Play School returns to BBC after four decades off air

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 01:54 · Archive

The BBC is reviving the children's show Play School, which ended more than 40 years ago.

The BBC is reviving Play School, the children's show that ran for more than 20 years and ended four decades ago. The corporation hopes the revamped programme will appeal to parents seeking quality television amid concerns about addictive online content. The show originally featured presenters including Floella Benjamin and Johnny Ball.

How it is being reported

• Play School returns after 40 years as BBC calls for maker to reimagine 'much-loved' TV showDaily Mail · 25 Sept, 00:46
• Ready to knock? Play School returns as BBC pushes quality children’s programmingThe Guardian · 24 Sept, 16:13

In this story: BBC · Floella Benjamin · Johnny Ball

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