Season 1 Episodes
1. Ugly Duckling
Mr Bloom (Ben Faulks) takes a group of his “tiddlers” to see some real “nature magic” in an enchanting version of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale performed by the Northern Ballet. The dancers’ portrayals of their wildlife characters – frogs, cats and a fox as well as the ducks – are delightful and get their young audience giggling and copying their movements. Ugly Duckling was Northern Ballet's first ballet created for children and was choreographed by company dancers Dreda Blow and Sebastian Loe. The television adaptation of Ugly Duckling was commissioned by the BBC for CBeebies and was initially broadcast over Easter weekend.
2. Three Little Pigs
Mr Bloom and the Tiddlers go on an adventure with three very funny little pigs. Will the pigs manage to build the perfect house or will the Big Bad Wolf get in the way? Delightful retelling of the traditional story, featuring dance performances by the Northern Ballet.
3. The Elves and the Shoemaker
Join Mr Bloom (Ben Faulks) and the Tiddlers for an exciting adventure as they try to solve a magical mystery; who is helping the Village Shoemaker make magical dancing shoes? Every night Mr Shoemaker leaves his tools and material ready for the next day’s work, and every morning he finds the new shoes are made. But these are not just any shoes! These are magical dancing shoes – clip clopping clogs, swirly waltzing pumps and shimmery shiny ballet pointes. Who is responsible for the magic? With the help of Mr Bloom and the Tiddlers, Mr and Mrs Shoemaker find out about their magical helpers and do some 'helping' too!
4. The Tortoise and the Hare
Join Mr Bloom and the Tiddlers for an exciting day - the Woodland Cross Wood Race! The officials are at the starting line with fans waiting to cheer on their favourite runners. But who will race the current champion - the extremely fast Hare? Dance performances by Northern Ballet make this telling of Aesop's Fable a perfect Easter treat!
5. Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Join Mr Bloom and the Tiddlers in a CBeebies ballet as they accept an invitation to tea. Who will the Tiddlers meet on their woodland adventure?
6. CBeebies Puss In Boots
Join Maddie, Danny, the Junkyard Helpers and Northern Ballet for CBeebies Puss in Boots.
7. Little Red Riding Hood
Big eyes, big ears, a big nose and a big tail – look out for Wolf! Join Maddie, Nigel and the Woodland Keepers with Northern Ballet for the colourful tale of Little Red Riding Hood.
