CBBC

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1985–1991	1991–1997	1991–1994	1994–1997	1997–2002
2002–2005	2005–2007	2007–2016	2016–2023	2023–present

Children's BBC

1985–1991

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CBBC launched on 9 September 1985 as Children's BBC. The first logo used consisted of the word "Children's" above a sprawled version of the BBC text used on air. This logo was created using a BBC Microcomputer.

1991–1997

Designer:  Unknown

Typography:  Futura Bold (partial) ITC Busorama (partial)

Launched:  9 September 1991

In 1991, Children's BBC introduced a new logo for the first time since their launch in 1985. This followed the corporate look of the BBC's channels, but the logo was introduced in September.

1991–1994

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Flat version

1994–1997

CBBC

1997–2002

Designer:  Lambie-Nairn

Typography:  Gill Sans

Launched:  4 October 1997

On Saturday 4 October 1997, a new corporate logo was introduced across the BBC. This logo was first shown on BBC One. The name was also shortened from Children's BBC to CBBC.

2002–2005

Designer:  Lambie-Nairn

Typography:  Melt LV1

Launched:  11 February 2002

On 11 February 2002, CBBC launched a TV channel of its own and introduced a new logo, consisting of a green blob or 'bug' with a C in purple. The logo was designed by Lambie-Nairn just like CBeebies and BBC Kids from Canada which resembles its logo.

2005–2007

Designer:  Red Bee Media The Hive

Typography:  Baby MineFat

Launched:  3 October 2005

A three-dimensional version of the 'bug' logo was introduced in October 2005. The package was created through a collaboration between Red Bee Media and The Hive. It was last used in Shaun the Sheep from 2007 to 2010.

2007–2016

Designer:  Red Bee Media (brand identity) Bermuda Shorts (idents) Fallon (trails)

Typography:  City Bold [C] Beton Condensed Bold [B] Good Vibes Bold [2nd B] VAG Rounded [2nd C]

Launched:  3 September 2007

A new look was introduced on 3 September 2007. The new look was created by Red Bee Media, who made the brand identity accompanying the new logo and Fallon, who designed the trails used leading up to the new look's debut.[1][2][3][4]

On 10 September 2010, CBBC updated their idents so that the logo appeared in 3D. New graphics first appeared in 2013. The HD simulcasts for both CBBC & CBeebies were launched on 10 December 2013.

• CBBC announces channel rebrand - BBC Press Office
• 03.09.'07 - Bermuda Shorts commissioned to Rebrand CBBC idents - Bermuda Shorts

2016–2023

Designer:  Red Bee Media

Typography:  Custom

Launched:  14 March 2016

This new look was created by Red Bee Media and took effect on Monday 14 March 2016. The new logo also came with a redesigned studio. This comes more than two months after BBC Three's rebrand (which shared the same bandwidth) and one month after its subsequent move to online-only. This allowed CBBC to extend its broadcast hours. While the BBC admits the new look doesn't overtly suggest the name, nor doesn't it have the traditional look of a children's TV channel, they state this new symbol is a '"colourful and versatile identity that is box fresh and fit for purpose in a mercurial and constantly shifting media landscape".

2023–present

Designer:  Ink & Giants Rich Hallsworth

Typography:  BBC Reith Sans Rounded XBold

Launched:  15 March 2023

Prior to the official launch of this logo, it could be found on a test CBBC website and the Virgin Media TV guide. The graphics were designed by Ink & Giants and Rich Hallsworth.