Balamory makes CBeebies comeback with original stars and new faces

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20 Apr 2026 • 5:11 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Beloved children's television series Balamory is set to return to CBeebies more than two decades after its initial broadcast.
  • The revamped format will feature familiar faces, including Julie Wilson Nimmo as Miss Hoolie and Andrew Agnew as Pc Plum, alongside new characters.
  • Both Nimmo and Agnew expressed their surprise and excitement about reprising their roles, with Nimmo stating she "never expected" the comeback.
  • New character Ava Potts, the daughter of original character Archie the inventor, will be played by Danielle Jam, who described it as a "pinch-me moment".
  • Two new series, each comprising 10 episodes, will air, with the first episode scheduled for Monday at 5pm on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer.

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