The ABC has backed down on a controversial programming decision that had reduced the operating hours of its popular ABC Kids channel.
The kid’s channel had traditionally moved to ABC TV PLUS programming from 7:30pm, however for some bizarre reason, ABC programming guru’s in 2023 decided it would be a good idea to get repeats of Spicks and Specks on our screens at 6:30pm.
However, parents of young children were quick to send ABC the message they were not fans of having their evening bedtime routines interrupted.
“We acknowledge the ABC plays a unique role in helping parents through the particularly challenging time at the end of the day.
We’ve listened to the audience feedback about ABC Kids’ broadcast hours and as a result we’re returning to the original finish time of 7.30pm.
This year’s change in scheduling was based on audience research which shows our co-viewing family audience with older children grows around that time of day hence the decision to bring ABC TV Plus programs such as Spicks and Specks forward in the schedule.
However, we consider the disruption to families significant enough to revert to 7.30pm, effective from Monday February 13.
We’d like to thank everyone who has provided feedback.
The easiest way to watch ABC Kids programs at any time that best suits your family is on ABC iview and in the ABC Kids app.”
