Justin's House was recorded as a stage series in front of an audience of children, and was filmed at Dock 10 Studios in Manchester.[3]
The show usually starts with Robert singing the "Dusting for Justin" song, before welcoming the audience to Justin's House. This is usually followed by Robert introducing the main theme of the episode, with the help of Little Monster. Justin then makes his entrance, usually through one of the doors in the house, then singing the "Wiggle your Bottoms" song. Justin's entrance usually ends up creating some mess, for instance, in Series 3 Episode 17, he opens the door into Robert, which causes Robert to throw custard pies everywhere. Justin and Robert then sing the Justin's House song. The show always ends with Justin, Robert, and any special guests featured in that episode singing a song.
From Series 2 onwards, there was a colourful staircase next to the front door; each step was a different colour. The staircase leads the upstairs balcony part of the set, which contains Justin's bed, wardrobe and bathroom. In addition, a zebra called Dave is introduced in the opening titles, who flies to Justin's House via hot air balloon and crashes into the wall, staying with his head permanently displayed at the back of the set.
Series 1 was filmed from February 2011 to July 2011, Series 2 was filmed from November 2011 to June 2012, Series 3 was filmed from March 2014 to September 2014 and Series 4 was filmed from June 2016 to November 2016.
Series 5-present
Series 5 features a brand-new format and set. The series became more sitcom-based, there is no Dave the Zebra, and Justin's house is newly redecorated. The upstairs cannot be seen, but instead, the characters can go out in the garden, and also into Robert's workshop, which can also be seen in Robert's Memory Download and Pie Cam (series 2). Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Series 5 was recorded within a closed studio without a live audience.
The show usually starts with Robert, then Justin will come in, and together they will sing the 'Who's in the House?' song. The show, like in the previous series, always ends with Justin, Robert, and any special guests featured in that episode singing a song with Justin, Robert and Little Monster. There is a blast of confetti at the end of most episodes. Series 5 was filmed from February 2021 to July 2021.
Series 6 also follows up with this set and format design with some additional adjustments done to the set such as an expansion of the porch and some more decorations done within the house.
Transmission
6 series of Justin's House have aired.
Series 1 contained 28 episodes and was broadcast between 8 October – 23 December 2011.
Series 2 contained 25 episodes and aired in two-halves. Episodes 1–12 were broadcast on Thursdays and Fridays at 11:00am and 5:00pm from 25 August – 30 September 2012. Episodes 13–23 were broadcast on Thursdays and Fridays from 5 January – 9 February 2013. Episodes 24 and 25 were special episodes that contained highlights from the series. These were broadcast on 30 and 31 March 2013 respectively.
Series 3 contained 20 episodes and aired in two-halves. Episodes 1–10 were broadcast on Thursdays and Fridays from 18 October – 16 November 2014. Episodes 11–20 were broadcast on Thursdays and Fridays from 28 February – 29 March 2015. Episodes 18 and 20 were special episodes that contained highlights from the series.
Series 4 also contained 20 episodes and aired in two-halves. Episodes 1–10 were broadcast on Thursdays and Fridays from 8 October – 6 November 2016. Episode 11 was a Christmas special that was broadcast on 24 December 2016. Episodes 12–20 were broadcast on Thursdays and Fridays from 25 February – 25 March 2017. Episode 20 was a special episode that contained highlights from the series.
The show was renewed for a fifth series in November 2020, which premiered on 25 October 2021.[4] Series 5 contained 18 episodes.
The show was then renewed for a sixth series in December 2022 and premiered on CBeebies on 7 August 2023. Series 6 contained 18 episodes.
Justin also portrays some of his other characters in some episodes, such as original characters Sir Justin-A-Lot of Mess, Justinardo de Stinky, Long Johns Justin, alongside Rapids Johnson from Gigglebiz and Mr Tumble from Something Special.
Steven Kynman (Series 1-6) and Chris Jarvis (Series 6) as Robert the Robot, Justin's humanoid robot.
Katherine Smee as Little Monster, a naughty monster who likes to cause havoc and mischief in Justin's House. Smee also puppeteers Cousin Cuddle, Little Monster's cousin who is even more naughty than she is, and Auntie Monsterella.
Recurring
Jane Deane as Dee Livery, a unicycling delivery woman. (Series 1)
Lena Kaur as Mac, Justin and Robert's neighbour and explorer. (Series 3)
Cat Sandion as Justin and Robert's neighbour and former explorer. (Series 4-6)
Alex Phelps as Tom the Dog-walker (Series 5)
Sam Yetunde as Cherry The Baker (Series 5-6)
Ashley Joseph as Gary From Around The Corner (Series 6)
Gemma Arrowsmith as Mrs Wilson From Down The Street (Series 6)
Guest Stars
The series also features many guest stars, ranging from existing CBeebies stars to other personalities. They either portray original characters made for the series or play themselves.
Episodes
Series 1 (2011)
No.
Title
Written by
Original air date
1
"Moving In"
Iain Lauchlan
8 October 2011 (2011-10-08)
Justin is excited to move into his new home, but he finds out that there are other people living there.
Something mysterious is causing a mess every night in Justin's House, however when Mister Maker comes round for a sleepover one day, the problem might end up being resolved.
Robert is trying to read a book, but Justin and Little Monster really want him to play with them instead.
Guest Stars: Sandy McClure and Tim Chown as Best Entertainers
6
"Very Pongy Cheese"
Tony Reed
2 November 2014 (2014-11-02)
Justin and Robert get given some very pongy cheese, but the horrible smell makes Little Monster run away and attracts the attention of Funella Furchester and a very cheeky mouse.
Three messy Aliens called the Odd Bods turn up on the doorstep and start causing chaos around Justin's House.
Guest Stars: Callum Donnelly, Richard Franks and Robin Hatcher as the Oddbod Aliens
20
"Cat Unpacks"
Ciaran Murtagh & Andrew Barnett Jones
18 February 2017 (2017-02-18)
Cat is about to go on another big adventure but her Cat-Pack is too full and too heavy to carry.
Note: This is a Clip Show
Series 5 (2021)
No.
Title
Written by
Original air date
1
"Papering Pandemonium"
Matt Brown & Ben Ward
25 October 2021 (2021-10-25)
Justin's House has been redecorated, courtesy of Robert. Justin loves it, but creates a mess by doing a scooter disco inside.
2
"Monster Truck"
Teresa Burns, Samantha Lyden & Ben Ward
26 October 2021 (2021-10-26)
It's the day of the Justin Town monster truck race, and Justin and Robert have prepared a special surprise for Little Monster.
3
"Teddy Bears' Picnic"
Simon A. Brown & Ben Ward
27 October 2021 (2021-10-27)
It's time for a Teddy Bears' picnic in the House's garden. Robert accidentally invites two bears to the picnic after a creating an advert about it for the Justin Times.
Guest Stars: Rapids Johnson And Julia Frost and Kim Scopes as the Bears
4
"In the Doghouse"
Dominic Burgess & Ben Ward
28 October 2021 (2021-10-28)
Justin and Robert look after three dogs for a day, but Robert isn't happy when Justin's House becomes the messiest it has ever been!
5
"The Pirates of Justin Town"
Ben Cajee & Ben Ward
29 October 2021 (2021-10-29)
Justin is hoping to play the part of a pirate captain in a brand-new musical, but he has to compete with an actual pirate for the role!
Guest Star: Jennie Dale as Captain Captain
6
"Catwalk Chaos"
Rose Johnson, Camille Jade Ucan & Ben Ward
1 November 2021 (2021-11-01)
It's Monster Fashion week, and Justin and Robert are helping Little Monster find a fashionable outfit to wear on the catwalk.
7
"Busy Buzzy Day"
Becky Overton & Ben Ward
2 November 2021 (2021-11-02)
Cherry runs out of honey to make some slices, so Justin and Robert have to collect some for her. The only problem is that Justin does not know how to collect honey!
8
"Party Games"
Gez Foster & Ben Ward
3 November 2021 (2021-11-03)
Robert is worried about going to parties because he always loses at games. Justin helps to teach Robert some games, but he starts to enjoy winning a bit too much!
9
"Cat's New Job"
Adam Toth
4 November 2021 (2021-11-04)
Justin, Robert and Little Monster are excited to sit down in front of their TV because their neighbour, Cat, has a new job as the Justin Town newsreader.
10
"Justin's Bed and Lunch"
Charlie Lawlor & Ben Ward
5 November 2021 (2021-11-05)
Justin's House is opened as a small hotel, and one of the guests is a reporter with a reputation for giving terrible reviews!
Guest Stars: Jennie Dale as Captain Captain & Holly Day, Paul Zerdin as himself
11
"Gopher It!"
Justin Fletcher & Ben Ward
8 November 2021 (2021-11-08)
Robert manages to disturb a gopher who has been living in the attic. The gopher goes loose, chewing the house apart, so Justin has to ask Tom to help with the problem.
Guest Star: Neil Sterenberg as the Gopher
12
"Justin's Brilliant Idea"
Becky Overton
9 November 2021 (2021-11-09)
It's the day of the science fair, and Justin has had a brilliant idea for an invention! The problem is, he can't remember what the idea was.
13
"Monster Camp"
Jess Parker & Ben Ward
10 November 2021 (2021-11-10)
Little Monster is going on her first Monster Camp, but she feels nervous about going away, so Monster Camp comes to Justin's House instead!
Robert becomes jealous of Justi, Justin's new voice-activated machine that can do just about anything!
15
"The Jam Session"
James Bishop, Chris Douch & Ben Ward
12 November 2021 (2021-11-12)
Robert, Little Monster, Cat and Cherry get a chance to audition to join YolanDa and her house band, but when YolanDa arrives, they get all too nervous to play!
Justin, Robert and Little Monster are going on holiday. Robert leads them to a surprise location, the Justin's House Holiday Park!
17
"Night-Time Noises"
Adam Toth & Anna Perowne
16 November 2021 (2021-11-16)
A mysterious sound in the middle of the night is keeping everyone awake, but no one can work out where it's coming from.
18
"Robert's Home Movies"
Anna Perowne & Ben Ward
17 November 2021 (2021-11-17)
Only in Justin Town could be sunny, snowy and rain slime all in one day, so Justin, Robert and Little Monster stay in and enjoy Robert's new setting, 'home movie mode'!
Series 6 (2023)
No.
Title
Written by
Original air date
1
"That's Entertainment"
Trevor Neal
7 August 2023 (2023-08-07)
Cat is filming a TV show all about everyday life, but Justin and Robert find it very hard.
2
"Pizza the Action"
Andy Potter
8 August 2023 (2023-08-08)
Cherry makes a new pizza that no-one likes, but they all try to be polite.
3
"Little Monster Hibernates"
Stefan Gibbons-Arif
9 August 2023 (2023-08-09)
Everyone thinks Little Monster is hibernating, so they try to be quiet for her to sleep.
4
"The Big Split"
Nathan Cockerill
10 August 2023 (2023-08-10)
Justin and Robert keep getting in each other's way, so they split the house with a wall.
5
"Football Fun"
Hannah George
11 August 2023 (2023-08-11)
Cat is trying out for the local football team, so Justin and Robert help her train.
6
"Computer Bug"
Omari McCarthy
14 August 2023 (2023-08-14)
Robert gets a computer bug, so Justin gives him his favourite video game to help him relax.
7
"Cat's Busy Day"
Andy Potter
15 August 2023 (2023-08-15)
Everyone needs help in Justin's House. Luckily, Cat is always happy to lend a hand.
Note: Steven Kynman made his last appearance as Robert the Robot in the series.
8
"Sensible Training"
Geoff Coward
16 August 2023 (2023-08-16)
Robert's old teacher is coming to check on the house, but Justin is being very silly.
9
"Party Animals"
Gerard Foster
17 August 2023 (2023-08-17)
Justin throws an animal-themed fancy-dress party for all his friends!
10
"Mess Alarm"
Gerard Foster
18 August 2023 (2023-08-18)
Robert makes a mess alarm to stop the house from getting messy.
Note: Chris Jarvis made his debut as Robert The Robot.
11
"Hide and Surprise"
Isabel Fay
21 August 2023 (2023-08-21)
Andy and The Odd Socks hide around Justin's House before playing a surprise gig!
12
"Art Class"
Trevor Neal
22 August 2023 (2023-08-22)
Justin organises an art class for the house, and things get very messy!
13
"Circus"
Justin Fletcher
23 August 2023 (2023-08-23)
Roll up! Roll up! Justin puts on a circus for Cat and creates a big top in Justin's House.
14
"Caterpillar Chaos"
Nathan Cockerill
24 August 2023 (2023-08-24)
It's the prettiest town competition, but a caterpillar has eaten all the flowers!
15
"Scarecrow"
Jackson Elton
25 August 2023 (2023-08-25)
Justin and Robert build a scarecrow to protect the vegetable seeds that they have planted.
16
"Auntie Big Monster"
Jackson Elton
28 August 2023 (2023-08-28)
Little Monster's auntie is coming to stay, but she is very different to him.
17
"Fun Run"
Jack Elton
29 August 2023 (2023-08-29)
Justin must lay the course of the Justin Town Fun Run, but will he make it fun enough?
18
"Mrs Wilson House-sits"
Jackson Elton
30 August 2023 (2023-08-30)
Aliens gate-land at Justin's House, and Mrs Wilson has to help them get home!
Home media
Series 1 and 2 have been released on DVD by Dazzler Media, under license from the BBC.