Flat Pack (Bluey episode)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Joe Brumm (developer), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated TV series, illustrated books, DVDs, upcoming feature film |
| Parent | Ludo Studio |
| Website | www |
Bluey is an Australian animated TV show aimed at preschool audiences that first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in collaboration with Queensland-based Ludo Studio, the narrative centers around Bluey, an energetic and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. Bluey shares her home life with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sister Bingo, who frequently participate in her creative play scenarios.[1] The characters are portrayed as diverse dog breeds, some of which are inspired by Brumm’s own childhood pets.[2] The series highlights themes of nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the value of play during early childhood.[1][3][4] Produced in Queensland with Brisbane serving as the inspiration for the setting,[5] the show was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation.[1] Global distribution and merchandising rights are managed by BBC Studios,[1] while international broadcast rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company in 2019.[6]
Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes across three seasons, featuring special holiday-themed installments such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect").[7][8][9][10] The third season presented a unique 28-minute special titled "The Sign."[11] In 2024, a series of brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes were broadcast.[12][13] Additionally, a feature-length film was announced in December 2024, slated for global release in 2027, marking Brumm’s final credited writing contribution before his departure.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 directing the episode "Sleepytime," which also won the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction.[14][15] Composer Joff Bush earned nominations at the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on the episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[16][17] The episode "Cricket" attracted commendation from sports-related 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 Selected episodes have been adapted into illustrated books, including "The Beach," which won both Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) at the 2020 Australian Book Industry Awards.[18][19] Episodes have also been made available on DVD within Australia, distributed by BBC Studios.[20]
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 2 (2020–2021)
{{Episode list │ EpisodeNumber │19 │ Title │Goldilocks │ WrittenBy │Joe Brumm │ OriginalAirDate │ │ ShortSummary │Bandit narrates the Goldilocks tale as a bedtime story for Bluey and Bingo. │ LineColor │FC761D }}
{{Episode list │ EpisodeNumber │20 │ Title │Alongside │ WrittenBy │Joe Brumm │ OriginalAirDate │ │ ShortSummary │Bluey and Honey engage in parallel daily routines depicted through split screen. │ LineColor │FC761D }}
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