tumble’s Busy Bus Day.

Growing up, George watched Mr Tumble and Justin on Something Special and he used Makaton to support his own speech and language development. His journey is inspiring for both children and parents alike.

The new series of Something Special: We're all Friends starts on Monday 13th January. 

You can catch up with Mr Tumble and Friends on BBC iPlayer now.