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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Balamory favourite Miss Hoolie confirms she'll return for show's reboot
Balamory actor Julie Wilson Nimmo has confirmed she'll reprise her role as Miss Hoolie in the CBeebies programme's forthcoming reboot. The 53-year-old actor played the kooky nursery teacher on the children's show, set in Tobermory, Scotland, for its duration from 2002 to 2005. It was announced in September last year that Balamory will be returning to TV screens in 2026, 15 years after the series originally drew to a close. Nimmo casually broke the news that she would appear on the show's return. Asked by a fan online if she'd be in the reboot, she replied: 'Yup.' In a previous interview with the Daily Record, Nimmo said the Balamory reboot was 'the craziest and best news ever,' adding the news of the forthcoming series return was 'bigger than the Oasis reunion'. The BBC has commissioned two new series of the show, with some of the original characters expected to return for the revamp. The two new series will consist of 10 episodes each, and further information and cast details will be announced in due course. Andrew Agnew, who played PC Plum on the programme, told BBC Radio Scotland's Lunchtime Live this month that he would be eager to appear. 'If they ask me to go back then I'll absolutely be there with bells on, I'm sure,' he said. 'But at the moment we're all just getting excited at the fact that it's happening. I don't think it would be the same if we weren't involved in it.' In 2022, Nimmo and Juliet Cadzow, who played Edie McCredie, spoke about their hopes for a reunion. 'It's weird when you think about it, because different bands get back together, and I was saying the other day, we were kind of like a band, our gang could get back together,' Nimmo told BBC Radio WM. The pair described their experience filming Balamory as 'such a lovely time for us all'. Cadzow, who is yet to be confirmed for the reboot, said: 'It was very magical and I was so proud to have been a part of something so special.'
Daily Mirror
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Balamory star emotional as she rejoins CBeebies show after reboot
Balamory, which starred the likes of Julie Wilson Nimmo as Miss Hoolie, is set to return after the BBC announced last year that it had commissioned two new series for CBeebies A cast member from the original Balamory has announced that they will be part of the pre-school show's return on CBeebies. It comes after the BBC announced plans for a "reboot" of the show, which is said to be getting a "revamp". It was announced last year that Balamory would be revived more than 20 years since it last aired. The broadcaster said at the time that the reboot is expected to launch in 2026 with the first of two new series that it had commissioned. The BAFTA -winning show, which launched on the BBC children's channel in 2002, focused on the fictional island community off the coast of Scotland. It ran for four series before coming to an end two decades ago in 2005. It included Julie Wilson Nimmo, now 53, who played Miss Hoolie, among its cast. Miss Hoolie, who acted as the narrator of each episode, was introduced as a nursery teacher and remained the lead character throughout. Julie has now confirmed that she will be back for the new series of Balamory. She shared the news in response to a fan who asked about the prospect in the comments section of a post about the actor doing yoga on Sunday. The fan asked in the comments section on Instagram over the weekend: "Are you going to be in Balamory reboot?" Julie, who liked the comment, addressed the prospect in a reply. She simply responded to the fan: "Yup." It was previously suggested by the BBC that the new series will feature characters from the original show, as well as introducing a host of new residents of Balamory. No casting details were included in the initial announcement, though. Balamory had been filmed in the village of Tobermory. It was announced last year that the new series will either be filmed in the same location or elsewhere in Scotland, with the prospect of Rothesay mentioned at the time. Julie returned to Tobermory at the end of her BBC Scotland show Jules and Greg's Wild Swim, in which she toured wild swimming locations with her husband Greg Hemphill. She teased then that she felt emotional being back. Whilst arriving into the village, she told her husband on the docuseries, which aired last year: "This is magical." She added: "I actually feel really emotional." Julie, who later took photos with fans, then said: "I'm pure welling up." Speaking about the reboot, Julie said: "It's the craziest and best news ever that Balamory is coming back. I seriously think this is bigger than the Oasis reunion. Everyone I know loves the show and has been missing it." When the BBC first announced the revival last year, it said that the new series will be set in the fictional Balamory, with stories "centred around a nursery school and their teacher." It added that it's interested in "some" of the original characters being included alongside "a host of new faces". Kate Morton, Head of Commissioning 0-6 for BBC Children's and Education, said at the time: "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."
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
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. 5 A Balamory legend has confirmed their return for the reboot of the BBC series Credit: BBC 5 The children's TV series originally aired on the BBC from 2002 to 2005 Credit: BBC 5 Former stars Andrew Agnew and Julie Wilson Nimmo spoke about the reboot last year Credit: Rex In September last year, the Speculation was immediately rife over whether 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. Read More on Balamory "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. Most read in News TV 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.' 5 Now Julie has confirmed she will be back as Miss Hoolie Credit: BBC 5 The actress replied to a fan's question on Instagram about the reboot Balamory is available on BBC iPlayer .
Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC Balamory producers seek out Scots kids to star in hit show's reboot 20 years on
The show has been commissioned for two new series on CBeebies from next year, with some of the old characters expected to make an appearance. Balamory producers have launched a casting call for Scots kids to star in the hit show as they prepare for its return after 20 years. The CBeebies show, which aired from 2002 until 2005, was based on a fictional pastel-hued island community and residents such as Miss Hoolie, PC Plum, Josie Jump, Edie McCredie and Archie the inventor. The Bafta-winning series, which was originally filmed in the colourful town of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, had 15million devotees worldwide and attracted two million viewers a week in Britain. And now its creators are looking for youngsters aged between four and five years old "from all backgrounds and abilities" to be a part of the show, which is set to hit screens next year. Cerebral Palsy Scotland shared the appeal from Lion TV on Facebook, saying: "We're sharing a fun, inclusive TV opportunity from a production filming in accessible spaces in Glasgow this summer (July–Sept 2025)! "They're looking for 4–5 year olds from all backgrounds and abilities to take part – no scripts, just natural reactions and a bit of fun (maybe even a song). "Casting sessions will be held in nurseries or informal meetups with families." Balamory was broadcast around the world, becoming a hit with young audiences in Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, Canada and South Africa and became famous for its catchy songs. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The programme was cancelled after four seasons and 254 episodes, but the BBC announced in September that it has commissioned two new series, which will begin airing in 2026. Julie Wilson Nimmo, who played Miss Hoolie, declared the return of the show would be "bigger than the Oasis reunion". She said: "Everyone I know loves the show and has been missing it.' In January, following a tender process, Lion Television Scotland, an All3Media company, secured the contract to produce the return of the show. BBC Children's and Education said the new programmes would be filmed in Scotland, either in Tobermory or possibly another Scottish location such as Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. Kate Morton, head of commissioning 0-6, 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.'
