BLUEY fans are in for a treat as another Australian cartoon is making its way to the UK.
This huge kids TV show has already been dubbed “the next Bluey’ and has now been snapped up by the .
Fans of Bluey are being given another Australian cartoonCredit: AP
British kids are being treated to new Aussie Cartoon, Knee High SpiesCredit: BBC
Knee High Spies follows the adorable Jeremy ButtonsCredit: BBC
It’s been revealed that the BBC has acquired the 20-episode series Knee High Spies from the Australian Children’s Television Foundation.
The series, which has been airing on ABC Kids in Australia since November, follows the secret lives of teddy bear Jeremy Buttons and his team of toy spies.
The show was created by Tim Bain and blends puppets, animatronics, VFX and live-action performances.
Executive Producer Joanna Werner said: “Knee High Spies is incredibly distinctive, with its mix of live action puppetry, its cinematic spy-genre energy, and its play from a child’s-eye point of view.
“It celebrates curiosity, teamwork and the idea that being small doesn’t mean you can’t be mighty – which is exactly the kind of empowering message we want kids to carry away with them.
“I can’t wait for families in the UK to meet these characters and share in the fun.”
Speaking about Knee High Spies coming to the BBC, Kate Morton, Senior Head of Commissioning for CBeebies at BBC Children’s and Education said: “This wonderfully imaginative series is full of adventure, humour and heart, everything we know our youngest viewers love.
“We can’t wait for the UK to meet Jeremy Buttons and the team, and to welcome this charming world into the CBeebies family.”
While Bernadette O’Mahony, Head of Content at Australian Children’s Television Foundation, said: “We are delighted to have the BBC on board for Knee High Spies.
“It was a hugely ambitious series which has delivered on all fronts.
Jeremey is helped out in his adventures by his team of toy spiesCredit: BBC
“We are excited by how quickly the audience has taken our tiny spies into their hearts and homes and I know the BBC’s young viewers will do the same.”
The BBC will be hoping to emulate the .
The beloved show, which launched Down Under in 2018, is about an energetic and imaginative puppy known for her curiosity.
The title character – an Australian Cattle Dog – lives with her Mum, Dad and little sister Bingo.
around the world and was a welcomed edition to the BBC when it dropped on the iPlayer a few years ago.
Kate Morton previously said of the show at the time: “We know how much little ones and their families all over the world love Bluey, and it’s important to us that everyone across the UK has the chance to watch this global sensation.
“That’s why we’re so proud that CBeebies is the UK home for Bluey.
Bluey airs daily on CBeebies and all episodes are also available to watch on .
What is Bluey and why are kids obsessed with it?
BLUEY has become a fan-favourite series across the globe. Created and released on ABC in Australia, it also airs internationally on Disney+.
The series follows the Heelers, an adorable dog family living in Australia. Bluey takes the lead alongside her mum Chilli, dad Bandit and sister Bingo.
Bluey has become essential viewing for preschoolers and their parents.
Shown in 60 countries across the world, it was the most-streamed series in January and February and the second most viewed programme in the US in 2023.
It has even attracted a host of famous fans.
Hollywood actresses and have made cameos and Aussie stars and have voiced a spin-off audiobook.
On why the family show is so popular, Dannii has said: “There is life before Bluey, and life after. Once you know Bluey . . . you are hooked.
“It is fun for so many ages, as we can all relate to different members of Bluey’s family.”
Its success has also spawned a theme park in , its own land at Alton Towers and stage show spin-offs.
Podcast couple Chris and Rosie Ramsey admitted being in tears at the end of the extra-long one-off episode.
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