“JoJo and Gran Gran” the British preschool animated series on CBeebies
JoJo and Gran Gran, the UK's first preschool animated series with a British family of African American descent, will return to the British children's television network CBeebies for a second and third season following a double commission for BBC Children's In-House Productions.
The series tells the story of a four-year-old girl named Jojo and her funny and wise grandmother, who takes care of her and teaches her about her Saint Lucia heritage while her parents work. The animated series returns with 88 episodes and this news will surely please the millions of young fans, which it has obtained since its first broadcast in March 2020. Since its debut, JoJo and Gran Gran, received over 14 million requests on BBC iPlayer, making it a favorite with preschool audiences. JoJo and Gran Gran is an animated series based on the wonderful books made by Laura Henry Allain,
In addition to the new series, a 2020 Christmas special, an audio series for BBC Sounds and two games for the CBeebies apps have also been commissioned, all set to further extend the brand of JoJo and Gran Gran. The creative and editorial team will include Tony Reed, Tom Cousins and Ros Attille, with series advice from Laura Henry-Allain, creator of the original characters of JoJo and Gran Gran.
"JoJo and Gran Gran is a very special brand that celebrates that special relationship between grandfather and child, reflects the lives of children and inspires discovery and play in the real world, ”said Helen Bullough, Head of BBC Children's In-House Productions. "In turn, we were inspired by the feedback from the audience and are thrilled to now have the opportunity to follow JoJo and Gran Gran on other adventures."
The in-house team is based in Salford and Glasgow, with the latter home to a significant number of titles, including hybrid series Number One Newton Ave. BBC Childrens also announced it Love Monster, co-produced with Boat Rocker Studios and UYoung, will return for a second season, along with a host of new commissions and renewals for live-action, documentaries and game shows.
“These are tough times for producers around the world as we all find ways to produce new content safely. These new commissions demonstrate the tremendous commitment and skill of teams across the UK to develop and produce joyful, engaging and inspiring stories for our young audience, ”added Bullough.
Bristol-based A Productions studio provides animation for both JoJo and Gran Gran e Love Monster (with Karrot Animation of London).
