A new generation of viewers will be introduced to the wholesome and quirky personalities of B1 and B2 as Bananas In Pyjamas is revived by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
Australia’s national broadcast network confirmed the kids’ show’s reboot in a Facebook post on Feb 18. Further details have yet to be announced, but it assured that it will remain faithful to its “whimsical spirit.”
“The new series will stay true to the whimsical spirit of the original and introduce mischievous twins B1 and B2 to a new generation of young viewers. Set once again in the friendly neighbourhood of Cuddles Avenue, the series invites children into a playful world filled with music, humor, role-playing, and invention,” it said.
The reboot was made possible after the Australian government announced a three-year funding allocation in 2025, per reports.
According to ABC screen director Jennifer Collins, the additional funding has been a huge help in bringing back the show for this generation’s young viewers.
“Bananas In Pyjamas has long held a cherished place in Australian children’s television, delighting generations of families. With the support of additional funding, we’re thrilled to reimagine this playful series full of heart and humour for today’s young viewers in partnership with Windmill Production Company,” she said on the network’s official website.
Further details about the show’s reboot and whether it would be released online for a global audience have yet to be announced.
Bananas In Pyjamas aired on ABC from 1992 to 2001. It was revived into a computer animation series in 2011 and lasted for two years.
The success of the kids’ show led to its export to other countries and translation into several languages. – Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network
