Balamory’s return to the BBC after more than 20 years has proved a success.
The first episode of the CBeebies show attracted 1.5m in the 28 days following its broadcast, making it the biggest new show on the channel this year.
As a result, the BBC has commissioned a third and fourth series from Lion Television Scotland – an All3Media company.
“We are thrilled to be able to dream up more adventures for the Balamory gang following the wonderful response to the reboot,” explained Lisa Hazlehurst, Head of Lion Television Scotland.
“At Lion Scotland we believe there is something truly magical about seeing real people sharing adventures in one of the most beautiful settings on the planet. Balamory reminds children that kindness and teamwork can solve even the trickiest problems with a little imagination and a healthy dollop of humour. We should all be a bit more Balamory.”
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The first series is now running on CBeebies and the BBC iPlayer, with season 2 set to air later in the year.
“Balamory has always been about community, creativity and helping children understand the world around them,” added Kate Morton, Senior Head of Commissioning for CBeebies.
“Seeing it return and connect so strongly with audiences, both those discovering it for the first time and those who remember it so fondly, has been incredibly special. This recommission is a testament to the enduring power of children’s media make lasting memories and promote kindness, inclusion and togetherness.”
