Ragdoll (Bluey)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, International |
Key people | Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated television series, picture books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio, ABC Kids, BBC Studios, Disney (broadcasting rights) |
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 the Queensland-based production company Ludo Studio, the narrative follows 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 play scenarios.[1] The supporting cast features various dog breeds, some inspired by Brumm's own childhood pets.[2] Central themes highlight a nurturing family environment, Australian cultural elements, and the value of imaginative play.[1][3][4] Production takes place in Queensland, with Brisbane serving as the creative muse for the show's setting.[5] The series was co-commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC, with BBC Studios managing international distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, Disney secured global broadcasting rights.[6]
Since its premiere on 1 October 2018, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes across three seasons. The series includes holiday-themed installments such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), Father's Day ("Perfect"), along with a special extended episode called "The Sign."[7][8][9][10][11] In 2024, a set of brief "Minisodes," lasting one to three minutes each, were broadcast.[12][13] A feature film adaptation was announced in December 2024, planned for global release in 2027. Creator Brumm intends to retire from writing following this project.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Director Richard Jeffery received the 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.[14][15] Composer Joff Bush garnered nominations for the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[16][17] The episode "Cricket" has been 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 Several episodes have been transformed into picture books, including "The Beach," which won both the Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[18][19] Additionally, selected episodes have been distributed on DVD within Australia by BBC Studios.[20]
Series overview
Season 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 created. These were released in three separate groups: the first seven debuted in Australia in June 2024 and internationally in July; the subsequent seven launched in October 2024; and the final six became available in December 2024.
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Ratings
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- 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.