Milkshake!


Milkshake! is a British children's television programming block on Channel 5. Originally launched in 1997, it is currently aimed at children aged 2 to 7 and typically broadcasts from early morning till late morning.
The block features a mix of original UK series and imported shows, primarily from Australia, Canada, and the United States. Over the years, Milkshake! has included popular programmes such as Peppa Pig, Thomas & Friends, and Fireman Sam.
It has been produced by various entities, including Channel 5 and, formerly, the BBC and Fremantle. The block continues to be a key part of Channel 5’s children’s programming.
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History

The block debuted on Channel 5 on 31st March 1997 and is currently broadcast on weekdays from 05:40 to 09:15 and weekends from 5:40am to 9:55am. The block has a number of presenters and features a range of children's programming.
Programmes for older children also aired from 1997 to 2002 and again from 2007 to 2016 on spin-off block Shake!, which, in its time, ran on weekends after Milkshake!.
Following Viacom's acquisition of Channel 5 in 2014 the block began airing Nick Jr. programmes including Paw Patrol, Blaze and the Monster Machines, ''Shimmer and Shine.
On 6 July 2017, Channel 5 announced a rebranding of Milkshake!'' that launched on 24 July, including updated branding, a new studio, and the launch of a YouTube channel that would feature digital content related to the block.

TV channel

In November 2008, Channel 5 had been set to launch a new children's channel based on its pre-school programming block. This was a response to the BBC launching the CBBC channel and CBeebies in 2002 and ITV launching the CITV channel in 2006, but plans to launch a standalone preschool channel were put on hold indefinitely while the broadcaster awaited a buyer.

''Milkshake!'' on 5Star

When Five Life launched in 2006, Milkshake! was shown on the channel between 9am and 1pm each day. By April 2011, the channel had reduced its broadcast hours and the block was replaced by teleshopping. On 21 August 2017, Milkshake! relaunched on 5Star, where it aired from 9:15am to 11am, before a 2nd removal in 2018.

FAST Channel

A Milkshake! branded FAST channel is available on the 5 streaming service.

Programming

Current programming

The Adventures of PaddingtonBen & Holly's Little KingdomBrave Bunnies Cooking with the GillsDaisy and OllieFireman SamGo Green With The GrimwadesKangaroo Beach Meet the ExpertsMeet the HedgehogsMilkshake! MonkeyMilkshake! Story DenMilkshake! Summer FunMimi's WorldMixMupsOdoOggy OggyPeppa PigPip and PosyPop Paper CityReu and Harper's Wonder WorldShow Me HowSunny BunniesThe World According to GrandpaThomas & FriendsTim Rex in Space
  • ''Tweedy and Fluff''

Programming from Nick Jr. (U.S.)

Abby HatcherBaby Shark's Big Show!Blaze and the Monster MachinesBlue's Clues & You!Bubble GuppiesDora the Explorer DoraPaw PatrolRubble & CrewSantiago of the SeasRusty Rivets Ryan's Mystery Playdate Shimmer and ShineThe SmurfsSunny Day

Other acquired programming

Chip and PotatoMecha BuildersMiloNoddy, Toyland DetectiveRicky Zoom

Former programming

The Adventures of SinbadThe Adventures of the Bush PatrolAngels of Jarm Anytime TalesAtlantis HighAudrey and Friends Aussie AnticsBatman: The Brave and the BoldBeachcomber BayThe Beeps The Beginner's BibleBeybladeBig School Bird BathBlue Water HighBob the Builder Boyz and GirlzBracefaceButterbean's CaféCastle Farm Circle SquareCity of FriendsCollecting ThingsCowboyz and CowgirlzDan Dare: Pilot of the FutureDappledown Farm The Day Henry Met…Deepwater BlackDemolition DadDig & Dug with DaisyDon't Blame the KoalasDora and Friends: Into the City!Dragon BoosterDuel MastersEnchanted TalesThe Enid Blyton Adventure SeriesEric Carle StoriesFamily!Fat Dog MendozaFloogalsFunky TownFunky ValleyGadget & the GadgetinisGerald McBoing-Boing GigglebugGroundling MarshHana's HelplineHavakazooIgam OgamInsect AnticsJames the Cat KaBlam!Kid-E-CatsKlootzLand of the LostLassieLily's Driftwood Bay The Littl' BitsLittle AnticsLittle Lodgers Little PrincessLoggerheadsLooney TunesLuo Bao BeiMax Steel MechaNickMega BabiesThe Milky and Shake Show Milkshake! Bop Box Milkshake! Bopping About A Milkshake! ChristmasMilkshake! Festive FunMilkshake! Music BoxMilkshake! Bop Box Boogie The Milkshake! Show Milkshake! Show SongsA Milkshake! SummerMirror, MirrorMist: Sheepdog Tales Monkey MakesMofyMya GoNella the Princess Knight OliviaOswald Pirata and CapitanoThe Secret Life of KittensSlugterraSnobsSoftiesShane the ChefStickin' AroundStrange DawnThunderCatsTREXThe TribeTrue Jackson, VPUSA HighWanda and the Alien What-a-MessWhat Makes Me HappyWhen I Grow UpWhy!Wil Cwac CwacThe Wind in the WillowsWissperWizards of Waverly Place The Wonder YearsWoolamaloo

Programming from Cartoon Network (U.S.)

Programming from Playhouse Disney (U.S.)

Bear in the Big Blue House

Other acquired programming

A House That's Just Like YoursAbby's Flying Fairy School Adventures from the Book of VirtuesThe Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend CorkyAlvin and the ChipmunksAnimal AnticsAnimal ExpressAnimal FamiliesAnimal XtremesBabarBananas in Pyjamas Beast Wars: TransformersBecca's BunchChloe's Closet Chiro and Friends Digby DragonEbb and FloFifi and the Flowertots Franklin Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs HavakazooHi-5 James the CatJane and the DragonJelly Jamm LazyTown Maple TownMio Mao Miss Spider's Sunny Patch FriendsThe Mr. Men ShowMr. Men and Little MissMuppet BabiesNoddy in Toyland NoseyNumber AdventuresOld Bear StoriesOlive the OstrichOlly the Little White Van PB Bear and FriendsPets!Pip Ahoy! Pingu Play!PlonstersPocoyo PokoPoppy Cat Postman Pat PopularPower RangersPower Rangers MegaforcePower Rangers SamuraiPuffin Rock Roary the Racing Car Rolie Polie Olie Roobarb/Roobarb and Custard Too Rupert Bear, Follow the Magic...Sailor SidSandy and Mr. FlapperThe Save-Ums! Say it with Noddy Seaside AnticsSecret Life of ToysThe Secret of Eel IslandThe Shoe PeopleSimonThe Singing Kettle Singled OutSister SaidTickety Toc Tickle, Patch and FriendsTiger, TigerTitchToby's Travelling CircusToot the Tiny TugboatThe Treacle PeopleThe World of Peter Rabbit and Friends

Programming originally produced for or aired on PBS Kids

Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps Barney & Friends Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures Elmo's World Franny's Feet George Shrinks Jay Jay the Jet Plane Make Way for Noddy

Notable presenters

In-vision continuity presenters have been utilised by Milkshake! since the show began on 31 March 1997. The original presenters were Lucy Alexander and Konnie Huq. Huq was replaced by former Nickelodeon presenter Eddie Mathews when she left the show to join the BBC as a Blue Peter presenter. The longest-serving presenter is Kemi Majeks, who has presented the block for over 26 years. Relief and freelance presenters have also anchored Milkshake! continuity links, including presenter Ellie Harrison and deaf presenter Gary Evans. After Beth Evans & Naomi Wilkinson left in 2010, they continued to do British Sign Language interpretation for the other hosts until August 2011. Evans made 1 more appearance in a pre-recorded "Handshake" segment on the Milkshake! website in 2012.

List of presenters