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Ricky Boleto explores the life of King Charles III, ahead of his special coronation ceremony at London’s Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May.

2023
Newsround reporter Hayley Hassall follows four children from across the UK over the winter, as they explain how the cost of living crisis is affecting them and their families.
A year on from Russia’s invasion, some of Ukraine’s children share their stories of fear, loss, strength and hope.
Documentary following 14-year-old Josh. He loves playing hockey and is just like any other 14-year-old. Except for one thing, he has a mental health problem.
Many kids worry about the way they look. In this Newsround Special, CBBC star Millie Innes looks at why children can sometimes feel bad about their appearance.
In this Newsround Special, 16-year-old Molly sets out on a mission to learn about what she can do to keep her anxiety in check.
Episodes 2022
De-Graft Mensah heads to Ghana, the country of his family’s heritage, to find out about the legacy of the British Empire on the country and its people.
Ricky Boleto explores the life of Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-reigning monarch, ahead of her platinum jubilee.
Lauren Layfield investigates sexism, talking to children, experts, celebrities and leaders to find out what it is, how it can affect us, and how we can change things for the better.
Episodes 2021
In the first of a two-part special, three young black teenagers speak out about what life is really like growing up black in the UK.
Lauren Layfield meets experts, celebrities and children to find out more about periods, people’s attitudes towards them and why it’s important to open up the conversation.
Episodes 2020
Formula One superstar Lewis Hamilton joins three black teenagers on a mission to make life better for black kids growing up in the UK.
Newsround special spending a day in the life of six teenagers who each lead very different lives, to try and find out what life is really like at 13.
Episodes 2019
This is CBBC! of the TV-show Newsround Specials was broadcast by CBBC on Friday 25 January 2019 at 16:30.
This is CBBC! of the TV-show Newsround Specials was broadcast by CBBC on Monday 21 January 2019 at 16:30.
Episodes 2018
June 18, 2018 of the TV-show Newsround Specials was broadcast by CBBC on Sunday 25 November 2018 at 18:30.
Episodes 2017
August 8, 2017 of the TV-show Newsround Specials was broadcast by CBBC on Tuesday 8 August 2017 at 16:30.
Reporter Ricky Boleto investigates the role technology plays in our lives, how much time we're spending on our gadgets and what would happen if we weren't allowed to use them anymore.
Reporter Ayshah Tull looks at the devastating affects poaching is having on rhinoceroses. She meets the amazing people fighting to save the species and hears incredible heart-warming stories of the rhinos who survived against the odds.
Newsround looks at what it takes to be a brother or sister, by meeting children from all over the world and hearing some incredible stories. Fabrizio becomes a big brother for the first time, Herb reveals how his brother saved his life, see what life is like with four identical sisters, and Syrian refugee Milad is desperat...
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