'Bluey' Series 3 will be making its free-to-air debut on CBeebies from November 27.
Bluey Series 3 coming to CBeebies
The children's TV show, which tells the story of the titular Blue Heeler puppy who lives with her Mum, Dad and her little sister Bingo, has become hugely popular since its debut in 2018, and has gone on to win several awards, including a BAFTA and an Emmy Award.
The BBC has now announced that CBeebies will air the first ten episodes of Series 3 including ‘Bedroom’, ‘Promises’ and ‘Omelette’, with more episodes from Series 3 still to come. This run also features a cameo from Hollywood actress and well-known Bluey fan, Eva Mendes (Hitch), who voices a yoga instructor in ‘Born Yesterday’.
Henrietta Hurford-Jones - Commissioner and Executive Producer of 'Bluey' for BBC Studios Kids and Family - said: "CBeebies viewers have been eagerly anticipating more episodes of 'Bluey' so we are delighted to bring them some more content to enjoy.
"'Bluey' is a global hit, with a rapidly growing fanbase in the UK. We are absolutely thrilled that so many families up and down the country have welcomed the Heelers so warmly into their living rooms and their hearts."
As well as the new series, a special extended episode of the show known as 'The Sign' will premiere early next year.
The 28-minute episode, which is four times longer than a normal entry, will see Dave McCormack and Melanie Zanetti reprise their roles of Bandit and Chilli Heeler respectively, and will air globally on ABC and Disney+.
In a statement, Ludo Studio producers, the company behind the series, announced the special episode.
The statement read: "We’re so excited to share that a 28-minute special episode is coming in 2024. There’ll be lots of laughs, exciting guest voices, and definitely a few tears.
"We're so incredibly proud of the awesome team behind the series and we can’t wait for Australia and the world to watch this very special Bluey episode with their family and friends."
Henrietta added: "This extended episode allows room to explore the world, characters, and breadth of Bluey even further. Existing fans will love it and it will be a great introduction to this incredible show for new audiences.”
'Bluey' Series 1 and 2 are currently available on BBC iPlayer, with episodes being streamed more than 363 million times on BBC iPlayer since its launch on the platform in April 2021.
'Bluey' is created and written by Joe Brumm and produced by the multiple Emmy Award-winning Ludo Studio for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and BBC Studios Kids and Family.
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