BBQ (Bluey)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated television series, picture books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio |
Bluey is an Australian animated program designed for preschool audiences that first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in collaboration with Queensland's Ludo Studio, the show centers around Bluey, a lively six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy characterized by her boundless imagination and inquisitiveness. She shares her home with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sibling, Bingo, who frequently participate in her imaginative adventures. The characters depict a variety of dog breeds, some reflecting Brumm’s own childhood pets. Prominent themes include familial bonds, Australian cultural elements, and the importance of play during early childhood.
Produced and created in Queensland, with Brisbane serving as the creative backdrop, the series was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation. Global distribution and merchandising rights are managed by BBC Studios, while international broadcast rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company in 2019.
Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes across three seasons, incorporating special themed episodes such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa," "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). The third season featured a unique 28-minute installment titled "The Sign." In 2024, a series of brief "Minisodes" lasting one to three minutes were broadcast. A feature film was announced in December 2024 with plans for a global release in 2027; creator Brumm intends to step down following this project.
Director Richard Jeffery earned an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also won the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award in the TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction category. Composer Joff Bush received nominations at the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020). The episode "Cricket" attracted significant acclaim from sports media outlets.
Numerous episodes have been adapted into picture books, including "The Beach," which received the Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020. Additionally, the series is available on DVD within Australia through BBC Studios.
Series overview
Series 2 (2020–2021)
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Series 3 (2021–2024)
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Minisodes (2024)
A total of twenty short episodes called "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, were created. These were distributed in three separate groups: the first seven premiered in Australia in June 2024 and internationally in July; the next seven were released in October 2024; and the last six became available in December 2024.
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Ratings
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References
Notes
Citations
External links
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Credits for production details are derived from the closing credits of each episode.
- ↑ Sources for broadcast dates:
- Episodes 1 through 8: "Bluey, Dance Mode and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- Episodes 9 through 16: "Bluey, Sticky Gecko and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- Episodes 17 through 25: "Bluey, Queens and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- Episodes 26, 28 to 35: "Bluey, Sleepytime and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- Episodes 36 through 44: "Bluey, Muffin Cone and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- Episodes 45 through 52: "Bluey, Baby Race and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ↑ Broadcast date references:
- Episodes 2 through 9: "Bluey, Obstacle Course and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- Episodes 1, and 10 through 17: "Bluey, Explorers and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Archived from the original on 29 November 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- Episodes 18 through 26: "Bluey, Pizza Girls and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- Episodes 27 through 50: "Bluey Season 3 Overview". Apple TV. Apple Inc. October 2018. Archived from the original on 21 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 References for Australian airdates:
- Episodes 1 to 7: "Bluey Minisodes: Premiering on Sunday 16 June from 8am on ABC Kids and ABC iview". ABC Help Centre. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- Episodes 8 to 14: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Two is Coming Soon!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- Episodes 15 to 20: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Three Revealed!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
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