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Beloved Dragon Zog Returns in Animated Comedy Series
2 Feb
Summary
- New animated series features Zog, Princess Pearl, and Sir Gadabout.
- Series is based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's books.
- It's a comedy-adventure for four to six-year-olds.
A new 52-episode CG animated comedy-adventure series, "Zog," is set to launch this spring for pre-school audiences. The series stars the big-hearted dragon Zog alongside Doctor Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout the Great, embarking on journeys across the land to help fantastical creatures.
Produced by Magic Light Pictures, the series builds upon the success of the award-winning "Zog" and "Zog and the Flying Doctors" specials. These previous adaptations have garnered over 30 million views on BBC iPlayer and have been distributed to more than 100 countries worldwide, becoming cherished family favorites.
The voice cast includes Samson Kayo as Zog, Patsy Ferran as Doctor Princess Pearl, and Will Merrick as Sir Gadabout. The series was commissioned by BBC Children's and Education for CBeebies and BBC iPlayer, in collaboration with German broadcaster ZDF, and with support from Creative Scotland.
"Zog has already captured the hearts of millions through the books and animated films," stated Kate Morton, Senior Head of Children's Commissioning 0-6, BBC Children's and Education. She highlighted how the new series expands Zog's universe with fresh characters and storylines, creating a warm, funny, and adventurous experience that feels both familiar and new.
Magic Light Pictures' co-founders, Martin Pope and Michael Rose, expressed their privilege in bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's characters to life in these new adventures, hoping they will delight children and families globally. The announcement follows the success of "The Scarecrows' Wedding," another Donaldson and Scheffler adaptation. More than 5.5 million copies of Zog books have been sold globally, making it their second most successful creation after "The Gruffalo."
