BBC snaps up 'hugely ambitious' new kids' show dubbed 'the next Bluey'

BBC snaps up 'hugely ambitious' new kids' show dubbed 'the next Bluey'
Source: Daily Mail Online

The BBC have snapped up a 'hugely ambitious' new kids' show dubbed 'the next Bluey' - and it'll have your little ones hooked.

On Tuesday it was revealed that a 'fresh wave of children's content' will be added to CBBC and CBeebies.

One of the shows to be added is from the Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF) - Knee High Spies.

The programme, created by Tim Bain, premiered in 2025 and currently has 20 episodes.

Knee High Spies follows the life of a teddy bear called Jeremy Buttons and his spy pals as they try and take down their family's pet guinea pig.

It is written by Tim, Alix Beane and Charlotte Rose Hamlyn.

The BBC have snapped up a 'hugely ambitious' new kids' show dubbed 'the next Bluey' - and it'll have your little ones hooked.

On Tuesday it was revealed that a 'fresh wave of children's content' will be added to CBBC and CBeebies - and one of the shows to be added is from the Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF) - Knee High Spies.

Another favourite Australian show is Bluey, which was created, written and directed by Joe Brumm.

It stars Orlando Steiner as Jeremy Buttons, Karen S Yee as Nana, Christine Whelan Browne as Mother, Gareth Yuen as Dad and Archie Zhang as Lacie.

It is produced by Tim, Rachel Davis and Nicole Minchin.

The programme will soon be available to watch on CBeebies.

Kate Morton, senior head of commissioning for CBeebies at BBC Children's and Education, said: 'We can't wait for the U.K. to meet Jeremy Buttons and the team and to welcome this charming world into the CBeebies family.'
Meanwhile head of content at the ACTF, Bernadette O'Mahony added: '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.
'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.'

Yakka Do!, Hey Duggee's Squirrel Club, Go Jetters Go!, Waffle's After School Club, Football Fantastics, Musical Storyland, I Can Taste It and Froglets will be joining Knee High Spies on the channel.

The programme, created by Tim Bain, premiered in 2025 and currently has 20 episodes.

High Hoops and Little Lunch: New Class will be arriving on CBBC.

Director of BBC Children's and Education, Patricia Hidalgo, has said of the news the new shows arriving: '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 children laugh, grow and feel inspired.'

Another popular Australian telly show is Bluey.

The programme was created, written and directed by Joe Brumm.

It airs on Australian channel ABC Kids.

Bluey hit our screens in 2018 and has gone on to air 154 episodes across three series.

The series follows the life of a Blue Heller pup who lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her sister Bingo and their parents.

Over the years it has become a huge fan favourite over in the UK.

David McCormack plays the role of Dad, while Melanie Zanetti is the voice of Mum.

The likes of Brad Elliot, Dan Brumm, Myf Warhurst and Meg Washington have also been part of the show.

Meanwhile the voices of Bluey and Bingo have never been revealed to the public.

Actress Melanie previously told Kidspot: 'All the children on the show are members of the family of people in production. I am so glad that the creatives on the show decided that no one would be in the credits to protect the young cast.'