Beep & Mort Acquired By Sky UK for New Channel

ABC Commercial has sold magical children’s TV program Beep & Mort to Sky UK for its brand new linear channel Sky Kids.

Produced by Windmill Pictures, Beep & Mort is one of the first programs to air on the recently launched Sky Kids ad-free linear channel aimed at preschoolers. The show will also be available to watch on demand for Sky Kids customers.

Set to charm young audiences across the UK, the puppet-based series follows the adventures of best friends Beep, a robot from the stars, and Mort, a cuddly creature from Mollyvale.

Beep & Mort launched on ABC TV in October 2022 and has won over local fans with its heart-warming portrait of empathy, embracing difference, and the enduring nature of friendship.

The series is directed by Rosemary Myers (Girl Asleep, Bluey’s Big Play), produced by Kaye Weeks (Beep), features production design by the AACTA award-winning Jonathon Oxlade (Girl Asleep, Bluey’s Big Play) and original music by Harry Covill (Girl Asleep).

Rosemary Myers, Director Beep & Mort said: “It’s so exciting to be part of the line up on a brand-new channel for kids launching on the other side of the globe. Beep & Mort is lovingly made by a team of super talented people who are thrilled to share the furry fun of Mollyvale and the ongoing adventures of its adorable characters. Universal themes of friendship and community are at the centre of the show and we hope kids and families across the UK will take joy in the humour and heart of this puppet- based, three dimensional world we’ve created.”

Rosemary Myers, Director Beep & Mort

“The ABC is renowned for creating and commissioning high quality, engaging children’s content, and Beep & Mort fits firmly in that category. Sky Kids’ acquisition of Beep & Mort will fit seamlessly into their launch line-up and beyond. We’re thrilled that UK audiences can now enjoy this beautiful Australian production.”

Karen Quinn, Manager Content Sales, ABC Commercial

The sale of Beep & Mort continues a strong relationship between Sky and ABC Commercial, with the UK broadcaster also recently acquiring The Australian Ballet’s The Merry Widow and The Art of Australia for Sky Arts.

Katherine McMillan, ABC Commercial’s Sales Manager for Europe, said: “We’re delighted that Sky has acquired an exciting collection of Australian content. Children will fall in love with Beep & Mort while Sky Arts audiences will be dazzled by The Merry Widow and The Art of Australia in the coming months.”

Katherine McMillan, ABC Commercial’s Sales Manager for Europe

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