Mr Tumble and Justin Fletcher have welcomed new friends to Something Special as he steps back from the landmark CBeebies show.
Maddie Moate and Ben Cajee, and special guest George Webster, will be joining the presenter line-up for the new series, which starts on January 13.
It's a big change for the series, which has been on TV for more than 20 years. While Justin will still make some appearances, he is passing on the reins for many of the episodes.
The show was created to be enjoyed by all children but is particularly aimed at people with additional needs.
It shows children and their parents how to use Makaton signs, speech and symbols to help communicate and develop language skills.
I was always very grateful to him and the BBC for making Something Special, a programme aimed at children with delayed learning and communication skills.https://t.co/LChdbZPxU0
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Maddie Moate - who is known for fronting the CBeebies show Maddie's Do You Know? - took to Instagram to share the news:
"Last year I was lucky to be part of something special.. THE 'Something Special', now in its 14th series, starring the much loved Mr Tumble and Justin Fletcher!
"For anyone who's unfamiliar with the show, Something Special is a children's TV programme that uses @makaton signs, speech and symbols to help children learn how to communicate and develop their language skills in a fun and exciting way.
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"The new series remains the same happy, welcoming place (featuring lots of Mr Tumble!), but with the addition of a few friendly familiar CBeebies faces!
"@ben_cajee and myself all joined the team and had the chance to guide the children as they looked for clues and tried to find their spotty surprise! I can't even begin to share my gratitude and awe of the production team behind this show."
Something Special one of the first programmes to regularly feature children with additional needs and disabilities exploring, playing and having fun together, and communicating using Makaton.
CBeebies say "we believe that it's important for children with a disability to see themselves positively represented on the channel".
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