SuperTed Set to Relaunch

The Welsh series SuperTed, which is celebrating its 40th year, is relaunching on the kids’ AVOD channel Kabillion.

The original 40-year-old fully animated production was recently revised through a technical up-resolution process and reformatted to meet modern-day television requirements.

In celebration of SuperTed’s anniversary and Welsh heritage, one full episode will be included in the Welsh language.

The show was originally commissioned by the Welsh-language S4C from Cardiff-based Siriol Animation.

“This is the rebirth of a wonderful character who will now be introduced internationally to a completely new age demographic,” said Francesca O’Keeffe, managing director of Petalcraft Demonstrations, the SuperTed rights-owning company.

“I’m delighted that this iconic series, originally commissioned by S4C 40 years ago, gave Welsh children such pleasure in the past and now has the opportunity to entertain a new audience of young viewers,” said Sioned Geraint, S4C’s content commissioner for children and education.

Show creator Mike Young added, “This is a truly emotional moment for me and my family to see the rejuvenation of our very first animated show and character.”