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***NEW SERIES*** PUNKY

PUNKY, series 2 Image Name: PUNKY, series 2
PUNKY - series 2 Image Name: PUNKY - series 2
PUNKY series 2 Image Name: PUNKY series 2

Created, written and produced in Ireland, this is the first ever animated TV series in the world in which the lead character has Down syndrome.

Punky is a happy little girl who loves music, dancing and hugs! She loves playing with her big brother, Con, and jumping around with her dog, Rufus. She enjoys helping around the house with Mum and trying to make Cranky, her grandmother, just a little less cranky. As a child with Down syndrome, Punky lives in the moment. If something isn’t right, if someone has a problem, Punky will set out to fix it. To Punky, the solution is always simple.

The second season of Punky introduces new characters and locations into Punky’s world and looks at life with separated parents, with the inclusion of Punky’s Dad as a new character.

The new season also sees Punky at school, interacting with children and teachers, adding a new dynamic to the show and tackling topics associated with Down Syndrome such as social issues that arise at school, in public and within the family.

The character of Punky is voiced by Aimee Richardson, who herself has Down syndrome and Down Syndrome Ireland provided support and reviewed material during development and production of the series.

The series is produced by Geronimo Productions, with financial assistance from RTÉ, the Irish Film Board, Broadcasting Authority of Ireland Sound & Vision Fund and S481 Film Incentive.

RTÉ Two & RTÉjr, weekdays