KidsCo to Air ACTF’s Round The Twist

LONDON: KidsCo has struck a deal with the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) to air the live-action drama Round The Twist across Europe.

The first four seasons will be broadcast in Belgium, France, Germany, Portugal and Spain from October 5. Round The Twist features stories based on the Twist family, who live in a lighthouse. The show will air Monday through Friday at 12:10 p.m. and will repeat at 8:30 p.m.

KidsCo’s programming director, Eileen McCarthy, said: “The ACTF has a world leading reputation for producing quality live-action children’s programming. Round The Twist engages a young audience with ground-breaking humor that is relevant and highly engaging, whilst also delivering important educational messages. The blend of animation and live-action programming on KidsCo is particularly compelling to viewers.”

Tim Hegarty, the international children’s sales executive at ACTF, commented: “As the fourth largest children’s channel, KidsCo is a powerful partner for Round The Twist. KidsCo’s core goal—to provide engaging content and an education stimulus fits perfectly with this program. Children’s humor is universal and infectious and we are delighted that Round The Twist will be aired on a channel that has proved such a success across Europe.”