KidsCo Picks Up YFE Programming for Western Europe

LONDON: KidsCo and Your Family Entertainment (YFE) have signed a content deal for programming to air across the kids’ channel’s Western European feed as of May.

Joining the KidsCo slate in Western Europe are The Enid Blyton Adventure Series, Enid Blyton Secret Series and Swiss Family Robinson. The shows will be available to audiences in France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium.

Eileen McCarthy, the program director of KidsCo, commented: “The shows we have chosen from YFE’s portfolio match perfectly with KidsCo’s objective to broadcast content with international appeal. We are delighted to offer programs like Swiss Family Robinson and the Enid Blyton series, European content filmed in New Zealand by an Australian production company, as they are a great reflection of our global reach.”

Paul Robinson, the managing director of KidsCo, added: “We are thrilled to be teaming up with YFE, as its content fits our vision to provide children and families with educational entertainment. These new shows perfectly complement our broad portfolio of content including original programming, such as Jass Time! and Boo & Me. Parents can feel confident that when their child watches KidsCo, they are going to have a great time, be entertained and gently educated, all in a safe environment.”

Dr. Stefan Piech, the CEO at Your Family Entertainment, remarked: “YFE is committed to providing quality content that is both engaging and fun for the whole family to watch. We are really proud of our programming and we believe these shows will really add to KidsCo’s existing lineup, which parents trust and kids really enjoy.”