Helicopter (Bluey)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, United Kingdom, International |
Key people | Joe Brumm (developer), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated TV show, picture books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio, BBC Studios (distribution and merchandising) |
Bluey is an Australian animated TV show designed for 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 lively six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy celebrated for her creativity, boundless energy, and inquisitiveness. She shares her home with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sibling, Bingo, who often accompanies her on imaginative escapades.[1] The cast includes various dog breeds, some of which reflect Brumm’s own childhood pets.[2] Core themes emphasize the nurturing role of family, Australian cultural elements, and the value of play.[1][3][4] Production takes place in Queensland, with Brisbane serving as the inspiration for the show's setting.[5] The series was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with global distribution and merchandising rights managed by BBC Studios.[1] In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company.[6]
Since its launch, Bluey has broadcast a total of 154 episodes across three seasons, including holiday-themed specials such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa," "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). The third season introduced a special extended episode titled "The Sign," which runs for 28 minutes.[7] In 2024, a series of brief "Minisodes," lasting one to three minutes each, were released.[8][9] A feature film was announced in December 2024 with plans for a global release in 2027,[10] marking Joe Brumm’s final credited work before he steps away from writing duties.[11]
Director Richard Jeffery received an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also earned the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award in the TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction (Children's) category.[12][13] Composer Joff Bush garnered nominations for the APRA Screen Music Awards with his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[14][15] The episode "Cricket" attracted significant praise from sports media outlets.[16] Several episodes have been transformed into picture books; notably, "The Beach" received the Australian Book Industry Awards for both Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[17][18] Additionally, episodes have been made available on DVD within Australia through BBC Studios.[19]
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 2 (2020–2021)
Note: Throughout the second season, the program sustained robust audience numbers within Australian regions, with viewership ranging from around 190,000 up to more than 600,000 per episode. The series’ emphasis on creative play and family-centric themes continues to underpin its popularity in the market.
Series 3 (2021–2024)
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Minisodes (2024)
The "Minisodes" collection consists of twenty brief episodes, each running between one and three minutes. These were released in three installments: the initial seven debuted in Australia during June 2024 and internationally in July; a subsequent seven premiered in October; and the final six were made available in December 2024.
Ratings
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