BALAMORY has been given a official return date as BBC bosses reveal new details of the reboot.
The beloved kids TV series was green-lit for not one but two new series last year – 20 years since it first debuted.
Two series have been ordered and filming of the beloved show will kick off this year[/caption]
And now Beeb bosses have confirmed the revamped show will return in 2026, with filming to begin this year.
Lion Television Scotland will produce the new series, with 10 episodes ordered, each running for just under 15 minutes.
The original series, which aired between 2002 and 2005, ran for 19-22 minutes, with specials given a full half an hour slot in the schedule.
Balamory‘s reboot is still in development, though the BBC say it will be inspired by the original series.
Kate Morton, Senior Head of Commissioning 0-6 for BBC Children’s and Education said: “Audiences new and old are set to fall in love with this new series on CBeebies about the small island community of Balamory in Scotland from 2026.
“This was a highly competitive bidding process and we would like to commend all the shortlisted producers for the high quality and comprehensive bids they put forward.”
It’s yet to be revealed if Balamory will once again be filmed on Tobermory Island.
The casting is also not confirmed, though it’s expected the original stars will not reprise their roles.
Balamory was known for its vibrant houses and quirky characters like Miss Hoolie and Suzie Sweet.
Balamory cast
The beloved children’s TV series aired in the early noughties for four series and was adored by fans – but who are its stars?
Miss Hoolie – played by Julie Wilson Nimmo
Archie the Inventor – played by Miles Jupp
Penny Pocket – played by Kim Tserkezie
Spencer the Painter – played by Rodd Christensen
PC Plum – played by Andrew Agnew
Suzie Sweet – played by Mary Riggans
Josy Jump – played by Buki Akib and Kasia Haddad
Edie McCredie – played by Juliet Cadzow
