The first two seasons of the hit animated comedy series Do Not Watch This Show, created by Australian entertainer and children’s media author Andy Lee, have been licensed by 9 Story Distribution International to CBeebies in the U.K.
Encompassing a total of 32 11-minute episodes, the series lands in the U.K. next week. It is based on Lee’s book series of the same name and was commissioned by ABC Australia. It is first two weeks, it became the biggest launch of a new children’s and family program in ABC iview history.
“Do Not Watch This Show is a brilliantly inventive comedy with a wonderfully distinctive sense of humor,” said Kate Morton, senior head of commissioning for CBeebies. “Andy Lee has created a memorable character in Wizz, whose attempts to stop the audience watching only make the fun even greater. Full of imagination, mischief and laugh-out-loud moments, the series is sure to entertain children and families as they discover the chaos and surprises of Wizz’s world.”
“We couldn’t be happier to introduce Wizz and his wonderfully chaotic world to children and families across the U.K.,” said Joss Duffield, VP for distribution in EMEA at 9 Story. “Andy has created something incredibly special: a genuinely original comedy with a brilliantly mischievous central character, laugh-out-loud storytelling and humor that children and parents can enjoy together. CBeebies is the perfect home for the series, although Wizz will undoubtedly have a few objections.”
Produced by Lee Bones, it received major production funding from the ABC and Screen Australia, and was financed in association with VicScreen. 9 Story Distribution International holds worldwide distribution rights. excluding Australia and New Zealand.
