Something Special (TV series) Something Special (TV series) Something Special is a children's television programme presented by Justin Fletcher (Tweenies). It was created and produced for 10 years by Allan Johnston. It is broadcast by the BBC. It is designed to introduce children to Makaton signing, and is specifically aimed at children with delayed learning and communication difficulties. It is aired on the CBeebies channel and in the past was also broadcast as part of the CBeebies programme strand on BBC One and BBC Two. The name of the programme derives from the idea that all children, irrespective of their position on the learning
Justin Fletcher in the BBC1 broom cupboard with Gordon the Gopher, and decided that a career in children's television was for him. He then met Phillip Schofield, who suggested that he should make a show reel to showcase to TV executives. Having sketched out various comedic characters, he put together a show reel called "Justin Time", which encompassed two different characters: Anna Conda, a myopic reptile-house warden; and Arthur Sleep, a regional newsreader who has difficulty staying awake and can sleep anywhere no matter what. Both characters would later be used for his CBeebies show "Gigglebiz". Sent to various broadcasters and production