The best TV shows for tweens

Welcome to our pick of the best TV shows for tweens. Finding programmes that 11 and 12-year-olds will love can be quite a challenge. On the cusp of becoming teens, these youngsters are discovering new tastes and interests – ditching kiddie cartoons in favour of shows with a more mature vibe. They know what they like, and luckily we've got them covered.

From medieval fantasy dramas to sci-fi adventures and laugh-out-loud family sitcoms, we've chosen a diverse selection of small-screen action guaranteed to satisfy even the pickiest tween.

By Laura Morgan. Contributions from Joanne Lowles