The BBC has confirmed that beloved children's television series Balamory is returning to screens after a 20-year absence. The show originally aired from 2002 to 2005 on CBeebies, spanning 253 episodes set on a fictional small island off the west coast of Scotland.
Five original characters will be reprised by their actors: Julie Wilson Nimmo as Miss Hoolie, Andrew Agnew as PC Plum, Kim Tserkezie as Penny Pocket, and Julie Cadzow as Edie McCredie. New cast members include Danielle Jam as scientist Ava Potts, William Andrews as the Harbour Master, and Carl Spencer as local vet Dr Ollie.
The revived series will air on BBC iPlayer and CBeebies from 2026, comprising two series of ten 14-minute episodes each. Filming is planned at a Glasgow studio and on location in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, which inspired the original backdrop.
Kate Morton, BBC Children's and Education's Head of Commissioning 0-6, said: 'It's wonderful to see some of the original cast returning alongside new faces, creating a perfect mix of nostalgia and discovery for families to enjoy together.'
The show, created by Brian Jameson, is produced by Lion Television Scotland. Lisa Hazlehurst serves as executive producer, Adrian Mead as director, and Jacqueline Sinclair as producer. Original episodes are currently available on BBC iPlayer.
