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BBC unveils fresh wave of children’s content

BBC Children’s and Education is delivering a new wave of storytelling, with returning hits and fresh family favourites across CBBC and CBeebies.  Patricia Hidalgo, Director of BBC Children’s and Education, commented: “The latest additions to our slate reinforce our commitment to backing world‑class talent and reaching as many families as possible with shows that help […]

February 24, 2026

Indonesia: BBC News, CBeebies launch on IndiHome TV

BBC Studios and Indonesian telco Telkomsel have announced the launch of two live channels, BBC News and CBeebies, in Indonesia. BBC News is now available on IndiHome TV channel 816 and CBeebies on channel 301. Broadcasting round the clock in English in more than 200 countries and territories across the globe, BBC News covers a […]

December 11, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Canada: CBC launches CBC Kids streaming channel

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has announced the launch of a new 24/7 commercial-free CBC Kids streaming channel, available now to stream on CBC Gem and the CBC Kids YouTube channel. The streaming channel features a variety of CBC Kids animated and live-action series for kids aged two to 10, including preschool favourites Dino Ranch, […]

October 28, 2025

Hey Duggee’s Squirrel Club coming to CBeebies

Hey Duggee’s Squirrel Club – the new spin off series – will premiere on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer on April 28th. New episodes of the show will air exclusively on CBeebies every weekday at 7.10am with episodes landing on BBC iPlayer every Monday. The series features familiar faces, as Happy, Roly, Tag, Norrie and Betty […]

April 24, 2025

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