BBC Studios launches four new Bluey short-form shows

BBC Studios is launching four new Bluey short-form series – Bluey Tunes, Bluey Puppets, Bluey Cookalongs and Bluey Fancy Restaurant.

Co-commissioned by BBC Studios and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, all four series will air on ABC iview in Australia, Disney Jr., Disney Channel and Disney Jr. On Demand in the US and Disney+ globally. They are also available for viewers to watch on the Official Bluey channel on YouTube, and soon on Disney Jr. YouTube.

Bluey Tunes kicks off the new line-up and sees 10 bite-sized episodes blending stop-motion, animation and graphics to create a ‘colourful musical experience, while Bluey Puppets is a craft series where viewers follow the creation of some of their favourite characters from Bluey. Each of the episodes includes a downloadable craft sheet so families can recreate the fun at home.

The line-up is completed by two upcoming food-focused series – Bluey Cookalongs and Bluey Fancy Restaurant. Bluey Cookalongs brings real life families together to recreate recipes inspired by moments from Bluey, while Bluey Fancy Restaurant invites kids to recreate Bluey and Bingo’s iconic Fancy Restaurant at home for their parents – each with their own unique take. The series features real families as kids whip up some culinary creations in the kitchen and guide their grownups through a playful, romantic dining experience.

“We’re excited to launch these four new short-form series that not only expand the world of Bluey but also deepen the ways fans can engage with it,” said Jasmine Dawson, SVP Digital at BBC Studios.

“Our strategy is all about putting fandom at the heart of everything we do by creating a variety of content that invites participation, sparks creativity, and brings families together. Whether it’s dancing, crafting, or cooking, these series are designed to celebrate the joy and play that Bluey inspires in fans around the world.”

Cecilia Persson, Managing Director of BBC Studios Kids & Family, added: “BBC Studios Kids & Family is delighted to be co-commissioning more short-form series with BBC Studios Digital Brands team and ABC, that will be shared across the globe through our partners at Disney.

“Together, we’re creating and delivering stories to reflect how kids discover and interact with content they love. These short-form series have been shaped to not only extend the Bluey universe, but to invite exploration and engagement across different platforms.”