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BBC Children\u2019s and Education has revealed a slate of new commissions, including an adaptation of The Lady Grace Mysteries<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The ten-episode adaptation, produced by Cottonwood Media and Coolabi Productions, follows 14-year-old Grace as she races to uncover who is plotting to kill Queen Elizabeth I with the help of her best friends. It is based on the book series of the same name.<\/p>\n

Also recently ordered is a second season of High Hoops<\/em>, set to air in spring 2026. The show will continue to follow the tall, gaffe-prone but unstoppable Aoife O\u2019Neill and her school basketball team.<\/p>\n

Additionally, BBC Children\u2019s and Education has ordered a third season of The Football Academy<\/em>, which will move from following Southampton FC to following Tottenham Hotspur Academy in North London. It will follow the journeys of players from the boys\u2019, girls\u2019 and club-run para teams as they face the highs and lows of elite football. The series comes from Zig Zag.<\/p>\n

For younger children and families, What\u2019s In Your Plant Pot?<\/em>, produced by Gold Wala, will be coming to CBeebies. A twist on the What\u2019s In Your Bag?<\/em> format, the 30×7-minute children\u2019s show focuses on curiosity, diversity, interactivity and fun by exploring the wonders of plants and nature.<\/p>\n

Also related to gardening, I Can Grow It<\/em>, led by Aaron Roach-Bridgeman will be coming in spring 2026. Roach-Bridgeman will explore gardening in the heart of the city with a diverse group of budding gardeners aged 3 to 5.<\/p>\n

Lastly, BBC Children\u2019s and Education has ordered I Spy, You Spy<\/em> from Tiny House Productions, with the support of the BBC\u2019s Small Indie Fund. The series brings the classic children\u2019s game to life as Elsee, a lovable puppet, travels across the U.K. and invites kids to pause, observe and enjoy the world around them.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are the biggest commissioner globally for children\u2019s TV and continue to invest in high-quality, home-grown storytelling that brings families together,\u201d said Patricia Hidalgo, director of children\u2019s and education at the BBC. \u201cThe new commissions reflect our commitment to our young audience, but also to the U.K.\u2019s creative economy at a time when our industry is in decline globally. The breadth of new titles demonstrates our unique role to provide all children with diverse, culturally relevant content that educates, entertains and inspires.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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