{"id":518256,"date":"2026-04-07T20:39:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T20:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/518256\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T20:39:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T20:39:10","slug":"balamory-fans-given-first-look-at-new-and-returning-cast-ahead-of-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/518256\/","title":{"rendered":"Balamory fans given first look at new and returning cast ahead of series"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fans of Scottish children\u2019s television show Balamory have been given a glimpse of new and returning cast members ahead of the new series.<\/p>\n

The BBC programme, centred around a nursery school on the island, is due to launch on CBeebies and iPlayer on Monday, April 20.<\/p>\n

First produced between 2002 and 2005, it has been filmed in Tobermory and other Scottish locations such as Rothesay.<\/p>\n

Ahead of new episodes airing, viewers have been given a first look at the show\u2019s much-loved residents and new characters.<\/p>\n

Beloved Balamory residents Miss Hoolie, PC Plum and Penny Pocket are set to return, alongside a new generation of characters, including Ava Potts, Dr Ollie and The Harbourmaster.<\/p>\n

Kate Morton, senior head of commissioning for CBeebies, said: \u201cBalamory holds a very special place in the hearts of families across the UK, so bringing it back after 21 years has been a real joy.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s wonderful to welcome back beloved characters like Miss Hoolie, PC Plum and Penny Pocket, who have shaped so many childhoods, while also introducing a new generation of Balamory residents who bring fresh energy, humour and heart to the island.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe spirit of curiosity, creativity and community that defined the original series remains at the core of this new chapter, and we can\u2019t wait for young viewers and their grown-ups to rediscover the magic of Balamory together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Balamory will air on CBeebies from Monday, April 20, at 5pm, with all episodes available on BBC iPlayer.<\/p>\n

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