Justin Fletcher - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Justin Fletcher, MBE (born 1. June 1. 97. 0 in Reading, Berkshire)[1] is an English children's television personality in the United Kingdom. Fletcher is most known as a presenter and actor on the BBC pre- school television channel CBeebies,[2] speaking and performing in various, often self- created, roles. Biography[edit]Born in Reading, Berkshire, he is the son of songwriter Guy Fletcher. Justin has 3 sisters.[3]While studying drama at the Guildford School of Acting, in his final year he started to watch regularly Phillip Schofield in the BBC1 broom cupboard with Gordon the Gopher, and decided that a career in children's television was for him.[4]Having sketched out various comedic characters, he put together a show reel called Justin Time, which encompassed two different characters: Anna Conda, a myopic reptile house warden; and Arthur Sleep, a regional newsreader who has difficulty staying awake and can sleep anywhere no matter what.[4] Both characters would later be used for his CBeebies show Gigglebiz.[4] Sent to various broadcasters and production companies his first show after graduation was Fun Song Factory for CITV, working with Dave Benson Philips.[5]BBC and CBeebies[edit]He was part of the Tikkabilla programme, out of which was spun Higgledy House, a slapstick comedy for children with Sarah- Jane Honeywell, which progressed to the very popular Mr Tumble. Justin Fletcher has also voiced the characters of Doodles and Jake in Tweenies, Miguel in Finley the Fire Engine, Sleeping Bear and Growling Tiger in CBeebies' Boo!, with additional voices in Todd World, Shaun the Sheep and Timmy Time. In 2. 00. 6 Fletcher became a presenter on CBeebies but left in 2. Andy Day while he was working on a TV series called Andy's wild Adventures. Through his own production company, Fletcher developed Something Special, which he presents while signing in Makaton, a type of sign language.[6] In November 2. CBeebies aired 3 different pilots made by Fletcher, with the possibility of one of them becoming a full- time series. They were called Humphrey the Painter, Gigglebiz and Captain Adorable. In January 2. 00. CBeebies was made that Gigglebiz would become the regular show, starting in September 2. Humphrey and Captain Adorable characters being included, which was now a series of character- based comedy sketches linked by jokes told by children.[4][7]His voice over work for CBBC includes voicing Harold from Thomas the Tank Engine, which he has performed on BBC Radio 4, arena tour and pantomime. Fletcher is a relief continuity presenter for CBeebies' presentation links and regularly performed on the CBeebies radio station on BBC Radio 7 until its change to BBC Radio 4 Extra in 2. Justin also appears as himself along with a range of animated characters in the 'bee bright' series of award- winning educational DVDs. Justin also occasionally appears in a show called The Hollies School. Justin's House[edit]In October 2. Shop for Something Special Mr Tumble Textured Spotty Bag at very.co.uk. Order online now and pay nothing for up to 12 months. CBeebies began broadcasting "Justin's House" starring Justin with Steven Kynman[8] as "Robert the Robot" and Jane Deane as "Dee Livery".[9] The show is based in Justin's fictional house, and recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studios, Media. City. UK, operated by Media City Studios Limited. The show was later renewed for a second series, with some changes - including having a party theme, dropping Dee Livery, and some set redesign. Justin's House is filmed in the same studio as Match of the Day. Ratings[edit]Episode ratings from BARB.[1. Episode no. Airdate. Total viewers. Share. CBeebies weekly ranking. October 2. 01. 16. October 2. 01. 17. October 2. 01. 15. October 2. 01. 17. October 2. 01. 15. October 2. 01. 17. October 2. 01. 16. October 2. 01. 14. November 2. 01. 14. Culture; TV & Radio; Features 'I love what I do': Justin Fletcher's Mr Tumble shows have won him Baftas, famous fans and an MBE. The official home of the popular BBC children's channel CBeebies. Play games, watch videos and find interesting articles for grown-ups, too. Order a Something Special Mr.Tumble Spotty Bag today from elc.co.uk. Delivery free on all UK orders over £50. Other Videos to Watch Details ↓ ↓ ↓ Watch Next: Cbeebies Twirlywoos The Fruit Tea Machine https://youtu.be/2Mm3pwdPeHk Cbeebies TWIRLYWOOS The Very Important Lady https://youtu.be/NGZ7h175svc Cbeebies. Educational series using Makaton sign language. Pretend to be a cat, a dog or a rabbit with Mr Tumble, and sign a variety of animals. Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. the second episode of Something Special, a program which teaches young children sign language, where Mr Tumble, a clown goes to school! the. Series 1; Episode First broadcast Title Details; 1: 15 October 2001 BBC Two: Farm: What animals are on the farm? 2: 16 October 2001 BBC Two: Food: Mr Tumble has woken up and makes breakfast. 3: 17 October 2001 BBC Two: Family. Justin Fletcher MBE; Born (1970-06-15) 15 June 1970 (age 46) Reading, Berkshire, England, UK: Occupation: Comedian Actor Presenter Voice actor Singer: Notable work: Fun Song Factory Tweenies Tikkabilla Something Special Shaun. November 2. 01. 15. November 2. 01. 15. November 2. 01. 1Under 4. Outside Top 1. 01. November 2. 01. 15. November 2. 01. 1Under 4. Outside Top 1. 01. November 2. 01. 1Under 4. Outside Top 1. 01. November 2. 01. 14. December 2. 01. 1Under 4. Outside Top 1. 01. December 2. 01. 15. December 2. 01. 14. December 2. 01. 15. December 2. 01. 18. December 2. 01. 1Under 5. Outside Top 1. 02. December 2. 01. 1Under 5. Outside Top 1. 0Other work[edit]Starting in 1. Fletcher presented the Fun Song Factory for the GMTV series for three years as his first full- time presenting role. He owns a production company, Scrumptious House, which has released a DVD called Let's Sing Nursery Rhymes with Justin Fletcher. He also appears in a series of popular educational pre- school DVD's called Bee Bright.[1. Fletcher voices for the CITV channel programme Jim Jam and Sunny, where he is the voice of both Jim Jam and Slim the cowardly giraffe. His voice appears on the VTech Alphabet Desk, Turn and Learn Driver and the Bob the Builder phone, the children's train ride at Animal Farm Country Park near Burnham- on- Sea, a number of Crick Software titles.[1. From December 2. 00. January 2. 01. 0, Justin Fletcher played the character Buttons in Cinderella at the Capitol Theatre in Horsham, West Sussex.[1. From December 2. 01. January 2. 01. 1, he played the character Josh the Jester in the pantomime Sleeping Beauty at The Hexagon theatre in Reading, Berkshire.[1. From December 2. 01. January 2. 01. 2, Justin played the character Wishy Washy in the pantomime Aladdin at the Hexagon theatre in Reading.[1. He also attends festivals such as Camp Bestival in Dorset to entertain children. Fletcher is a patron for Bournemouth- based performing arts school Stagewise school. His debut album 'Hands Up the Album' reached number 1. UK Albums Chart on 1. March 2. 01. 2. In March 2. Best Friends'. In January 2. Just Party'On 1. 2 September 2. Pointless Celebrities, and got knocked out on the second round. Justin presents a daily radio show on Fun Kids weekdays from 9am to 1. Justin's Word. Orders of Chivalry[edit]3,5. Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, to give Justin an OBE. The petition states: "Justin Fletcher is a communication genius. He both entertains and educates our children and does this with intelligence and panache 'without patronising'. Programmes like Something Special can only help bridge the gap that sometimes sadly appears between able and not so able bodied people in our society and help banish the unkindness that disabled people sometimes face due to ignorance."The public were asked to vote on the Prime Minister's website, and the petition deadline passed on 2. September 2. 00. 7. He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2. Birthday Honours for services to "children's broadcasting and the voluntary sector".[1. Professional awards[edit]Nominated as Best Presenter for Something Special. BAFTA Children's Awards 2. Awarded Best Presenter for Something Special. BAFTA Children's Awards 2. Awarded Best Presenter for Something Special. Nominated Best Performer for Gigglebiz. BAFTA Children's Awards 2. Nominated Best Presenter for Something Special. BAFTA Children's Awards 2. Awarded Best Presenter for Something Special. Filmography[edit]Live performances[edit]References[edit]External links[edit].
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