Tradies (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 (via Disney and BBC Studios) |
| Products | Animated television series, illustrated books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio, BBC Studios (distribution) |
Bluey is an Australian animated show designed for preschool audiences that first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in collaboration with Queensland-based Ludo Studio, the series centers around Bluey, a lively and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She shares her adventures with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sister Bingo, all of whom engage in creative play together. The characters represent various dog breeds, some inspired by the creator's own childhood pets. Key themes explored include nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play during early childhood. Produced in Queensland, the show's setting draws inspiration from Brisbane. 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. In 2019, international broadcasting rights were secured by Disney.
Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes across three seasons, featuring special themed installments such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa," "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). Season three includes a unique 28-minute episode titled "The Sign." In 2024, a set of brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes was introduced. A feature film was announced in December 2024, planned for global release in 2027, marking Joe Brumm’s final writing contribution before his departure.
Director Richard Jeffery earned an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also received the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction. Composer Joff Bush garnered APRA Screen Music Awards nominations for the episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020). The episode "Cricket" attracted significant acclaim from sports media outlets. Multiple episodes have been adapted into illustrated books, including "The Beach," which won both the 2020 Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6). Additionally, episodes have been made available on DVD within Australia through BBC Studios distribution.
Series overview
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 created. These shorts were distributed in three separate groups: seven released in Australia during June 2024 (with international availability following in July), another seven in October 2024, and the final six arriving in December 2024.
Ratings
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References
Notes
Citations
External links
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Credits for each episode are sourced from their closing sequences.
- ↑ Sources for episode air dates:
- Episodes 1 to 8: "Bluey, Dance Mode and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- Episodes 9 to 16: "Bluey, Sticky Gecko and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- Episodes 17 to 25: "Bluey, Queens and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- Episodes 26, 28 to 35: "Bluey, Sleepytime and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- Episodes 36 to 44: "Bluey, Muffin Cone and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- Episodes 45 to 52: "Bluey, Baby Race and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ↑ Episode airdate references:
- Episodes 2 through 9: "Bluey, Obstacle Course and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- Episodes 1, 10 to 17: "Bluey, Explorers and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Archived from the original on 29 November 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- Episodes 18 to 26: "Bluey, Pizza Girls and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- Episodes 27 to 50: "Bluey Season 3". Apple TV. Apple Inc. October 2018. Archived from the original on 21 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.