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 124 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in July 2026.
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Maddie meets two friends to play games at the park, while Mr Tumble and the toys create a dance routine.
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Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin has lots of springtime fun with his friends as they visit a farm. Mr Tumble spring cleans the house for Aunt Polly.
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 11
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Today, Justin and his friend go to the dentist for a check-up while Mr Tumble pretends to be a dentist for his toy patients.
Series 12
Justin and his friend take a boat trip to spot some wildlife. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble creates a beach in his garden, but things don’t entirely go to plan.
Series 10
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble invites Lord Tumble and Aunt Polly for tea. Meanwhile, Justin visits a Caribbean restaurant.
Series 12
Justin and his friends visit a fairy-tale castle for a musical adventure, while Fairy Godmother Tumble has a fairy-tale adventure of his own – will Tumble Ted make it to the ball?
Series 10
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble tidies up his bedroom. Meanwhile, Justin and his friends play in a recycling band!
Series 12
Justin and his friends meet some very cool, feathered friends and learn to fly them. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble is taking a trip on an aeroplane... but who is the pilot?
Series 10
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble tries to keep quiet, as Grandad Tumble is sleeping. Justin and his friends do some quiet and loud dancing!
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 10
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble helps Aunt Polly dry her washing, while Justin and his friends enjoy different types of weather.
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 goes on a surprise bus journey with his family, while Justin and his friends go on a boat adventure!
Series 14
Maddie has a colourful day out with her friends, playing games and painting. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble gets messy decorating a cake.
Series 11
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Do you believe in fairies? Join Justin and his friends as they visit a fairy forest for a sparkly adventure.
Series 14
Justin has an energetic trip to the gymnastics centre with his friend. Meanwhile, Mr Tumble attempts a very big jump.
Series 11
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Today, Justin and his friend go to the library while Mr Tumble uses his imagination by playing 'library' with the toys.
Series 12
Justin is down on the farm with his friends where they meet a chicken, find some eggs and get creative.
Series 10
Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble wants to eat his lunch outside, while Justin and his friends go shopping for their lunchtime picnic.