Fletcher also appears as himself, along with a range of animated characters, in the Bee Bright series of educational DVDs. [8] BBC - CBeebies Presenters - Justin". Archived from the original on 3 March 2009 . Retrieved 15 January 2013. While in his final year studying drama at the Guildford School of Acting, Fletcher started to regularly watch Phillip Schofield in the BBC One broom cupboard with Gordon the Gopher and decided that a career in children's television was for him. [4] He then met Schofield, who suggested that he should make a show reel to showcase to television executives. Find sources: "Justin Fletcher"– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( July 2018) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)

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He also attends festivals, such as Camp Bestival in Dorset, to entertain children. Justin is a patron for Bournemouth-based performing arts school Stagewise. In November 2008, CBeebies aired three different pilots made by Fletcher, with the possibility of one of them becoming a full-time series. They were called Humphrey the Painter, Gigglebiz, and Captain Adorable. In January 2009, an announcement by CBeebies was made that Gigglebiz would become the regular show, starting in September 2009, with the Humphrey and Captain Adorable characters being included, which was now a series of character-based comedy sketches linked by jokes told by children. [4] [7] Fletcher worked for Sounds Good in Theale as a cassette duplicating machine operator and generally amused his co-workers with his characterisations. He sketched out various comedic characters and put together a Showreel called Justin Time which encompassed two different characters: Anna Conda, a myopic reptile-house warden; and Arthur Sleep, a regional newsreader who has difficulty staying awake and can sleep anywhere no matter what. [4] Both characters were used for his CBeebies show Gigglebiz. [4] His first television show after graduation was Fun Song Factory for GMTV, working with Dave Benson Phillips (he had earlier done Playdays on the stage after its cancellation, portraying the character Mr. Jolly). [5] The television show was sent to various broadcasters and production companies.

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Ellie Goulding, Tinie Tempah and The Gruffalo for Camp Bestival". eFestivals. Bristol, England: NRG Internet Ltd. 18 May 2010 . Retrieved 5 September 2012. CBeebies stars Maddie Moate, Justin Fletcher and Steven Kynman take centre stage in new Twelfth Night adaptation". bbc.co.uk/mediacentre . Retrieved 27 April 2023. Starting in 1998, Fletcher presented the Fun Song Factory for the GMTV series for a year as his first full-time presenting role. He later returned to the show in 2004 as the voice of Ozzy.

BBC - CBeebies - Justin's House". Archived from the original on 13 January 2013 . Retrieved 15 January 2013. Read more: Jeremy Clarkson and James May's 'Top Gear' dig in new The Grand Tour Eurocrash as pair respond to fans Camp Bestival 2016 - Kids - Mr Tumble". Campbestival.net. Archived from the original on 25 May 2016 . Retrieved 21 May 2016.Madge Bishop to star alongside Justin Fletcher in Aladdin". Archived from the original on 6 November 2014 . Retrieved 15 January 2013. His voice-over work for CBBC includes voicing Harold from Thomas the Tank Engine, which he has performed on BBC Radio 4, arena tour, and pantomime. Fletcher is a relief continuity presenter for CBeebies' presentation links and regularly performed on the CBeebies radio station on BBC Radio 7 until its change to BBC Radio 4 Extra in 2011. Thomas H Green (31 July 2009). "Camp Bestival: punks, travellers and my mum and dad". The Daily Telegraph. London, England . Retrieved 5 September 2012. Fall in love with Mr Tumble at Harvest at Jimmy's". East Anglian Daily Times. Ipswich, England: Archant. 26 August 2011. Archived from the original on 22 April 2013 . Retrieved 5 September 2012. Interview: Justin Fletcher". CBBC. Archived from the original on 7 September 2011 . Retrieved 15 January 2013.

Since 2003 Justin Fletcher MBE has presented kids' TV as the famous character with his distinctive red nose, spotty tie. Mr Tumble is one of the longest running CBeebies shows of all time and has children singing, dancing at home. The show began in 2007 and has been a smash success with children. Wonderful photos of Rob Burrow's lap of honour as Leeds comes together to show city's love for the icon a b c d "Interview: Justin Fletcher on Gigglebiz". CBeeBies. Archived from the original on 7 September 2011 . Retrieved 15 January 2013.

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Fletcher was born on 15 June 1970 in Reading, Berkshire, the son of songwriter Guy Fletcher. He has three sisters and one brother. [3] Career [ edit ] From December 2009 to January 2010, Fletcher played the character Buttons in Cinderella at the Capitol Theatre in Horsham, West Sussex. [12] From December 2010 to January 2011, he played the character Josh the Jester in the pantomime Sleeping Beauty at The Hexagon theatre in Reading, Berkshire. [13] From December 2011 to January 2012, he played the character Wishy Washy in the pantomime Aladdin at the Hexagon theatre in Reading. [14] Fletcher has since performed in numerous pantomimes at the venue, including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, and Peter Pan, [15] Just grew up in Reading, Berkshire, and has three sisters and one brother. His first job was as cassette duplicating machine operator. Camp Bestival '12". eFestivals. Bristol, England: NRG Internet Ltd. 24 July 2012 . Retrieved 5 September 2012. Aladdin 2018". www.readingarts.com. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018 . Retrieved 10 June 2018.