BBC officially reveals which beloved Balamory icons will return for reboot
Twenty years on from its last showing,
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Balamory is returning to screens after 20 years away
Credit: BBC
Favourites reprising their roles include
Kate
Morton
, Head of Commissioning 0-6 for BBC Children's and Education, said: 'It's wonderful to see some of the original cast returning alongside new faces, creating a perfect mix of nostalgia and discovery for families to enjoy together.
"This vibrant new series will delight both children and the grown-ups who remember it fondly.'
The new series will consist of a mix of stories,
comedy
, songs and adventures, all set in the colourful fictional town of Balamory.
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Brand new characters include scientist and inventor Ava Potts (Danielle Jam), the Harbour Master (William Andrews) and local vet Dr Ollie (Carl Spencer).
Filming will take place both in studio in
Glasgow
and on location in Tobermory, the real-life Isle of Mull town that inspired the show's iconic setting.
The new episodes are due to air
next
year.
The children's TV series originally aired on the
BBC
from 2002 to 2005, with 253 episodes being made across four series.
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The willingness of the old guard to return was evident when Agnew told the Lunchtime Live programme last year: "If they ask me to go back then I'll absolutely be there with bells on, I'm sure.
"But at the moment we're all just getting excited at the fact that it's happening.
Iconic 00s CBeebies stars unrecognisable as they tease return of legendary show Balamory
"I don't think it would be same if we weren't involved in it."
While co-star Nimmo joked to the
"I seriously think this is bigger than the
Oasis
reunion.
"
One old face who doesn't appear to be returning is Rodd Christensen, who played Spencer.
After Balamory ended, Rodd remained with the
BBC
and presented a series called 'Talkie Time' on CBeebies.
He also hosted his own show titled Counting With Rodd that aimed to teach children about maths and numbers.
Rodd, now 58, quit fame and was briefly a bus driver for Stagecoach before moving to Las Vegas.
Though he shunned the limelight, his daughter made headlines when it was revealed she was a porn star.
Raylin Joy, who lives in LA, said she got into porn "for the giggles".
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Some familiar faces are reprising their roles
Credit: BBC
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One old face who doesn't appear to be returning is Rodd Christensen, who played Spencer
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