LittleBe
LittleBe (stylized as little Be) is a British children's preschool television programming block broadcast by ITVBe. The block was launched on 3 September 2018.[1] The block airs at 9:00am to 12:00pm on weekends and weekdays. This block is aimed at 2-6 year olds.
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| Country | United Kingdom | 
|---|---|
| Network | ITVBe | 
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English | 
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV | 
| Ownership | |
| Owner | ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc)  | 
| History | |
| Launched | 3 September 2018 | 
| Replaced | Mini CITV | 
History
    
On 4 July 2018, the block was announced at the Children's Media Conference.[1] tentatively without a name. It was eventually named LittleBe and launched on 3 September 2018.
The block is similar to the Mini CITV block that CITV used to broadcast before the network removed all pre-school shows from the channel.
On 30 August it was announced that Sooty would move to the block from its original broadcaster, CITV.[2]
Development
    
Jason Ford from ITV Creative made a coordination with Bubble to create visual effects and animation for the block's promos and brand. Greg Claridge and James Taylor are the composers for the block's music and sound effects.[3]
Jason Ford had stated for the development:
“It was an absolute pleasure to work with Greg, James and the team. From the offset they completely understood the unique feel I wanted to achieve to complement the stripped back animation style for littleBe.”
— Jason Ford ITV Creative, Creative Director Brand & Design
Programmes
    
    Current Programming
    
- Athleticus
 - Bobo Dormouse
 - Bob the Builder
 - Chloe's Closet
 - Claude
 - Lily’s Driftwood Bay
 - Ollie
 - Percy’s Tiger Tales
 - Pingu in the City
 - Pip Ahoy
 - Poppy Cat
 - Sooty
 - The Day Henry Met
 - The Hive
 - Wildwoods
 - Ziggy and the Zoo Tram
 
Upcoming Programming
    
- Momolu And Friends (Spring 2022) [4]
 
Former Programming
    
- Animanimals
 - Antiks
 - Babyriki
 - Engie Benjy
 - Florrie’s Dragons
 - George and Paul
 - Oddbods
 - The Grimes
 
References
    
- "ITV set to reintroduce pre-school block". TBI Vision. 4 July 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
 - "Sooty and Sweep are making a comeback!". Yours. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
 - "ITV Creative • littleBe". Bubble. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
 - https://kidscreen.com/2021/04/28/itv-acquires-momolu-and-friends/
 
