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How we make TV

Ever wondered what the difference between a "live" and an "as live" show is? Do you want to know how we select people to take part in shows? Ellie from Newsround shows how we at CBBC make the television programmes you watch.

You on CBBC

Find out how children are featured on CBBC shows and the different ways you can be selected to take part.

WATCH: You on CBBC

Is it Live?

What's the difference between a live show, a recorded show and those recorded as if they are live?

WATCH: Is it Live

That's Entertainment

Find out how factual and fictional shows are different from each other and how they sometimes come together.

WATCH: That's Enterainment

What you see on TV

Find out how CBBC shows are edited together.

WATCH: What you see on TV

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