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Colourblocks

Alphablocks Ltd.

45 x 5-minute TV show

Learn about the magic behind colour!

Colourblocks is an exciting pre-school animation show that brings the world of colour to life. Created by the award-winning team behind Numberblocks and Alphablocks, this BBC CBeebies commission uses the proven magic of Blocks to help young children explore colour recognition, mixing, contrasts, and patterns. Each vibrant Colourblock character personifies a colour, transforming black-and-white worlds into wonder-filled explorations sure to delight young viewers.

Developed with expert consultation, Colourblocks offers an unforgettable blend of entertainment and learning. It covers essential preschool topics from basic colours to more advanced concepts like Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow (the Printing Crew). The show's educational excellence and engaging content make it a valuable resource for both parents at home and teachers in the classroom.

Building on the huge success of its predecessors, with over half a billion requests on BBC iPlayer and 5.5 billion views on YouTube, Colourblocks continues the franchise's mission to educate and entertain. Series one, consisting of 30 five-minute episodes, launched on BBC CBeebies and BBC iPlayer on September 12, 2022. Extend the learning experience with the free companion app 'Meet the Colourblocks', which is available for download now.

Moments from the show