ABC, BBC, and the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) have unveiled Little Lunch: New Class, a new chapter more than ten years since the mockumentary first premiered.
Produced by Gristmill, the series will follow six new students during recess.
Creators Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope said, “It’s been eleven years since we first brought Danny Katz and Mitch Vane’s Little Lunch universe to the screen, which is an actual lifetime (if you’re a character in the show). We can’t wait to bring this new series to the world.”
Melinda Wearne, ABC’s head of children and family, added, “Little Lunch captured the Australian childhood experience with honesty, heart, and humour, and is so loved by Australian audiences. We’re thrilled to have a wonderful new series for children and their families to meet the new class and share in their stories.”
Sarah Muller, senior head of commissioning for 7+ at BBC Children’s and Education, said, “Little Lunch is a series that continues to resonate so strongly with young audiences. Reviving this iconic show allows us not only to celebrate what made the original so special, but also to introduce today’s kids to the full breadth of content across BBC Children’s & Education and stories that inspire, support, and reflect their worlds in entertaining and meaningful ways.”
Bernadette O’Mahony, ACTF ‘s head of content, added, “Being back in the Little Lunch universe with Gristmill over the past couple of years has been a delight. Children and parents alike will love Mrs Gonsha’s new class of Grade 5’s, who are just as lovable, quirky, and real. This series continues the Little Lunch tradition of warm, relatable, hilarious stories, and we can’t wait for children all over the world to fall in love with this new class of characters.”
VicScreen CEO Caroline Pitcher noted, “The enduring popularity of Little Lunch proves just how brilliantly Victorian screen talent can create stories that entertain and inspire young audiences. We’re thrilled to support Gristmill and a fresh generation of emerging local talent to make a new season of Little Lunch in Victoria, creating jobs for Victorian screen workers and injecting over $14 million into the local economy. We can’t wait to be part of Little Lunch: New Class.”
The series will air on ABC in 2027. ACTF is handling global sales.
