Balamory legend confirms return to reboot of classic BBC series
A BALAMORY legend has confirmed their return for the reboot of the classic BBC series.
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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A Balamory legend has confirmed their return for the reboot of the BBC series
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The children's TV series originally aired on the BBC from 2002 to 2005
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Former stars Andrew Agnew and Julie Wilson Nimmo spoke about the reboot last year
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In September last year, the BBC confirmed the show would be returning for a new generation of kiddies in 2026.
Speculation was immediately rife over whether original stars including Miles Jupp, Andrew Agnew and Julie Wilson Nimmo would return as their iconic characters.
Andrew told the Lunchtime Live programme at the time: "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.
"I don't think it would be same if we weren't involved in it."
And it seems BBC bosses agreed, as Julie has now confirmed she is returning as Miss Hoolie.
A fan of the show asked: "Are you going to be in Balamory reboot?" and Julie replied with a simple: "Yup".
Julie had previously admitted the show's return was "the craziest and best news ever" in an interview with the Daily Record.
And she quipped: "I seriously think this is bigger than the Oasis reunion."
A total of 20 14-minute episodes have been ordered to air throughout 2026 on CBeebies.
Julie Wilson Nimmo plays Miss Hoolie in CBeebies series Balamory
Kate Morton, the channel's head of commissioning said: 'A whole new generation will discover and enjoy Balamory as we bring families together with this new update for CBeebies.
"It will be a real treat for parents who grew up with the show to now introduce their little ones to the brightly coloured world getting to know a host of old and new characters together.'
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Now Julie has confirmed she will be back as Miss Hoolie
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The actress replied to a fan's question on Instagram about the reboot
Balamory is available on BBC iPlayer.
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