Something Special
Something Special is a TV show on CBeeBies. Something Special uses Makaton signs, speech and symbols to help children learn how to communicate and develop their language skills in a fun and exciting way. Join Mr Tumble and friends as they sing, play and learn together. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 123 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in January 2026.
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Something Special
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin spends the day at his friend's school, while Mr Tumble plays school with the toys.
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Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble feels sad because he has lost Tumble Ted, while Justin and his friend feel very happy as they play music and dance.
Series 11
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin and his friends go ice skating, and Mr Tumble builds a cosy den in his bedroom using Grandad Tumble's blankets.
Series 10
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble and Grandad Tumble go up and down on a seesaw together, while Justin and his friends have fun at the seaside.
Series 11
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin goes on an outdoor adventure with his friend, and the Tumble family go on a camping trip.
Series 10
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble goes on an adventure to the bottom of his garden, while Justin and his friends have an adventurous day out.
Series 14
Ben meets Hussain and Hassan at a garden to learn about insects. They pretend to be bees and explore a bug hotel. Mr Tumble is in amongst the flowers trying to make friends with a bee.
Series 12
Justin visits a friend’s school to make a recycled dragon and to take part in a dragon parade. Meanwhile, it’s school photo day with Teacher Tumble - say cheese!
Series 14
Maddie has a colourful day out with her friends, playing games and painting. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble gets messy decorating a cake.
Series 12
Justin and his friends visit a theme park and ride on a rollercoaster.
Series 10
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble visits Baker Tumble's bakery, while Justin spends the day with two best friends who love to bake cakes together.
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble has lots of horsey fun, while Justin and his friends visit a farm where they spend the day with miniature ponies.
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble looks for his pet dog's squeaky toy bone, while Justin spends the day with his friends and their pet dogs.
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble makes breakfast for Tumble Ted, while Justin and his friends collect eggs for their breakfast.
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble goes to Chef Tumble's restaurant, where everything is either too big or too small.
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble accidentally paints a rainbow, while Justin and his friends put on a colourful show at a theatre!
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble looks for a hobby, while Justin meets a friend who plays powerchair football as his hobby.
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble plays hide-and-seek, while Justin and his friends play inside and outside.
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble holds a swimming gala, while Justin and his friends enjoy summer at the seaside.
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble takes a family photograph for his album, while Justin spends the day with a family.