CBeebies Slot for Kiri and Lou

CAKE has secured a U.K. broadcaster for the stop-motion preschool series Kiri and Lou, which is now headed to CBeebies.

The series was originally commissioned by TVNZ in New Zealand and CBC Canada. It has also been licensed to ABC Kids in Australia, YLE in Finland, SVT in Sweden, Czech Television, EVision and beIN in the Middle East and Showmax in Africa.

Ed Galton, CCO and managing director at CAKE, said, “Kiri and Lou has already won the hearts of audiences in Australia, New Zealand and Canada; receiving a tremendous response from viewers both young and old. We are thrilled to be partnering with CBeebies and introducing this much-loved series in the U.K.”

Andrew Shaw, general manager of commissioning and production at TVNZ, added, “Kiri and Lou is what happens when extraordinary creative individuals deliver an exceptional piece of media to entertain and enrich the lives of children. We are delighted with the production and it has been a real pleasure to be involved with this wonderful series.”

Producer Fiona Copland said, “It has been wonderful to see the rest of the world connecting with these idiosyncratic, original characters. As concern for our planet increases, people are looking for natural values, which are reflected in the simplicity of Kiri and Lou’s world. We love that families are watching Kiri and Lou together and adults and siblings are enjoying it too.”