History
The channel showcased children's programming from Carlton and other ITV franchisees including Granada Television, Central Television, and Yorkshire Television, short films from the BBC library, as well as programmes acquired from American and overseas distributors. Shows included Mopatop's Shop, The Raggy Dolls, Rosie & Jim, Tots TV, The Berenstain Bears, Tickle on the Tum, Willo the Wisp, The Legends of Treasure Island and Worzel Gummidge.
Presentation was provided by daily wrap-around shows "Wakey Wakey" and "The Max". Both were recorded at Ealing Studios. "Wakey Wakey" was presented by Chuck Thomas and Naomi Wilkinson. The Max was presented by Angellica Bell and Paul Leyshon.
The channel ceased broadcasting in 2000, due to the poor uptake of the ONdigital platform, where the channel was replaced with Discovery Kids and Discovery Wings.
Carlton Television has since merged with Granada Television and has formed ITV plc. Some programmes that were shown on Carlton Kids have been seen on ITV plc's CITV channel, launched in 2006.
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