The BBC has announced plans to launch a new pre-school animated series inspired by the Doctor Who franchise, set to air on the BBC’s childrens’ television channel CBeebies. The company also announced that it is currently looking for animation studios interested in producing the new series.
The animated series will run independently from the main show, which recently concluded its fifteenth series on May 31. It is described as a show that “will see the Doctor travelling through time and space for the pre-school audience, solving mysteries and problems alongside their companions and other friends.”
Patricia Hidalgo, Director of Children’s and Education at the BCC, shared: “Everyone is welcome at CBeebies, including the Doctor! This much-loved franchise entertains millions around the world, so it is only right that our younger audience get to experience the wonder and the magic of the Doctor in a brand new format.”
“This is an extremely exciting opportunity, and we are looking forward to welcoming companies to pitch for this new project, as we continue our commitment and investment in the UK’s animation industry.”
Animation studios interested in pitching for the series can find more details on the BBC Commissioning website.
