Big Lizard
- TV sitcom
- CBeebies
- 2024 - 2025
- 52 episodes (1 series)
Animated CBeebies comedy adventure series, with light education about science and prehistoric planet Earth. Stars Josh Widdicombe, Mandip Gill, Lois Sefton and Dan Chambers.
- Continues on Monday on CBeebies at 3:30pm with Episode 47
- Catch-up on Episode 46
Series 1
1. The Day We Landed
Monday 28th October 2024
Whilst exploring deep space, a meteor strikes Cosima and Dad's ship! After crash-landing on the unexplored planet of Proxima, Cosima makes a new best friend called Big Lizard.
2. The Trouble With Trilobites
Tuesday 29th October 2024
When a pack of pesky, migrating trilobites overrun the ship, Big Lizard has to use a hidden talent to lure them away. But one little trilobite, Rex, decides to stay.
3. How We Met Dunk
Wednesday 30th October 2024
Searching for a vital part of the ship that was lost during their crash-landing, Cosima and Big Lizard find Dunk stuck on a beach. They use science to save the day and make a new friend.
4. The Day We Met Ammon
Thursday 31st October 2024
Dad drops an essential gizmo in a hard-to-reach place. Big Lizard takes them on an underwater adventure to meet Ammon, the tentacled solution to their problem!
5. Dad's Discovery
Friday 1st November 2024
Whilst searching for new discoveries, a rockfall traps Dad, Cosima and Big Lizard in a cave. Just when all is lost, Dad finally discovers a new species!
6. The Missing Volleyball
Monday 4th November 2024
Twig steals Cosima's volleyball. A chase leads Big Lizard and Cosima to her den... and also to a happy discovery!
7. How To Hoverboard
Tuesday 5th November 2024
Cosima and Big Lizard's solar-powered hoverboards run out of battery at nightfall. Can glowbugs be the answer?
8. Hot And Cold
Wednesday 6th November 2024
Volcanic smoke blocks the three Proximan suns, which causes Big Lizard to become worryingly cold. Cosima's on the case and comes up with a super-hot solution!
9. How To Work Together
Thursday 7th November 2024
Cosima, Big Lizard and Ammon are squabbling over Dad's precious explorer notebook when disaster strikes. Only by working together can they save it from being lost forever!
10. When We Lost D.O.R.I.S.'s Brain
Friday 8th November 2024
When a giant beetle steals D.O.R.I.S.'s brain, thinking it's a nut, Cosima and Big Lizard give chase through the forest. Big Lizard uses unique skills to rescue poor D.O.R.I.S.'s superbrain.
12. All About Home
Tuesday 12th November 2024
Cosima wants to tell Big Lizard all about her life on Earth, no matter what the cost.
13. When Dad Sleepwalked
Wednesday 13th November 2024
When Dad begins sleepwalking, Cosima and Big Lizard follow him to discover why.
14. How To Record Sound
Thursday 14th November 2024
Cosima and Big Lizard record some cosmic nature sounds for Dad.
15. The Triple Eclipse
Friday 15th November 2024
Cosima and Big Lizard race against time to watch a cosmic triple eclipse.
16. Crystals!
Monday 18th November 2024
Big Lizard has found an epic crystal, and Cosima is jealous. Their squabbling reaches its peak at the top of the volcano! Will they learn to share before it's too late?
17. The Cocoon
Tuesday 19th November 2024
A dragonfly steals a bee cocoon that Cosima had vowed to keep safe. Cosima and Big Lizard give chase, leading to a surprising solution with a vacuum cleaner and some sticky vines!
18. Dad's Birthday
Wednesday 20th November 2024
When Cosima wrongly accuses Big Lizard of eating Dad's birthday cake, he vanishes. Has he run away, or is he planning a special surprise to save the day?
19. Best Friends Forever
Thursday 21st November 2024
Big Lizard is jealous of the vacuum cleaner and hides it from Dad and Cosima. Ammon decides it's her new best friend, whilst Cosima reassures Big Lizard that he will always be her BFF.
20. Magnetite
Friday 22nd November 2024
A strange find far away from the ship breaks D.O.R.I.S.'s satnav. Luckily, Big Lizard's on hand to teach Cosima how to find her way around without technology.
21. The Problem Plant
Monday 25th November 2024
Big Lizard frustrates Dad by stealing a strange plant from the ship. A disaster is averted when Big Lizard persuades Dad that there's more to this plant than meets the eye - and nose...
22. The Sea Meteorite
Tuesday 26th November 2024
When a meteorite splashes into the sea, Dad and Cosima cause problems by claiming it in the name of science, against the wishes of the sea creatures..
23. Astronaut Health Check
Wednesday 27th November 2024
Cosima and Big Lizard are helping Dad train for his astronaut fitness test. When Rex gets into trouble, Dad's hard work finally pays off.
24. How To Fix A Tyre
Thursday 28th November 2024
When the buggy gets a flat tyre Dad, Cosima and Big Lizard are stranded. Big Lizard's playful nature helps reveal a creative solution to their problem.
25. Cosima In Charge
Friday 29th November 2024
Dad has left Cosima in charge for the day. It seems like an excellent opportunity to have a massive party! What could possibly go wrong?
Christmas Special: Happy Proximas!
Monday 2nd December 2024
When it unexpectedly snows, Cosima decides it must be Christmas! Rex disrupts her festive preparations, but it doesn't stop the family having a perfect 'Proximas'.
27. The Day Ammon Overcame Her Fear
Monday 27th January 2025
Ammon gets spooked by a tiny insect, but overcomes her fear to rescue Cosima and Big Lizard from the rapids.
28. The Night Of The Slug
Tuesday 28th January 2025
Big Lizard and Cosima undertake an exciting night-time mission rehoming a friendly slug that's taken residence in Cosima's bedroom!
29. The Shiny Fruit
Wednesday 29th January 2025
Cosima and Big Lizard find some fascinatingly slippery fruit, but bringing it safely back to the ship is more challenging than they imagined!
30. Dad's Drone
Thursday 30th January 2025
Big Lizard wants to have a go with Dad's new drone but first he has to prove that he can go a whole day without breaking something precious. Good luck Big Lizard!
31. A Medical Emergency
Friday 31st January 2025
Playing doctors, Cosima discovers an animal with no heartbeat! Can Cosima and Big Lizard save the poor creature with Dad's medical kit?
32. All Out Of Marmalade
Monday 3rd February 2025
When Dad runs out of marmalade Big Lizard shows Cosima a plant growing Proximan oranges. It's leaves turn out to be giant bugs, who aren't happy about sharing their fruit!
33. After The Storm
Tuesday 4th February 2025
After a storm passes overhead, many creatures turn up in surprising places and need Cosima and Big Lizard's help. But try as they might, the friends can't find poor Rex.
34. The River Picnic
Wednesday 5th February 2025
Cosima and Big Lizard go paddleboarding, but Dunk and the river creatures are behaving oddly. Could it be something to do with Dad's desire for a cup of tea?
35. The Overfriendly Neighbours
Thursday 6th February 2025
When Big Lizard and Cosima get covered in nectar, they become unwilling house guests to some overfriendly beetles. Will Dunk come to their rescue?
36. The Lesson
Friday 7th February 2025
Whilst Dad is stuck in the desert, D.O.R.I.S. tries to give Cosima and Big Lizard a lesson on friction. As things begin to heat up, a creature steals Cosima's only means to locate Dad!
37. Cosmic Groove
Monday 10th February 2025
Dad's favourite record won't play anymore, so Cosima and Big Lizard secretly plan to learn the song and surprise him. However, they have trouble recruiting a drummer.
38. All About Coral
Tuesday 11th February 2025
Big Lizard and Cosima create a fantastic water ride when they dislodge an underwater rock blocking a volcanic vent. It's all good fun until they realise the sea is starting to change.
39. The Vegetable Robbery!
Wednesday 12th February 2025
When all the vegetables from their garden are stolen, detectives Cosima and Big Lizard investigate all over the neighbourhood - only to return to the scene of the crime!
40. Big Lizard's Big Itch
Thursday 13th February 2025
Big Lizard isn't happy in his skin! Cosima tries everything to stop him scratching until she realises that's exactly what he needs to do. He's shedding his skin!
41. When Dad Got The Hiccups
Friday 14th February 2025
Dad gets a severe case of Proximan hiccups. Big Lizard and Cosima do their best to help, but their attempt to scare Dad goes wrong when a real 'monster' turns up!
42. Personal Space
Monday 17th February 2025
When Cosima finally finds a quiet place to read her book, she realises peace and quiet aren't all they're made out to be. Where's Big Lizard when she needs him?
43. A Place To Sleep
Tuesday 18th February 2025
Whilst Dad searches for a faulty wire, Cosima and Big Lizard play tag in the ship and accidentally break Big Lizard's bath bed! Where will he sleep now? And where's that pesky wire?
44. The Hoverboard Race
Wednesday 19th February 2025
During a hoverboard race, Dad's new super-powered hoverboard malfunctions, so Cosima and Big Lizard throw the race to rescue him!
45. Prank Day!
Thursday 20th February 2025
Dad and Cosima both think they're the best at pranking. Their prank war quickly spirals out of control, until Big Lizard finally reveals Proxima's real pranking champion!
46. The Camera
Friday 21st February 2025
Cosima takes over Dad's mission to film a unique underwater plant. But his special camera proves harder to operate than she'd thought, and Big Lizard keeps getting distracted.
47. The Day We Lost Rex Next
Monday 24th February 2025 at 3:30pm on CBeebies New
Rex is missing - but Dad, Cosima and Big Lizard need him to save them from a giant slug!
48. How To Speak Lizard
Tuesday 25th February 2025 at 3:30pm on CBeebies New
When Dad's Lizard Translator malfunctions, Cosima is carried away by a giant beetle! Cosima and Big Lizard realise they don't need to speak the same language to be best friends.
49. A Big Day Out For D.O.R.I.S.
Wednesday 26th February 2025 at 3:30pm on CBeebies New
Dad gets trapped in the shower when D.O.R.I.S. decides to visit the sea. Can Big Lizard and Cosima stop her before she does herself permanent damage?
50. The Earth Probe
Thursday 27th February 2025 at 3:30pm on CBeebies New
Finding an Earth probe makes Dad homesick. When Big Lizard accidentally destroys it, Cosima knows what to do. She recreates the contents - Proxima-style!
51. One Whole Year
Friday 28th February 2025 at 3:30pm on CBeebies New
It's been one year since Cosima crash landed on Proxima, but no-one else has remembered this anniversary! Can a perfect picnic jolt their memories?
52. The Day We Left
Monday 3rd March 2025 at 3:30pm on CBeebies New
When D.O.R.I.S. reveals a large meteor is about to land on the spaceship, it's finally time to leave. But should Big Lizard leave too? What about all those who need him on Proxima?
