Whats in it for the grown ups?There are really two words to sum this up Nanny Plum.
As Charlie informs us at the beginning of every episode I have this little sister Lola.
She is small and very funny.
Whats in it for the grown ups?Charlie and Lola is very funny.
The show is so well-observed that you really do feel like youre watching a genuine sibling relationship.
It also delivers a great deal of humour from the perspective of a parent.
Why kids love it:This is a bit of a mixed one.
Whats in it for the grown ups?Well, come on, its Bernard Cribbins telling stories?
What more could you ask for?
The man is a national treasure.
If that wasnt enough though,Old Jacks Boatfeatures his fellowDoctor Whoalumnus Freema Agyeman as Shelly Periwinkle.
The programme also has the mostly insanely catchy theme tune, performed by Cribbins himself.
Whats in it for the grown ups?This show is adorable.
He is often grumpy and likes to correct her in a slightly scathing way.
Its theTwin Peaksof CBeebies.
The show is good for little ones because its bright and its got a talking dog in it.
Every superhero needs their arch nemesis and Polluto is like a tweenie version of James Bond villain.
Unless of course you consider anthropomorphic animals magical, in which case theres tons of it.
Theres also plenty of toilet humour in Pingu; numerous moments when I look up and hes urinating everywhere.
Whilst this is no doubt funny, perhaps give these episodes a miss whilst potty training eh?
Why kids love it:This will be the last of the anthropomorphic animal entries, I promise.
Its one my daughter stumbled on whilst browsing Netflix and seems to have been something of a hit.
Its what youd expect; brightly coloured fun delivered in short bursts with a catchy theme tune.
Why kids love it:For very much the same reason that adults love it;Adventure Timeis awesome.
Brightly coloured, action-packed and very funny,Adventure Timeis one of the finest animated shows around.
Whats in it for the grown ups?As if youre not sold on this already.
Okay, fine; again, its brilliant, hilarious and insane.
Jake is possibly one of the most gifted but ultimately lazy heroes Ive seen.
Its brilliant, buy everything.
And do I want Biz Markie to teach my kid how to beat box?
The answer to both is obviously yes.
If youre looking to pick two episodes to see if they stick Id suggestSleepandDifferencesare particularly strong.
Its well worth seeking out.)
We praised the work of Justin Fletcher a while back, and that celebration very much remains justified.
