Series Synopsis (in English & Irish)
For bestie beasties, Ladybird & Bee, Wild Meadow is the whole world. It’s a place of Big Adventure, Big Fun and Big Friendship for the tiny creatures who call it home.
Fáilte go dtí an Chluain Fhiáin – domhan na gcairde móra, Bóín agus Beach. Tá na créatúir a chónaíonn inti beag bídeach, ach bíonn a gcuid eachtraí, cairdeas agus spraoi OLLMHÓR!
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Press Release:
Ladybird & Bee returns to RTÉjr in spring
Following its successful first season in 2021, Ladybird & Bee, the show that uses simple stories to
teach toddlers about biodiversity, returns to RTÉjr on 1st March with a second series.
Produced in Irish by Paper Owl Films, with funding from Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language
Broadcast Fund and Screen Fund, the show follows the bestie beasties, Ladybird and Bee, who
inhabit the Wild Meadow. A place of big adventure, big fun and big friendship.
In every episode, the characters explore their local ecosystems and befriend the inhabitants that live
there.
The cast has returned for the second series with the narrator, Ladybird and Bee played by talented,
young stars – nine-year-old Róise Fields, 10-year-old Hillary Daly and 13-year-old Aaron Barashi.
Like the characters, the episodes are small, but each one delivers a strong message to young viewers
about the importance of respecting nature, nurturing friendships and paying attention to the little
things in the world.
The show has also been a hit with parents, with one commenting: “I think I enjoy Ladybird & Bee just
as much as my daughter does. It’s a really sweet animation with great characters. And a lovely,
gentle change from the flashy, noisy, loud shows often aimed at young toddlers.”
Irish News reviewed the first series saying: “If you’re keen for your toddler or pre-schooler to love
nature and appreciate the need for biodiversity, then RTÉjr’s colourful animation series Ladybird &
Bee gives you the perfect opportunity.”
Ladybird & Bee is created by Paper Owl Films. Creative Director, Gráinne McGuinness said: “We’re
thrilled to bring Ladybird & Bee back to our younger audience’s screens on RTÉjr this spring, as we
believe it is more important than ever that this generation learns about nature and the role it plays
in the world they are set to inherit. We hope the colourful animation and simple storylines within
the second series continue to enchant as well as educate young children about biodiversity.”
Suzanne Kelly, Head of Children’s & Young People’s Content at RTÉ comments: “Ladybird & Bee is
such a beautiful series, delivering a really important message, the importance of biodiversity, to our
youngest viewers. We are delighted to premiere the second series of Ladybird & Bee so everyone
can continue to enjoy their magical adventures.”
Aine Walsh, Head of Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund, said; “We are proud
to support a second series of Bóín & Beach, Ladybird & Bee through our Irish Language Broadcast
Fund and Screen Fund. The first series of this beautifully animated show was received very well by
audiences. We’re delighted this spring young viewers can continue to explore the wonder and joy of
nature and the importance of biodiversity.”
Gillian Calvert Ridge, Global Distribution Director – Acquisitions & Development at Jetpack
Distribution comments: “Ladybird & Bee encourages kids to discover the wonder of nature and tells
charming stories of the natural world, as seen from the perspective of two tiny best friends. The
series of shorts is visually stunning and has been well received by broadcasters internationally
looking for content to pad out their schedules and convey brand quality to their audiences.”