Children's Programming
The Children's team is overseen by Jessica Symons, Head of Children's.
Channel 5 continues to be the most consistent and supportive broadcaster of British inspired animation. We broadcast 24 hours of children's programmes every week on Channel 5. These programmes fall under Channel 5's Milkshake! brand.
Our target audience is pre-school and just above – so the range stretches from 2 – 7 years old.
Milkshake! is on air from 0600 - 0915 every weekday and 0600 – 10.00 on Saturday and Sunday.
We commission, co-produce and acquire pre-school programming with a wide range of different deals and arrangements.
What We Are Looking For
Strong, story-telling pre-school animation - preferably 3D (model/claymation/cgi) - though we recognise that some ideas work best on cell/2D. We like programmes with a real tangibility about them - a sense that you can reach in and touch the characters.
we are not looking for presenter led formats or low-cost high-volume studio-based half hour shows.
How To Submit An Idea
When submitting a project, please send a short synopsis of your idea on email. If it's an animation, this should include an indication of design, style and production method. I will then ask for any further development I need, such as storylines, sample animation etc.
Talent
We are not actively looking for presenters at present. However, we will always view showreels sent to us. If you would like to be considered for presenting on Milkshake!, you need to send us a 1-2 minute (max) showreel, which should include a good head shot of you talking straight to camera. We prefer these sent in on either DVD or Email, with a covering letter and current CV. We are not expecting broadcast quality but the picture and sound does need to be relatively clear. On average we hold screen-tests once or twice a year depending on our demand.
Recent Commissions
Little Princess
Series following the adventures of the charming, energetic and delightfully stubborn Little Princes, her pets and favourite teddy Gilbert. Based on the best-selling childrens picture books by award-winning authour/illustrator Tony Ross, featuring the voice of Jane Horrocks as the Little Princess and Julian Clarey as the narrator.
Roary the Racing Car
Cheeky racing car Roary and his colourful cast of Silverhatch friends race onto our screens in this CGI family favourite. Produced and developed by Keith Chapman, featuring Peter Kay as Big Christhe mechanic.
Brand NEW Series - Castle Farm
Corrina Askins quirky heroine stars return for a second series of farm fun in this unique water colour flash animation.
Jelly Jamm
A 3D CGI animated musical series celebrating creativity, music, fun and friendship. Following 5 lovable friends and their comedic adventures.
Contact Details
Jessica Symons
Head of Children's
Josie Grierson
Childrens Programmes Coordinator
Demand 5
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Press Releases
- 01-May-2012
- 26-Apr-2012
