Kids’ TV: The Surprising Story

BBC1, 9pm

Konnie Huq (above) celebrates the best of the BBC’s output for kids, from Muffin the Mule to Hey Duggee. But in among the nostalgia and chats with Floella Benjamin, Johnny Ball and Valerie Singleton, Huq reveals that children’s TV isn’t just about keeping the youngsters quiet – it’s often been at the forefront of social change, taking on subjects grown-up shows weren’t ready to face. ★★★★★