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'''Justin Fletcher''', [[Order of the British Empire|MBE]] (born [[15 June]] [[1970]] in [[Reading, Berkshire|Reading]] |
'''Justin Fletcher''', [[Order of the British Empire|MBE]] (born [[15 June]] [[1970]] in [[Reading, Berkshire|Reading]])<ref>{{cite news | date=[[2008-06-13]] | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/berkshire/7453611.stm | title= Children's TV star appointed MBE | publisher=[[BBC News]] | accessdate=2008-06-15}}</ref> is an [[England|English]] children's TV personality in the [[United Kingdom]]. |
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Fletcher is a [[presenter]] and [[actor]] |
Fletcher is most associated as a [[presenter]] and [[actor]] on the [[BBC]] pre-school [[television channel]] [[CBeebies]]<ref>{{ cite web | date=[[2009-09-20]] | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies | title=BBC CBeebies website}}</ref>, both speaking and performing in various often self-created roles. |
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==Biography== |
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Justin is {{fact|date=June 2009}}. |
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| ⚫ | Born in Reading, Berkshire, he is the son of songwriter [[Guy Fletcher (songwriter)|Guy Fletcher]], whose writing credits include the Hollies song "I Can't Tell the Bottom From the Top", as well as various foreign-language songs by [[Cliff Richard]]. He has 1 brother and 3 sisters,<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/presenters/justin_radio.shtml</ref> and currently single still resides in Berkshire. |
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===Career=== |
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| ⚫ | In November 2008, CBeebies aired 3 different pilots made by Fletcher, with the possibility of one of them becoming a full time series. They were called Humphrey the Painter, Gigglebox and Captain Adorable. In January 2009, an announcement by CBeebies was made that Gigglebox would become the regular show, with the Humphrey and Captain Adorable characters being written into the show, which was now a series of character-based comedy sketches linked by jokes told by children. This show was first broadcast in September 2009, with the title [[Gigglebiz]]<ref>{{cite web | date=[[2009-09-20]] | title=Gigglebiz Homepage | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/gigglebiz/}}</ref> |
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While studying at drama school, he started to regularly watch [[Philip Schofield]] in the BBC Broomcupboard with [[Gordon the Goofer]], and decided that a career in children's television was for him. His first show after graduation was ''[[Fun Song Factory]],'' working with [[Dave Benson Philips]]. |
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He then did a tour, playing Mr Jolly in ''Playdays'' for 2 years, his first work for the BBC. He then became part of the ''[[Tikkabilla]]'' programme, when he knew he was happy with his career choice. |
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| ⚫ | Fletcher is the voice narrator on the children's [[Train Ride]] at [[Animal Farm Country Park]] near [[Burnham-on-Sea]]. He has also appeared in the [[Thomas the Tank Engine]] arena tour (as [[Harold]]), on [[BBC Radio 4]] and also in [[pantomime]]. He has previously appeared in "[[Fun Song Factory]]", broadcast on [[ITV]]. |
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From ''Tikkabilla'' was spun out ''Higgledy House,'' a slapstick [[Laurel and Hardy]] style programme with [[Sarah-Jane Honeywell]], which progressed to the very popular Mr Tumble. Fletcher also developed ''[[Something Special (TV series)|Something Special]],'' which he presents while signing in [[Makaton]]. |
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| ⚫ | Fletcher owns a production company, [[Scrumptious House Ltd]]. The company has released a DVD called "Let's Sing Nursery Rhymes with Justin Fletcher." A second DVD called "Let's Sing Nursery Rhymes Part 2." is also available. He also appears in a series of DVD's called 'Bee Bright' |
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| ⚫ | In November 2008, CBeebies aired 3 different pilots made by Fletcher, with the possibility of one of them becoming a full time series. They were called Humphrey the Painter, Gigglebox and Captain Adorable. In January 2009, an announcement by CBeebies was made that Gigglebox would become the regular show, with the Humphrey and Captain Adorable characters being written into the show, which was now a series of character-based comedy sketches linked by jokes told by children. This show was first broadcast in September 2009, with the title [[Gigglebiz]].<ref>{{cite web | date=[[2009-09-20]] | title=Gigglebiz Homepage | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/gigglebiz/}}</ref> |
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===Other productions=== |
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| ⚫ | Fletcher owns a production company, [[Scrumptious House Ltd]]. The company has released a DVD called "Let's Sing Nursery Rhymes with Justin Fletcher." A second DVD called "Let's Sing Nursery Rhymes Part 2." is also available. He also appears in a series of DVD's called ''Bee Bright.''<ref>http://www.beebright.co.uk</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Fletcher is the voice narrator on the children's [[Train Ride]] at [[Animal Farm Country Park]] near [[Burnham-on-Sea]]. He has also appeared in the [[Thomas the Tank Engine]] arena tour (as [[Harold]]), on [[BBC Radio 4]] and also in [[pantomime]]. He has previously appeared in "[[Fun Song Factory]]", broadcast on [[ITV]]. |
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He also voices for the new [[CITV]] channel programme called [[Jim Jam and Sunny]] where he is the voice of both Jim Jam and Slim the cowardly [[giraffe]]. Justin also does the voice of Chubba on CBBC show BB3B. Justin is the voice on the [[V-Tech Alphabet Desk]] and the V-Tech Bob the Builder Phone. |
He also voices for the new [[CITV]] channel programme called [[Jim Jam and Sunny]] where he is the voice of both Jim Jam and Slim the cowardly [[giraffe]]. Justin also does the voice of Chubba on CBBC show BB3B. Justin is the voice on the [[V-Tech Alphabet Desk]] and the V-Tech Bob the Builder Phone. |
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He was the winner for the "Best Presenter" for ''Something Special'' in the 2008 EA [[British Academy|BAFTA]] Children's Awards <ref>[http://www.bafta.org/awards/childrens/nominations/?year=2008 Nominations and Winners, BAFTA Children's Awards 2008]</ref>, as well as being nominated for the same category in the 2007 Awards.<ref>[http://www.bafta.org/awards/childrens/nominations/?year=2007 Nominations and Winners, BAFTA Children's Awards 2007]</ref>. |
He was the winner for the "Best Presenter" for ''Something Special'' in the 2008 EA [[British Academy|BAFTA]] Children's Awards <ref>[http://www.bafta.org/awards/childrens/nominations/?year=2008 Nominations and Winners, BAFTA Children's Awards 2008]</ref>, as well as being nominated for the same category in the 2007 Awards.<ref>[http://www.bafta.org/awards/childrens/nominations/?year=2007 Nominations and Winners, BAFTA Children's Awards 2007]</ref>. |
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Justin Fletcher, MBE (born 15 June 1970 in Reading)[1] is an English children's TV personality in the United Kingdom.
Fletcher is most associated as a presenter and actor on the BBC pre-school television channel CBeebies[2], both speaking and performing in various often self-created roles.
Biography
Personal life
Justin is [citation needed]. Born in Reading, Berkshire, he is the son of songwriter Guy Fletcher, whose writing credits include the Hollies song "I Can't Tell the Bottom From the Top", as well as various foreign-language songs by Cliff Richard. He has 1 brother and 3 sisters,[3] and currently single still resides in Berkshire.
Career
While studying at drama school, he started to regularly watch Philip Schofield in the BBC Broomcupboard with Gordon the Goofer, and decided that a career in children's television was for him. His first show after graduation was Fun Song Factory, working with Dave Benson Philips.
BBC and CBeebies
He then did a tour, playing Mr Jolly in Playdays for 2 years, his first work for the BBC. He then became part of the Tikkabilla programme, when he knew he was happy with his career choice.
From Tikkabilla was spun out Higgledy House, a slapstick Laurel and Hardy style programme with Sarah-Jane Honeywell, which progressed to the very popular Mr Tumble. Fletcher also developed Something Special, which he presents while signing in Makaton.
In November 2008, CBeebies aired 3 different pilots made by Fletcher, with the possibility of one of them becoming a full time series. They were called Humphrey the Painter, Gigglebox and Captain Adorable. In January 2009, an announcement by CBeebies was made that Gigglebox would become the regular show, with the Humphrey and Captain Adorable characters being written into the show, which was now a series of character-based comedy sketches linked by jokes told by children. This show was first broadcast in September 2009, with the title Gigglebiz.[4]
Fletcher is also a relief continuity presenter for CBeebies' presentation links, and regularly performs on the CBeebies radio station on BBC Radio 7.
Other productions
Fletcher owns a production company, Scrumptious House Ltd. The company has released a DVD called "Let's Sing Nursery Rhymes with Justin Fletcher." A second DVD called "Let's Sing Nursery Rhymes Part 2." is also available. He also appears in a series of DVD's called Bee Bright.[5]
Fletcher is the voice narrator on the children's Train Ride at Animal Farm Country Park near Burnham-on-Sea. He has also appeared in the Thomas the Tank Engine arena tour (as Harold), on BBC Radio 4 and also in pantomime. He has previously appeared in "Fun Song Factory", broadcast on ITV.
He also voices for the new CITV channel programme called Jim Jam and Sunny where he is the voice of both Jim Jam and Slim the cowardly giraffe. Justin also does the voice of Chubba on CBBC show BB3B. Justin is the voice on the V-Tech Alphabet Desk and the V-Tech Bob the Builder Phone.
Fletcher has also voiced the characters of Doodles and Jake in Tweenies, Miguel in Finley the Fire Engine, Sleepy Bear and Growling Tiger in CBeebies' Boo!, with addional voices in Todd's World and Shaun the Sheep.
Awards
Orders of Chivalry
3575 people signed a petition calling on the current Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, to give Justin an OBE.
The petition states: “Justin Fletcher is a communication genius. He both entertains and educates our children and does this with intelligence and panache without patronising. Programmes like Something Special can only help bridge the gap that sometimes sadly appears between able and not so able bodied people in our society and help banish the unkindness that disabled people sometimes face due to ignorance.”
The public were asked to vote on the Prime Minister's website, and the petition deadline passed on September 30 2007.
He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 Birthday Honours for services to "children's broadcasting and the voluntary sector".[6]
Professional Awards
He was the winner for the "Best Presenter" for Something Special in the 2008 EA BAFTA Children's Awards [7], as well as being nominated for the same category in the 2007 Awards.[8].
Filmography
| Programme | Role |
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| Tikkabilla | Himself |
| Higgledy House | Himself |
| Something Special | Himself
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| Tweenies | Jake Doodles |
| Boo! | Growling Tiger Sleeping Bear |
| Finley the Fire Engine | Miguel |
| Toddworld | |
| CBeebies Springwatch | Himself (presenter) |
| CBeebies Continuity Links | Himself (relief presenter) |
| CBeebies on BBC Radio 7 | Himself (presenter) |
| Fun Song Factory | Himself (presenter) |
| Jim Jam and Sunny | Jim Jam Slim the Giraffe |
| BB3B | Chubba |
| Shaun the Sheep | Shaun |
| Famous 5: On the Case | Timmy [9] |
| Gigglebiz | Anna Conda Anne Teek Milkshake Jake Packed Lunch Pete Arthur Sleep King Flannel Rapids Johnson Chip Monk DIY Dan Captain Adorable Gaile Force The Lost Pirate |
References
- ^ "Children's TV star appointed MBE". BBC News. 2008-06-13. Retrieved 2008-06-15.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "BBC CBeebies website". 2009-09-20.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/presenters/justin_radio.shtml
- ^ "Gigglebiz Homepage". 2009-09-20.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ http://www.beebright.co.uk
- ^ "No. 58729". The London Gazette (invalid
|supp=(help)). 14 June 2008.{{cite magazine}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Nominations and Winners, BAFTA Children's Awards 2008
- ^ Nominations and Winners, BAFTA Children's Awards 2007
- ^ "IMDB Profile". Retrieved 2008-10-30.
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