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BBC Kids on flydubai flights

BBC Studios and flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, have announced a new partnership that will see the launch of a BBC Kids branded space for flydubai passengers on their inflight entertainment system. From December 1st, passengers will have access to a number of popular BBC Kids titles including Hey Duggee,  Supertato, Andy’s Global Adventures, Go-Jetters, JoJo […]

November 29, 2024

Hey Duggee hits 200th episode

BBC Studios Kids & Family have announced that a new series of multi–award winning hit, Hey Duggee, will premiere on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer from September 9th and will include the show’s landmark 200th episode. The series will launch with nine brand–new episodes and a further 10 being released in early 2025. The new episodes […]

September 3, 2024By Nik Roseveare

New Hey Duggee episode to mark summer solstice

BBC Studios Kids & Family has announced that a new episode of Hey Duggee called The Carrot Badge, will premiere on CBeebies on June 28th. The new Season 5 episode kicks off the summer music festival season for little ones and their parents as well as marking the summer solstice. Hey Duggee brings seasonal fun […]

June 20, 2024By Nik Roseveare

BBC Studios hires Seth as Brand Partnerships Director

BBC Studios has announced Devina Seth as Brand Partnerships Director within their Global Digital Brands team. Her appointment is the latest within the growing division as they continue to expand their digital advertising offering with a particular focus on social video advertising and social-first branded entertainment to clients and advertisers. Seth’s previous roles include stints […]

June 14, 2024

BBC Kids expands reach in South Africa

BBC Studios has announced the extension of its partnership with Switch Media in South Africa to enable customers on the Vodacom network access to BBC Kids by paying for the service through add-to bill (for postpaid customers) or through airtime (for prepaid customers). The video destination aimed at families with children aged 0-12 can be […]

May 7, 2024

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

BBC Kids on Shahid

BBC Studios has announced an agreement with MBC GROUP to launch BBC Kids content on Shahid, the Arabic streaming platform, from February 8th. The collaboration will bring BBC Studios’ children’s content to a wider audience in the Middle East, providing families and children aged 0-12 with digital access to a diverse range of inspiring, entertaining […]

February 2, 2024

Hey Duggee releases Deck The Halls Christmas song

BBC Studios Kids & Family has revealed that Hey Duggee has released a new Christmas track called Hey Duggee Deck The Halls. The song is available on Hey Duggee YouTube, BBC iPlayer and all major music streaming platforms. The festive track includes vocals from Hey Duggee narrator Alexander Armstrong, plus the BBC Singers and beatboxing […]

December 1, 2023By Nik Roseveare

BBC announces Hey Duggee spin-off

BBC Studios Kids & Family and CBeebies have announced a dual commission for the hit preschool property Hey Duggee. There will be a fifth season of the multi award-winning series as well as a brand-new spin-off called Hey Duggee’s Squirrel Club. Both series are created by Grant Orchard, Senior Director at Studio AKA. Hey Duggee […]

October 13, 2023

New Hey Duggee pays tribute to iconic music videos

New Hey Duggee episode, The Music Video Badge, is set to air on CBeebies on September 22nd and will be available on BBC iPlayer from September 18th. The musical episode features a number of pastiches and tributes to some of the most iconic music videos ever made, including Beyonce’s Single Ladies, Miley Cyrus’ Wrecking Ball, […]

September 18, 2023By Nik Roseveare