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Milo
GenreChildren's television series
Created byRowena Blyth
Chris Capstick
Joe Moroney
Written bySam Barlow
Jen Upton
Lisa Arkhurst
Gillian Corderoy
Seyi Odusanya
Chris Parker
Sean Carson
Directed byChris Capstick
Voices ofEvan Capstick
Eleanor Stollery
George Ravenscroft
Colin MacFarlane
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Spain
Italy
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersJoe Moroney
Louise Bucknole
Louise Burgess
ProducerIgnacio Segura
EditorsDanny Brown
Michael Treacy
Production companiesPlaneta Junior
Fourth Wall Animation
British Film Institute's Young Audiences Content Fund
Original release
NetworkChannel 5
Milkshake!
PBS Kids
ReleaseMay 10, 2021 (2021-05-10) –
present (present)

Milo is a British comedy animated preschool television series that first aired on Channel 5's Milkshake! block on 10 May 2021 in the United Kingdom.[1]

The series, produced by Fourth Wall Animation and distributed by Planeta Junior,[2] was commissioned in May 2021 by the British Film Institute's Young Audiences Content Fund.[3][4] Though this fund was eliminated in 2023, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Flexible Growth Fund provided major funding for a second season of the show, following the success of the first season.[5] This series is animated completely using Toon Boom Animation's computer information systems.

Premise

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The series follows Milo, a 5-year-old black cat and his friends, Lofty, a tall giraffe and Lark, a Bird as they explore different jobs and professions. Milo lives in Milotown with his parents, who run a dry cleaning shop. In each episode, a washing machine robot named Suds lets Milo and his friends try on the clothes of the workers of the town. Through role play, they learn about the many vocational careers found around town.

Characters

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  • Milo (voiced by Evan Capstick) is a 5-year-old black cat. He is adventurous and curious about jobs.
  • Lark (voiced by Eleanor Stollery) is a blue bird. She is very intelligent and likes to read.
  • Lofty (voiced by George Ravenscroft) is a tall giraffe. He is a bit clumsy and very worrisome, but always willing to help his friends.
  • Suds (voiced by Colin MacFarlane) is a cleaning robot at Scrubby's dry cleaning shop.

Episodes

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The show is formatted into 11-minute episodes. The first season consists of 52 episodes and the second season consists of 26 episodes.

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
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1"Milo the Explorer"Chris CapstickSam BarlowOctober 1, 2024 (2024-10-01) (PBS Kids)TBA
2"Milo the Reporter"Chris CapstickSean CarsonOctober 1, 2024 (2024-10-01) (PBS Kids)TBA
3"Milo the Dancer"Chris CapstickSam BarlowOctober 2, 2024 (2024-10-02) (PBS Kids)TBA
4"Milo the Doctor"Chris CapstickSam BarlowOctober 2, 2024 (2024-10-02) (PBS Kids)TBA
5"Milo the Chef"Chris CapstickSam BarlowOctober 3, 2024 (2024-10-03) (PBS Kids)TBA
6"Milo the Cruise Ship Captain"Chris CapstickChris ParkerOctober 3, 2024 (2024-10-03) (PBS Kids)TBA
7"Milo the Farmer"Chris CapstickSam BarlowOctober 4, 2024 (2024-10-04) (PBS Kids)TBA
8"Milo the Mountaineer"Chris CapstickSean CarsonOctober 4, 2024 (2024-10-04) (PBS Kids)TBA
9"Milo the Footballer"Chris CapstickSean CarsonOctober 7, 2024 (2024-10-07) (PBS Kids)TBA
10"Milo the Postal Worker"Chris CapstickSam BarlowOctober 7, 2024 (2024-10-07) (PBS Kids)TBA
11"Milo the Mechanic"Chris CapstickChris ParkerOctober 8, 2024 (2024-10-08) (PBS Kids)TBA
12"Milo the Hairdresser"Chris CapstickChris ParkerOctober 8, 2024 (2024-10-08) (PBS Kids)TBA
13"Milo the Botanist"Chris CapstickChris ParkerOctober 9, 2024 (2024-10-09) (PBS Kids)TBA
14"Milo the Artist"Chris CapstickChris ParkerOctober 9, 2024 (2024-10-09) (PBS Kids)TBA
15"Milo the Supermarket Worker"Chris CapstickChris ParkerTBATBA
16"Milo the Police Officer"Chris CapstickTBATBATBA
17"Milo the Tour Guide"Chris CapstickSam BarlowOctober 10, 2024 (2024-10-10) (PBS Kids)TBA
18"Milo the Photographer"Chris CapstickLisa AkhurstOctober 10, 2024 (2024-10-10) (PBS Kids)TBA
19"Milo the Librarian"Chris CapstickGillian CorderoyOctober 11, 2024 (2024-10-11) (PBS Kids)TBA
20"Milo the Figure Skater"Chris CapstickLiam FarrellOctober 11, 2024 (2024-10-11) (PBS Kids)TBA
21"Milo the Musician"Chris CapstickChris ParkerOctober 14, 2024 (2024-10-14) (PBS Kids)TBA
22"Milo the Theatre Actor"Chris CapstickChris ParkerOctober 14, 2024 (2024-10-14) (PBS Kids)TBA
23"Milo the Judge"Chris CapstickChris ParkerTBATBA
24"Milo the Racing Car Driver"Chris CapstickChris ParkerTBATBA
25"Milo the Firefighter"Chris CapstickChris ParkerTBATBA
26"Milo the Archaeologist"Chris CapstickSam BarlowTBATBA

Broadcast

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The show is broadcast in over 170 countries internationally.[6] It premiered in the United Kingdom on Channel 5's Milkshake! block on 10 May 2021.[5] It also airs on Nick Jr. In Spain, it airs on Clan. The show airs on ABC Kids in Australia, on Cartoonito in Latin America, on Majid TV in the United Arab Emirates and on MiniMini+ in Poland.

In July 2023, the show began airing in France on 6play and in Mexico on TV Azteca. In August 2023, it debuted in Canada on Télé-Québec.[7]

In 2024, PBS Kids acquired the rights to the series in the United States.[8] Although it was originally scheduled to air on the PBS Kids 24/7 Channel,[9] it was exclusive to the PBS Kids on-demand streaming service as of May 13, 2024,[10] in addition to Amazon Prime Video through the PBS Kids add-on subscription. On-air broadcasts began on the PBS Kids 24/7 channel on October 1, 2024. [11][12][13]

In 2021-22, the show began airing in Russia on JimJam, and later on Carousel.[14]

Reception

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Milo is one of the UK’s top-rated programs for children between the ages of four and six,[5] reaching one million kids between the ages of four and fifteen in the UK within its first year of broadcast.[15] It won the Best Children’s Series at the 2022 British Animation Awards.[16] It also won bronze at the 2022 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards, and was nominated for Best Preschool Program at the 2022 Broadcast Awards.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Angelucci, Cristina (11 October 2021). "MILO ON TRACK FOR GLOBAL EXPANSION!". Licensing Magazine. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Planeta Junior and Fourth Wall collaborate on new Milo and Superpigs productions". Licensing International. 29 September 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  3. ^ "BFI Announces Latest Array of Young Audiences Content Fund Projects". 10 May 2021.
  4. ^ "BFI announce latest Young Audiences Content Fund (YACF) production slate".
  5. ^ a b c d "Award-winning cartoon Milo back for second series thanks to £350,000 loan from Liverpool City Region Combined Authority". www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  6. ^ "NEW BROADCASTING DEALS CONFIRMS MILO AS AN IP WITH A GLOBAL REACH | DeAPlaneta Kids&Families". deaplanetakidsandfamily.com. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  7. ^ "DEAPLANETA ENTERTAINMENT CLOSES NEW GLOBAL DEALS FOR "MILO" - SEÑAL NEWS". senalnews.com. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  8. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (21 February 2024). "PBS Kids Sets Spring Slate With New Series 'Tiny Time Travel' and 'Milo,' Movies Based on 'Wild Kratts' and 'Nature Cat' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  9. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (21 February 2024). "'Milo' Makes U.S. Debut as Part of PBS KIDS' Spring Slate". www.animationmagazine.net. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  10. ^ Beno, Alyssa (6 May 2024). "New PBS KIDS series, 'Milo,' premieres on streaming platforms May 13". PBS Wisconsin. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  11. ^ "EPISODES OF 'MILO' AVAILABLE IN THE UNITED STATES THIS FALL VIA PBS KIDS | DeAPlaneta Kids&Families". www.deaplanetakidsandfamily.com. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  12. ^ "Milo Will Be Available on the PBS Kids Channel in the US, Starting October 1". TTV News. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  13. ^ "'Milo' to be available on PBS Kids channel in USA". www.animationxpress.com. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  14. ^ "Мультсериал «Майло» – детские мультфильмы на канале Карусель". karusel-tv.ru (in Russian). 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  15. ^ Giltrow, Sam (15 March 2022). "Milo named Best Children's Series at the British Animation Awards". Licensing.biz. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  16. ^ "'Milo' wins best children's series at British Animation Awards -". www.animationxpress.com. 3 December 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
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