BBC Children’s and Education has unveiled a slate of new commissions, bringing a fresh wave of homegrown storytelling to families across the UK.

Leading the line-up is The Lady Grace Mysteries, a fast-paced 10-episode drama by Cottonwood Media and Coolabi Productions that follows 14-year-old Grace as she races to uncover who’s plotting to kill Queen Elizabeth I. Based on the hit book series, Grace teams up with her best friends Ellie and Masou, plus the mysterious and charming Lord Osborne, to dive into a world full of royal secrets.

As previously announced, High Hoops (pictured) returns for Season 2 in spring 2026. Starring Peep Show alumni, Robert Webb and Isy Suttie, the 10 x 30-minute children’s show will continue to follow the tall, gaffe-prone but unstoppable Aoife O’Neill and her school basketball team.

The Football Academy (15 x 22′) is also back for a new season with a to Tottenham Hotspur Academy. Following the success of its first two seasons at Southampton FC, the hit show will now showcase the challenges and triumphs of youth players at the prestigious North London academy. Viewers will continue to follow the journeys of players from the boys’ and girls’ teams and club-run para teams, aged 9 to 17, as they face the highs and lows of elite football.

Patricia Hidalgo, Director of Children’s & Education, BBC, commented: “We are the biggest commissioner globally for children’s TV and continue to invest in high-quality, home-grown storytelling that brings families together. The new commissions reflect our commitment to our young audience, but also to the UK’s creative economy at a time when our industry is in decline globally. The breadth of new titles demonstrates our unique role to provide all children with diverse, culturally relevant content that educates, entertains, and inspires”.

For younger children and families on CBeebies there is a bumper crop of new commissions to inspire imaginative play and outdoor fun. What’s In Your Plant Pot? produced by Gold Wala, inspires young viewers with the excitement of gardening. A creative twist on the popular ‘What’s In Your Bag?’ format, the 30×7 show focuses on curiosity, diversity, interactivity, and fun. With engaging facts and playful exploration, it takes viewers on a journey into the world of plants, flowers and vegetables, highlighting different tastes, cultures and uses.

Also in the garden, I Can Grow It, a 30 x 10 urban gardening series led by Aaron Roach-Bridgeman, takes young children on a journey to explore gardening in the heart of the city.

And finally, I Spy, You Spy is a brand-new CBeebies show airing this autumn that brings the classic children’s game to life, encouraging interactive play, imagination, and observation skills.

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