The BBC to bring back Play School, with Humpty and co reimagined in shorter episodes to fit the “expectations of today’s children”.

Classiv TV show Play School is set to return to the BBC after 38 years but with shorter episodes to fit 'expectations of today's children'.

“The ABC is sad to announce the passing of beloved Play School host “Naughty John” Hamblin who died today age 87,” it said. Hamblin, who appeared in more than 350 Play School episodes, was known ...

If there is an essence of Play School — beyond Big Ted, the magic windows and all that craft glue, of course — it's the way every child is made to feel that the presenter is talking directly to them.

This television show for children aims to encourage viewers to wonder, to think, to feel and to imagine. The program shows two warm, caring presenters taking the time to be with one child. They ...

Veteran Australian presenter and actor Alister Smart, an original Play School presenter, died last month aged 90, at his home in East Gippsland, Victoria.