Justin's House
Justin's House is a children's television comedy show produced by the BBC for CBeebies.[1] It stars host Justin Fletcher, his green Little Monster, and his humanoid general-purpose housekeeping robot Robert.[2]
| Justin's House | |
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| Genre | Children |
| Created by | Justin Fletcher, CBeebies Production/BBC Children's Productions |
| Starring | Justin Fletcher Steven Kynman Katherine Smee Cat Sandion |
| Opening theme | Justin's House |
| Ending theme | Justin's House theme (Instrumental) |
| Composer | Barrie Bignold |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 92 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Paul Shuttleworth Vanessa Amberleigh Sue Cole |
| Producers | Stephen Cannon Anna Perowne |
| Production location | dock10 studios (Series 1-5) |
| Editors | Mike Eccles Andy Richards Steve Seddon Jonathan Newton |
| Running time | 24 minutes |
| Production companies | CBeebies Production (Series 1-4) BBC Children's Productions (Series 5) |
| Distributor | BBC Studios |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBeebies |
| Original release | 8 October 2011 – present |
Format
Series 1-4
Justin's House was recorded as a stage series in front of an audience of children, and was filmed at Dock 10 studios in Manchester.[3]
The show usually starts with Robert singing the "Dusting for Justin" song, before welcoming the audience to Justin's House. This is usually followed by Robert introducing the main theme of the episode, with the help of Little Monster. Justin then makes his entrance, usually through one of the doors in the house, then singing the "Wiggle your Bottoms" song. Justin's entrance usually ends up creating some mess, for instance in Series 3 Episode 17 he opens the door into Robert, which causes Robert to throw custard pies everywhere. Justin and Robert then sing the Justin's House song. The show always ends with Justin, Robert, and any special guests featured in that episode singing a song.
From Series 2 onwards there was a colourful staircase next to the front door; each step was a different colour. The staircase leads the upstairs balcony part of the set, which contains Justin's bed, wardrobe and bathroom. In addition, a zebra called Dave is introduced in the opening titles, who flies to Justin's House via hot air balloon and crashes into the wall, staying with his head permanently displayed at the back of the set.
Series 5
Series 5 features a brand new format and set. There is no Dave the Zebra, and Justin's house is newly redecorated. The upstairs cannot be seen, but instead, the characters can go out in the garden, and also into Robert's workshop, which can also be seen in Robert's Memory Download and Pie Cam (series 2). This season was recorded within a closed studio without a live audience and is more sitcom-based, due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The show usually starts with Robert, then Justin will come in, and together they will sing the 'Who's in the House?' song. The show, like in series 5, always ends with Justin, Robert, and any special guests that featured in that episode singing a song with Justin, Robert and Little Monster. There is normally a blast of Confetti at the end of a majority of episodes, but not every episode features it.
Transmissions
Five series of Justin's House have aired.
Series 1 contained 28 episodes and was broadcast in Autumn 2011.
Series 2 contained 25 episodes and aired in two-halves. Episodes 1 – 12 were broadcast on Thursdays and Fridays at 11:00am and 5:00pm from 25 August – 30 September 2012. Episodes 13 – 23 were broadcast on Thursdays and Fridays from 5 January – 9 February 2013. Episodes 24 and 25 were special episodes that contained highlights from the series. These were broadcast on 30 and 31 March 2013 respectively.
Series 3 contained 20 episodes and aired in two-halves. Episodes 1 – 10 were broadcast on Thursdays and Fridays from 18 October – 16 November 2014. Episodes 11 – 20 were broadcast on Thursdays and Fridays from 28 February – 29 March 2015. Episodes 18 and 20 were special episodes that contained highlights from the series.
Series 4 also contained 20 episodes and aired in two-halves. Episodes 1 – 10 were broadcast on Thursdays and Fridays from 8 October – 6 November 2016. Episode 11 was a Christmas special that was broadcast on 24 December 2016. Episodes 12 – 20 were broadcast on Thursdays and Fridays from 25 February – 25 March 2017. Episode 20 was a special episode that contained highlights from the series.
Series 5 also contained 20 episodes
The show was renewed for a fifth series in November 2020, which premiered on 25 October 2021.[4]
Characters
Main
- Justin Fletcher as a fictional version of Himself.
- Justin also portrays some of his other characters in some episodes, such as original characters Sir Justin-A-Lot of Mess, Justinardo de Stinky, Long Johns Justin, alongside Rapids Johnson from Gigglebiz and Mr Tumble from Something Special.
- Steven Kynman as Robert the Robot, Justin's housekeeping robot.
- Katherine Smee as Little Monster, a naughty monster who likes to cause fun and mischief in Justin's House.
- Smee also puppeteers Cousin Cuddle, Little Monster's cousin who is even more naughty than she is, and Auntie Monsterella, Little Monster's aunt.
- Jane Deane as Dee (Season 1), a unicycling delivery woman.
- Lena Kaur as Mac (Season 3), an explorer and Justin's new neighbour.
- Cat Sandion as Cat (Season 4-present), Justin's neighbour.
- Alex Phelps as Tom (Season 5-present)
- Sam Yetunde as Cherry (Season 5-present)
- Jack Elton as Jackson (Season 6-present)
Guest Stars
The series also features many guest stars, ranging from existing CBeebies stars, to other personalities, who portray original characters made for the series or play themselves.
Episodes
Series 1 (2011)
| No. | Title | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "Moving In" | Iain Lauchlan | 8 October 2011 | |
| Justin is excited to move into his new home, but he finds out that there are other people living there. Guest Star: Steven Arnold as Mr. Finch Bottom | ||||
| 2 | "House Warming" | Iain Lauchlan | 9 October 2011 | |
| With himself settled into his new home, Justin decides to hold a housewarming party, but things go wrong. Guest Stars:
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| 3 | "The Tidy Prize" | Lotte Elwell | 15 October 2011 | |
| Chris is visiting Justin, but he hopes to expect cleanness and tidiness in Justin's House. Guest Star: Chris Jarvis | ||||
| 4 | "Robert's Inventions" | Ben Courtney | 16 October 2011 | |
| Robert thinks his inventions are handy, but one of his new ones – a hair tonic, turns people's hair into the wrong colour. Guest Star: Katrina Bryan as Nina | ||||
| 5 | "Bake That Cake" | Stephen Cannon | 22 October 2011 | |
| With how well Robert has done with keeping the house tidy and clean, Justin bakes him a cake. | ||||
| 6 | "Auntie Justina Visits" | Justin Fletcher | 23 October 2011 | |
| It's all well in Justin's House until everybody finds out that Auntie Justina is coming, and it's gonna be a disaster! Guest Star: Anne Charleston as Auntie Justina | ||||
| 7 | "Suits You Justin" | Stephen Cannon | 29 October 2011 | |
| Justin attempts to get his suit all clean. | ||||
| 8 | "Race Day" | Katie Simmons | 30 October 2011 | |
| Justin is determined to beat Chris and Dee on Race Day. Guest Star: Chris Jarvis | ||||
| 9 | "Starting With Art" | Stephen Cannon | 5 November 2011 | |
| Little Monster wants to paint a picture, but she wants to use the same things as Justin. Guest Star: Phil Gallagher as Mister Maker | ||||
| 10 | "Little Monster's Bath" | Justin Fletcher | 6 November 2011 | |
| Justin and Robert attempt to give Little Monster a bath. | ||||
| 11 | "Get Fit Justin" | Paddy Kempshall | 12 November 2011 | |
| One of Robert's new inventions is supposed to keep Justin all fit and strong, but it ends up causing a lot of trouble for Justin instead. Guest Star: Katy Ashworth | ||||
| 12 | "Pandamonium" | Barry Quinn | 13 November 2011 | |
| When Nisha invites one of her panda friends – Moosh to visit Justin's House, Justin and Robert end up losing her. Guest Star: Nisha Anil | ||||
| 13 | "Robert Gets Converted" | Steven Kynman | 19 November 2011 | |
| Robert accidentally uses one of his inventions on himself and now speaks in gibberish! Guest Star: Katrina Bryan as Nina Note: This episode features a post-credits scene. | ||||
| 14 | "Robert's Holiday" | Paddy Kempshall | 20 November 2011 | |
| Justin suggests to Robert that he should take a holiday, even if he doesn't want to! | ||||
| 15 | "The Bloomer Plant" | Anna Perowne | 26 November 2011 | |
| Justin and Robert are unsure if any of the recyclable items in the house be any good for Mr. Bloom's Nursery. Guest Star: Ben Faulks as Mr. Bloom | ||||
| 16 | "Blocked Pipes" | Tracey Hamett | 27 November 2011 | |
| Robert and Justin find a furry flitter in their pipes, but it won't get out! | ||||
| 17 | "Cousin Cuddle" | Stephen Cannon | 3 December 2011 | |
| Little Monster's cousin Cuddle is coming to visit Justin's House, but will Cuddle be easier to control, or as naughty as Little Monster? | ||||
| 18 | "The Singing Lesson" | Clare Bradley | 4 December 2011 | |
| Justin mistakes Robert's friend Jodie coming in for a singing lesson when in reality, it's Robert who's needing the lesson! Guest Star: Jodie Prenger | ||||
| 19 | "The Sleepover" | Steven Kynman | 10 December 2011 | |
| Something mysterious is causing a mess every night in Justin's House, however when Mister Maker comes round for a sleepover one day, the problem might end up being resolved. Guest Star: Phil Gallagher as Mister Maker | ||||
| 20 | "The Wishing Wardobe" | Philippa Rae | 11 December 2011 | |
| Mysterious and magical things are happening on Dressing Up Day, and Justin cannot decide on a costume. Guest Star: Katy Ashworth | ||||
| 21 | "Little Monster & the Box of Tricks" | Anna Berrington | 17 December 2011 | |
| Little Monster is feeling sad, and Justin and Robert don't know what to do. Guest Star: Nisha Anil | ||||
| 22 | "Little Pot of Bothers" | Antonia Miller | 18 December 2011 | |
| Justin and Robert accidentally use the wrong plant food in their new flower, which turns it into a monster that threatens to eat up the house. Guest Star: Ben Faulks as Mr. Bloom | ||||
| 23 | "All Wrapped Up" | Stephen Cannon | 23 December 2011 | |
| Justin's attempts at helping Robert and Little Monster at helping with the Christmas decorations and presents proves to be problematic. Guest Stars:
Note: This is a Christmas Special. | ||||
Series 2 (2012–2013)
| No. | Title | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "Hottyspottyitis" | Lucy Beckitt | 25 August 2012 | |
| Justin and Little Monster have a strange illness. Whenever they sneeze, something messy occurs. Guest Star: Roger Chucklefoot as Juan Man Band | ||||
| 2 | "Little Monster's Birthday" | Adam Redfern | 26 August 2012 | |
| Guests Chris and Pui join Justin for Little Monster's very messy birthday party. Guest Stars: | ||||
| 3 | "Superturbo Robo" | Paddy Kempshall | 1 September 2012 | |
| Justin decides to help Robert out with a superturbo robot called Roberta. Guest Stars:
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| 4 | "Going For Gold" | Jon Hancock | 2 September 2012 | |
| Justin's house hosts the first ever Justinship Games, and Justin dreams of winning a gold medal. Guest Stars:
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| 5 | "The Mystery Pong" | Paddy Kempshall | 8 September 2012 | |
| Justin the detective needs to detect where a mystery pong is coming from. Guest Stars:
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| 6 | "House For Sale" | Luk Ying Yick and Anna Perowne | 9 September 2012 | |
| Robert and Little Monster concoct a plan to stop Justin from selling his house. Guest Stars:
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| 7 | "Back in Time" | Anna Perowne | 15 September 2012 | |
| Justin builds a time machine and transports everyone in the house back in time. | ||||
| 8 | "Posh Nosh" | Justin Fletcher | 16 September 2012 | |
| Robert cannot get Justin's Cake-a-Pulter Hundred Thousand to work. This is a job for Roberta the robot. Guest Stars:
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| 9 | "Just The Part" | Chris Jarvis | 22 September 2012 | |
| Chris and Pui want to put on a play in Justin Town and Justin's house is the perfect place to do it. Guest Stars: | ||||
| 10 | "The Snow Monster" | Justin Fletcher | 23 September 2012 | |
| A snow monster has been spotted up Monster Mountain. Justin decides to go exploring to try to spot it. | ||||
| 11 | "Best In Show" | Iwan Watson | 29 September 2012 | |
| A trophy is the star prize at the vehicle show. Justin and Robert try to get Justin's car ready. Guest Stars:
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| 12 | "Zooper Dooper" | John Sayle | 30 September 2012 | |
| When the heating at the Justin Town Zoo breaks down, all the animals need somewhere to stay. | ||||
| 13 | "Just In Space" | Justin Fletcher | 5 January 2013 | |
| The race is on in Justin's house to fill the one remaining space in the Justin Town Space Mission. Guest Stars:
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| 14 | "The House of Justin" | Katie Simmons | 6 January 2013 | |
| Justin's house opens its doors as a department store for the first ever time. Guest Star: Andy Day | ||||
| 15 | "Just For Fun" | Steven Kynman | 12 January 2013 | |
| Special guest Mister Maker helps bring all the fun of the fair to Justin's house. Guest Stars:
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| 16 | "Justin Rocks" | Geoff Coward | 13 January 2013 | |
| The first ever Justinbury Music Festival is taking place inside of Justin's house. Guest Stars:
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| 17 | "Justin's House Hotel" | Justin Fletcher | 19 January 2013 | |
| Justin's house opens its doors as a hotel. Guest Star: Nicholas Khan as Mr. Taylor | ||||
| 18 | "Monster Sitting" | Tracey Hammett | 20 January 2013 | |
| There is a Grand Robot Ball in Justin Town, the perfect way for Robert to recharge his batteries. Guest Star: Sharon D Clarke as Dakota Sleep | ||||
| 19 | "Just In A Dream" | Geoff Coward | 26 January 2013 | |
| Robert invents a dream machine to discover the funny thing that Justin is dreaming about. | ||||
| 20 | "The Justin Times" | John Sayle | 27 January 2013 | |
| Justin and Robert do their best to print the Justin Times. Guest Star: Andy Day | ||||
| 21 | "The Tooth Fairy" | Steven Kynman | 2 February 2013 | |
| When Little Monster's tooth falls out, everybody hopes the tooth fairy will visit Justin's house. Guest Star: Sharon D Clarke as Dakota Sleep | ||||
| 22 | "Just Tins of Paint" | Tony Reed | 3 February 2013 | |
| Justin hopes his attempt at home improvements will win Mister Maker's Makeover Challenge. Guest Star: Phil Gallagher as Mister Maker | ||||
| 23 | "Little Monster's Den" | Iwan Watson | 9 February 2013 | |
| Things get very messy when Justin and Robert try to make Little Monster a gingerbread den. | ||||
| 24 | "Robert's Memory Download" | Unknown | 30 March 2013 | |
| Justin, Robert and Little Monster remember funny things that have happened in Justin's House. Note: This is a clip show. | ||||
| 25 | "Pie Cam" | Unknown | 31 March 2013 | |
| Little Monster has an invention that helps everyone laugh at some of the messiest times in Justin's House. Note: This is a clip show. | ||||
Series 3 (2014–2015)
| No. | Title | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "The New Neighbour" | Simon A.Brown | 18 October 2014 | |
| Justin, Robert and Little Monster are surprised to meet their exciting new neighbour, Mac the Neighbour. | ||||
| 2 | "Bustin Grooves" | TBA | TBA | |
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| 3 | "Cake Factory" | Nathan Cockerill | 25 October 2014 | |
| Things turn messy when Robert invents a cake-making machine. Guest Stars:
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| 4 | "Royal Visit" | Hannah George & James Whitehouse | 26 October 2014 | |
| Justin, Robert and Little Monster prepare for a special visit from the king, but will Justin's House be fun enough to get the royal seal of approval? Guest Stars:
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| 5 | "Robert's Book" | Gerard Foster | 1 November 2014 | |
| Robert is trying to read a book, but Justin and Little Monster really want him to play with them instead. Guest Stars:
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| 6 | "Very Pongy Cheese" | Tony Reed | 2 November 2014 | |
| Justin and Robert get given some very pongy cheese, but the horrible smell makes Little Monster run away and attracts the attention of Funella Furchester and a very cheeky mouse. Guest Star: Louise Gold as Funella Furchester | ||||
| 7 | "Dance Competition" | TBA | TBA | |
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| 8 | "Granny Justina" | TBA | TBA | |
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| 9 | "Super Justin" | TBA | TBA | |
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| 10 | "Pirate Day" | TBA | TBA | |
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| 11 | "A Magical Day" | TBA | TBA | |
| Guest Star: Michael J Fitch | ||||
| 12 | "Justinosaurus" | TBA | TBA | |
| 13 | "Dustomatic 3000" | TBA | TBA | |
| Guest Star: Saul Eisenberg as Junkman | ||||
| 14 | "The Wishing Wand" | TBA | TBA | |
| Guest Stars: The Highwaymen Drum Corps | ||||
| 15 | "Oogie Boogie Plant" | Mike James | 14 March 2015 | |
| Justin, Robert and Little Monster try to look after a giant and a rather naughty plant for Mr Bloom. Guest Stars:
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| 16 | "Robot of the Year" | Nathan Cockerill | 15 March 2015 | |
| Robert is nervous about passing his tests, so Justin decides to take the tests for him. Guest Stars:
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| 17 | "Blocked Pipe" | TBA | TBA | |
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| 18 | "Robert's Memory Chips" | TBA | TBA | |
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| 19 | "A Day at the Beach" | TBA | TBA | |
| Guest Star: Paul Hawkyard as Ernie Starboard | ||||
| 20 | "Justin's Favourite Song" | Becky Overton | 29 March 2015 | |
| Justin is in a singing mood so Robert, Mac and Little Monster help Justin pick his favourite song. Note: This is a Clip Show. | ||||
Series 4 (2016–2017)
| No. | Title | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "Justin's Last Badge" | TBA | TBA | |
| 2 | "The Dusterlings" | TBA | TBA | |
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| 3 | "Remote Control Suit" | TBA | TBA | |
| Guest Stars: Callum Donnelly, Richard Franks and Robin Hatcher as Cake Testers | ||||
| 4 | "Secret Sock Detective" | TBA | TBA | |
| Guest Star: Haruka Kuroda as the Secret Detective | ||||
| 5 | "Robot Day" | TBA | TBA | |
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| 6 | "Climate Mate" | TBA | TBA | |
| 7 | "Giggle Gasket" | TBA | TBA | |
| 8 | "Powercut Party" | TBA | TBA | |
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| 9 | "Justin's Comet" | TBA | TBA | |
| Guest Star: Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock as Herself | ||||
| 10 | "Just Us" | TBA | TBA | |
| 11 | "Cat's First Christmas" | TBA | TBA | |
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| 12 | "Once Upon A Time" | TBA | TBA | |
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| 13 | "Lights! Camera! Action!" | TBA | TBA | |
| Guest Stars: The UKCF Acrobats as Stunt Tumblers | ||||
| 14 | "Cat's Lost Bag" | TBA | TBA | |
| 15 | "Growing Gloop" | TBA | TBA | |
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| 16 | "The Perfect Photo" | TBA | TBA | |
| Guest Star: Freddie Stabb as Iris Shutterspeed | ||||
| 17 | "The Lost Voice" | TBA | TBA | |
| 18 | "Reggie the Robot" | TBA | TBA | |
| Guest Star: Ben Faulks as Reggie the Robot | ||||
| 19 | "Alien Visitors" | TBA | TBA | |
| Guest Stars: Callum Donnelly, Richard Franks and Robin Hatcher as the Oddbod Aliens | ||||
| 20 | "Cat Unpacks" | TBA | TBA | |
| Note: This is a Clip Show | ||||
Series 5 (2021)
| No. | Title | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "Papering Pandemonium" | Matt Brown and Ben Ward | 25 October 2021 | |
| Justin and Robert has into the scooter disco it's Tom and Cherry Marshmallows. | ||||
| 2 | "Monster Truck" | Teresa Burns, Samantha Lyden and Ben Ward | 26 October 2021 | |
| Justin and Robert has into the monster truck it's Cat and Cherry the winner. | ||||
| 3 | "Teddy Bears' Picnic" | Simon A. Brown and Ben Wrd | 27 October 2021 | |
| Guest Stars: Julia Frost and Kim Scopes as the Bears | ||||
| 4 | "In the Doghouse" | TBA | TBA | |
| 5 | "The Pirates of Justin Town" | TBA | TBA | |
| Guest Star: Jennie Dale as Captain Captain | ||||
| 6 | "Catwalk Chaos" | TBA | TBA | |
| 7 | "Busy Buzzy Day" | TBA | TBA | |
| 8 | "Party Games" | TBA | TBA | |
| 9 | "Cat's New Job" | TBA | TBA | |
| 10 | "Justin's Bed and Lunch" | TBA | TBA | |
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| 11 | "Gopher It!" | TBA | TBA | |
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| 12 | "Justin's Brilliant Idea" | TBA | TBA | |
| 13 | "Monster Camp" | TBA | TBA | |
| Guest Star: Warrick Brownlow-Pike as Dodge the Dog | ||||
| 14 | "Justi Moment" | TBA | TBA | |
| 15 | "The Jam Session" | TBA | TBA | |
| Guest Star: Yolanda Brown | ||||
| 16 | "Stay Inn" | TBA | TBA | |
| 17 | "Night-Time Noises" | TBA | TBA | |
| 18 | "Robert's Home Movies" | TBA | TBA | |
| 19 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 20 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
References
- ^ Guide, British Comedy. "Justin's House series and episodes list". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ^ "Justin's House – CBeebies – BBC". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ^ Gill, Emma (21 May 2017). "Where to take your kids to see the sets of their favourite children's TV shows". men. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ^ "CBBC orders gaming comedy drama, and renews other shows". www.comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
External links
- Justin's House at BBC Online