Sky Kids Slates Animated Originals ‘Happy Town’ with Mel B and ‘Let’s Go, Bananas!’

Sky Kids has unveiled two new animated Sky Original series coming to the channel later this year. Happy Town (50 x 7′) and Let’s Go, Bananas! (52 x 11′) are two of the new original and exclusive titles coming to Sky in 2024 revealed in the channel’s UP NEXT announcements.

Narrated by Mel B of Spice Girls fame, Happy Town follows the problem-solving adventures of an adorable hedgehog and ladybird best friend duo, Pep and Tabitha, in a charming and unique community. The brightness of the light in Happy Town depends on the townsfolks glee, so each time it starts to fizz out, the duo set out on a mission to make the sign shine bright again by helping others and encouraging everyone to help each other, too.

“This is a huge moment for me to be the voice of Happy Town for Sky Kids — my first time ever as a narrator,” said Mel B. “I’ve actually spent years looking for the perfect children’s show to get involved with because I’m a mum of three and I strongly believe that little ones learn so much through brilliant, colorful, creative storytelling. Happy Town is all about kindness and community and a cute ladybird and hedgehog duo who make it their mission to help people. I’m totally in love with this gorgeous Sky Kids show. At its heart is fun, adventure and great entertainment — just like me, really!”

The series was commissioned by Lucy Murphy, Director of Kids Content, for Zai Bennett, Managing Director of Content for Sky and Ireland. The commissioning editor for Sky is Ian France. The series is produced by Happy Town Productions; James Fox is creator and director; Dominic Buttimore is producer.

The fast-paced animated comedy series Let’s Go, Bananas! created and written by Tim Bain (Bluey, PJ Masks), focuses on a community of three sweet and silly neighboring animal families who share each other’s triumphs, dramas and completely bananas lives. The show is a feel-good celebration of different family structures, and all the wonderful chaos, joy and messy moments which will be recognized by young viewers and their own families.

“Full of positivity and encouraging creative thinking, Happy Town is a burst of color and joy which is completely encapsulated in the brilliant Mel B’s warm and engaging narration,” said Sky Kids’ Murphy. “And we’re delighted to be working with Tim Bain on the hilarious Let’s Go Bananas, which shows kids that family is what you make it.”

Let’s Go, Bananas! was also commissioned by Murphy for Bennett. The executive producer for Sky Kids is Lisa Mackintosh. The series is produced by 9 Story Media Group and Brown Bag Films; Sonia Santarelli is producer.