Horrid Henry Heads to Nicktoons in the U.K., Ireland

Nickelodeon UK & Ireland has acquired five seasons of the animated comedy Horrid Henry from Novel Entertainment for broadcast on Nicktoons.

Horrid Henry centers on a 10-year-old boy who is protesting against the tyranny of adults. The show will premiere on Nicktoons with a week-long themed takeover on May 28 before becoming a fixed part of the schedule. A new season, which is currently in production, is due to debut on the channel next year.

“Horrid Henry is a fantastic addition to the Nicktoons lineup and a hilarious juxtaposition to our optimistic SpongeBob,” said Alison Bakunowich, the senior VP and general manager of Nickelodeon UKNEE.

Lucinda Whiteley, co-producer for Novel Entertainment, added: “We are delighted that Nickelodeon is supporting the new season of Horrid Henry and it is exciting to be producing 42 brand-new episodes of the much-loved show. We are genuinely thrilled that Horrid Henry continues to engage with fans new and old.”