Kate Morton, head of commissioning 0-6, said: “A whole new generation will discover and enjoy Balamory as we bring families together with this new update for CBeebies.
“It will be a real treat for parents who grew up with the show to now introduce their little ones to the brightly coloured world getting to know a host of old and new characters together.”
Balamory was broadcast around the world, becoming a hit with young audiences in Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, Canada and South Africa.
Over 152 episodes, problems in the island community were worked out by eight main characters – the teacher, police officer, inventor, school bus driver, painter, fitness instructor and the two shopkeepers – sometimes with the help of celebrity guests.
