Grannies (Bluey)

Bluey
Company type	Television series
Industry	Animation, Children's entertainment
Founded	October 1, 2018; 8 years ago
Founder	Joe Brumm
Headquarters	Brisbane, Australia
Area served	Worldwide
Key people	Joe Brumm (developer), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer)
Products	Animated television series, illustrated books, DVDs
Owner	Ludo Studio, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, BBC Studios
Parent	Ludo Studio

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 production company Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a spirited and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She shares her home life with her father, Bandit; her mother, Chilli; and her younger sibling, Bingo, all of whom participate in creative play scenarios.^[1] The supporting cast features various dog breeds, some of which draw inspiration from Brumm's own childhood pets.^[2] The series explores themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the value of play.^[1]^[3]^[4] Produced in Queensland, the show's setting is influenced by Brisbane.^[5] It was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC, with BBC Studios managing worldwide distribution and merchandising rights.^[1] In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by Disney.^[6]

Since its launch in 2018, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes over three seasons, including special holiday-themed installments such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa", "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). The third season included a notable 28-minute special titled "The Sign".^[7] Throughout 2024, brief "Minisodes" lasting one to three minutes have also been broadcast.^[8]^[9] A feature film was announced in December 2024, planned for global release in 2027, marking Joe 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 earned an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which additionally won the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction.^[10]^[11] Composer Joff Bush received nominations at the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).^[12]^[13] The episode "Cricket" was praised by sports journalists worldwide.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 the Australian Book Industry Awards for both Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.^[14]^[15] DVD releases of episodes have been made available in Australia through BBC Studios distribution.^[16]

Series overview

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Series 1 (2018–2019)

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Series 3 (2021–2024)

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Minisodes (2024)

A collection of twenty short episodes titled "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, was produced. The release occurred in three segments: the first seven premiered in Australia in June 2024 and internationally in July; the second set of seven debuted in October; and the final six were launched in December.

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Ratings

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