BBC Children’s and Education announces new commissions
December 3, 2024
BBC Children’s and Education has unveiled a trio of new commissions for CBBC and iPlayer.
Brand new Gladiators: Epic Pranks for CBBC, from Hungry Bear Media and MGM Alternative UK, the makers of Gladiators, gives viewers exclusive access behind the scenes at the Sheffield Arena and an insight into the world of the much-loved superhumans.
Stage Stars will immerse viewers in the world of aspiring singers, actors and dancers at a UK school, following a group of talented young students balancing boarding school life with hard work to earn their place in the spotlight.
Gifted is an ambitious action adventure series, adapted from the novels by Marilyn Kaye. Set in the city of Edinburgh, it tells the story of a diverse group of young Scottish teens who discover they each have unique superpowers, from telekinesis to invisibility and mind reading.
Patricia Hidalgo, Director BBC Children’s and Education, commented: “We continue to showcase homegrown dramas and series which aim to give our young viewers an insight into the diverse lives of children, characters and settings from across the UK with unique stories to tell which will resonate with them and with their families.”