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BBC: 95% of UK adults using BBC services every month

The BBC Annual Report shows that the BBC is at the heart of national life and is the go-to media brand in the UK, with 95 per cent of UK adults using BBC services on average per month. Samir Shah, BBC Chair, said: “The BBC matters deeply to the UK, and continues to play an […]

July 23, 2024

Poll: Bluey’s Bandit named TV’s top dad

Bluey and Bingo’s dad Bandit is the onscreen father figure with the biggest influence on day-to-day parenting, according to a BBC Studios survey. To celebrate Father’s Day in the UK, 1,000 parents (500 mums and 500 dads) took part in the poll, which saw Bandit named as the dad that kids most admire (33.5 per […]

June 13, 2024

BBC Studios renews Bluey licensing partnership with Moose Toys

BBC Studios has renewed its global licensing partnership with toy company Moose Toys for hit kids property Bluey. The BBC Studios’ licensee will remain the global master toy partner for the animated TV sensation Bluey in all territories. The landmark multi-year renewal will build on the global success of Moose’s toy range. It also follows […]

May 15, 2024

BBC Studios announces Bluey Minisodes

BBC Studios has announced that a collection of new Bluey Minisodes are soon to be released. The Bluey Minisodes are a series of 20 short (1-3 minutes), funny and sweet moments featuring Bluey and Bingo. There will be some new characters alongside fan favourites, including Unicorse, Nana and Bob Heeler, with Dad getting a ‘tattoo’ […]

May 9, 2024By Nik Roseveare

BBC Studios Social invites pitches for digital first content

The commissioning team from BBC Studios Social are inviting indies of all scales and backgrounds to pitch fresh, short form concepts that extend and enrich existing IP, engage loyal fans, and reach new audiences on digital platforms. The available production opportunities are online now and cover many of the top brands in the BBC Studios […]

March 27, 2024

Bluey’s Big Play heads to Europe

Hit theatre show Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show will visit Europe following sell-out shows across Australia, the UK, Ireland and North America. Bluey’s Big Play, a new theatrical adaptation of the BAFTA & Emmy® award-winning children’s television series produced by Ludo Studio, will hit the stage across Spain (under the name of El show […]

March 6, 2024

Bluey’s The Sign sets April premiere date

Disney Branded Television, BBC Studios Kids & Family and Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) have announced that the next instalments of Bluey, including an extended length special, will premiere this April, marking the series’ first global rollout. The first new episode, Ghostbasket, will premiere on April 7th, teeing up the debut of the 28-minute special, The […]

February 27, 2024

Mel B narrates Sky Kids’ Happy Town

Sky Kids has unveiled two new animated Sky Original series coming to the channel later this year. Narrated by Spice Girl Mel B, Happy Town follows the problem-solving adventures of a hedgehog and ladybird best friend duo, Pep and Tabitha, in a charming and unique community. The brightness of the light in Happy Town depends […]

February 20, 2024

BBC launches Bluey Book Reads on YouTube

BBC Studios Social together with BBC Studios Kids & Family and Ludo Studio has announced that Bluey Book Reads in now available to watch on the official Bluey YouTube channel bringing to life a collection of Bluey storybooks read by celebrities. Bluey Book Reads is BBC Studios Social’s first piece of standalone content for Bluey. […]

February 12, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Bluey’s Big Show comes to London’s Southbank

Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. Audiences can join the Heelers family in their first live theatre show, featuring brilliantly created puppets. This is Bluey as never seen it […]

December 10, 2023By Nik Roseveare