The third series of hit pre-school animation, Pip Ahoy!, produced by Wilmslow’s CHF Entertainment, has premiered exclusively on ITVBe.
The channel has acquired all three seasons of the show and will broadcast them twice daily from Monday to Friday. The first episode of the new 26 x 11’ series debuted today at 11:20am.
Sir David Jason voices Pip’s loveable uncle, Captain Skipper, and the show once again follows Pip the pup and his friends Alba, Captain Skipper, Hopper and Pasty on a series of exciting new adventures in and around the sunny seaside town of Salty Cove.
Jenny Johnstone, Commercial Director CHF Media Group, said: “We are thrilled to announce not only the launch of 26 brand new episodes of Pip Ahoy! but also a brand new home for the show and all 78 episodes with littleBe.
“The channels audience demographic makes it a perfect fit for Pip Ahoy! and we very much look forward to being part of the littleBe family.”
Darren Nartey, ITV’s Programme Acquisitions Executive, added: “We are delighted to be bringing the new season of Pip Ahoy! to screens here in the UK. It is a fantastic show and a very welcome addition to the littleBe family.”
The third series will bring the total number of episodes to 78. Pip Ahoy first launched in the UK in 2014 on Channel 5’s Milkshake.
Other UK broadcast partners for Pip Ahoy! include Cartoonito and YouTube channel Wizz!
