Bus (Bluey)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Children's entertainment |
| Founded | 1 October 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, International |
| Products | Animated television series, picture books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio |
Bluey is an animated Australian television program designed for preschool audiences, which first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. The series was developed by Joe Brumm in collaboration with Queensland-based production company Ludo Studio. It centers on Bluey, a lively and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She shares her home with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sister Bingo, who frequently participate in her creative adventures.[1] The supporting cast features a variety of dog breeds, some modeled after pets from Brumm’s childhood.[2] Core themes explored in the show include nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play during early childhood.[1][3][4] Produced in Queensland, the narrative is set in Brisbane.[5] The program was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios managing international distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, The Walt Disney Company secured rights for global broadcast.[6]
Since its launch, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes over three seasons, including special holiday-themed installments such as "Verandah Santa" (Christmas), "Easter," and "Perfect" (Father's Day). The third season introduced a unique 28-minute special titled "The Sign."[7] In 2024, brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes were made available.[8][9] A feature film was announced in December 2024, with plans for a worldwide premiere in 2027. This film will represent Brumm’s final writing contribution before his departure from the series.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Director Richard Jeffery received an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also won the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction (Children's).[10][11] Composer Joff Bush earned nominations at the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[12][13] The episode titled "Cricket" attracted significant praise from sports media outlets.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Several episodes have been transformed into picture books, including "The Beach," which won both the Australian Book Industry Awards’ Book of the Year and Children’s Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[14][15] Additionally, selected episodes are available on DVD within Australia through distribution by BBC Studios.[16]
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 2 (2020–2021)
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Series 3 (2021–2024)
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Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty brief episodes titled "Minisodes," each ranging from one to three minutes in duration, was produced. These were released in three segments: the first seven episodes premiered in Australia in June 2024 and internationally in July; the following seven were launched in October; and the final six aired in December 2024.
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Ratings
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- Episodes 1 through 7: "Bluey Minisodes: Premiering 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 through 14: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Two is Coming Soon!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- Episodes 15 through 20: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Three Revealed!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.