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Beloved Children's Show 'Balamory' Set for 2026 Reboot

The BBC announces the return of the iconic pre-school series with new episodes featuring both original and new characters.

  • Balamory,’ the popular children's show originally aired from 2002 to 2005, will return to CBeebies in 2026.
  • The reboot will feature two new series, each consisting of ten 14-minute episodes.
  • Filming is expected to take place in Scotland, either in the original location of Tobermory or possibly Rothesay on the Isle of Bute.
  • The new series will include some of the original characters, such as Miss Hoolie and PC Plum, alongside new faces.
  • Kate Morton, head of commissioning for BBC Children’s and Education, emphasizes that the reboot aims to bring families together and introduce a new generation to the show.
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