CBeebies show Bluey in shake up as bosses make exciting change
BLUEY fans are in for a treat as bosses are making an exciting change to the CBeebies show.
The Aussie cartoon follows Bluey, an energetic and imaginative puppy known for her curiosity.
The title character – an Australian Cattle Dog – lives with her Mum, Dad and little sister Bingo.
Usually, episodes air for seven minutes, however, a 28-minute special called “The Sign” is imminent.
This instalment will land on CBeebies and iPlayer on April 18 – Good Friday.
In the story, the Heelers’ family home is up for sale and Bluey is unhappy.
Her teacher Calypso offers comfort by sharing a proverb about a farmer who trusts everything will turn out the way it’s meant to be.
The very next day, the Heeler home is prepping for Frisky’s wedding.
But when it’s revealed Rad is planning a move out west after the wedding, Frisky runs away.
Now Bluey has to experience her own farmer’s proverb.
The Sign, written by show creator Joe Brumm, already aired on Australian TV last year.
It won a Kidscreen Award in 2025 for Best One-Off, Special or TV Movie in Preschool Programming.
The voice talent includes Dave McCormack and Melanie Zanetti as the voices of Dad (Bandit) and Mum (Chilli).
Also making returns are Patrick Brammall as the voice of Uncle Rad alongside Megan Washington as Calypso, Claudia O’Doherty as Frisky, Myf Warhurst as Trixie; and Rose Byrne as Brandy.
Making their Bluey voice debuts are Rove McManus, Deborah Mailman, Brendan Williams and Joel Edgerton.
Kate Morton, Senior Head of Commissioning for CBeebies, BBC Children’s and Education, said: “We know how much little ones and their families all over the world love Bluey, and it’s important to us that everyone across the UK has the chance to watch this global sensation.
“That’s why we’re so proud that CBeebies is the UK home for Bluey.
“The extended episode has already garnered so much positive acclaim and it’s the perfect Easter treat for families to watch together over Easter weekend maybe even with a chocolate egg or two”.
Cecilia Persson, Managing Director of BBC Studios Kids & Family, said: “We are delighted that this year’s Easter treat on CBeebies is the highly acclaimed Bluey special episode, ‘The Sign’.
What is Bluey and why are kids obsessed with it?
BLUEY has become a fan-favourite series across the globe. Created and released on ABC in Australia, it also airs internationally on Disney+.
The series follows the Heelers, an adorable dog family living in Australia. Bluey takes the lead alongside her mum Chilli, dad Bandit and sister Bingo.
Bluey has become essential viewing for preschoolers and their parents.
Shown in 60 countries across the world, it was the most-streamed series in January and February and the second most viewed programme in the US in 2023.
It has even attracted a host of famous fans.
Hollywood actresses Natalie Portman and Eva Mendes have made cameos and Aussie stars Kylie and Dannii Minogue have voiced a spin-off audiobook.
On why the family show is so popular, Dannii has said: “There is life before Bluey, and life after. Once you know Bluey . . . you are hooked.
“It is fun for so many ages, as we can all relate to different members of Bluey’s family.”
Its success has also spawned a theme park in Australia, its own land at Alton Towers and stage show spin-offs.
Podcast couple Chris and Rosie Ramsey admitted being in tears at the end of the extra-long one-off episode.
“It’s a Bluey experience for the whole family to enjoy and definitely not one to be missed”.
As well as The Sign, 13 Bluey episodes new to CBeebies will be available on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer from April 7.
Among these are ‘Ghostbasket’ and ‘Surprise’, which can be watched alongside ‘The Sign’ as part of a trilogy, with ‘Ghostbasket’ going before and ‘Surprise’ after.
Bluey airs daily on CBeebies and all episodes are also available to watch on BBC iPlayer.