Puffin Rock season 3 flies to CBeebies, BBC iPlayer and RTE this autumn
Date Posted: May 29, 2025
Following the successful launch of seasons one and two, first airing in February this year on CBeebies and iPlayer, the highly anticipated third season of acclaimed and much-loved Puffin Rock will premiere in September, exclusively on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer in the UK and on RTEjr and the RTE Player in Ireland.
Financed and developed with the assistance of Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland, Northern Ireland Screen and Coimisiún na Meán together with RTEjr and CBeebies, the new season will premiere in September 2025.
From award-winning producers Cartoon Saloon and Dog Ears, the adventures of young puffins Oona and Baba continue with 21×7’ brand new episodes. After the huge success of the animated family film, Puffin Rock and the New Friends, season 3 joins our puffin heroes, their friends May and Mossy and the new editions to the island, Isabelle, Phoenix and Marvin. Together, they enjoy more laughter and embark on fun filled adventures, whilst celebrating Ireland’s magnificent natural environment.
The series continues to explore themes of belonging, courage and friendship that, through thoughtful storytelling and positive messaging, support cognitive, social and emotional development for young audiences.
Chris O’Dowd returns as Narrator and the series is directed by Puffin Rock and the New Friends director, Jeremy Purcell. Produced by Paul Young, Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey and John McDaid with Executive Producers Gerry Shirren and Fionnuala Deane.
Kate Morton, Senior Head of Commissioning, CBeebies, said: “Little ones and their grown ups have shown so much love for Puffin Rock already and it’s great to be able to bring more adventures to them. The universal themes of friendship and courage are at the heart of these stories and we know they mean a lot to families, so we’re delighted that CBeebies continues to be the UK home of Puffin Rock.”
Cartoon Saloon and Dog Ears studios, jointly said: “We are incredibly proud to have created a third season of Puffin Rock, working with CBeebies and RTE to bring this beautiful crafted and life-enhancing animation to audiences across the UK and Ireland is such a pleasure. Puffin Rock has built a wonderful following these past 10 years, with fans all over the world, and we’re excited for the future of our pre-school brand.”
International sales for all seasons of Puffin Rock continue to be managed by Superights Kids & Family.
