From 'Bagpuss' To 'Rainbow', The Top 25 Kids' TV Shows That Adults Secretly Love

25 Kids' TV Shows That Adults Secretly Love

We all know that we should probably be watching some critically-acclaimed serial-killer thriller, or catching up oon our history with an award-winning documentary, but sometimes... don't we all want to put our feet up and watch some SpongeBob?

What was initially created as child-orientated has well and truly crossed over into the adult mainstream. Commuters of all ages could be seen devouring the Harry Potter books throughout the last decade; colouring books are back in vogue; and Pixar has cornered the box-office with a series of instant classics beloved by all.

SpongeBob with the rest of his cronies from the underwater city of Bikini Bottom

'Up' made anyone with a heart reach for a hanky in its opening moments. And on the small-screen some of the best writers in the industry are cutting their teeth on children’s TV – developing colourful dreamworlds in which the strong moral messages are balanced by off-beat, and often rather naughty, humour.

We’ve compiled a list of 25 Shows Adults Love Every Bit As Much As Kids. Ready to put your hand up for your favourite?

Sesame Street

Kids' TV Shows That Adults Secretly Love

Close

What's Hot