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Sean Morrison

ChuckleVision named greatest CBBC series of all time

Touching tribute: Barry and Paul Chuckle in ChuckleVision (Picture: BBC)

ChuckleVision has been named the greatest CBBC series of all time.

The slapstick children's programme introduced the world to Paul and Barry Chuckle and their famous catchphrase: "To me, to you".

The show ran for over two decades, with 21 series and nearly 300 episodes before it ended in 2009.

And in a new poll of 3,000 conducted by RadioTimes.com, ChuckleVision was named the best CBBC series of all time.

ChuckleVision has been named the best CBBC series of all time (BBC)

It was followed by The Story Of Tracy Beaker in second place and Dick And Dom In Da Bungalow in third.

The result came days after the CBBC rated ChuckleVision "mid" tier in a ranking of its own shows posted to Twitter.

After publishing the list the channel asked: "Did we get it right?"

Paul Chuckle weighed in, replying: "No actually you didn't in my opinion.. Chucklevision 294 episodes over 21 years."

Other shows to make the magazine's top 10 include Horrible Histories, The Sarah Jane Adventures, Blue Peter, Byker Grove, Grange Hill, Maid Marian And Her Merry Men and The Demon Headmaster.

The greatest CBBC series of all time (Radio Times poll)

1. Chucklevision

2. The Story Of Tracy Beaker

3. Dick And Dom In Da Bungalow

4. Horrible Histories

5. The Sarah Jane Adventures

6. Blue Peter

7. Byker Grove

8. Grange Hill

9. Maid Marian And Her Merry Men

10. The Demon Headmaste

Paul Chuckle told the magazine: "I am thrilled that an injustice has been corrected and I would like to thank everyone over all platforms of social media who got involved.

"In the words of me and Barry (changed a little) 'From me - to you'.

"Thank you as you have all helped put ChuckleVision where it belongs, at number one!"

Veteran entertainer Barry Chuckle, real name Barry Elliott, died at the age of 73 in August 2018.

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