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Free kids channels on Virgin TV this October

Throughout October, all Virgin TV customers will be given access to additional kids TV channels free of charge including Sky Kids, Cartoon Network, Boomerang HD, Cartoonito HD, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Nick Jr Too and Nicktoons. The suite of children’s TV channels would normally cost £5 per month. Virgin Media O2 says the offer its way […]

September 30, 2024

Sky Kids announces trio of new commissions

Sky Kids has announced three new Sky Originals that will all be produced in the UK: Jaime’s Yoga Adventures, Ten Little…who? and Emerald. YouTube sensation Jaime Amor is bringing movement and mindfulness to Sky Kids with her first ever TV series, Jaime’s Yoga Adventures. Kids will be taken on an inspiring journey to a world […]

July 9, 2024

Sky Kids boosts news output

Sky Kids’ news service FYI: For Your Info is increasing its reach of news and sport content for young viewers (age 9-15), with short news videos set to be released across the week on Sky News social platforms – including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube – in addition to the usual weekly show that broadcasts every […]

June 4, 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

Look See Wow! goes global with Jetpack Distribution

Particle6 Productions, the UK indie founded by Eline van der Velden, has announced that kids’ distributor Jetpack Distribution has picked up the global rights (ex-UK) for its hit Sky Kids series Look See Wow! Look See Wow! (26 x 5) is one of the first kids’ tv shows to be purposely made using ASMR (autonomous […]

February 19, 2024

Sesame Workshop’s Bea’s Block now on Sky Kids

Sesame Workshop has announced the launch of a new comedic animated preschool series Bea’s Block, which will screen on all Sky Kids platforms in the UK and Ireland from October.  Produced by Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit organisation behind Sesame Street, Bea’s Block is a product of the company’s ongoing content partnership with Warner […]

October 31, 2023

New Sky Kids programming to inspire families to protect the planet

Sky has announced a new documentary Save Our Wildlife set to hit Sky Kids platforms on October 9th. The show will also air on Sky News on December 2nd and 3rd whilst COP 28 takes place.   This one-off special in partnership with Sky Zero sees eight-year-old conservationist Aneeshwar Kunchala and five friends from around […]

October 5, 2023

Free kids’ channels on Virgin Media O2

Virgin Media O2 is giving its TV customers access to its full range of kids’ channels at no extra cost to help keep families entertained throughout October. From now until October 31st, all Virgin TV customers will be given access to additional kids TV channels, which would normally cost £5 per month, including Sky Kids, […]

October 2, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Ready Eddie Go! narrated by Jodie Whittaker on Sky Kids from Sept 15

A brand-new Sky Original, Ready Eddie Go!, will launch on Sky Kids on September 15th, narrated by Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who). The series follows 6-year-old Eddie who is autistic, as he navigates everyday real-life experiences for the very first time. Whether it’s going to get his hair cut or trying an unfamiliar vegetable, the series […]

September 14, 2023

Sky unveils new content at Edinburgh TV Festival

Sky has announced a raft of new shows coming to its content slate, across Sky Original drama, comedy, entertainment, arts and factual programming. During the Sky ‘Spotlight’ panel at the Edinburgh International TV Festival, Zai Bennett, MD of Content, Sky UK & Ireland; Meghan Lyvers, Director of Original Drama, Sky Studios; Poppy Dixon, Director of […]

August 24, 2023