What is CBBC?
Q: What is CBBC?
A: CBBC stands for Children's BBC and is a television channel that broadcasts programmes meant for children between 6 and 12 years old.
Q: When did the name "Children's BBC" begin?
A: The name "Children's BBC" began on 9 September 1985.
Q: How long had there been BBC children's programmes before the name "CBBC" was used?
A: Before then there were BBC children's programmes, but they were not branded under one name. The name "CBBC" was used informally since 1990, and became the official name in 1997.
Q: On which channels are CBBC programmes shown?
A: CBBC programmes are shown on BBC One, BBC Two and the CBBC Channel.
Q: What is the sister brand of CBBC?
A: The sister brand of CBBC is called CBeebies, which is aimed at children under 6 years old.
Q: Who runs the department responsible for making programmes for children up to 16 years old?
A: The department responsible for making programmes for children up to 16 years old is run by the BBC Children's department.
Q: Who are Richard Deverell and Anne Gilchrist?
A: Richard Deverell is Controller of the BBC Children's department since February 2006, while Anne Gilchrist is Creative Director of CBBC and Michael Carrington is Creative Director of CBeebies.
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