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RTÉ News
4 days ago
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- RTÉ News
BeddyByes: The RTÉjr show made especially for bedtime
It's not every day we are telling everyone about a show that could put you to sleep, but BeddyByes is different. The new RTÉjr animation is all about helping parents and caregivers win the bedtime battle. BeddyByes, narrated by Dawn French, sees best friends MeMo and BaBa travel across the remarkable Planet BeddyByes, meeting new and familiar faces on their mindful and soothing journey to sleep. Stream the first 10 episodes of BeddyByes on RTÉ Player here now! Every night, young viewers embark on magical journeys encountering fantastical, adorable characters uniquely designed to captivate and calm young minds. This beautiful series from JAM Media is a great tool for parents aimed at smallies, helping to transform sleep struggles to delightful snuggles. Sleep psychologist Dr Jacqueline Harding, MA Cert Ed SFHEA acted as a special advisor on the show. She says: "BeddyByes offers calming, structured content designed to provide safety, reduce anxiety, and support children's natural need for routine, beautifully communicating that bedtime is near and all is well." The science of bedtime At its core, BeddyByes leverages extensive research in childhood sleep science, combining gentle storytelling, carefully calibrated pacing, and beautifully soft visuals and soundscapes to gently ease children from active playtime into restful sleep. This considered approach helps make bedtime easier, helping to reduce stress and create peaceful nightly routines for both children and adults.
RTÉ News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
RTÉjr unveils summer line-up of homegrown content
RTÉjr has unveiled its summer line-up of homegrown content that's supporting world-class, award-winning Irish animation. This summer, RTÉ - in collaboration with Ireland's vibrant independent production sector - promises an exciting season of distinctive content created especially for Ireland's youngest citizens. As part of RTÉ's ongoing commitment to deliver unique Irish programming that informs, entertains, and inspires, five new and continuing enchanting children's series will begin across RTÉjr and RTÉ Player this May, June and July. These fun offerings promise magical adventures, heartfelt storytelling, and engaging educational experiences, all rooted in Irish culture and creativity. Created by the award-winning JAM Media, BeddyByes is a cosy, colourful escape for little dreamers, designed specifically to take young children on a gentle journey that reinforces the familiar evening to bedtime routine. Join best friends MeMo and BaBa as they journey across the magical Planet BeddyByes, meeting fantastical beings that encourage good nutrition, mindfulness and creativity. Launching on RTÉjr on June 7, with 10 episodes available early from May 31 on RTÉ Player. Séamus Goes Wild is all about a cheeky, curious little farm dog with a nose for adventure. While Farmer Lily and the animals at Glenmore Farm try to keep him on task, Séamus can't resist sneaking off to explore the wild beyond the gate. From the woods to the coasts, Séamus dives headfirst into nature, meeting all kinds of wild and wonderful creatures - pine martens, foxes, kingfishers, minibeasts, deer and more. Every episode is a new discovery, packed with fun, friendship, and furry surprises. Directed by Julian Hills and produced by GMarsh TV for RTÉjr, Séamus Goes Wild is a joyful celebration of curiosity, nature, and the magic just beyond the hedgerow. All episodes of Séamus Goes Wild are streaming now on RTÉjr and RTÉ Player. Launching on June 9 across RTÉjr, RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player, Sparks - School's Out is a vibrant collection of seven short original Irish animations, each offering a unique take on the theme of school ending. From robot classrooms and shifting seasons to the quiet loneliness of a school caretaker after the final bell, these bite sized stories capture the joy, curiosity, and unexpected emotions that come with the start of summer. Commissioned by RTÉjr, Sparks - School's Out is a playful and poignant celebration of imagination, transition and everything in between. Maddie + Triggs features Maddie, a curious and imaginative seven-year-old with a vision impairment and her playful labradoodle Triggs as they turn everyday sounds into big adventures. Whether it's the hum of a hoover or the splash of rain, this dynamic duo finds music and magic in the world around them. Set in the colourful town of Higgledy-Piggledy, Maddie + Triggs is a heartwarming celebration of friendship, sound and seeing the world a little differently. Maddie + Triggs returns with brand-new episodes from July 21 on RTÉjr and RTÉ Player. Produced by Little Moon Animation, the award-winning preschool series Fia's Fairies returns with 24 enchanting new episodes that sprinkle a little more wonder into homes across Ireland. Beloved by children and parents alike, Fia's Fairies celebrates kindness, curiosity, teamwork and a love of language, both in English and as Gaeilge. Brand new episodes on RTÉjr every Monday at 8:00am, repeated at 5.25pm, with all episodes streaming on RTÉ Player. Let the magic continue! Suzanne Kelly, Head of Children's and Young People's Content RTÉ said, "It's summertime on RTÉjr and to celebrate, we've loads of fun filled series for our youngest viewers! "In Séamus Goes Wild, RTÉjr's favourite adventurous puppy dog is getting outside and introducing us all to the farm animals and wildlife that live near his farm. "Fia, Ameer, Bláithín & Cuán are back for more adventures on Fairy Island with brand new episodes of Fia's Fairies, a really great way to learn Irish while having fun with Fia & the gang! "Our animated shorts scheme Sparks, fizzles onto your screens with 7 brand new short films all based around the theme of 'School's Out' and the ever-popular Maddie +Triggs is back with brand new episodes just in time for you to enjoy over the summer break. "Last but by no means least we are thrilled to welcome Beddybyes to RTÉjr. "In this wonderfully soothing, gentle bedtime series, designed specifically to mirror young children's bedtime routines, we meet MeMo, BaBa, Grandma Leeba, the Tweeties and the Yummies, for some adorable bedtime adventures, truly the perfect series to drift off to sleep with. We hope you enjoy!'" A safe space for young people to watch native content, RTÉjr offers programmes which are ad-free and available in Safe Mode on RTÉ Player.
